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…
Administrative Review Meeting Held at Koraput Central Cooperative Bank
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…
District Collector Listens to Public Issues in Joint Grievance Hearing
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…
Family Awareness Program Held at Aurobindo Nagar Vidya Mandir
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.…
National Water World Draws Huge Crowd with Exciting Attractions
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.
Opposition Leader Naveen Patnaik Undergoes Successful Cataract Surgery
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.
District-Level Unity Walk Commences with Enthusiastic Participation
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…
Koraput Central Cooperative Bank Holds Review 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.…
District Collector Conducts Joint Grievance Hearing
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…
Family Enlightenment Program Held at Aurobindo Nagar Vidya Mandir
Jeypore, 19th Nov 2025: At Aurobindo Nagar Vidya Mandir, Jaipur, during the Family Enlightenment Program, Pandit Birendra Kumar Panda and his wife Sarojini Panda delivered discourses on family enlightenment. In their talk, they clearly explained various principles mentioned in the scriptures for the betterment of society. The president of the school, Premananda Nayak, also attended the program. On TV channels, Pandit Birendra is known for…
Two Tribal Boys from the Hills Selected to Represent India in National Judo Championship
Malkangiri, 19th Nov 2025: Binod Chalana, a student from the Bonda tribal community of Badpada village, Bondaghati Mudulipada Panchayat, Khairput Block, Malkangiri district, and Mahesh Hantal, a student from the Soma Kund village of Gavindapali Panchayat, belonging to an indigenous family, are now bringing pride to the district and state. Both are 13 years old and study in 8th grade at Kumutiguda School. Having faced…
Gauri Nani: The Inspiring Village Leader of Malkangiri
Malakangiri 19th Nov 2025: Gauri Gain, 45, from the remote Girikanalpalli Panchayat of Padia Block, is widely recognized as the village leader (Maudmani) in her area for her social work. Self-reliant herself, she has helped many women find a path to employment. With kidney-related diseases spreading in the village, she has also been providing clean drinking water to the local community. Gauri’s journey began during…
150th Anniversary Marked with Grand Celebration of Tribal Pride Day
Jeypore, 19th Nov 2025: On the instructions of the Odisha government’s Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, and Minority Welfare Department, Tribal Pride Day was organized at the Balya Ashram School, Jayapur Block, with the participation of parents and guardians. The program focused on discussions about the students’ academic progress and the development of the school and hostel facilities. Awareness sessions were conducted on…
Utkal Journalists’ Association Celebrates District-Level National Press Day
Malkangiri, 19th Nov 2025: The Utkal Journalists’ Association, Malkangiri district, celebrated the district-level National Press Day yesterday at a fair. On this occasion, an independent program was organized at the guest house of the Kalimela Block Forest Department. The program was presided over by Ashok Mishra, President of the District Utkal Journalists’ Association, and the chief guest was Malkangiri MLA Narasingha Madkami. Other honored guests…
Notable Success Achieved at the State-Level Children’s Festival “Surabhi”
Malkangiri, 19th Nov 2025: The Malkangiri district achieved remarkable success at the State-Level Children’s Festival Surabhi 2025. From the district, students from higher secondary classes in painting competitions represented Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Gunduri. Dalapati secured first place. Saurabhjit, a 9th-grade student of PM Shri Government High School, Balimela, also won first place. In higher secondary-level essay writing, Unikrishna Neluru achieved third place. Similarly, in the…
Malkangiri Shivers in Intense Cold Wave
Malkangiri, 19th Nov 2025: This year, the impact of the winter season is being strongly felt in Malkangiri. Since the onset of winter, evenings in the district have become increasingly chilly, prompting villagers and city residents to light fires to protect themselves from the cold. The mercury has dropped to 15°C over the past four days, marking the first signs of winter in the entire…
Centenary Celebration of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Puri Branch: Speaker Calls for Reform in Social Values
Puri 19th Nov 2025: The centenary celebration of the Puri branch of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, located near Swargadwara, was held recently. The morning events at the Sangha premises included spiritual discussions, Guru Puja, and Shiva Puja. In the evening, a religious assembly was organized at the Puri Municipality. Surama Padhi, Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, attended as the chief guest. The Speaker highlighted the…
Warning Issued Over Unsafe Bridge as District Officials Convene Safety Committee Meeting
Jeypore, 19th Nov 2025: On the Jaypur–Malkangiri highway at Patraput, there is a 94-year-old bridge built during the British rule. Due to a lack of proper maintenance, the bridge is now in a dangerously unsafe condition. The administration has been urged to take immediate measures to ensure its safety. Otherwise, the Patraput Bridge Safety Committee has warned that they will block National Highway 326 within…
District Administration Conducts Joint Grievance Redressal Camp at Madkapadar
Malkangiri, 19th Nov 2025: A joint grievance redressal camp was held on Monday at the Madkapadar Gram Panchayat office in Khairput block of Malkangiri district, organized by the district administration. Additional District Collector Bedabar, along with Deputy District Collector Agni A.L., were present to listen to the complaints of the general public. A total of 69 grievances were heard during the camp, out of which…
Primary Teachers’ Association to Launch Protest in Front of Assembly from 1st
Bhubaneswar, 19th Nov 2025: The Primary Teachers’ Association will launch a movement from 1st December with two demands. The association has decided to undertake the agitation to fulfill the demands of: 1. Upgrading the basic post and providing a grade pay of Rs4,200. 2. Counting the six-year service period from 2001 to 2024 in the original post and granting six notional increments. The association has warned…
Face of Odia Identity: Harishchandra Baksi Patra Honoured for His Legacy
Bhubaneswar, 19th Nov 2025: Harishchandra Baksi Patra was a prominent figure in Odisha’s social and political life. He was a man of struggle, but the opportunities to serve the state and the nation in higher capacities never fully came his way. Whether it was Biju Patnaik as the Union Steel Minister or George Fernandes as the Union Industry Minister, Baksi Patra consistently presented Odisha’s demands with…