Umerkote, 22nd Oct 2025: The 69th State-Level School Group Badminton and Sepak Takraw Competition was held at the Biju Patnaik Stadium in Umerkote. The event was presided over by District Education Officer Chhatrapati Sahu. Key dignitaries present at the event included: Lipika Baroi, Vice-Chairperson of the District Council (Zilla Parishad) Radha Bhatra, Chairperson of Umerkote Municipality Ramakrishna Nayak, representative of the local MP Dr. Santosh…
Bhima Bhoi Disability Assessment Camp Organized at Dabugaon
Nabarangpur, 22nd Oct 2025: A Bhima Bhoi Disability Assessment Camp was organized on Saturday in the premises of the Dabugaon Block Office in Nabarangpur district. Several specialists attended the camp to provide medical evaluations and services to persons with disabilities. These included: ENT specialist Dr. Sudipta Raut Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chinmaya Sahu Ophthalmologist Dr. Santona Sagarika Pradhan Psychiatrist Dr. N. Dhananjaya Pattnaik Additionally, psychologist Bibhudatta…
ORMAS Inaugurates Diwali Stall Showcasing Local Products
Nabarangpur, 22nd Oct 2025: On the occasion of Diwali, a special Diwali exhibition stall was inaugurated near the Nabarangpur Tehsil Office by the School and Mass Education Department, in collaboration with ORMAS (Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society). The event was inaugurated by Minister Nityananda Gond, and attended by: Gaurishankar Majhi, MLA of Nabarangpur Dr. Maheshwar Swaing Biswajit Barman, Additional District Collector Roshan Kumar Kartik,…
New Bridge to Come Up Over Kolab River at Patraput
Jeypore, 22nd Oct 2025: A new bridge will be constructed over the Kolab River near Patraput. After the previous tender was cancelled, a new Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared. According to this revised DPR, the project has now been approved at an estimated cost of ₹21.21 crore. An official letter regarding this approval was received today. The construction work will commence after the…
Under CRCC’s Guidance, Odisha Schools Strengthen SOPAN Register and ‘Mo School’ Activities in Reading Campaign
Nabarangpur, 22nd Oct 2025: At the initiative of CRCC (Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator) Babulaal Sagar of Semala Cluster under Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district, a monthly review meeting was conducted at the Government Primary School, Chandra Guda. In the meeting, Babulaal Sagar welcomed the attendees and outlined the agenda. It was discussed that in the previous month, teachers had taken charge as acting headmasters at…
Three Sustain Serious Injuries in Separate Road Accident
Kotpad, 20th Oct 2025: Due to the absence of proper signage at various intersections along the new bypass road in Kotpad, frequent accidents are occurring. However, the National Highway authorities have not paid attention to the issue. As a result, many lives are being lost prematurely due to these recurring accidents. Notably, intersections like Sargiguda Chhak, Ghumar Chhak, Sarigaan Chhak, and Dangari Chhak—where the new…
Kotpad: A City of Brotherhood From Monarchy to Democracy, Leaving a Unique Imprint Everywhere
Kotpad, 20th Oct 2025: Kotpad, also known as Damayanti Nagar, is a remote town of Odisha that was once a prominent fort of the Jeypore Kingdom. The town was surrounded by historical water bodies such as Damayanti Sagar, Debanmunda, and Dianmunda Godiali. According to legend, King Nala of the Udra dynasty dug a reservoir here to alleviate the town’s water problems, but water did not…
Sarpanches Gather at Gulumi for Monthly Review Meeting
Kotpad,20th Oct 2025: The monthly meeting of the Sarpanches of the Murha Handi Panchayat in Gulumi under Kotpad block was held today. The meeting was presided over by Sarpanch Dev Majhi. In meeting, discussions were held regarding the development of all the panchayats in the Kotpad block and the presentation of all government schemes to the panchayat residents. Special focus was given on how to…
World Hindu Council Hosts National Conference on Scheduled Tribe Culture Protection
Malkangiri ,20th Oct 2025: A national conference of the Scheduled Tribe Culture Protection Forum was held at the tribal market in Khairput, organized by the Malkangiri District Scheduled Tribe and Tribal Protection Forum. The program was chaired by Balaji Padala, editor of the District Scheduled Tribe and Tribal Protection Forum. Guests included former Chitrakonda MLA Damfuru Shisha, Balraju Katari of the Gadaba community, Swami Vishwamitra…
District Launches Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0 to Curb Smoking Among Teens
Malkangiri, 20th Oct 2025: At the District Collector’s office, an innovative initiative titled “Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0” was launched under the Department of Health and Family Welfare. The event was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay. The District Education Officer, District Welfare Officer, District Food Safety Officer, and Police Administration coordinated to raise awareness among the public about the harmful effects…