Puri , Nov 29: From 1st December, the Gundicha Temple will open for devotees. A trial ticket-based darshan system will begin. The ticket price per devotee will be Rs10. Free darshan for children under 5 years, senior citizens above 80 years, and differently-abled persons. The temple will be open for darshan daily from 6 AM to 6 PM. From November to February, darshan will be available…
Dr. Chandan Gantayat Receives Prestigious “Kabichandra Kalicharan Yuva Pratibha” Award
Gunpur, Nov 29: Under the Odisha State Government, the Odisha Natak Academy recognized Dr. Chandan Gantayat, a young vocalist from the Gunpur region and a specialist in Sugam Sangeet, with the “Kabichandra Kalicharan Yuva Pratibha Samman 2023” on Wednesday. The award ceremony was organized at the Lokseva Bhawan auditorium in Bhubaneswar. Dr. Chandan, an acclaimed vocalist with All India Radio, was honored for his beautiful…
Former School Teacher P.N. Kunjaban Bishoyi Passes Away
Nabarangpur, Nov 29: Kunjaban Bishoyi, who served as the school P.N. (Presumably “Para-Teacher” or “Primary Teacher”) at Government High School, Anchalguma, Tentulikhunti Block, Nabarangpur for over 30 years, passed away today at around 4:30 AM. At the time of his death, he was 93 years old. He was known for his dedication to duty, punctuality, altruism, soft-spoken nature, and compassionate friendships. Even in his final…
Christian Youth Association Holds Candlelight Procession in Jatabala Honouring Human Sagar
Papadahandi, Nov 29: In memory of Odisha’s renowned singer and pride of the Odia industry, Human Sagar, a candlelight procession was organized today by the Christian community at Sadar Mahakuma, Jatabala village, Papadahandi block, Nabarangpur district. The event saw participation from all Christian men, women, youth, and children of Jatabala, who carried candles and marched in a procession from the Panchayat office to the local…
Papadahandi Patritha Observes Panchayat-Level Constitution Day with Enthusiasm
Papadahandi, Nov 29: Panchayat-level Constitution Day was celebrated today at Patritha in the Papadahandi block. On this day in 1949, the Constitution of India, written by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, was adopted in the Constituent Assembly. Since then, this day is observed across the country as Constitution Day. India has been celebrating Constitution Day nationwide since 2015. On this occasion, various competitions were organized among…
Mandei-2025 Begins with Grand Torch Procession from Podagada Bhairavi Peetha
Nabarangpur, Nov 29: The district’s folk festival, Mandei, has begun. The auspicious inauguration of the event started from Bhairavi Temple located in Umarakot Podagada. The chief guest for the occasion was Minister for Forest Environment and Climate Change, Labor, and Employee Insurance, Mr. Ganesh Ramsingh Khuntia, who formally inaugurated Mandei. Speaking at the event, he thanked the people who participated in this traditional Mandei procession, a…
Bharat Media Association Celebrates National Journalists’ Day with Enthusiasm
Kotpad, Nov 29: On the auspicious occasion of National Journalists’ Day, heartfelt greetings and congratulations were extended to all working journalists. On this occasion, the Bharat Media Association, Kotpad chapter, organized the celebration of National Journalists’ Day. The chief guest of today’s program was Kotpad MLA’s advisor Rupu Bhatra. Other dignitaries present included N.A.C. President M. Shankar Rao, Member of Parliament representative Rameshwar Jena, additional…
Biker Killed in Tragic Collision with Tractor
Nabarangpur , Nov 29: In Nandahandi block of Nabarangpur district, near Pipalguda in Sindhiguda Panchayat, a collision occurred between a tractor and a bike. As a result, the bike rider died on the spot. The deceased has been identified as Trilochan Harijan (35) of Daleguda, Sindhiguda Gram Panchayat. The bike rider was returning home from Nabarangpur when the tractor, coming from the opposite direction, collided head-on…
Jharsuguda Hosts Block-Level Children’s Science Exhibition with Innovative Displays
Jharsuguda, Nov 29: The Block-Level Children’s Science Exhibition of Lakhampur was held at Manoj Padhi High School, Lakhampur Zone 3. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Block Education Officer Rajendra Prasad Sahu. The chief guest for the event was Odisha Government Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari. Independent guests included Sanjay Kumar Jha, Director of Operations, MCL Headquarters, Burla, Mahaprabandhak Bedant Sangita…
Block Development Officer Climbs Three-Kilometer Mountain Stretch to Assess Remote Areas
Nandahandi, Nov 29: To ensure government schemes reach the beneficiaries in remote areas and to address local problems, Kshirord Chandra Sahu climbedNov 29: three mountains to visit a village in Nandahandi block of Nawarangpur district, as shown in the Block Development Officer Jagannathpur Panchayat, part of Nandahandi block, is known for its difficult terrain, particularly the village of Futghara, where only five families reside. To…