Annual Function Celebrated at Government Girls’ High School, Kotpad

Kotpad, Feb, 9:The 63rd Annual Function of the Government Girls’ High School, Kotpad in Koraput district, was celebrated with great enthusiasm. Among those present were MLA Rutu Bhatra, NAC Chairman M. Shankar Rao, MP Representative Chandrasekhar Das, Block Education Officer Saspeswar Nayak, SMC President Sudhir Mahanti, and Headmistress of the Boys’ School Sabita (name incomplete). School Headmistress Damayanti Sahu presented the annual report. The guests…

Demand Raised for Establishment of Proposed Medical College

Nabarangpur, Feb, 9:: A discussion meeting was held by the District Citizens Committee at the conference hall of Tripti Lodge, urging the government to establish the proposed medical college in Nabarangpur. The meeting, chaired by President Jagannath Mahapatra, was attended by Advisor Jhadeswar Khadanga; State Primary Teachers’ Federation President Ramani Ranjan Tripathy; State Employees’ Association President Tripati Balaji Sahu; Ganesh Das; District Bar Association President…

Awareness Camp Held on Senior Citizens’ Protection and Welfare Act

Nabarangpur,Feb, 9: An awareness camp on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 was held at Mission Shakti House in Nabarangpur. The camp was organized by the District Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, with around 80 senior citizens participating. Additional District Magistrate Tapan Khuntia, President of the Senior Citizens’ Forum Dr. Radhanath Behera, Secretary of Senior Citizens’…

Six Dedicated Home Guards Felicitated in Kotpad

Kotpad, Feb, 9:: On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the Home Guard personnel of Kotpad were felicitated in a special ceremony. Kotpad विधायक Rupu Ratra, MP representative Rameshwar Jena, former IIC Sunani, Bharat Paramananda Midhi, and Bharat Media Association President Ajay Kumar Mishra, along with media persons including journalist Bhawani Padhi, honored all Home Guards and Gram Rakshis of Kotpad Police Station with…

Jeypore Crown Prince Attends Patkhanda Jatra; History Repeats After 200 Years

Malkangiri, Feb, 9:: A tradition that had remained discontinued for 200 years was revived as the Crown Prince of Jeypore, Bishweshwar Chandra Chud Deo, participated in the Patkhanda Jatra of the Bonda tribe residing in Malkangiri district. The Jatra committee organized a grand ceremony to welcome the royal family member. Patkhanda Jatra is regarded as the प्रमुख festival of the Bonda tribe. The festival began…

14 Police Guidelines Issued for Smooth Conduct of Khandagiri Jatra

Khandagiri, Feb, 9:  The Commissionerate Police has issued notices to various Jatra committees. Khandagiri Police has released 14 guidelines to ensure the fair is conducted in a disciplined manner. Any form of nude dance or objectionable/explicit performances is strictly prohibited. Six emergency entry and exit gates must be arranged near the Jatra pandal. The stage area must not exceed the size permitted in the issued license.…

Preparatory Meeting for Mahashivaratri at Gupteswar Peeth Concludes; Rs500 Special Darshan Announced

Jeypore:Feb, 9:  The preparatory meeting for Mahashivaratri at Gupteswar Peeth has been concluded. This year, devotees can avail special darshan of the deity by paying Rs 500. When will the Mahadeep be raised? How much will the parking fee be? What decisions were taken? Watch the full video for answers to all these questions.

Rs99.75 Crore Sanctioned for Development of Satkosia

Satkosia, Feb, 9:  The Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary is set to get a new look. An amount of Rs99 crore 75 lakh will be spent, with a blueprint prepared for modern infrastructure. The State Government has approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR). To attract more tourists, new entry gates will be developed at the sanctuary. Entry points will be developed at Purunakote, Jagannathpur, Tikarpada, and Baliput. New…