Kotpad, Jan, 16: Today, the Pongal festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur in Kotpad town. The event was held at the Police Ground located in Telugu Street . The chief guests at the program were MLA Rupu Bhatra, former Minister Smt. Padmini Dian, former MLA Chandra Sekhar Majhi, former Congress MLA candidate Anam Dian, MP’s representative Sekhar Das, Advocate Association President and today’s…
Koshali Queen Felicitated at Shreekhetra, Puri
Puri, Jan, 16: Mirabai Panigrahi, popularly known as the “Koshali Queen” and hailing from Khuntpali village of Padampur subdivision, was honoured at Shreekhetra Puri. A state-level cultural programme on Jagannath culture was organized at Badasanta Math in Puri. The programme was arranged by Siddhartha Shankar Swain with the support of Mahant Divyanand Das Maharaj. Mirabai Panigrahi attended the event as a guest of honour and…
Map of 65 Assembly Constituencies to Change; Seats and Reservation Pattern to Be Revised
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 16: Patnagarh in Balangir district is currently the most voter-populated Assembly constituency in the state, with 3,02,304 voters in 2024. Bhubaneswar North Assembly constituency has about 2.75 lakh voters, while Kantabanji in Balangir has more than 2.74 lakh voters. If the number of Assembly seats increases, these constituencies are expected to undergo major changes. Some areas may be merged with other constituencies, or…
Malkangiri High School Hosts Grand Annual Sports Meet
Malkangiri, Jan, 16: The Annual Sports Meet of the oldest Government High School in Malkangiri district was celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. On this occasion, a sports torch procession was taken out by the students from the local Hanuman Temple to the school campus. The torch was received by Surendra Kumar Padhi, President of the School Alumni Committee, who advised the students to participate…
Lord Rama’s Golden Bow Arrives in Nabarangpur in Historic Moment
Nabarangpur, Jan, 16: Creating a historic moment in Odisha’s religious history, the sacred bow of Lord Shri Rama, made of gold, arrived in Nabarangpur today. A huge number of devotees gathered with great faith and enthusiasm to witness this divine bow. The bow of Lord Rama has become a remarkable symbol of people’s devotion and faith and is currently travelling across the entire state of…
Meeting Held in Nabarangpur to Curb Cattle Smuggling
Nabarangpur, Jan, 16: A meeting was held at Chikili village under Nabarangpur Block to protect religion and cow protection (Gomata). On this occasion, Brahma Avadhoot Dambaru Baba and Balaram Baba inaugurated the meeting with prayers and appeals for world welfare. As guests, Suryabanshi Jayanta Patra, National President of the Hindu Mahasangh, and Karvik Das, a member of the Central Advisory Committee, attended the meeting and expressed…
Dabugaon Saraswati Shishu Mandir Hosts Annual Festival
Nabarangpur,Jan, 16: The 23rd Annual Festival of Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Dabugaon in Nabarangpur district was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The programme was held under the chairmanship of the school’s Managing Committee President M. Suryanarayan Subuddhi. The Chief Guest of the event was Cluster Education Officer Rashmita Netam, while the Keynote Speaker was Bipin Bihari Mishra, former District Chief Ayurvedic Health Officer. The Managing Secretary…
Nationwide Census to Commence from April
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 16: First phase of the Census will be conducted between April and May. In the initial phase, houses and household assets will be enumerated. The second phase of the Census will be held on February 1, 2027. This time, the Census will be conducted in a digital format. Plus One lakh (100,000) officers will be deployed for the Census. One officer will be responsible…
Gobindapur High School Celebrates Annual Function with Grandeur
Asurali, Jan, 16: The 40th Annual Function of Korua Gobindapur High School under Gobindapur Panchayat of Dhamnagar Block was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The meeting was presided over by Headmaster Ramakant Mallik, while teacher Pandit Subash Chandra Nayak conducted the proceedings. The Chief Guest was former Headmaster Pidhar Sahu. Among the distinguished guests were retired teacher Bansidhar, former Headmaster Nidhuram Dutta, Dhusuri Press Union President…
Biting Cold Wave Grips Koraput
Koraput, Jan, 16: After a brief break, intense cold has once again gripped Koraput district. Due to the severe cold wave, the entire district is shivering, and normal life has been affected. According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in Semiliguda of Koraput district dropped to 3.2 degrees Celsius, which is the lowest temperature recorded this year. On Wednesday night, Semiliguda recorded 3.2°C, while…
Car Hits Tree, Youth Killed in Tragic Accident
NabarangpurJan, 16: A young man lost his life after a car lost control and crashed into a tree near Birsadi Nursery while travelling from Umerkote to Kondagaon. The deceased has been identified as Ganesh Das of Umerkote town. As he was seated in the front seat, he died on the spot due to the impact of the collision. Two women travelling in the car were…
Nabarangpur Gears Up for 77th Republic Day with Preparatory Meeting
Nabarangpur, Jan, 16: A preparatory meeting for the district-level celebration of the 77th Republic Day, 2026 was held today at the Mission Shakti Conference Hall, Nabarangpur, under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The meeting was attended by Additional District Magistrate (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia, Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit Barman, Chief Development Officer, Zilla Parishad Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Municipal Chairperson Kunu Nayak,…
Agricultural Machinery Fair 2025–26 Inaugurated, 10 Farmers Get New Tractors
Nabarangpur, Jan, 16: The Regional Agricultural Machinery Fair for the year 2025–26 has been inaugurated at the New Mandi Ground in Nabarangpur and will continue until January . The event was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The chief guest was Rajya Sabha MP Mujibulla Khan, while Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi attended as a special guest. Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit…
District Road Safety Committee Meets to Mark National Road Safety Month
Nabarangpur Jan, 16: A meeting of the District Road Safety Committee was held at the Ashok Mehta Conference Hall in the Collector’s Office, under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, in connection with the observance of National Road Safety Month. Regional Transport Officer Jitendra Bhoi welcomed all the participants and briefed them about the various programs to be conducted during the month as…
Regional Agricultural Machinery Fair Inaugurated with Farmer Participation
Nabarangpur, Jan, 16: The Regional Agricultural Machinery Fair for the year 2025–26 was inaugurated today at the New Mandi Ground in Nabarangpur. The fair was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The chief guest was Rajya Sabha MP Mujibulla Khan, while Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi attended as a special guest. Other distinguished guests included Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswalit Barman, Chief…
From Software Engineer to Soap Maker: Koraput Youth Builds Natural Soap Brand
Jeypore:Jan, 16: From a software engineer to a soap company founder — a young entrepreneur is now producing natural soap using turmeric, neem, and aloe vera from Koraput.
First-Ever Crocodile Census Begins in Jeypore Forest Division
Jeypore:Jan, 16: For the first time, a crocodile census has begun in the Jeypore Forest Division. The counting has been going on for three days since last Tuesday. The Forest Department initiated this exercise following indications of the presence of crocodiles in the forest division. Divisional Forest Officer Shubhendu Behera said that the State Forest Department had issued directions to conduct a crocodile census in…
Strict Curbs Enforced in Tricity to Tackle Rising Pollution
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 16: Due to rising pollution levels, strict restrictions have been imposed in the Tricity area. Construction activities will remain suspended from 6 PM to 10 AM. Burning of garbage in the open or burning coal in roadside eateries (dhabas) has been completely prohibited. Movement of heavy vehicles at night has also been restricted. Water sprinkling will be carried out three times a day on…
Foundation Stone Laid for 118 Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Primary Schools in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 16: The foundation stone for 118 Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Primary Schools has been laid across the state in the first phase. The Chief Minister inaugurated the programme by laying the foundation stone at a special event in Banpur. For this ambitious education initiative, the Odisha Government has allocated Rs 12,000 crore. Each school will be constructed at a cost of Rs5 to Rs…
Primary Teachers’ Association Marks Foundation Day with Enthusiasm
Kotpad, Jan, 16: The Foundation Day of the Kotpad Primary Teachers’ Association was celebrated with great enthusiasm. At the Association office premises, the Association President Dhiraj Bhatra, Legal Advisor Pankaj Kumar Patra, Sunita Nayak, and Secretary Samanath Nayak jointly hoisted the Association flag. After the flag hoisting, the speakers explained the significance of the Association’s Foundation Day and highlighted the importance of unity within the…
Millet Procurement Mandi Inaugurated at Hatpada in Baipariguda
Baipariguda:Jan, 15: A Millet Procurement Mandi has been inaugurated at Hatpada in Baipariguda by the Subajima Producer Company under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha. The programme was presided over by Mani Majhi, Chairperson of Subajima Producer Company. The Chief Guest of the event was Koraput District Collector Manoj Satyaban Mahajan. The Guests of Honour included the District Agriculture Officer, Block…