Korukonda, Feb, 18: At Korukonda Block’s Dudameta Gram Panchayat, a joint public grievance hearing camp was organized under the direction of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay. The camp was chaired by Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Somanath Pradhan. The camp took place in Malkangiri district, where a total of 69 complaints were heard. Out of these, 29 were individual complaints and 40 were related to village-level issues.…
Renowned Vocalist Geeta Pattnaik Passes Away, Music World in Mourning
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 17: Deeply saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of renowned vocalist Geeta Pattnaik. She earned wide recognition through countless melodious songs. Her demise is an irreparable loss to the world of art and music. I pray for the peace of her departed soul and extend my heartfelt condolences to her family members.
Thanya Nathan C Set to Become India’s First Visually Impaired Woman Judge
Kerala, Feb, 17: Advocate Thanya Nathan C from Kerala is set to become the country’s first visually impaired woman judge. Her appointment is not only a proud moment for Kerala but also a historic milestone in India’s judicial history. In the recently conducted Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination, she secured first rank among candidates under the Benchmark Disabilities category. Despite being completely visually impaired, she overcame…
Meeting Held at Nabarangpur Rest House with District Mill Owners’ Association President Manas Ranjan Das
Nabarangpur, Feb, 17: At the Nabarangpur Rest House in Nabarangpur, met with District Mill Owners’ Association President Manas Ranjan Das and District Supply Officer Debashish Mohanty. We held a detailed discussion on how to speed up paddy procurement and ensure that farmers receive the proper price for their produce within the stipulated time. Protecting the interests of farmers is our priority. As per government guidelines,…
Chief Minister Visits House of BJP Founder in Nabarangpur
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 17: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the family of late Ganga Samantaray, the founder of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Nabarangpur district, and expressed his condolences. Accompanying him were Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, School & Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, Nabarangpur MLA Gourishankar Majhi, and other party officials. Late Ganga Samantaray was known as the founder of the…
Bharatiya Janata Party Training Program Scheduled on the 17th
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 17: A workers’ training program of the Bharatiya Janata Party will be held at the state BJP office on the 17th. Leaders and party workers will receive training on how to strengthen and manage the organization at the ground level. MLAs and new workers will take part in the training, said the State President. “First, a state-level training will be conducted, followed by zonal-level…
4 Cities to Become a Common Economic Zone
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 17: Puri, Paradeep, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack will be developed as a “Common Economic Zone.” A Common Economic Zone will be formed by integrating these four cities by the year 2027. This information was shared by Chief Secretary Anu Garg. “From this zone alone, 33 percent of the state’s economy will be generated.”
Preparatory Meeting Held for District-Level Subhadra Shakti Mela
Nabarangpur, Feb, 17:A preparatory meeting for the upcoming District-Level Subhadra Shakti Mela was held at the District Council Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer Biranchi Narayan Darwan. The fair is scheduled to be held from 21 February 2026 to 27 February 2026. Among those present at the meeting were Additional Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad Jadumani Naik, DPC Mission Shakti Niranjan…
Turunja Dry Fish Demand Soars, Price Reaches Rs 5,000 per Kg in Kotpad
Kotpad:Feb, 17: Turunja dry fish is considered both delicious and beneficial for health. Its price may surprise many — not Rs100 or Rs 200 per kg, but between Rs 4,000 and Rs 5,000 per kg. Earlier, it was known mainly as a favorite food of tribal communities, but now it is no longer limited to them. It has become a preferred non-vegetarian delicacy even among…
Koraput District Collector Visits Kotpad NAC
Kotpad, Feb, 17: The District Collector of Koraput district, Manoj Satyaban Mahajan, along with the Sub-Collector A. Shasya Reddy, visited the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC). During the visit, they inspected the spice processing center at Basuguda, two newly under-construction Kalyan Mandaps, the local Ahara center, and the Kotpad block office. The Collector especially appreciated the Ahara center, dined there with the officials, and advised…