Nabarangpur,Nov 25: Bureau (Dr. Shiva Narayan Patra): As part of the preparations for the Nabarangpur district’s popular festival Mandaei 2025, a groundbreaking (Bhoomi Poojan) ceremony was held today near the stage at Mandaei Padia. The District Collector and Chairman of the District Mandaei Committee, Dr. Maheshwar Swain, performed the Bhoomi Poojan. The main Mandaei festival will be celebrated from December 12 to December 16, while the…
Dr. N. Tirumala Nayak Continues Second-Day Tour, Holds Review with District Officials
Nabarangpur,Nov 25: Bureau (Dr. Shiva Narayan Patra): A review meeting on the implementation of various ongoing schemes in the district was held at the District Council Auditorium under the chairmanship of Dr. N. Tirumala Nayak, Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department and Commissioner. The meeting was attended by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, Additional District Collector for Revenue Vishwalit Barman, Chief Development Officer of…
State Forecast to Remain Dry for the Next Seven Days, Says IMD
Bhubaneswar, Nov 25: The state is likely to remain dry for the next 7 days. This information comes from Monorama Mahanti, Regional Rainfall Director, Bhubaneswar. “The low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal will intensify into a depression on the 24th.” “It is expected to move west-northwest over the next 48 hours without changing direction.” “As it progresses, it will further strengthen over the southwestern…
Dharmendra Pradhan Demands Inclusion of Khandayat Community in Central OBC List
Bhubaneswar, Nov 25: Dharmendra has written a letter to the National Backward Classes Commission demanding the inclusion of Khandayat, Paik, Chasa Paik, Kalinga Shudra Khandayat, and Oda Paik communities—currently listed under SEBC—into the Central OBC list. Since these communities are not included in the Central OBC list, they are deprived of the benefits of reservation in employment, education, and government schemes. If these communities are included…
Odisha Unorganized Workers Coordination Committee Holds Key Meeting
Jeypore, Nov 25: An important meeting of the Koraput district branch of the Odisha State Unorganized Workers Coordination Committee was held at Jaipur Yadav Bhavan. The meeting was chaired by Shashibhushan Dash, President of the Koraput district branch of the Odisha State Unorganized Workers Coordination Committee. Workers from various departments of the unorganized sector participated in the meeting at the invitation of the committee. Discussions…
District-Level Training Focuses on Implementing Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Jeypore, Nov 25: A district-level training program on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was organized in the conference hall of Koraput Sadbhavana Gruha. The program began with the welcome speech of the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO). Afterwards, the resource persons provided a brief overview of various provisions related to domestic violence and discussed the key aspects of the Act. The…
Borigumma College Hosts AI Awareness Program for Students
Jeypore, Nov 25: An awareness and academic program on the uses and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was organized at Bhairav Higher Secondary School, Borigumma in Koraput district. The event was conducted by the Departments of Physics and Information Technology. The college principal, Mr. Dasharath Gauda, spoke about the objective and importance of the program. The Head of the Department, Dr. Sudhanshu Shekhar Pattnaik, conducted…
Martyr Laxman Nayak’s Birth Anniversary Observed with Reverence
Jeypore, Nov 25: The birth anniversary of Martyr Laxman Nayak, the well-known freedom fighter of undivided Koraput district and a symbol of the people’s pride. On this occasion, floral tributes were offered at his statue located near Sahid Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital in Koraput, followed by a discussion on his life and contributions. Laxman Nayak was born on 22 November 1899 in Tentuligumma…
Child Science Exhibition Kicks Off Under National Innovation Campaign
Jeypore, Nov 25: The block-level Child Science Exhibition was organized at PM Shri Government High School, Jaypur, Koraput district. The event was held under the guidance of Headmaster Prakash Pattnayak. Chief Guest: Jeypore Cluster Education Officer Chandan Nayak Honoured Guests: Harihar Panda and ABEO K. Gopal They inaugurated the program and visited the exhibits of young student scientists, expressing their great appreciation. A total of…
Cyclone Talks Intensify; System May Track from Nellore Towards Paradip
Bhubaneswar, Nov 25: A cyclonic circulation has formed over the central parts of the Malacca Sea. Its influence is active from the sea surface up to 5.8 km above sea level. Due to its impact, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday. Thereafter, it will move west-northwestward. By the evening of the 24th, it may intensify into…
Government Announces Hike in Puri Sevayat Pensions
Puri, Nov 25: The pension amount for the sevayats (servitors) of Puri Shree Jagannath Temple has been increased. This information was given by Chief Administrator Aravind Padhee. The monthly senior sevayat allowance has been increased from Rs 4,000 toRs 5,000. The revised pension will be implemented from January 2026. The financial assistance for the marriage of sevayats’ daughters has been increased toRs Rs 1 lakh. Message…
Leaders Urge Youth to Draw Inspiration from Martyr Lakshman’s Ideals Tributes Paid; Call to Embrace the Courage and Sacrifice of Martyr Lakshman
Nabarangpur, Nov 25: The birth anniversary of Martyr Lakshman Naik was celebrated in Nabarangpur on Saturday. At the local Shaheed Lakshman Naik Government Primary School, where his statue is installed, floral tributes, worship, a memorial meeting, and a prize distribution ceremony were held. The event was organized by the District Information & Public Relations Office (DIPRO). The memorial meeting began at 9 a.m. Additional District…
Ayodhya Gears Up for Grand Celebration as PM Modi to Hoist Flag at Ram Temple
Ayodhya, Nov 25: The holy city of Ayodhya is once again preparing for a grand and historic celebration. On the upcoming 25th (Tuesday), a flag-hoisting ceremony will take place at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the event and hoist the sacred flag atop the temple’s main spire. The atmosphere across the temple premises and the entire city is…
Cyclone Brewing Over Bay of Bengal, IMD Issues Early Alert
Bhubaneswar, Nov 25: Another cyclone is forming over the Bay of Bengal. There is still no clear information about when and where it will make landfall. However, there are indications that it may touch land anywhere between northern Andhra Pradesh and Myanmar. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Malaxa system and an associated well-marked low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea remain active…
New YouTube Series ‘Shree Jagannath & Bada Deula’ Launched to Showcase Temple Heritage
Bhubaneswar , Nov 25:The Mahanaayak (Great Leader) of the countless universes, Lord Neeladri Nath—Ananda Kanda, Satchidananda, the identity of crores of Odias, Kaivalya Nath Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath—at whose divine lotus feet the Shree Jagannath Sanskriti Prachar Sansthan has dedicated the YouTube launch of Shree Jagannath and Bada Deula, The Rescue of Gajendra the Elephant, Raja Rajeshwara Besha, and Stories from the Ramayana. This programme was…
Koraput Hosts District-Level Children’s Festival ‘Mahak’ and ‘Utsah’ – 2025
Koraput, Nov 24: The District Child Protection Unit, District Collectorate, Koraput, organized the district-level children’s festival ‘Mahak’ and ‘Utsah’ – 2025. The children of the Child Care Institution that won first place participated in the state-level children’s festival ‘Mahak’ and ‘Utsah’, organized by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Odisha. Among them, Lakshman Dishari and Muskan Khosla from Utkal Balashram, Koraput, of the Child…
Rs10 Lakh Compensation Announced for Snakebite Death Case
Bhubaneswar, Nov 24: The compensation for death due to snakebite may be increased to Rs10 lakh. This information was provided by the Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management. Currently, Rs4 lakh is being given as compensation; an increase to Rs10 lakh has been recommended by Suresh Pujari. Similar compensation will also be provided for death due to lightning strikes and drowning.
Collector–SP Joint Meeting Day 2 Focuses on Urban Roads, Land Development, and Amenities
Bhubaneswar, Nov 24: On the second day of the joint meeting of the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police, discussions were held on planned development related to new roads, land development, waste management, and public amenities in urban areas. Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Honorable Minister of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, discussed steps for resolving issues of slum dwellers, providing affordable housing, slum-free…
Koraput Home Bus Owners Association Holds Press Conference
Koraput, Nov 24: A press conference of the Koraput Home Bus Owners Association was held at the Koraput Press Club premises. Editor Naresh Chandra Padhi stated that this was the first renewal of the Koraput Home Bus Owners Association. The matter has been brought to the attention of the police, district administration, and bank authorities. He mentioned that after nearly a year-long dispute, the staff of…
PM Releases 21st Installment: Rs13.72 Crore Transferred to 68,612 Koraput Farmers
Koraput, Nov 24: On the occasion of the district-level ‘PM Kisan Day’ through virtual mode by the Honorable Prime Minister, under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, in the 21st installment, a financial assistance of Rs13 crore 72 lakh 24 thousand has been provided to 68,612 beneficiary farmers of Koraput district.
Dream Dance Academy Celebrates Its Third Annual Day with Grandeur
Nabarangpur , Nov 24: The Dream Dance Academy in Umarkot of the district celebrated its third annual day with great enthusiasm and festive spirit. On this occasion, the students of the academy performed Odissi, modern, cultural, and folk dances, captivating the audience with their performances on stage. The beautifully decorated venue, along with rhythmic music, created an enchanting atmosphere. The cultural programs, graceful poses, and the…