Jeypore: A shocking incident occurred in Koraput where a major accident was narrowly avoided, saving hundreds of lives. A pilgrimage bus suffered a brake failure and, around half a kilometer from the District Cultural Building, sped uncontrollably across the National Highway during the evening hours. It rushed at high speed past the Kala Niketan Square, through the fish and vegetable market road, and entered deep…
Koraput Joins Nationwide ‘Education for All’ Mini Marathon Organized by KISS
Jeypore: A “Mini Marathon for Education for All” was organized in Koraput by KISS and KIIT. The marathon was flagged off by SP Abhinav Sonkar. The race began at the Police Parade Ground and proceeded along National Highway 26, concluding at the Women’s College. Students from various schools and colleges, intellectuals, journalists, police personnel, administrators, and hundreds of citizens participated enthusiastically in the marathon. At…
State Un-Gazetted Employees Coordination Committee Holds Key Meeting to Address Staff Concerns
Jeypore: A state-level meeting of the Odisha Un-Gazetted Employees Coordination Committee was held at the All India Medical Association Auditorium in Bhubaneswar. Convened by Rabindranath Pradhan (Convener and Additional General Secretary), and under the initiative of the committee, officials from various districts and state associations participated in the meeting. Braja Kishore Nanda, former General Secretary of the committee, and Prasanna Kumar Tripathy, former Executive President…
Provident Funds of Sewa Paper Mill Workers Transferred to Brahmapur PF Office
Jeypore: After four long years, the provident fund (PF) deposits of workers from Sewa Paper Mill have finally been transferred to the Regional PF Office in Brahmapur. A total amount exceeding Rs22 crores, belonging to 1,222 employees, has been shifted from the Thapar PF Trust in Kolkata to Brahmapur. As a result, workers will now be able to access their hard-earned savings, and retired or…
Powerlifting Dynasty: Five Family Members Clinch Gold Medals Together
Jeypore: At the All India Powerlifting Championship held in Bhubaneswar, five members of a single family won gold medals. Participants from seven different states took part in this prestigious championship hosted in Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar. However, the highlight of the event was the exceptional performance of one family — Bishwanath Nayak, Bibek Nayak, Baibhabi Nayak, Rabindranath Nayak, and Radhamohan Nayak — all of whom emerged…
Bipadara Bandhu Odisha Supports Meritorious Student Padmini Khara with Rs30,000 Aid
Jeypore: The organization “Bipadara Bandhu Odisha” has extended a helping hand to Padmini Khara, a meritorious student from Maribaiguda in Lakshmipur block of Koraput district. After learning about her through a news report published in Prameya, the organization’s independent wing “Mu Bi School Jibi” has provided her with financial assistance of ₹30,000. Padmini has qualified to pursue a B.Ed. degree from Utkal University, and this…
District-Level Development Fair Celebrated with Enthusiasm in Jeypore
Jeypore: To mark the completion of one year of the state government, a week-long District-Level Development Fair was celebrated at the local Police Parade Ground. Each day featured various cultural programs. On the first day, MLA Raghuram Mach inaugurated the event. On the 16th, the Chief Guest was state government representative Mallick. The program was held under the direct supervision of District Collector V. Keerthi…
Sadaranga Cyclone Shelter Hosts Mock Drill to Enhance Disaster Preparedness
Kotpad: Under the chairpersonship of Block Development Officer Mrs. Sandhyarani Samarth, a mock drill was conducted at the Multipurpose Cyclone Shelter in Sadaranga village to assess local preparedness and readiness in dealing with natural disasters. The aim was to evaluate local capacity and improve disaster response to ensure zero casualties and safeguard lives and property during emergencies like floods and cyclones. The ODRAF team demonstrated…
Jeypore Hosts District-Level Development Fair to Showcase Government Schemes
Jeypore: To mark the completion of one year of the state government’s term, a week-long district-level development fair was organized at the local police parade ground. The event featured various cultural programs held daily. On the inaugural day, MLA Raghuram Machh formally inaugurated the event. On the 16th, state government representative Mallik joined as the chief guest. The entire event was conducted under the direct…
Umeri Sarpanch Seeks District Collector’s Intervention to Evict Illegal Encroachments
Jeypore: To seek the eviction of illegal encroachments on government land, Umeri Sarpanch Sabita Nayak approached Koraput District Collector V. Kirvee Vasan today. She submitted a memorandum requesting administrative action. According to the memorandum, certain land near the main gate of the Swaminathan Research Institute in Makaput village, under Umeri Gram Panchayat, has been illegally occupied by several individuals. The Panchayat had planned to construct…