Jeypore,25th Sept 2025: People from seven panchayats—Mathalput, Mari Chamala, Litiguda, Dumuripadar, Mujang, and Charangul—are demanding the formation of a new block called Damanjodi. A proposal has been submitted to the government to grant NAC (Notified Area Council) status to Damanjodi. However, the local residents are insisting that instead of NAC, what they actually need is a separate block. Representatives and local residents have submitted a…
Mission Shakti Group Assistants Stage Demonstration Outside Block Office
Jeypore, 25th Sept 2025: The group assistants of the Mission Shakti Department held a public demonstration in front of the Jaypur Block office demanding a fixed salary instead of incentive payments. The demands of the Mission Shakti group assistants include: Previous permanent salary Permanent appointment Provision of bank accounts for payments Payment of pending dues for 6 months Increment in salary based on work performance…
Panchayat-Level Public Grievance Hearing and Awareness Camp Conducted
Jeypore, 25th Sept 2025: A Panchayat-level complaint hearing and awareness camp was held today at Randapali Panchayat under Jeypore block of Koraput district. The event aimed to address local grievances and raise awareness among the villagers. The hearing was attended by key officials including: Vijay Kumar Nanda, Assistant Revenue Officer, Jeypore Shiva Prasad Panda, GPDO (Gram Panchayat Development Officer) Ananda Halba, Sarpanch of Randapali Panchayat…
Condolence Meeting Organized to Mourn Veteran Journalist’s Demise
Jaypur, 25th Sept 2025: A condolence meeting was held to mourn the untimely demise of Shri Sudarshan Pradhan (Pindu), a senior journalist from Borigumma in Koraput district, who passed away at the age of 46. He had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar due to health complications. His passing has left a significant void in the field of journalism not only in…
Maneswar Durga Puja Marks 50 Glorious Years with Grand Ravana Dahan
Maneswar, 25th Sept 2025: The Maneswar Durga Puja will celebrate its Golden Jubilee (50th year) this time with grand festivities. A budget of ₹40 lakhs has been allocated for this year’s celebration. Out of that, ₹2.5 lakhs is set aside specifically for the Ravana Dahan (Burning of Ravana effigy) event. Skilled artisans from Puranakotak are crafting a 10-foot tall idol of Goddess Durga. The area…
Golden Palace Mandap to Radiate with the Grace of Goddess Jagajjanani
Sambalpur, 25th Sept 2025: One of Sambalpur’s oldest Sharadiya (Durga Puja) celebrations, the Maneswar Sarbajanin Durga Puja, has entered its 50th year and will be commemorated with a grand Golden Jubilee celebration this year. To mark this milestone, a magnificent pandal and decorative gate resembling the Swarnamahal (Golden Palace) are under construction. Inside this grand pandal, a 10-foot tall clay idol of Mahishasuramardini (Goddess Durga)…
BJP Organizes Blood Donation Camp Amid Enthusiastic Participation
Jhagada: 25th Sept 2025: A blood donation camp, organized by the BJP, was held on Saturday at the Baruneshwar Mandap in Badachana, on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and as part of the “seva paksha” (service initiative). During the event, two youth were taken to the police station after they allegedly got into conflict with a BJP worker named Patitunda. Two cases…
116 Students Sit for Class 5 Scholarship Examination in Nandapur
Nandapur, 25th Sept 2025: The Class 5 Scholarship Examination was held on Monday at the Upper Primary School premises of Nandapur Subdivision in Koraput district. A total of 116 students from 23 Gram Panchayats of the block appeared for the exam. The examination center was managed by Headmistress Geetanjali Sethy, while Block Assistant Education Officer (BRC) Mamata Gomang oversaw the examination process. Out of 129…
Bhima Bhoi Divyang Empowerment Camp Organized at Lamtaput
Jeypore, 25th Sept 2025: A Bhima Bhoi Divyang Empowerment Camp was organized by the Lamtaput Block Administration in Koraput district. The primary objective of the camp was to identify persons with disabilities (PwDs), issue them disability certificates, and link them with various government welfare schemes and services. During the camp, 215 PwDs from 15 Gram Panchayats under Lamtaput Block were registered. Among them: Orthopedic disabilities…
Private Bus Employees’ Association Distributes Dussehra Gifts to Members
Jeypore, 25th Sept 2025: On the occasion of Dussehra, the Koraput Private Bus Employees’ Association has distributed gifts including insurance coverage and uniforms to its employees. As in previous years, the association continues its tradition of offering gifts to the employees during the festive season. This year, approximately 150 or more employees were provided with insurance benefits and uniforms. Under the insurance scheme, in case…