Nabarangpur, May 6: A compensation distribution program for land acquisition related to the Nabarangpur–Jeypore railway project was held at the office of the local Tahasildar in Nabarangpur.On this occasion, Lok Sabha MP Balabhadra Majhi attended as the chief guest and distributed compensation cheques amounting to rs70,48,26,663 to 14 landowners whose land was acquired for the project.Among the distinguished guests present were:MLA and District Planning Board…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Visits National Testing Agency Headquarters, Conducts Direct Review of NEET UG Examination Management and Processes
Bhubaneswar, May 06: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and conducted a direct review of the management of the NEET UG examination.During the visit, he also assessed how coordination was maintained with various examination centres during the conduct of the exam. The review focused on examination conduct, security, and administrative efficiency. Officials briefed the Minister on the…
Possible Cyclone Alert Around May 15 as Weather Models Indicate Low-Pressure Development Over the Region
Bhubaneswar, May 06: Concerns are rising over a possible cyclone formation in May.According to the American-based international weather model GFS weather model, a system may develop over the Bay of Bengal.The system is likely to approach the coast between May 14–16There is a possibility of it moving towards the Odisha coastBased on pressure patterns, it could intensify into a strong cycloneHowever, there are important cautions:No…
Couple from Nabarangpur Honoured with State-Level SCERT Odisha Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Education
Tantulikhunti, May 06: The 26th State-Level Talent Felicitation Ceremony was held at Kalabikash Kendra on Sunday, organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training Odisha.On this occasion, a couple from Nabarangpur district was honoured with prestigious state-level awards.Dr. Sushobhita Marilyn Turk, an art teacher at Nodal Government Shivprasad High School, Digisalpa, was conferred the Odisha SCERT Award (Poetess category). She is known as…
Grand Celebration of Madhu Jayanti Observed in Daspalla with Religious Programs and Community Participation
Daspalla, May 06: The 179th birth anniversary of Madhusudan Das was celebrated across the state, including Daspalla.Born on April 28, 1848, at Satyabhamapur, Madhusudan Das was a pioneering figure in the Odia language movement. Before his demise on February 4, 1934, at Cuttack, he played a key role in shaping Odisha’s identity. With his efforts, the Utkal Sammilani was established in 1903.He received education from…
Profits from Lok Mahotsav and Trade Fair Donated to Indian Red Cross Society to Support Humanitarian and Relief Activities
Phulbani, May 06: The profit generated from the 2nd Kandhamal Lok Mahotsav and Trade Fair has been donated to the Indian Red Cross Society.The 12-day event was held from April 8 to 19 at Coronation Ground in Phulbani. From the proceeds, an amount of rs11,111 was handed over to the District Collector in the form of a cheque to support the Red Cross fund, aimed…
Public Grievance Hearing Held Under Joint Chairmanship of District Collector and Superintendent of Police, Ensuring Direct Redressal of Citizens’ Issues
Nabarangpur, May 06:: A public grievance hearing camp was organized at the Kosagumuda Panchayat Samiti conference hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Madhakar Sandeep Sampad.During the camp, 20 applicants submitted their grievance petitions. Out of these, 3 cases were resolved on the spot, while others were taken up for further action.The grievances included individual issues as well…
Demand for Formation of Tikiri Block Gains Momentum as Locals Intensify Agitation for Administrative Upgrade
Kashipur, May 06:: The demand by local residents to create a new block with Tikiri as the headquarters by bifurcating 24 panchayats of Kashipur block in Rayagada district has once again gained momentum.During the district reorganization in 1993, boundaries had already been identified for forming a new block at Tikiri. Under the leadership of the then Tahasildar Trinath Nahak, a proposal map was prepared including…
Launch of “Shree Jagannath Saurabh Sambhar – Part II” Marks Grand Spiritual Gathering as Saints Assemble for Sacred Sahasranama Recitation
Bhubaneswar .May 06:: A religious and cultural gathering was held on the occasion of the launch of “Shree Jagannath Saurabh Sambhar – Part II”, where saints and devotees came together for the recitation of the Shree Jagannath Sahasranama.The event was organized at the residence of Akshaya Kumar Sahu at Indira Colony, Lingipur, following the auspicious marriage ceremony of his son Ayushman Yajnadatta with Ayushmati Saraswati.…
High-Level Review Meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan Issues Directions for Proper Rehabilitation and Resettlement of Land Acquisition-Affected People in Coal Mining Areas of Angul
Angul, May 06: A high-level review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan, instructions were issued to ensure proper rehabilitation and resettlement of people affected by land acquisition processes in coal mining areas of Angul, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh districts. It was emphasized that the lives of common people cannot be put at risk for mining and industrial activities.As a pro-people government, it is our responsibility…