Author: Rabindra Sahu

Kotpad, 20th Nov 2025: A preparatory meeting for the celebration of the NCC-level festival was held at the Kotpad SSC Parishad hall. The meeting was organized under the chairmanship of NCC President Shankar Ra. It was decided to celebrate the festival from 26th to 28th of the month. On the first day, the festival will begin with a torchlight procession along with sports competitions. On…

Shagada,20th Nov 2025: The Akhanda Mahima Yajna was organized at Baulsingha village of Dapla Panchayat in Kantamal block of Boudh district. On this occasion, saints and devotees of the Mahima faith from various places in Odisha, including the Mahima Ashram in Joranda, participated in the yajna. Promod Chauliya of Baulsingha village performed all responsibilities as the yajna conductor.

Tentulikhunti, 20th Nov 2025:  The digital census survey has begun. For this, a three-day training program had already been conducted. Currently, this census program is being carried out in 20 villages under the revenue circles of Kukudabai, Kantagaon, Jharigumma, and Anchalgumfa within Tentulikhunti Tehsil. For this purpose, 66 enumerators and 11 supervisors have been appointed. The survey is being conducted through a dedicated mobile app, which…

Ali, 20th Nov 2025:  At the Ali Tahasil office, Suman Ghosh has joined as the new Tahsildar. The new Tahsildar has been given charge along with his team of assistants. Background: Suman Ghosh previously served as Additional District Collector in Bhanjanagar district. He has now joined Ali Tahasil as the first female Tahsildar of the region. Following the transfer of the previous Tahsildar, Shantaswarup Mishra,…

Nandahandi, 20th Nov 2025:  A public grievance hearing camp was organized at the Nandahandi Panchayat Samiti Hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector D. Mahesh Hashwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampat. Present at the camp were: Chief Development Officer and Executive Officer of the district, Biranchi Narayan Darowan Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Prakash Kumar Mishra District Council Member (Zone-1), Divyadan Suna BD Nandahandi, Kshirad Chandra…

Bandhabahal, 20th Nov 2025:  A joint public grievance hearing camp was organized at the Bandhabahal Gram Panchayat Office under Lakhnapur Block, Jharsuguda, as reported by Utkal Samal. The camp was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Motiram Bahnan. Present at the camp were: Superintendent of Police Gundala Rebi Raghavendra IAS Probationer Prajnanandan Giri Additional Sub-Divisional Magistrate Victoria Eka Community Development Officer Binay Patel Tahsildar Prasanna…

Jeypore, 20th Nov 2025:  A preparatory meeting for the Jaypur Block-Level Festival 2025 was held in the conference hall of the Panchayat Samiti office. The meeting was presided over by Jaypur Block Chairperson Tilottama Muduli. It was informed that the district-level festival inauguration will be celebrated on 12th November, while in Jaypur Block, the Gram Panchayat-level festival will be observed from 13th November to 23rd…

Nabarangpur, 20th Nov 2025:  The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nabarangpur, observed National Legal Services Day 2025 at the District Court premises with the participation of lawyers, Anganwadi workers, Mission Shakti women, senior citizens, and para-legal volunteers. The programme was organised under the direction of Sri Subrata Mohanty, Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority and District & Sessions Judge, Nabarangpur. This year’s theme for…

Malkangiri, 20th Nov 2025:  To prevent online and cyber fraud and ensure public safety, the Malkangiri Model Police Station organised a Cyber Security Awareness Campaign in Padmagiri Panchayat. The programme was jointly conducted by the Malkangiri District Police and the Malkangiri Model Police Station at Talasahi Playground in the Chhattisgarh-bordering Padmagiri Panchayat of Malkangiri Block. The campaign was inaugurated near Padmagiri High School by SDPO…

 Malkangiri, 20th Nov 2025:  A Social Awareness Centre has been inaugurated at the Malkangiri District Jail. On the occasion of National Education Day 2025, District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay attended the programme as the chief guest and inaugurated the centre. Through this centre, illiterate inmates of the district jail will be made literate. Further, inmates who are already literate and educated will be provided skill…

Bhubaneswar, 20th Nov 2025: The state government has released the holiday calendar for the year 2026. Government employees in Odisha will get a total of 29 official holidays and one optional holiday (chosen from a list of 9 optional holidays). However, 6 of these holidays fall on Sundays or second Saturdays. According to a notification issued by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management on…

Bhubaneswar,20th Nov 2025: The Capital Book Fair will once again bring together readers, authors, and publishers on a single platform. Visitors will get the opportunity to browse, explore, and purchase books, while also listening to renowned literary personalities and writers. Preparations for the fair are in their final stages, and it will officially begin on November 14. This year marks the 25th Capital Book Fair,…

Jeypore, 20th Nov 2025:  On the occasion of National Education Day, the B.Ed trainees of the Department of Teacher Education, Berhampur University (Bikram Deb University), who are undergoing internship at U.K.P. High School, Jaipur, organized a special survey program and campaign titled “Let Us Go to School”. The aim of this program—conducted by second-year B.Ed trainees—was to bring back to school those students who were…

Jeypore, 20th Nov 2025:: During his district tour to review the implementation of various schemes of the Government of India’s Ministry of Cooperation, Dr. Mukesh Kumar Baprose, Director of Policy (Cooperation), held a meeting today (date: 09/11/2024) at the conference hall of the Koraput Central Cooperative Bank Ltd., Jaipur. The meeting was chaired by the Bank’s President, Er. Ishwar Chandra Panigrahi. The Bank’s Secretary, Atulya…

Jeypore, 20th Nov 2025:  A Joint Grievance Hearing of the District Collector was held at the conference hall of the Kundura Block Office in Koraput district. The camp was conducted under the chairmanship of Additional District Collector Tapan Kumar Nayak. A total of 61 grievances were heard—33 group grievances and 28 individual grievances. Among the group grievances were demands such as creation of a new…

Jeypore, 20th Nov 2025: At Aurobindo Nagar Vidya Mandir, Jaipur, a Family Awareness Program was conducted in which Pandit Birendra Kumar Panda and his wife Sarojini Panda delivered spiritual discourses on family enlightenment. During the program, they clearly explained various principles mentioned in the scriptures that contribute to the progress and well-being of society. Premananda Nayak, the President of the school, also attended the event.…

Koraput, 19th Nov 2025: At the all-India level, MALUSANTA Government Nodal Higher Secondary School, Damanijodi, Koraput (Odisha), located in our district, has secured third place. Congratulations to the Headmaster Shri Rashmi Ranjan Sethi Sir and all the staff.  It is a matter of pride and honour for our Koraput  district.

Bhubaneswar, 19th Nov 2025:  Naveen Patnaik underwent surgery at LV Prasad Eye Institute in Bhubaneswar. After the eye operation, Naveen has returned to his residence. According to information from Naveen Nivas, he is now in good health.

Nabarangpur, 19th Nov 2025:  On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a two-day district-level Unity Walk will be organised in Nabarangpur district on the 18th and 19th. On the 18th, the Unity Walk will start at 7 a.m. from the Shaheed Minar in Papadahandi and proceed for 12 km to reach the RCD High School ground in Nabarangpur. A meeting…

Jaypore, 19th Nov 2025:  During his visit to Koraput district to review the implementation of various central government cooperative schemes, Dr. Mukesh Kumar Bhaprase, Director (Policy), Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, attended a review meeting held today (date mentioned as 99/99/1018) at the conference hall of Koraput Central Cooperative Bank Ltd., Jaypore. The meeting was chaired by the Bank’s President, Er. Ishwar Chandra Panigrahi.…

Jeypore, 19th Nov 2025:— A joint grievance hearing of the District Collector was held at the meeting hall of the Kundura Block Office in Koraput district. The camp, presided over by Additional District Collector Tapan Kumar Nayak, heard a total of 61 grievances, of which 33 were group complaints and 28 were individual complaints. Among the group grievances were demands such as the creation of…