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…