Author: Rabindra Sahu

Korukonda, Nov 29:  The District Collector visited Ambelibeda and Naringijhola villages in Korukonda Block. During this visit, he emphasized the importance of regional development and tourism promotion. He instructed officials to prepare a plan to develop Ambelibeda as a Model Village (Modern Village).  He also directed that Naringijhola be developed as a tourist destination, with facilities such as Tribal Cottages, Viewpoints, and Boating.

Nabarangpur, Nov 29:  With the support of the Odisha Sahitya Akademi and the Smriti Sansad, the 87th birth anniversary of eminent literary figure Bhagirath Patra and a talent felicitation ceremony were held on Thursday at the premises of Raja Chaitanya Dev Government Nodal High School. Subrata Mohanty, District & Sessions Judge of Nabarangpur, attended as the chief guest and conferred the Bhagirath Samman on social…

Malkangiri, Nov 29:  Around 22 years ago, several stalls were built in the Malkangiri Municipality area for daily vegetable vendors. Today, these stalls are found in a deplorable and unsafe condition. Some vendors are sitting on broken and damaged platforms, while in some stalls, rainwater leaks through the roof. At times, water from drainage channels overflows, creating an unhygienic environment. In certain stalls, pieces of…

Malkangiri,  Nov 29:  District Collector Dr. Somesh Kumar Upadhyay visited Bandaghati, including Bandagh and Tuseipada villages under Khairaput Block. During the visit, he emphasized the overall development of the region and improvements in the lifestyle of local residents. He directed officials to take necessary steps to develop Andarahal village as a model village. He also instructed that the area be developed into a major tourist…

Jharsuguda , Nov 29:  With the support of Odisha Police and Jharsuguda Police, Laikera Police Station organized a cyber awareness rally today through the Cyber Awareness Chariot. Under the leadership of IIC Dilip Behera, Inspector Bandana Nayak from the Jharsuguda Cyber Cell also participated. Hundreds of students from OPMP Girls’ High School, Odia Pali, conscious citizens of Laikera village, sarpanches and samiti members of various…

Khajuripada ,–Nov 29:  In Kandhamal district, under K. Nuagaon block, an anti-addiction awareness rally was organized by the women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of Jiridikia. The rally started from the village committee hall and passed through Gasaguda, Tala Gasaguda, Mundasahi, Taganaju, and Danderisahi, where the women participants spread awareness among the villagers. During the rally, women from various SHGs held placards promoting awareness against different forms…

Nabarangpur, Nov 29:  Zonal-level maize buyer–seller meetings were organized separately at the District Chief Agriculture Office conference hall and at the District Collector’s conference hall. The invited guests highlighted the adverse situations arising from the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and advised farmers to adopt organic farming. These meetings have now been successfully conducted in Odisha. At the meeting held under the chairmanship of District…

Jeypore, Nov 29:  For the upcoming Rabi season 2025–26, cultivation targets have been set in the district as follows: 4,980 hectares for paddy, 450 hectares for maize, 100 hectares for ragi (mandia), 10 hectares for wheat, 49,010 hectares for various pulses, 21,930 hectares for oilseed crops, 24,700 hectares for total vegetable cultivation, 4,000 hectares for spices, and 2,400 hectares for sugarcane. Special emphasis has been…

Kotpad,Nov 28:  The NAC-level Adivasi folk festival ‘Parab’, organised by the Kotpad Notified Area Council, has been inaugurated. The festival was formally opened by Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra as the chief guest, under the chairmanship of NAC Chairperson M. Shankar Rao. On this occasion, a grand procession started from the NAC office and proceeded to offer prayers at the shrines of Kotpad’s presiding deities —…

Delhi, Nov 28:  Legislative History of the President Droupadi Murmu 2000 to 2009 – Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Rairangpur 2000 to 2004 – Served as a Minister in the Council of Ministers 2000 to 2002 – Minister of Commerce and Transport 2002 to 2004 – Minister of Fisheries and Animal Resources 2007 – Awarded as the Best Legislator 2015 – Became the Governor…

Bhubaneswar,  Nov 28:  The government is giving incentives for Rabi potato cultivation. Farmer brothers and sisters, just cultivate with full dedication. The Agriculture Department is providing potato seeds. If you buy them for 20 rupees, you will get a subsidy of 10 rupees in return. By cultivating potatoes, let’s make the state self-reliant and reduce dependence on other states.

Bhubaneswar, Nov 28:  Good News for Farmers This decision will take away the long-standing problems of farmers! The government has taken a major policy decision. High-technology smart mandis will be set up in all 30 districts…

Gunpur:Nov 28:  A block-level fisheries and livestock fair was organized at the Block Office grounds in Gunpur. The chief guest was Gunpur MLA Satyajit Gamang, while Sub-Collector Dudhal Abhishek Dilip, PI ITDA Ajay Pradhan, District Chief Veterinary Officer Mrunmay Panda, District Fisheries Officer Sushant Goud, Block President Jhilli Shabar, Vice-President Sudarshan Shabar, Municipal Chairperson Mamata Goud, Vice-Chairman Shivprasad Goud, Block Veterinary Officer Radheshyam Das, Assistant Fisheries…

Chandinish, Nov 28:  A livestock and fisheries fair was organized on Wednesday at the Panabeda Government High School playground in Chandahandi, Nabarangpur district, under the supervision of Bhagabrahma Nayak, the Officer-in-Charge, and Pinki, Assistant Extension Officer. The program was inaugurated by Sumitra Pujari, Block President of Chandahandi. The event was attended by representatives of Nabarangpur MP Akaku Kali, Jharinga MLA’s representative Shyamsundar Majhi, District Veterinary Officer…

Koraput, Nov 28:  An important meeting of the Odisha State Unassessed Employees Coordination Committee, Koraput District Branch was held at Jaipur Yadav Bhavan. The meeting was convened under the leadership of Shashibhushan Dash, President of the Koraput District Branch. Over a hundred unassessed employees from various departments participated. During the meeting, discussions were held regarding the various pending demands of the employees. Earlier, a memorandum…

Nabarangpur, Nov 28:  As part of the preparations for the 2027 Census, a digital lay-out mapping program is being launched today. In this program, villages where pre-test census operations will be conducted are being digitally mapped. In Nabarangpur district, the 20 villages of Tentulikhunti block, where the census will take place, are being digitally mapped. For this purpose, training was provided by the Office of…

Balanga, Nov 28: There is a demand for the construction of a new bridge over the Bhargavi River on the old road connecting the southern bank at Bandh Banmalipur to Parbatipur. If this bridge is constructed, residents of Pipili, Satyabadi, Nimapada, Gop, Konark, Kakatapara, and Astaranga blocks will benefit, and tourists will also have easier access to destinations such as Konark and Pir Jahaniyan Peeth.…

Nabarangpur, Nov 28:  A pilot digital census is being conducted in three locations of the state, including Tentulikhunti block of Nabarangpur district. The digital survey is currently underway in 20 villages under the revenue circles of Kukudabai, Kantagaon, and Jharigumma within Tentulikhunti block. A three-day training program was conducted earlier to prepare for this survey. For the exercise, 66 enumerators and 11 supervisors have been…

Nandapur, Nov 28:  A cyber awareness program was organized by the Police Department for students from the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Nuapada under the jurisdiction of the DIG of the South-Western Zone of the State Police Department. In the English oratory competition held as part of this program, Spandana, a first-year student of Sindhedebvi 21 Graduate College, Nandapur, secured first place in…

Bhubaneswar, Nov 28:  To resolve disputes between land buyers and sellers, the state government has decided to amend the Odisha Survey and Settlement Rules. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved this proposal today. Currently, under the existing provisions, the patta (land ownership document) for a purchased plot of land is issued in the name of the buyer by the settlement officer only after the…

Raighar, Nov 28:  A block-level livestock fair was recently held at the local mini stadium. The program was attended by Chief Education Minister Nityananda Panda. Honored guests included Member of Parliament representative Preeti Snigdha Mahapatra, District Council Vice President Lipila Daroi, Block President Gupta Prasad Jhankar, Block Vice President Dineshwari Gand, district council members from four zones, all 26 Panchayat heads (Sarpanch), and committee members. Coordinators…