Papadahandi, Feb 11 Identity cards were distributed to 12 senior citizens at Papadahandi Police Station. On this occasion, Papadahandi IIC Umesh Chandra Nayak, SI Umakanta Sabar, ASI Sarat Chandra Kutuka, PLV member Rajkishore Rao, and Home Guard Karna Nayak were present. The senior who received their identity cards included Bansidhar Mahapatra, Ishwar Pattanayak, Narayan Chandra Guru, Basudev Nayak, Ibrahim Khan, Harish Chandra Agrawal, Suresh Chandra…
Union Budget 2026–27 Focuses on Inclusive Growth Across All Sectors
Bhubaneswar:Feb, 11: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has given importance to all sectors including farmers, women, youth, the poor, middle class, business, MSMEs, healthcare, employment, education, and defence. It has ignited a new ray of hope for development in every corner of the country. As India has now become…
Bidyeshwar Mahadev Temple Consecrated at Sunthiput Village
Semiliguda, Feb, 11:: The consecration ceremony of the newly constructed Bidyeshwar Mahadev temple and the installation of the deity’s idol were celebrated at Sunthiput village under Dudhari Panchayat of Semiliguda block. The consecration programme was held for four days, from February 2 to 5. On the fourth day, 211 women from the village carried ceremonial kalash (sacred pots) in a grand procession from the Ghataguda…
Harihar Appointed BJP Yuva Morcha President of Dhusuri Mandal
Dhusuri, Feb, 11: Under the direction of BJP State President Manmohan Samal, the guidance of Hon’ble Minister Suraj Suryabanshi, and with the approval of the Bhadrak District President, an organizational workshop was held by the Dhusuri Mandal under Dhamnagar Assembly Constituency. During the workshop, young leader Shri Harihar Sahu was officially announced as the President of the Dhusuri Mandal Yuva Morcha. Similarly, Gobardhan Mallick was…
Kayakalp Team Visits Community Health Centre in Dabugam
Dabugam, Feb, 11: A Kayakalp team visited the Community Health Centre (CHC) at Dabugam in Nabarangpur district .. The team included Dr. Sambit Kumar Behera, Assistant Deputy Director of the State Health Department; A.H. Consultant Chandanesh Mishra; and JNPIEGO Senior Programme Officer Nilofar Begum. They inspected the outpatient and inpatient departments, labour room, overall environment and cleanliness, laboratory, biomedical waste management system, and patient care…
District Collector Inspects Kukudabai Government Upper Primary School, Stresses Quality Education
Nabarangpur , Feb, 11: District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain conducted a surprise inspection of Kukudabai Government Upper Primary School under Tentulikhunti block. During the visit, he reviewed the facilities, accommodation, and management of the 40-seat Primary School Hostel (PSH) for primary students. He also discussed issues related to the school boundary wall, drinking water facilities, students’ toilets, and the need for new classrooms. During the…
Discussion and Training Programme for Census 2027 Held in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur. Feb, 11: A discussion and preparatory training programme for Census 2027 was held at the Ashok Mehta Conference Hall of the District Collector’s office under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. Additional District Magistrate (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia, Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit Barman, and Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra were present at the meeting. Deputy Director Jayakrishna Bhoi from the Directorate of…
Sampurnata Abhiyan 2.0 Launched in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Feb, 11: Sampurnata Abhiyan 2.0 has been launched in Nabarangpur district. The objective of the campaign is to ensure that the government’s welfare schemes reach the last person at the grassroots level. Achieving 100 percent saturation in the sectors of health, nutrition, sanitation, education, animal husbandry, and social welfare is the primary goal of the initiative. A “Sampurnata Rally” was organized in the morning…
Grief Sweeps Raighar as ADEO Dinesh Halba Passes Away
Raighar, Feb, 11: A pall of grief has descended following the demise of ADEO Dinesh Halba, son of late Bharat Haiba of Kalarpara village under Kundei Panchayat in Raighar block of Nabarangpur district. He had been battling cancer for the past few years and was undergoing treatment in Bhubaneswar. He passed away at his residence on Tuesday night. Late Dinesh had served as a GRS…
Raj Chhaunria’s Renowned Magha Mandei Yatra Draws Devotees in Kosagumuda
Kosagumuda ,Feb, 11: The famous Magha Mandei Yatra was celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm on Friday at Kosagumuda. The festival is observed over three days, with the main rituals and worship taking place on Friday and Saturday. This Mandei Yatra is dedicated to Bhandaruni, the consort of the village’s presiding deity, Raj Chhaunria. Initially, devotees from Kosagumuda and nearby Barpali village gathered at a…