Nabarangpur, 13th Oct 2025: : Senior citizens are the experienced lamps of our village society, inspiring citizens who have walked the long path of life. To honor and respect these senior citizens, a special event was held on Friday at the Nandahandi Panchayat Committee premises to celebrate Senior Citizens Day. The meeting was graced by the presence of Member of Parliament representative Janaki Kant Bishoyi,…
District-Level 8th National Nutrition Month Observed in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, 13th Oct 2025: The district-level observance of the 8th National Nutrition Month was held at the central venue in Nabarangpur under the chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate (Revenue), Bishwajit Barman. Key participants in the program included: Chief Development Officer of Zilla Parishad Biranji Narayan Darwan, ADPHO Dr. Malay Tripathy, District Welfare Officer Ravindra Palaka, District Social Welfare Officer Droupadi Kahanar, DSASO Sudhanshu Patra, DCPO…
Mission Shakti Women Protest at Kotpad Block Office, Seek Fulfilment of 6-Point Charter
Kotpad, 13th Oct 2025: In front of the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) office at the Kotpad Block premises, a peaceful and organized protest was held by Mission Shakti women workers. Holding placards and chanting slogans, they staged a dharna (sit-in protest) to press for their six-point charter of demands. The key demands raised by the women were: 1. Restoration of Regular Salary – They stated…
NPS High School Teachers Demand Recognition of 6-Year Contract Service as Regular
Bhubaneswar, 13th Oct 2025: Thousands of high school teachers under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) in Odisha staged a massive protest today at Lower PMG, Bhubaneswar, demanding the inclusion of their six-year contractual service (2004–2013) in their regular service record and immediate release of 6 notional increments. Under the banner of the Odisha Government High School NPS Teachers’ Association, teachers who were appointed between 2004…
Red Cross Volunteers Act Swiftly to Save Patient’s Life
Jharsuguda, 13th Oct 2025: On the occasion of the 75th birthday of the Prime Minister of India, a Swachhata Abhiyan (cleanliness drive) was organized at Belpahad Government Hospital, with the active involvement of Red Cross volunteers and BJP Mandal workers of Belpahad. While the volunteers were cleaning the hospital premises as part of the drive, a patient, who had come for treatment, suddenly collapsed on…
District Tourism Department Observes Swachhata Pakhwada with Enthusiasm
Pradhanpat , 13th Oct 2025: As part of the Swachhata Pakhwada (Cleanliness Fortnight), the District Tourism Department organized a mass cleanliness drive at the scenic Pradhanpat Waterfall area. The initiative was coordinated by Lakshman Aman, Deputy Collector and District Tourism Officer of Rampur. The cleanliness program was inaugurated by District Collector Rabindu Kumar Sahu as the chief guest. Other key officials present at the event…
Umari Team Triumphs in Dussehra Cup Semifinal
Nabarangpur, 13th Oct 2025: The first semifinal match of the Dussehra Cup Football Tournament, organized by the Nabarangpur Town Football Academy, was held at the local college football ground. In a thrilling contest, Umari team from Koraput district defeated Nabarangpur College team by 1-0 to secure their place in the finals. The tournament saw the presence of several distinguished guests who encouraged the players, including:…
Inspiring Work Ātmabodha Released at Shishu Vidyamandir Function
Dahita, 13th Oct 2025: : The life-story book Ātmabodha, based on the inspirational journey of Kosal Queen Nārīratna Meera Bai Panigrahi, was ceremoniously unveiled at Saraswati Shishu Vidyamandir, Khairpali, under Padmapur subdivision. All Gurujis and Gurumas of the Shishu Vidyamandir were present at the event, marking the special occasion. The book has now found a place in the school’s library, making it accessible to students…
Tragic Incident: Youth Dies After Lightning Strike
Kotpad, 13th Oct 2025: A tragic incident occurred in Guniaguda village under Batasana Gram Panchayat of Kotpad block, where a young man lost his life due to a lightning strike. The deceased has been identified as Dhanar Nayak (26), son of Baliram Nayak of the same village. The lightning struck suddenly while Dhanar was returning from some work in Girla village, walking along a farmland…
Excellence Honoured at Grand Award Distribution Ceremony
Kotpad, 13th Oct 2025: An award distribution ceremony was held at Siddharth School, Kotpad, to honor young artists who excelled in the Janmashtami competition. The event was organized by the Hataserua Group, where certificates and trophies were presented to the winners by the distinguished guests. Chief guest Ramnath Tripathi (Group Admin), senior advocate Jitendranath Mahapatra, Chamber of Commerce President Ganesh Chandra Panda, Pradeep Bakshi, Siddharth…