Author: Rabindra Sahu

Kendujhar, 17th Nov 2025:  The District-level Millet Day 2025 was celebrated at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kendujhar. During the discussion sessions, special emphasis was placed on the role of women in preserving agricultural heritage and biodiversity. The program was organized under the chairmanship of District Chief Agriculture Officer Satyaban Soren. Six farmers from Kendujhar were awarded for their excellence in millet cultivation. Niku Sahu,…

Kendujhar, 17th Nov 2025:  A State Bank of India (SBI) branch is set to open in Raikala, the village of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, bringing banking services closer to the local people. Earlier, residents had to travel to Jhumpura for banking services. With the opening of this branch, people from Raikala and nearby villages will be able to open accounts, use ATM services, and…

Nabarangpur, 17th Nov 2025:  At Nabarangpur, the officers of the 12th Battalion held a mass singing of “Vande Mataram” today to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the national song. Commandant Nand Kishore Kumar Prasad attended as the chief guest and spoke in detail about the significance of “Vande Mataram” and its contribution to India’s freedom struggle. The program was also attended by Second-in-Command Rajesh Kumar…

Nabarangpur,17th Nov 2025:  The kharif paddy harvest has begun across Nabarangpur district. However, due to the unavailability of agricultural labourers and harvesting machines (pressure threshers), farmers are facing difficulties in harvesting their crops. Meanwhile, the date for opening the kharif paddy procurement mandis in the district has not yet been announced. This year, kharif paddy has been cultivated over 4,000 hectares in the district. According…

Koraput, 17th Nov 2025: A district-level Shadow Parliament Programme was organized on the premises of Koraput Government High School. A total of 80 students and 19 guide teachers from 19 PM Shri High Schools of the district participated. The programme was organized with the support of Samagra Shiksha Koraput under the supervision of District Education Officer Karunakara Bhue. Programme Coordinator Prashant Kumar Sethi conducted the…

Koraput, 17th Nov 2025:  A district-level Model Parliament Programme was organized at the Government High School. A total of 80 students and 19 guide teachers from 19 PM Shri High Schools of the district participated in the event. The programme was organized under the supervision of District Education Officer Karunakara Bhue, with support from Samagra Shiksha Koraput. Programme Coordinator Prashant Kumar Sethi conducted the event,…

Papadahandi, 17th Nov 2025:  A journalist and two teachers narrowly escaped a bear attack near Daleiguda on National Highway 201 in Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district. The journalist and one of the teachers sustained minor injuries. Villagers rescued all three and safely sent them back home. According to reports, district journalist Sumit Kumar Ghanta, teacher Trilochan Baral, and teacher Sujit Biswaoyi of Papadahandi village had…

Umerkote,17th Nov 2025:  The police department has launched a public awareness campaign to combat the rising incidents of cybercrime across the state. As cyber fraud continues to increase day by day, the need for public awareness has become crucial. As part of this initiative, a Cyber Fraud Awareness Vehicle has been moving around various areas of Umerkote in Nabarangpur district. The vehicle is being sent…

Nabarangpur, 17th Nov 2025:  Earlier, buyers of land purchased before settlement had to first approach the Board of Revenue, Cuttack to correct any wrong land records (patta) issued by settlement officers during the settlement process. Later, the government vested this responsibility with the Revenue Commissioner. However, it was not possible for everyone to reach the Revenue Commissioner to get their work done, due to which…

Nabarangpur, 17th Nov 2025:   His profession is a government job, but his passion lies in social service. Ram Panda especially loves donating blood voluntarily. No matter how busy he is, whenever the need for blood donation arises, he turns into a lifesaver to save someone’s life. Today, Ram Panda went to the District Headquarters Hospital and voluntarily donated blood to a pregnant woman. With today’s…

Dabugaon,17th Nov 2025:  Potato seeds were distributed to farmers at the office of the Assistant Horticulture Officer located in front of Dabugaon Police Station in Dabugaon block of Nabarangpur district. This year, a total of 1,350 quintals of potato seeds have been allotted for farmers of Dabugaon block. In the first phase, 300 quintals of potato seeds received for 100 farmers from the panchayats of Anchala,…

Nabarangpur, 17th Nov 2025: The Bhimabhoi Disability Empowerment Camp was organized on the premises of Nabarangpur Municipality. Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi attended as the Chief Guest. Municipality Chairperson Kunu Nayak, District Social Security Officer Sudhanshu Patra, and Municipal Chief Clerk Ajay Kumar Nanda attended as honored guests. A total of 157 persons with disabilities registered at the camp. To assess the disability percentage, two medical…

Koraput, 15th Nov 2025:  A district-level Model Parliament programme was conducted at the local Government High School. A total of 80 students and 19 guide teachers from 19 PM Shri High Schools of the district participated in the event. The programme was organised under the guidance of District Education Officer Karunakara Bhue with the support of Samagra Shiksha Koraput. The session was coordinated by Yojana…

Koraput,15th Nov 2025:   The Putsil Eco-Retreat, which was damaged by Cyclone Mocha, is being renovated again. The Tourism Department is planning to reopen it for tourists from the 15th of this month. However, locals have expressed dissatisfaction because local youths are not getting employment opportunities here. They have warned that if jobs are not provided to local youths from next year, they will launch a…

Malkangiri, 15th Nov 2025: A tribal girl student from Malkangiri district will participate in the state-level music competition. According to reports, Santosi Dhashi Madkami, a student of Class VII at Nilimari Ashram School under Goudaguda Gram Panchayat of Malkangiri Sadar Block, excels not only in her studies but also in the art of music. For the past few years, she has been performing music at…

Cuttack, 15th Nov 2025:  The stall of Punjab National Bank (PNB) under the Cuttack Circle Office was inaugurated at Asia’s largest open trade fair, the historic Bali Yatra, by the Regional Director and General Manager of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The inauguration took place in the presence of Regional Manager Bhushan Sharma, Deputy Regional Manager Kshetrabasi Mishra, and Circle Head Sujit Negi. On this…

Bhubaneswar, 15th Nov 2025:  Vande Mataram is not merely a song; it is a symbol of patriotism, sacrifice, and valor. Born from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel Anand Math, this song ignited enthusiasm and a revolutionary spirit among Indians during the freedom struggle. Seeing its popularity and influence, the British rulers had even banned Vande Mataram, which itself shows the power of the song. Regardless of…

Patna, 15th Nov 2025: T he 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram is a moment of pride and cultural consciousness, which rekindles the deep love for Mother India in the hearts of every Indian, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He made these remarks while attending a program in Patna alongside Union Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders. Minister Pradhan said that…

Phulbani, 15th Nov 2025: A bus overturned at Kalinga Ghat in Kandhamal district. The accident occurred due to brake failure, resulting in the death of a woman. The deceased has been identified as 65-year-old Suryakant Nayak from Babanpur area of Ganjam district. Ten passengers were injured, six of them critically. The accident occurred despite heavy vehicle movement restrictions in place at Kalinga Ghat. Questions have…

Kotpad, 15th Nov 2025:  The annual festival of Oorakh Sunaran Bank, located at Kusumi Square, Kotpad, was celebrated with great grandeur. The program began with the lighting of the lamp before the idol of Lord Jagannath in the presence of guests and customers. Over the years since the bank’s inauguration, it has made significant progress in providing excellent services and accurate guidance to its customers. All…

Kotpad, 15th Nov 2025:   Following the call of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the 150th anniversary of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ was celebrated across India and at the Kotpad Block Office premises. This occasion was not just a historic day, but also a moment to remember the national resolve born out of the sacrifices and dedication of our forefathers. The event was attended by…