Nabarangpur: A group of transgender individuals from Kalahandi district has reportedly entered Umerkote area in Nabarangpur district, particularly places like Jharigaon and Raighar, where they have been allegedly collecting donations forcibly in local markets and shops, and also involved in illegal activities. Concerned about this situation, Sharmistha Deo, a senior advisor and member of the Nabarangpur District Transgender Association, along with association members, held a…
Dabugaon Hosts Comprehensive Discussion on Health, Education, and Development Schemes
Dabugaon: A general meeting of the Panchayat Samiti was held on Monday at 7 a.m. in the conference hall of Dabugaon Block, Nabarangpur district, under the chairmanship of Block Chairperson Beena Majhi. The meeting focused on discussions related to various sectors including health, education, fisheries, animal husbandry, social welfare, women and child development, horticulture, tribal welfare, Mangal Department (Welfare), electricity, water and sanitation, forest department,…
Sunaribeli Nuagaon High School Bids Farewell to Veteran Sanskrit Teacher Ramchandra Nayak
Kotpad: A retirement felicitation ceremony was organized in honor of Ramchandra Nayak, a Sanskrit teacher at Sunaribeli Nuagaon Government (Welfare) High School. Many dignitaries and teachers were present at the event, including Bishnuprasad Nayak, Chaitanya Tanti, Shivadatta Brahma, Jagannath Bhitara, Rajesh Kuldeep, Jayanti Kumari Lenka, Sushil Pujari, Lopamudra Palei, and Anita Kulu. Prominent individuals such as Gupteswar Pattnayak, Brajmohan Pattnayak, Kunjabihari Nayak, Deb Majhi, Santosh…
Preparatory Meeting Held for Upgradation and Renovation of Papadahandi Shaheed Minar
Papadahandi: A preparatory meeting regarding the upgradation and renovation of the Shaheed Minar (Martyrs’ Memorial) was held in the conference hall of the Papadahandi Block Office. The meeting was chaired by District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mahapatra and attended by key dignitaries, including Minister of Mass Education Nityananda Gond, Dabugaon MLA Manohar Randhari, Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi, former MP Parshuram Majhi, Block Chairperson Hemalata Majhi, MP…
Intellectuals Convene to Deliberate on ‘One Nation, One Election’ Policy Proposal
Nabarangpur An intellectuals’ conference on the topic “One Nation, One Election” was held at the local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office. The event featured State team member and coordinator Soumyakant Jena and State team member Rajesh Kumar Pattnaik as the chief guests and keynote speakers. The meeting was chaired by BJP Nabarangpur Dis trict President Kunj Bihari Das. Former district president Jagadish Chandra Beshoyi and…
Chief Expresses Displeasure During Panchayat Samiti Meeting; PIO and JRS Present
Dabugaon: A Panchayat Samiti meeting was held in the conference hall of the Dabugaon Block Office. The meeting, presided over by Block Chairperson Veena Majhi, involved extensive discussions on agriculture, education, forest department, electricity, animal husbandry, soil conservation, social security, drinking water, integrated child development, horticulture, agriculture department, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and Mission Shakti. At first, during discussions related to the Women and Child…
Election Commission Unveils ‘ECI Net’ App to Consolidate 40 Existing Electoral Applications
Malkangiri The Election Commission of India (ECI) is soon launching an integrated digital platform named ‘ECI Net’, which aims to significantly improve user experience by merging around 40 individual IT applications into a single, unified app. This strategic move will benefit voters, election officials, political parties, and civil society by offering a user-friendly and convenient digital interface. ECI Net will serve as a one-stop platform…
Sarba Kumar Bishoyi Reappointed as Malkangiri Block BJD President Amidst Organizational Reshuffle
Malkangiri: As per the directives of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Supremo Naveen Patnaik, a meeting was held today at the district BJD office under the supervision of the District President. A large number of party workers from various blocks and urban areas of the district participated in the meeting. The meeting focused on strengthening the BJD in the district, including municipalities and NACs (Notified Area…
Mangal Division Hosts Heartfelt Farewell Ceremony for Retiring Teachers and Former Employee
Malkangiri: A retirement felicitation ceremony was held yesterday at Venkata Palem Ashram School in Kalimela Block, organized by the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Backward Class, and Minority Welfare Department of Malkangiri district. The event was organized to honor a headmaster and a former employee of the Mangal Division who had recently retired. According to reports, Laxmidhar Swain, the Headmaster of Motu Ashram School, retired on…
Lamataput Residents Without Mobile Network for 6 Months
Nandapur The residents of Ranitota, Kapuguda, Nakulpadar, and Moorsa villages under Peta Panchayat in Lamataput block have been deprived of mobile network services for the past six months. Surprisingly, these are not remote villages but lie along a main road connecting the popular tourist destination Machkund and also linking Odisha with Andhra Pradesh. Despite this strategic location, the region remains without any mobile network coverage.…
Scorching Heat Ahead: Odisha Temperatures May Soar to 45°C
Bhubaneswar: The coming week is expected to bring intense heat across Odisha, with western and interior regions of the state likely to experience a severe heatwave. Cities like Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Balangir, Titilagarh, and Sundargarh are set to face scorching temperatures, with mercury expected to soar once again. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, temperatures in some areas may reach up to 45°C on May 9.…
Schools in Odisha Fail to Follow Summer Vacation Orders
Bhubaneswar: Despite clear government orders, some schools across Odisha — including in Bhubaneswar — are reportedly not adhering to the summer vacation guidelines. After receiving several complaints from various parts of the state, the School and Mass Education Department has taken serious note of the situation. The department had issued directives on April 22, instructing all schools to remain closed in view of the intense…
Legal Awareness Camp Organized by DLSA at Umarkote Panchayat Samiti Conference Hall
Nabarangpur: A legal awareness camp was organized on Wednesday by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) of Nabarangpur at the Umarkote Panchayat Samiti Conference Hall. The session focused on several topics including the NALSA toll-free helpline number – 15100, the process for applying online for legal aid through the NALSA web portal, information about legal guardianship (Guni Garedi), and protection measures for children receiving care.…
Embarrassment in Kotpad: MLA Boycotts Councillor Meeting
Kotpad: The Kotpad Block office, which has been a topic of discussion for some time, has recently made headlines again for a change in the discussion agenda. This time, the issue revolves around the MLA’s decision to boycott the councillor meeting, which has sparked a heated debate. It has been revealed that some officials have been replaced, but the locals continue to express dissatisfaction with…
Allegations of Mismanagement at Government Agricultural Farm in Kotpad
Kotpad: The Kotpad Agricultural Farm, situated on approximately 70 acres of land, includes rice fields, a fish pond, and an orchard. However, this valuable farm has now become the subject of complaints from the public, accusing officials of mismanagement. The rice cultivation has been taking place on nearly 60 acres of land, and every year, despite the rice being cultivated, farmers have raised concerns that…
New Ma Mutyalama Temple Inaugurated in Kolonara Village with Procession of Side Deities
Kolonara: The village of Kolonara is celebrating the grand inauguration of the new temple of Ma Mutyalama with great enthusiasm. Yesterday, a procession was held around the village with the idol of Ma Mutyalama and the idols of the side deities of the temple. Despite the heat and dust, the villagers participated in the temple’s inauguration ceremony with deep faith and devotion. During the procession,…
Odisha Cabinet Approves 8 Key Proposals Across 5 Departments
Bhubaneswar: In a Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi at the Secretariat, 8 proposals from 5 departments have been approved. After the meeting, the Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja informed the media that three proposals from the Health and Family Welfare Department, aimed at eliminating regulatory errors and inconsistencies, were approved by the state Cabinet. These changes are…
Hindu Organization Holds Hom Yagya at Bandurga Temple for Indian Army’s Strength and Prosperity
Umarkote Hom Yagya was organized by the Hindu organization at the Bandurga temple in Umarkote, Nabarangpur, to wish for the strength, prosperity, and long life of the Indian Army. The rituals were performed by the temple priest, Abhishek Mishra. According to reports, in April 1999, militants attacked innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. In response, the Indian Army launched “Operation Sindoor” during the midnight…
State Education Joint Secretary Maheshwar Sahu Visits Nandpur and Lamataput Blocks
Nandpur: The Joint Secretary of the State Education Department, Maheshwar Sahu, visited the Nandpur and Lamataput blocks on Wednesday. During the visit, he inspected the offices of the Block Education Officers (BEOs) of both blocks and also visited the Kasturba Gandhi Girls’ School. He discussed the preparation for the survey of 18-year-old children and students in the area, emphasizing the importance of collecting accurate data.…
Byomika Lives Up to Her Name with Remarkable Achievements
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has brought about a significant change in the lives of Indian women through “Operation Sindoor,” making a major impact. The Indian Air Force has provided information to the public about this operation through Indian Air Force Wing Commander Byomika Singh and Indian Air Force Colonel Sophia Qureshi. Byomika Singh has changed the narrative at the national level with her…
Tragic Road Accident at Bisinghpur Square Claims One Life
Borigumma During the celebration of the sacred Bali Jatra festival in Mundaguda village under Bisinghpur police limits of Borigumma block, a tragic road accident occurred. Four members of a family from Jadaput village were heading to witness the festival late at night when they were reportedly hit from behind by a motorcycle at the Bisinghpur village square. As a result, all four individuals were thrown off…