Koraput:29th Oct 2025: Former Minister Padmini Dian in critical condition . Reportedly fell ill after consuming food. – Undergoing treatment at Koraput Medical College. Three other family members are also under treatment; one has died. Sources say Padmini’s health condition is now stable .Padmini Dian is the former MLA of Kotpad.
Grand Celebration of Maa Shyamakali Puja Held in Gobara
Belagunta, 29th Oct 2025: In Gobara block, along the main road, the Maa Shyamakali Puja has been underway with great enthusiasm since Saturday, organized under the auspices of the Shri Shri Kapileswar Yuvak Sangh. Every morning, different types of puja rituals are being performed for the goddess, while in the evening, Aarti and Kanika offerings are arranged. Devotees are also given prasadam (blessed food) from…
Joint Meeting Held to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition
Nabarangapur, 29th Oct 2025: A joint meeting of the Health Department and the District Social Welfare Department was held today at the Ashok Meheta Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain to discuss better health and nutrition for mothers and children in the district. The main objective of the meeting was to identify and resolve barriers related to maternal and child…
New Enthusiasm in BJD Ahead of Nuapada Assembly By-Election
Nuapada ,29th Oct 2025: Inspired by the visionary leadership and pro-people governance of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, more than 3,000 workers and supporters from the Congress and BJP have joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). The massive joining event, held in Nuapada block in the presence of thousands of people, was described as a historic moment for the region. The new members stated that both…
Nabarangpur U-16 Cricket Team Departs for Cuttack to Compete in Inter-District Tournament
Nabarangpur, 29th Oct 2025: Under the aegis of the Odisha Cricket Association, the Inter-District 50-Over Cricket League for under-16 players will be held in Cuttack from October 24. For this purpose, the Nabarangpur district team left for Cuttack on Wednesday. The Nabarangpur team will play its league matches against Sambalpur, KIIT University, Nayagarh, Mayurbhanj, and Puri from October 24 to 28. The Nabarangpur District Cricket…
Bhima Bhoi Divyang Empowerment Camp Organized at Dabugan
Nabarangpur ,29th Oct 2025: A Bhima Bhoi Divyang (Persons with Disabilities) Empowerment Camp was organized on Saturday at the Dabugan Block Office premises in Nabarangpur district. Specialist doctors including Dr. Sudipta Raut (ENT Specialist), Dr. Chinmaya Sahu (Orthopedic Surgeon), Dr. Santona Sagarika Pradhan (Eye Specialist), and Dr. N. Dhananjaya Pattnaik (Psychiatrist) attended the camp and provided medical treatment to differently-abled persons. In addition, Psychologist B.…
Fruits to Be Provided to Students in Place of Eggs Under Midday Meal Scheme
Bhubaneswar, 29th Oct 2025: The School and Mass Education Department has issued a letter to all District Education Officers (DEOs) instructing that under the PM Poshan and MMPY (Mid-Day Meal Programme) schemes, if any student does not consume eggs, they should be provided with fruit as an alternative on those days when eggs are served. The letter also advises officials to ensure that no issues or…
Block-Level School Group Sports and Athletics Competition Held with Great Enthusiasm
Umerkote, 29th Oct 2025: At the Government New Panchayat High School in Dabugan block of Nabarangpur district, the Block-Level School Group Sports and Athletics Competition was successfully held. The event was organized under the leadership of Rashmita Netam, Cluster Education Officer of Dabugan, and chaired by Bhagaban Majhi, Group Education Officer. The Chief Guest was the popular Dabugan MLA Manohar Randhari, while the Honoured Guests…
Children’s Festival “Surabhi” Celebrated with Joy at Bada Ojhei
Jeypore, 29th Oct 2025: Under the office of the Block Education Officer, Jeypore, the Children’s Festival “Surabhi” was celebrated at Bada Ojhei Upper Primary School under the Kuntrakhali Cluster Resource Centre. The event was organized by Mr. Rudra Prasanna Panigrahi, Coordinator of the Kuntrakhali Cluster Resource Centre. Students from all 16 schools under the centre participated in the festival, showcasing their talents through various cultural…
Kits Distributed to Sanitation Workers Under Garima Scheme
Jeypore, 29th Oct 2025: Under the Garima Scheme, sanitation kits were distributed to sanitation workers at the Town Hall by the Jeypore Municipality in Koraput district. The event was attended by Jeypore Sub-Collector and Municipal Executive Officer Akbaram S. Reddy, along with Narendra Kumar Mohanty, Chairman of the Jeypore Municipality, who jointly handed over the kits to the sanitation workers. Sanitation workers are described as…