Divyajit and Abhaya Crowned Champions at Ominton Open Badminton 2026

Phulbani, Feb, 27:  A badminton tournament was organized at Phulbani Indoor Stadium in memory of the Pulwama martyrs, under the district administration. In the junior singles, Divyajit Mahanti emerged as the champion. In the senior singles, Abhaya Sahu won the championship. In the junior doubles, Divyajit Mahanti and Abhijit Kahar became champions. In the senior doubles, Srikant Nanda and Rajiv Swain claimed the title. The…

Women’s Badminton Tournament Kicks Off in Umarkot

Umarkot, Feb, 27: A women’s badminton tournament has been inaugurated by the voluntary organization Help Line, based in Nabarangpur district. In the junior category, 38 participants are competing, while the senior category has 69 participants. In the junior category, Arpita Sahu, Mahnur Ali, and Saikruti Panda have reached the finals. The tournament was inaugurated by social worker Durgaprasad Prasad Mallik, Director of Help Line. The…

Odisha CM Presents Rs3,10,000 Crore Budget for 2026-27

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 27:  The Chief Minister presented a budget of Rs3,10,000 crore. Shri Jagannath Museum and Library – Rs1.41 crore allocated for the construction of the branch center, aimed at public benefit and educational development. In order to prevent illegal accumulation of wealth, a vigilance raid was conducted at the residence of certain forest officials. The budget for 2026-27 was presented, and the next media briefing…

Hirli–Kusumjhar Dam to Be Developed as Scenic Attraction

Nabarangpur, Feb, 27:The Hirli tourist spot and Kusumjhar Dam, located near Nabarangpur town, have fallen into a pitiable condition due to lack of maintenance. Plans are now underway to merge the two sites and develop a new tourism corridor, with all signs pointing to positive progress, according to the District Tourism Department. The administration has already provided land to build housing for fire department staff…

Rs50 Crore Sanctioned for New Bus Stand in Nabarangpur

Nabarangpur, Feb, 27: A new modern Atal bus stand with a distinctive 4-floor design will be constructed in Nabarangpur town at a cost of Rs50 crore. The tender process for this project has been completed. The municipal authority has leased out the stalls to interested parties under contract after verification. The bus stand will have 98 stalls spread across three levels. Key Details: The new…