Maidalpur: The 2013 matriculation batch of Fakir Mohan High School, Majhiguda, held a reunion on Sunday at the scenic Sanabarli Reserved Forest Waterfall in Papadahandi Block, Nabarangpur District. After 13 long years, the former classmates reunited, reminiscing about old memories and spending a joyful day together. A WhatsApp group was created with 33 members, through which everyone was invited to join the gathering. In total,…
Brace for Scorching Temperatures: Extreme Heatwave Ahead!
Bhubaneswar: Extreme Heat Ahead In five days, the heat will become severe. Mercury levels in the state will reach 40°C. Temperature will rise by another 3 to 5 degrees. While daytime temperatures are rising, nighttime temperatures are decreasing. In interior Odisha, temperatures will remain above 40°C between 12th and 16th. Some areas in coastal Odisha may reach 38°C.
Koraput’s Pride: Lieutenant Subhashish Brings Honor to the Region
Koraput: Lieutenant Subhashish Rath, the pride of undivided Koraput district, has successfully graduated from the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. He was the only Odia candidate in his batch to participate in the Passing Out Parade at OTA. As per the Passing Out training tradition, his father, Patitapaban Rath, and mother, Pushpalata Rath, adorned him with the rank insignia. He has received widespread congratulations from…
Nabarangpur District Hosts First National Lok Adalat 2025 for Speedy Justice
Nabarangpur The first National Lok Adalat of 2025 was conducted under the district legal services authority, Nabarangpur, following the directives of District Judge & Chairman Subrata Mohanty. During the proceedings, District Judge Subrata Mohanty resolved one motor accident compensation case, granting a compensation of ₹8,40,100, along with six other cases, awarding Rs19,27,567 as compensation. Family Court Judge Lilipta Prasanna Sahu settled 15 family disputes, including two…
Nabarangpur District Council Introduces New Measures to Prevent Child Marriage
Nabarangpur: A coordination meeting between the police and child marriage prohibition officers was held today at the District Council Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mohapatra to ensure the complete eradication of child marriage in the district. Presiding over the meeting, Dr. Mohapatra emphasized that various government departments are working together to protect children and prevent child marriage. Previously, the responsibility of…
Six Women Took Charge of PM Modi’s Social Media on International Women’s Day
New Delhi On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over his social media accounts to six women, reaffirming his commitment to women empowerment. The women who took charge of his accounts were Vaishali Rameshbabu from Chennai, Dr. Anjali Agrawal from Delhi, Anita Devi from Nalanda, Elina Mishra from Bhubaneswar, Arjeta Shah from Rajasthan, and Shilpi Soni from Sagar. Let’s learn more…
West Bengal Cadre IAS Officer Transferred to Odisha in Key Bureaucratic Move
New Delhi, Abinash Kumar, a 2023 batch IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, has been transferred to the Odisha cadre. He is married to Pranita Das, an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre from the same batch (2023). As per the order issued by the Principal Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Delhi on January 22, 2025, the Department of Personnel and Training…
Massive Fire Erupts in Sandhagaon Forest, Kotpad – Authorities on Alert
Kotpad, Jeypore Forest Division: A massive fire broke out in the Sandhagaon forest, located in the Nuagaon Panchayat under the Kotpad forest range. The Kotpad Fire Department successfully brought the blaze under control. The fire was first spotted by a local youth, Babuli Pujari, who, along with some villagers, attempted to douse the flames and immediately informed the Kotpad Fire Department. Upon receiving the report,…
Chandrapur Ashram School Hosts Grand Annual Celebration with Enthusiasm
Papadahandi, The annual festival of Chandrapur Ashram School in Papadahandi Block, Nabarangpur District, was celebrated with great enthusiasm. Headmaster Shri Dasharath Jani presided over the event, and several distinguished guests graced the occasion. Among the chief guests were Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Block Representative Hari Panigrahi, and District Welfare Officer Shri Palakar Rabindra. Other notable attendees included Deputy Welfare Officer Shri Bharat Chandra Sahu, MLA…
Subhadra Yojana Outreach Meeting Held to Boost Awareness and Implementation
Papadahandi: The Papadahandi Block Integrated Child Development Office (ICDS), Nabarangpur District, organized an outreach meeting on the Subhadra Yojana. The event was conducted under the leadership of Papadahandi CDPO, S. Geeta. The outreach program was held at three locations within Papadahandi Block: 1. Nilakantheswar Temple Premises, Papadahandi 2. Jambuguda Square 3. Maidalpur The program specifically focused on adolescent girls, aiming to raise awareness about Subhadra…