Gania: The residents of Badasilinga Panchayat are suffering from numerous basic problems. In protest, over 100 villagers from the panchayat held a dharna (sit-in demonstration) in front of the block office from May 6 to May 8. Their demands included: Construction of pucca (concrete) roads to various villages Electricity connections Appointment of ASHA and Anganwadi workers Installation of a mobile tower Drinking water facilities Provision…
Brahmapur Pays Tribute on Death Anniversary of Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das
Brahmapur: The death anniversary of Pandit Gopabandhu Das, fondly known as Utkalmani (Gem of Odisha), a great freedom fighter and a pioneer in the formation of a separate Utkal province, was observed by the Ganjam District Backward Class Development Forum, Shaunḍhik Samaj, and Pujya Puja Committee. Floral tributes were offered at his statue located at Giriraj Road Square, and his legacy was fondly remembered. Various…
Kendrapara Authorities Hold Disaster Preparedness Meeting
Kendrapara: A disaster preparedness meeting was held at Sadbhavana Hall in the office of the District Collector of Kendrapara, organized by OSDMA (Odisha State Disaster Management Authority). The meeting was attended by District DPO Ajay Kumar Mahanti, Shridhar Shekhar Acharya, and Executive Director of OSDMA Tanmaya Jena. As Kendrapara is a disaster-prone district, the discussion focused on how people can coordinate and protect themselves before,…
Vikas Rath Campaign Reaches Every Ward in Kotpad NAC
Kotpad: Under the initiative of the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC), a Vikas Rath (Development Vehicle) campaign began on 14th June, moving through all wards—from Ward No. 1 to Ward No. 13—and covering key junctions and localities. The campaign was led by Kotpad NAC Executive Officer Kamalesh Mahanti, Chairperson M. Shankar Rao, Treasurer Prashanu Kachim, Head Clerk Gopi Majhi, along with K. Ramesh, Rajesh Chetti,…
Colorful Cultural Program Marks Vikas Mela Celebration in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur,: On 14th June 2025, the district-level Vikas Mela was inaugurated at the local Mandei Padia by Hon’ble Minister of Steel & Mines, Commerce & Transport Mr. Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, who attended as the chief guest. As part of the Vikas Mela celebrations, cultural programs are being held every evening on the Mandei Padia stage. On the inaugural evening, performances were presented by: Purushottam Kala…
Red Team Clinches Victory in Nabarangpur Inter-School Cricket Tournament
Nabarangpur: Under the auspices of the District Cricket Association, the final match of the Inter-School Cricket Tournament was held at the local stadium premises. In the final, the Red Combined School Team defeated the Green Combined School Team by 10 runs, emerging as the champions. Batting first, the Red Combined School Team scored 214 runs in 31.5 overs, losing all wickets. In reply, the Green…
Tribal Communities Showcase Culture at District-Level Vikas Mela
Nabarangpur On the fourth day of the ongoing district-level Vikas Mela, a tribal gathering was organized by the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), Nabarangpur. The chief guest of the program was Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad, who interacted with several tribal beneficiaries. These beneficiaries have received assistance under various schemes of the department. Rajeev Sahu, ITDA Project Administrator, was…