Satkosia, Feb, 7: A world-class eco-tourism hub will be developed in the Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary. Modern infrastructure will be built at an estimated cost of aroundRs100 crore. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) worth Rs 99.75 crore has been approved. Six locations within the tiger reserve have been identified to attract tourists. New entry gates will be developed at Purunakote, Jagannathpur, and Tikarpada. Additional new entry points…
Retired IAS Officer Shri Sudarshan Nayak Appointed Vice-Chairperson
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 7: Appointed as Vice-Chairperson of the High-Level Expert Committee of the School and Mass Education Department. Shri_Sudarshan_Nayak, a retired #IAS officer, has been appointed as the Vice-Chairperson.
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Animal Protection and Welfare
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 7: On the occasion of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare Awareness Month, let us, with everyone’s cooperation, promote compassion, awareness, and responsibility towards animals.
State Kayakalp Team Visits K. Nuagaon Community Health Centre
K. Nuagaon, Feb, 7: The State Kayakalp team visited the K. Nuagaon Community Health Centre in Kandhamal district. The state team was led by Dr. Shubhranshu Pradhan, along with Manas Kumar Khara and Debabrata Pati. The team first interacted with patients at the health centre regarding the free medicines being provided and the healthcare services available to them. Later, they inspected the hospital परिसर and…
Grand Ekadashi Rituals Held at Nabarangpur Jagannath Temple: The Sakala
Nabarangpur, Feb, 7:: On the occasion of Magha Shukla Ekadashi, the Ekadashi rituals of the deities and the Sri Satyanarayan Puja and Homa were performed on Thursday at the Sri Jagannath Temple in Nabarangpur. Early in the morning, after the ceremonial opening of the temple doors (Dwara Phita Niti) of the deities, the Surya Puja and other customary rituals were completed, following which all the…
Rs197 Crore Transferred to SHG Accounts Across the State
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 7: Funds have been transferred to the accounts of 2,80,586 Self-Help Groups (SHGs). An amount of Rs197 crore 66 lakh 38 thousand 252 has been disbursed by Pravati Parida. Earlier, in three phases, Rs318 crore 30 lakh 16 thousand 645 had been provided. So far, 5,44,493 groups have received this assistance. The bank loan limit for SHGs has also been increased. The annual interest…
BJD Appoints P. Gouri as Working President
Rayagada Feb, 7: P. Gouri Shankar, former Vice-Chairman of Rayagada Block, has been appointed as the Working President of the state Biju Janata Dal (BJD). The party announced this through a press release. BJD State President Naveen Patnaik has selected Gouri for the position. During the previous government, Gouri served as the District Coordinator of the “Ama Odisha, Naveen Odisha” programme and also held the…
Seminar Held at District Institute of Education and Training
Nabarangpur, Feb, 7:: A district-level seminar was held at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Nabarangpur. At the seminar, Dr. Latika Mishra, Regional Director of the IGNOU Centre, Koraput, attended as the chief speaker, while Nabarangpur District Education Officer Chhatrapati Sahu joined as the chief guest. Both emphasized the importance of giving priority not only to academic excellence but also to the emotional…
Preparatory Meeting Held in Nabarangpur for Launch of Sampurnata Abhiyan 2.0
Nabarangpur, Feb, 7:: A preparatory meeting for the launch of Sampurnata Abhiyan 2.0 was held at the Ashok Mehta Conference Hall in the office of the District Collector, Nabarangpur, under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. In the meeting, a comprehensive and time-bound action plan was finalized in Dabugaon block to achieve saturation of five key indicators under the Aspirational District Programme and…
Madhubabu’s Death Anniversary Observed at Siddhartha English Medium School
Kotpad, Feb, 7:The 92nd death anniversary of Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das was observed atSiddhartha English Medium School in Kotpad. On this occasion, floral tributes were offered to the statue of Madhubabu on the school premises, and students were informed about his life and contributions. They were told that Madhubabu is not only a matter of pride for us but also a symbol of self-respect for…