Bhubaneswar, Jan 30:The first phase of the Census survey will begin in the state from April 16 and continue for one month until May 15. During this period, officials will conduct door-to-door visits to complete the house listing and survey process. A notification in this regard has been issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. As part of the exercise, census officials will ask…
Impact of 8-Hour Bandh: Kotpad Comes to a Standstill
Kotpad:Jan 30: The Navnirman Krushak Sangathan had called for an eight-hour Odisha statewide bandh. Its impact was clearly visible in Kotpad as well. From 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, normal life in the Kotpad area was severely affected. To intensify the bandh, members of the BJD and Congress also extended their support and participated. Due to the shutdown, business establishments, schools, government and private offices remained…
Rs290 Crore Allocated for ‘Kotia Development’ Initiative
Bhubaneswar, Jan 30: The State Government has stepped up efforts for the development of Kotia in Koraput district, which lies along the Andhra Pradesh border. A comprehensive “Kotia Development” blueprint has been prepared to ensure that people of this tribal-dominated region receive all benefits and services provided by the State Government. As per the plan, ₹290.44 crore will be invested in the region. The Revenue…
129th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Celebrated in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Jan 30:: The 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was celebrated today near the Axis Bank premises in Nabarangpur. Floral tributes and ceremonial prayers were offered at the statue of Netaji to mark the occasion. District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain attended the program as the Chief Guest, while Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Bishwajit Barman graced the event as the Guest of Honour.…
Leaders and Citizens Unite to Celebrate Netaji Jayanti in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Jan 30:Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti was observed today near the SBI Bank premises in Nabarangpur with floral tributes and ceremonial worship offered at the statue of Netaji. On this occasion, Chief Guest District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Guest of Honour Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Bishwajit Barman paid homage to Netaji. They described Subhas Chandra Bose as an immortal son of India, a…
Koraput Café to Become Operational Soon
Jeypore, Jan 30: The Koraput Café, located near the District Labour Office, will soon become operational. Discussions have already been held with local coffee vendors of Koraput regarding its management. The Municipality informed today that the café will start functioning once the remaining work is completed. It may be noted that the land near the District Labour Office is government property, which had earlier been…
Sporting Spirit Celebrated at Conclusion of District Sports Festival
Nabarangpur, Jan 30: The District-Level Sports Festival organized by the ST & SC Development Department concluded with great enthusiasm at Biju Patnaik Stadium, Umerkote. The closing ceremony was held under the chairmanship of District Welfare Officer Rabindra Palaka Laka. Additional District Magistrate (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia attended as the Chief Guest, while Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Bishwajit Chandra Barman graced the occasion as the Guest…
No Government Meetings on Mondays: Chief Secretary Issues Directive
Bhubaneswar, Jan 30: Henceforth, no government meetings will be held on Mondays. The Chief Secretary has issued instructions to all departments in this regard. Departments have been directed not to schedule any meetings on Mondays and to prioritize grievance hearings instead. It has also been directed that infrastructure projects will be reviewed on the third Saturday of every month.
Eklavya School Applauded for Conducting Ideal Youth Gram Sabha
Nabarangpur, Jan 30:The Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Hili has secured second place at the national level in the Ideal Youth Gram Sabha organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. In recognition of this remarkable achievement, District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and the Chief Development Officer felicitated the students and the Principal. They encouraged the students to strive for greater success in the future…
Netaji Jayanti Observed with Patriotic Fervour in Nandapur
Nandapur, Jan 30: Netaji Jayanti was observed on Friday at the Nandapur Block headquarters in Koraput district, as well as at Thuba Netaji High School and the Kulabir Panchayat Office. At the statue of Netaji located at the Block headquarters, members of the Netaji Prabhat Shakha of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), including Shankar Patra and Santosh Kumar Das, along with Durga Pattnaik, Rabindra Pangi,…