Nabarangpur, Nov 24: At the District Headquarters Hospital in Nabarangpur, the District Health Committee observed World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day on Wednesday. The meeting was organized under the chairmanship of the Chief District Medical and Health Officer, Dr. Santosh Kumar Panda. The program was attended by ADPHO Dr. Sukanta Satapathy, DPET Novakishore Behera, Dr. Malay Kumar Pradhan, DIPRO Manoj Kumar Behera, Dr. Irsat Khan,…
Only the Photo to Remain on Aadhaar Card! Major Update Announced
New Delhi, Nov 24: The Aadhaar card will no longer look the same in the future. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is considering making changes to it. Currently, Aadhaar cards display personal details such as name, address, and photo. Because of this, there are concerns about misuse, as Aadhaar is often used as an identity document in many places, and copies of it…
Talent Recognition and Multi-Faceted Public Service Program Held with Enthusiasm
Rasulpur, Nov 24: The “Bandhu Parivar” charitable trust of Rasulpur block organized a program to honor talented individuals who have achieved excellence in various fields. Alongside the recognition, a multi-faceted public service program was also conducted. The talent recognition event was held at the Jagannath Temple premises in Narsinghpur Panchayat, under the chairmanship of Trustee Nimai Panda. The chief guest of the event was Prahlad…
Kabaddi Team Training Camp Celebrated with Enthusiasm
Rasulpur, Nov 24: A five-day training camp for Kabaddi players under the age of 14 and 17 from Jajpur district was organized at the Government High School in Khandita, Rasulpur block. The camp was conducted for both boys and girls. A total of 48 players, along with four coaches and managers, nominated from the block level, participated in the camp. The camp was conducted under…
Centenarian Passes Away at Ripe Age of 100
Rasulpur, Nov 24: Shatayu Shiv Das, a resident of Chandipur village in Rasulpur block, passed away on Wednesday. He was 105 years old. As an elder of the village, he had firsthand knowledge of the real conditions in the country both before and after independence. He used these experiences to work towards establishing social justice. A devout and philanthropic person, he was loved by people…
Transgender Woman Radhoka Donates Blood, Sets an Inspiring Example
Nabarangpur, Nov 24: At the District Headquarters Hospital, an urgent need for blood arose when Dhanurjay Mali of Kandapuri village in Kosagumuda block became critically ill. Upon receiving this information, Radhoka, a member of the Transgender Association, voluntarily stepped forward to donate blood. As a result, she helped save Dhanurjay’s life. The noble gesture of the transgender community member—demonstrating humanity, compassion, and social service—was highly…
Financial Assistance Provided to Family of Deceased Pradeep Bihari
Nabarangpur, Nov 24: Financial assistance was provided by the Odisha Motor Drivers’ Association, Nabarangpur District Umerkote Branch, to the family of late Pradeep Kumar Bihari, who was a member of the association. Pradeep passed away on Saturday, the 8th of this month. He was known to be a polite and friendly person. Today, an amount of ₹20,000 from the Odisha Motor Drivers’ Association State Welfare…
Kotpad NAC-Level Association Formed for Coordinated Local Development
Kotpad, Nov 24: A meeting was held at the Gopabandhu Library in Kotpad town, convened by Pramod Das, Working President of the Odisha State Folk Arts and Folk Culture Federation. The meeting took place in the presence of District Coordinators Saroj Kumar Pattnayak and Balaji Nayak. The session was presided over by Koraput District President Hemant Kumar Patra, with many members from Kotpad in attendance.…
MLA Lays Foundation Stones for Three Development Projects in Kirimira Block
Jharsuguda, Nov 24: Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy laid the foundation stones for three development projects in Kirimira block of Jharsuguda district. On Thursday, he first laid the foundation stone for the new Community Health Centre at Kirimira, to be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹1669.31 lakhs. Later, he laid the foundation stone for the new bridge near Rangiatikira on the Kirimira–Bagdihi road, which will…
Jitendra Becomes an Entrepreneur Through Vermicompost Production
Nabarangpur, Nov 24: Due to the lack of industries in Nabarangpur district, many educated unemployed youths are migrating to other states as migrant labourers in search of employment. In such a situation, a young man named Jitendra Maharana has become well-known for turning his kitchen-garden vermicompost preparation into a successful enterprise, creating employment opportunities for many youths. Annual Production: 400 Tons | Income: ₹30 Lakhs…
Mass Education Secretary Dr. N. Thirumala Naik Visits Nandahandi
Nandahandi, Nov 24: Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Secretary of the Department of Mass Education, visited Majhiguda village under Podalaguda Panchayat of Nandahandi Block. During the visit, he interacted with various villagers and inspected different developmental works in the area. He also discussed academic activities with the students of the local school. Later, he instructed the district and block administrative officials present to ensure that eligible…
Bal Scientist Exhibition Held at Samant Singhara Kelucharan High School
Aali, Nov 24: A Bal Vaigyanik (Junior Scientist) Exhibition was organized on Wednesday at Samant Singhara Kelucharan High School under Patrapur Panchayat of Aali Block. In this programme, students of Classes IX and X presented various types of science projects they had prepared. The chief guest of the event, Shri Kanan Bihari Parida, the Sarpanch of Patrapur Panchayat, addressed the gathering and said that such…
Social Worker Rajani Passes Away in Tragic Road Accident
Jeypore, Nov 24: Social worker Rajanikant Nayak of Bank Colony passed away in a road accident. While he was travelling on a motorcycle in Redhakhol area of Sambalpur district, a four-wheeler hit him. For the past few months, he had taken Vanaprastha Diksha and was living in an ashram there. After the news of his death spread, a wave of grief engulfed the town. His…
Village Sathi Association Submits Charter of Demands to District Administration
Koraput, Nov 24: In Koraput district’s Dasmantpur block, the Village Sathi Association, under the leadership of its president Narasingha Nayak, submitted an 18-point charter of demands to Dasmantpur Sadar Panchayat PEO Bikas Chandra Nayak. After receiving the charter of demands, the PEO assured that necessary support would be provided to the mates as required. On the other hand, the association alleged strongly that although the…
Borigumma Officer Sukanta Pattanayak Gains Praise for Innovative ‘Aasa Khojiba’ Initiative
Borigumma, Nov 22 : If someone is a government officer, they usually have little time for personal initiatives — but even then, starting an innovative effort and teaching children in schools has now become a topic of discussion. Sukanta Kumar Pattanayak of Borigumma has been in the news for taking time out of his busy administrative schedule to launch, on his own initiative, a program…
Cyclonic Circulation to Trigger Low Pressure Tomorrow; Depression Likely on 24th
Bhubaneswar, Nov 22 : Due to the formation of a cyclonic circulation, a low-pressure area will develop tomorrow. The next day, i.e., on the 24th, it will intensify further and take the form of a depression.”
Bhubaneswar Tehsil to Be Split; Two New Tehsils Announced
Bhubaneswar, Nov 22 : Bhubaneswar tehsil will be divided, and two new tehsils will be formed. The government has also decided to create one new tehsil each in Cuttack and Sambalpur.
Low Pressure Returns, Odisha Braces for Rain
Bhubaneswar,Nov 22 : A low-pressure system is likely to form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal by 22nd November. This system is expected to move northwestwards, intensify, and by 24th November, it may turn into a depression over the central part of the southern Bay of Bengal, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. Professor Surendranath Pashupalak stated that a cyclonic circulation will form over the…
‘Sargi Phul’ Speaks of Art and Talent
Konark:Nov 22 : The district-level “Sargi Phul” program was grandly organized on Wednesday at the premises of Konark Government High School, conducted by the Scheduled Tribes & Scheduled Castes Development and Backward Classes Welfare Department. The event aims at the overall development and encouragement of students from scheduled tribes and scheduled castes of eight schools in the district. Every year, this children’s festival is conducted to…
Kinnar Sangha’s ‘Radha’ Shines at Devaduta Program
Nabarangpur, Nov 22 : At the district headquarters hospital, blood was urgently needed due to the critical condition of Dhanurjaya Mali of Kandapuri village in the Kosagumuda block. Upon receiving this news, Radha of Kinnar Sangha voluntarily came forward to donate blood, successfully helping save Dhanurjaya Mali’s life. The mere dissemination of this news highlights the remarkable efforts, humanity, and social service of Kinnar Sangha…
Farmers Receive PM-KISAN Financial Assistance
Nabarangpur,Nov 22 :For the welfare of farmers across the country, the 21st installment of financial assistance under the Prime Minister’s PM-Kisan Scheme was successfully distributed at the Nabarangpur Mission Shakti Conference Hall and the Umarkot Agricultural Science Center. The Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the program nationally through live broadcast from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The event was also graced by MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi…