Kotpad, Feb, 17:The Magha Mandei Yatra, a symbol of faith and belief for the residents of Sandhagaon village under SBNuagao Panchayat of Kotpad block in Koraput district, was celebrated in a unique and traditional manner. The villagers have been observing this festival for generations every year to protect the village from negative forces. The Magha Mandei Yatra at Sandhagaon was held with special rituals and…
Sunetra Pawar Takes Charge as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Maharashtra, Feb, 17: A new chapter has begun in Maharashtra politics. Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, has taken oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The Governor of Maharashtra administered the oath of office to her. At the swearing-in ceremony, along with the Governor, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were also present. With this, Sunetra Pawar has become the…
Annual Celebration of Purnachandra Smruti Sansad Held at Kodala
Kodala, Feb, 17: The fourth annual celebration of Purnachandra Smruti Sansad was held at the Fasi Adapa Mandap premises in Ganjam district. The event was organized under the guidance of founder-secretary Pramila Pani, with coordination by young poet Raiganjan Nanda. International poet Prasanna Dalei attended as the chief guest and inaugurated the program. He spoke on the discussion topic titled “Life After Death.” The meeting…
Memorandum Submitted to Ministry of Railways by Member of Parliament
Nabarangpur, Feb 17: Nabarangpur MP Eng. Balabhadra Majhi met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and requested arrangements for additional passages along the proposed Nabarangpur–Jeypore railway line passing near Nabarangpur town. In the memorandum, he urged that railway authorities should coordinate with the State Highway authorities and re-examine the project plan. This would help properly align the number and chainage of Railway Over Bridges (ROB) and…
Koraputia Film Actor Manas Ranjan Panda Gains Attention for Versatile Performances in Raighar
Raighar, Feb, 17: By profession, Manas Ranjan Panda is a Panchayat Extension Officer (PEO), but his passion is acting. Through performances in several films, he has come into the spotlight. He is a resident of Maidalpur block in Nabarangpur district. He has played lead roles in short films such as Kabadi, Rai, Kalabati, Mukti, Gharani, Facebook Live, Rakshi, Samparka, Micha Sapna, and Blogger Kaveri, earning…
India-Born Australian MP Creates History, Takes Oath Touching the Bhagavad Gita
Melbourne, Feb 17: -India born Australian parliamentarian Barrister Varun Ghosh has created a new record in the Parliament of Australia. As a Member of Parliament, he took his oath of office by touching the Hindu holy scripture, the Bhagavad Gita. After being nominated as a Senate member, he took the oath in the House. Traditionally, members have taken oath by touching the Christian holy book,…
18th Foundation Day of IIT Bhubaneswar Celebrated at Jatni
Jatni, Feb 17: On the occasion of the 18th Foundation Day of IIT Bhubaneswar, the institute is moving ahead with the goal of making India a semiconductor hub, informed Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling while attending the event as the chief guest. He stated that projects including a semiconductor unit, SDM Park, Namo Semiconductor Laboratory, artificial intelligence facilities, and a data center project…
Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting Held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Malkangiri
Malkangiri , Feb, 17: The 21st Scientific Advisory Committee meeting was successfully conducted at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra. Professor S.C. Swain from Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology attended as the chief guest. Date: 11 February 2026 Venue: KVK Conference Hall The meeting was chaired by Professor P.K. Mishra, Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension of OUAT. Successful demonstrations and field trials conducted during…
Annual Function Celebrated at PM SHRI Government Upgraded High School Under Kotpad Block
Kotpad, Feb, 17:, The annual day celebration of the PM SHRI Government Upgraded High School at Ghumar Panchayat was successfully held. The program began with the formal welcome and reception of the invited guests. This year marked the 63rd annual celebration of the school. Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra attended the event as the chief guest. The MP’s representative Rameshwar Jena joined as the chief speaker.…
Hindu Conference Organized at Batasana Panchayat Under Kotpad Block
Kotpad, Feb 17: A panchayat-level Hindu conference was held at Batasana Panchayat under Kotpad block, organized by Hindu Jagaran Manch. It is reported that more than 4,000 Hindu brothers and sisters from around 11 villages of Batasana Panchayat gathered for the event. The program was conducted with grand rituals and a yajna (sacred fire ceremony). At the beginning of the event, it started with a…