Nabarangpur At the Nabarangpur College Auditorium, the “Vandaniya Baraputra” program was organized on the thirteenth day of the Odia Week celebration. The chief guest at the event was Additional District Magistrate (Revenue), Bishwajit Charman. The program began with worship rituals, followed by a collective garlanding of the portraits of the revered Baraputras (great sons of the land). Dignitaries present on the stage included Nabarangpur College Principal…
Kotpad Celebrates Peaceful Bali Yatra After 19 Years
Kotpad, : The Bali Yatra organized by the Kotpad Management Committee was celebrated peacefully and with great enthusiasm. This year’s celebration, which lasted for 47 days, witnessed a much larger turnout of devotees compared to previous years. A grand procession circled the town and reached the Bhima Temple premises, where a massive gathering of devotees paid homage. The Puja Committee and administration took extensive measures…
Ramcharitmanas Recitation Enchants Devotees at Radhakanta Temple, Chaudhury Sahi
Mahanga: On the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Navami, a festive atmosphere prevailed at the Radhakanta Temple premises in Chaudhury Sahi of Jhajeswarpur village under Mahanga Block. A sacred recitation of the Ramcharitmanas, written by Saint Tulsidas, was organized here. The Ramcharitmanas is considered a priceless and sacred scripture in Hinduism. Its emotional depth and spiritual resonance have led to its translation into many regional…
Inter-District Pension Court Convened in Sambalpur to Address Pending Claims
Sambalpur An Inter-District Pension Adalat (court) was held at the District Council Conference Hall in Sambalpur under the initiative of the Odisha Government’s Department of General Administration and Public Grievance, in collaboration with the Principal Accountant General. Over 500 pensioners and beneficiaries from Sambalpur, Bargarh, Deogarh, and Jharsuguda districts attended the event to seek redressal of their long-pending pension-related issues. The court received 217 pension-related…
New Block Education Officer Takes Charge, Vows to Prioritize Quality Education
Tentulikhunti: Sudipta Kumar Das has taken charge as the new Block Education Officer (BEO) of Tentulikhunti block in Nabarangpur district. ABEO Mohan Madhusudan Bag welcomed him to the position. Prior to this, he was serving in Rayagada. After a long gap, a permanent BEO has been appointed in the block, which has brought joy to teachers and educators. Sudipta Kumar Das stated that he will work…
Capital Hospital-PGIIMER Achieves Milestone with Minimally Invasive Pancreatitis Surgery
Bhubaneswar: A complex pancreatitis surgery was successfully performed without opening the abdomen at Capital Hospital–PGIIMER’s Gastro Surgery and Oncology department. The intricate operation was conducted laparoscopically over 12 hours. The patient is currently in stable condition. Professor Dr. Srikant Patra, who led the surgery, is receiving wide acclaim for this achievement. 12-Hour Laparoscopic Surgery The surgery was performed under the leadership of Professor Srikant Patra…
Shishu Batika Training Camp Empowers Educators in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur As part of the National Education Policy, a five-day block-level second phase training camp on the Shishu Batika curriculum has commenced at the premises of Sindhiguda High School under Nandahandi Block. Under the direction of District Education Officer Chhatrapati Sahu, the training camp was inaugurated with Nandahandi Block Senior Cluster Education Officer Srikant Jani attending as the chief guest. Honored guest Additional Cluster Education Officer…
Business Tycoon Pramod Chandra Choudhury Passes Away; Leaves Behind a Legacy of Entrepreneurship
Jeypore: Businessman Pramod Chandra Choudhury of Choudhury Electricals in Jeypore passed away in a road accident near Randapali.
Jagannath Express Now Connects Chandahandi and Jharigaon to Brahmapur
Brahmapur A new bus named Jagannath Express has started operating from Chandahandi and Jharigaon to Brahmapur. This is set to benefit the residents of both blocks. A Volvo bus has been launched from Jharigaon block headquarters to Brahmapur. The bus departs from Jharigaon at 6:30 PM and travels via Jaypur, Rayagada, and Digapahandi, reaching Brahmapur by 5:00 AM the next morning. It then departs from Brahmapur…
Koraput District Collector Honoured with Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration
Koraput: Koraput District Collector, Shri Kirthi Vasundhara, has been selected for the Prime Minister’s Award for 2025 for his outstanding contributions in implementing various government schemes effectively. These schemes include the Prime Minister’s Mother Bandana Yojana, Anganwadi Nutrition, PM Solar Home Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Bijli Yojana, Vishwakarma Yojana, Farmers’ Cards, Mission Vaccination, PM Jan Arogya Yojana, Har Ghar Jal (Water Life Mission), and PM Urban…