Author: Rabindra Sahu

Nabarangpur, Dec, 03:  Every year, National Press Day is observed on November 16, and this year, it was celebrated in Nabarangpur as well. On this occasion, the district administration organized a discussion session with all local journalists at the Mission Shakti auditorium. The chief guest was Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, while the guest of honor was Nabarangpur MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi. They emphasized the importance of…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 03:  The Education and Mass Literacy Department has taken steps to reduce the dropout rate in schools. To ensure that no student remains illiterate, students can now continue their studies up to Class 12 in the State Open School (SOS) system. This initiative has been implemented by the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA), which has signed an agreement with the National Institute of…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 03:  Govind Mahapatra of the city’s Goudsahi area has donated land for the construction of a new Laxmi-Narasimha Narasimha Temple near Lalitadipura Sasan on the outskirts of the city. The donated land, approximately one acre in size, is located along the Tiliamguda-Bharatmala road. A trust and committee have been formed for the construction of the temple. Devendra Patra has been appointed as the chairman…

Polasara, Dec, 03:  Every village will be connected through a proper paved road. In this context, the foundation stone for the development of the Malatibadi-Bhatkhali road in Polasara block was laid recently. The ceremony was attended by Gokulananda Mallik, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Resources Development, and MSME, as the chief guest, who also participated in laying the foundation stone. Under the support of the Rural…

Polasara, Dec, 03:  To ensure the overall physical and mental development of students along with academics, Deepak Memorial Public School, located in Dasharath Nagar, Polasara, organized its Annual Sports Competition on Monday at the Khola Padia ground in Belgaon. Under the supervision of the school’s Chairperson Pratibha Rath, the two-day sports festival was celebrated with enthusiastic participation from all students. Events and Participation To foster…

Ranpur,Dec, 03:  The Ranpur Retired Government Employees’ Association organized a felicitation ceremony and Senior Citizen ID Card distribution program on Monday afternoon at the Ranpur NAC Kalyan Mandap. Guests and Program Highlights The event was graced by: Chief Guest: Surama Padhi, MLA of Ranpur and Deputy Speaker Chief Speaker: Chittikanta Pradhan (SDPO, Sarankul) Distinguished Guests: Ranjan Mahanti (Chairperson, Ranpur Notified Area Council), Ashish Dev Sahu…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 03:  “We did not have an agent at every polling booth earlier. But we learned from the previous defeat, reviewed it thoroughly, and today we have emerged victorious,” said the Chief Minister, addressing a massive thanksgiving meeting following the Nuapada by-election victory. He added that the entire party collectively carried out ‘Operation Nuapada’. The people of Nuapada turned out in record numbers and, with…

Nandahandi, Dec, 03:  Wild animals generally remain in forests, and even arrangements for drinking water are provided by the Forest Department. However, due to extensive maize and sugarcane cultivation in the region, many areas have increasingly become forest-like, creating a favorable environment for bears to roam. As a result, sightings of bears wandering into villages have become more frequent. In B. Maliguda Panchayat under Nandahandi…

Jharigaon, Dec, 03:  The authorities of Baraguda Government Upper Primary School under Jharigaon Block in Nabarangpur district have taken an innovative step to enhance student learning. On the wall of a house located at the far end of the village, they have written basic language and numeracy content, which is helping both students and elderly villagers in learning. According to the school’s Headmaster Gangadhar Pal,…

Aali, Dec, 03: A state-levelDec, 03: drawing competition was organized on Sunday by the Utkal Kala O Sanskruti Pratisthan at the premises of Sahadev Nodal High School, located in Badaambula Panchayat under Aali Block. A total of 253 students participated in the competition. Students who perform exceptionally well will be awarded on Swami Vivekananda Jayanti. The event was coordinated and managed by Atal Bihari Nanda,…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 03:  The long-awaited Nabarangpur Bypass Road project has finally begun. This development is expected to provide major relief to the public from the persistent traffic congestion within the town. The 9.12 km stretch of National Highway–26 passing through the city is being constructed at a cost of ₹168.58 crore. According to the National Highways Department Executive Engineer B.A. Chhatria, the bypass road construction…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 03:  Nabarangpur District Education Officer (DEO) Chhatrapati Sahu made a surprise visit on Monday to Jalani Mata High School in San Masigaon under Sadar Block. Upon seeing the unhygienic and unclean school environment, the DEO expressed strong displeasure toward the headmaster, assistant teachers, and school staff. As no staff members took any initiative toward cleaning, DEO Sahu himself picked up a broom and cleaned…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 03:  On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a two-day district-level Unity March will be held in Nabarangpur district on the 18th and 19th of November. On the 18th, the march will begin at 7 AM from the Shaheed Minar located at Papadahandi and proceed for 12 km to the RCD High School ground in Nabarangpur. A meeting and…

Kotpad , Dec, 03:  On the occasion of the sacred National Journalists’ Day, heartfelt greetings and congratulations were extended to all working journalist friends. Marking this occasion, the Kotpad unit of the Bharat Media Association organized a celebration today. The chief guest of the event was Rupu Bhatra, Advisor to the Kotpad MLA. Among the dignitaries present were M. Shankar Rao, Chairman of the NAC;…

Gad Madhupur, Dec 02: Madhupurgad, located in the Dharmashala block of Odisha’s Jajpur district, is a historic fort deeply rooted in the legacy of ancient kings. For more than five centuries, the Madhupurgad palace has stood as a symbol of cultural heritage and royal grandeur. Once the royal capital, it served as the administrative center from where rulers governed their kingdom. Nestled at the foothills…

Nabarangpur, Dec 2: A Disha Committee meeting was convened today at the District Council Conference Hall in Nabarangpur, under the chairmanship of MP Majhi. The meeting reviewed the progress and implementation status of various central government schemes across the district. Key infrastructure projects such as the Bharatmala Project, Jaipur–Nabarangpur railway line, and Junagadh–Nabarangpur railway connectivity were discussed in detail. Members also proposed steps to simplify…

Nabarangpur Dec, 02: Under the directions of the Women & Child Development Department, Government of Odisha, the Nabarangpur District Administration and District Child Protection Unit organized a district-level National Child Adoption Awareness Month program at the Ashok Mehta Auditorium, District Collectorate, Nabarangpur. The meeting was chaired by District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain, who emphasized that various administrative departments are working to ensure the safety and…

Papadahandi, Dec, 02: A preparatory meeting was held today in the Block Conference Hall, Papadahandi, in connection with the upcoming block-level Mandei celebration. The meeting primarily discussed how to include more people in the Mandei on December 6, selection of chief guests, traffic management, date and start time, arrangements for food and drinks, cleaning of roads, bringing in artists, and various departmental exhibition stalls. The…

Nabarangpur,Dec, 02: Abhishek Padhi from Nabarangpur has passed the Odisha Forest Service (OFS) examination conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission, securing 80th rank. He has now been appointed as a Forest Ranger in the Forest Department. Earlier, he was working as a DEO (District Education Officer) at the office of the District Education Officer, Nabarangpur. Abhishek’s father, Ashutosh Padhi, works as a Medical Supervisor…

 Nabarangpur, Dec, 02:  As per the directives of the Women and Child Development Department of the State Government, the Nabarangpur District Administration and District Child Protection Unit organized a district-level program on the occasion of National Foster Child Awareness Month at the Ashok Mehta Auditorium 0162 in the District Collector’s Office. During the meeting, District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Sain presided over the event and stated that…

Sambalpur, Dec, 02:Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is seeing a rise in tourist numbers. To accommodate tourists, five homestays have been started in the nearby Dhara-Rokusum village, outside the sanctuary itself, as there were no other arrangements for accommodation. The state government has approved ₹71.19 crore to provide various facilities for tourists and ensure wildlife safety. While some of this amount will be spent in the current…