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…
National Child Adoption Awareness Camp and Awareness Rath Launched in Nabarangpur
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…
Preparatory Meeting Conducted for Block-Level Mandei Festival on December 6
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…
Abhishek Clears OFS Exam with Flying Colours
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…
National Foster Child Awareness Camp Held to Promote Child Welfare
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…
Debrigarh Draws Tourists as New Long-Distance Trails Open
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…
Six New Cities to Get Electric Bus Services Soon
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 02: In the coming days, EV buses will be introduced in 6 new cities. The information was provided by the Minister of Home and Urban Development.Currently, the state has 670 buses in operation, of which 220 are EV buses. At present, buses are running 1,399 km across 113 routes. In the future, buses will operate in cities wherever there is a need. Online ticketing revenue has increased by…
State Opens Online Teacher Transfer Portal for Applications
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 02: The Directorate of Elementary Education has emphasized completing the intra-district transfer of primary teachers as soon as possible. All District Education Officers have been directed to take immediate steps to complete the online intra-district transfer process for primary teachers working under the School & Mass Education Department. The online teacher transfer portal opened on November 28 and will remain operational until December 25.…
Union Home & Urban Affairs Joint Secretary Visits Daringbadi, Interacts with Millet Farmers
Daringbadi, Dec, 02: Rupa Mishra, Joint Secretary of the Union Ministry of Home and Urban Affairs, visited Daringbadi for the first time and reviewed various government schemes being implemented in this the region. Upon her arrival in Daringbadi, she was welcomed by Kandhamal District Collector Bed Bhushan. She first toured the Daringbadi coffee plantation, spent some time at the coffee café operated by local women…
India Ranked as ‘Major Power’ in Latest Asia Power Index Report
New Delhi, Dec, 02: In the Asia Power Index released by the Lowy Institute, India has emerged as the third-largest global power. Due to its strong response to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and its rising economic stability, India has earned the recognition of being a “Major Power.” India has achieved this historic position by surpassing Japan and Russia. India is steadily strengthening its presence on the…
PALS 2025 Grandly Celebrated at Kotpad NAC’s Old Tahasil Padia
Kotpad Dec, 02: The three-day-long festival of the Kotpad Notified Area Council, PALS 2025, concluded today with grand celebrations. The final day’s programme was held under the chairmanship of M. Shankar Rao, Chairman of Kotpad NAC, and Kamalesh Mahant, Executive Officer. The concluding ceremony began at the Old Tahasil Padia with a prayer to Lord Jagannath, followed by the lighting of the ceremonial torch. In…
Newly Formed Pension Beneficiaries’ District Primary Teachers’ Association Holds First Meeting
Bargarh, Dec, 02: A structural meeting of the District Primary Teachers’ Association (New Pension Beneficiaries’ Unit) was held at the premises of the Bargarh Agragami Youth Association. The meeting was presided over by the President of the New Pension Beneficiaries’ District Primary Teachers’ Association, Nandighosh Bhue. Vice-President Radheshyam Joshi, District Secretary Shrikant Barik, Advisory Board members Bharadwaj Pradhan, Raghunath Puri, along with presidents, secretaries, and…
Ashish Represents District in Unity March Programme
Tentulikhunti, Dec, 02: As per the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man, the late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Unity March Programme began from Sanghbhumi, Nagpur, and will conclude at the Statue of Unity. This programme, which started on the 24th, will end on the 30th. Two youths from each district across various states of…
Farewell Felicitation Held for ADEO in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Dec, 02: The Nabarangpur DEO and the BEOs of the district offered a farewell felicitation to ADEO Keshab B. Meher. Meher has been promoted and will join as the DEO of Jagatsinghpur district. On this occasion, the DEO conveyed his best wishes to him.
Three Nabarangpur Players Selected for Odisha Women’s Tennis Ball Cricket Team
Nabarangpur, Dec, 02: The National-level Women’s Tennis Ball Cricket Championship is going to be held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from December 18 to 21. For this event, the Odisha Tennis Ball Cricket Association has announced the Odisha women’s cricket team. Three players from Nabarangpur district have secured a place in this team. They are Beena Gand, Harijan, and one more player. These three have brought…
Two Injured as Bike Skids on Busy Road
Chandahandi, Dec, 02: A bike accident took place this evening near Semalaguda in Chandahandi block. According to reports, two persons have been seriously injured. Chinku Nag of Sinapali area was returning home after finishing his work. While he was standing on the roadside, Jagabandhu Majhi and Bhujabal Majhi of Kandioara village were coming towards Dandamunda on a bike and hit Chinku Nag. As a result,…
Constitution Day Marked at Patritha Panchayat with Awareness Programmes
Papadahandi, Nov 29: Constitution Day at the Panchayat level was celebrated today at Patri under the Papadahandi Block. On 26th November 1949, India’s Constitution, drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was adopted in the Constituent Assembly. Since then, this day has been observed across the country as Constitution Day. From 2015 onwards, Constitution Day has been celebrated nationwide with renewed emphasis. On this occasion, various competitions…
Potato Seeds Distributed to Farmers Ahead of Rabi Season
Jharigaon, Nov 29: In Bakadabeda under Jharigaon block of Nabarangpur district, potato seeds were distributed today to farmers of five panchayats—Dhodra, Bakadabeda, Chatiguda, Dangariguda, Dhamanaguda, and Kanakote—by the Horticulture Department. Horticulture Department assistants Deepankar Gain, Lakshminath Majhi, and Dambarudhar Bhatra were present at the event. They distributed potato seeds to the farmers and also informed them about the various facilities being provided to farmers by…
State Shivers as Bone-Chilling Cold Grips All Regions
Bhubaneswar, Nov 29: Bone-chilling cold across the entire state November cold breaks records, winter returns to the state For the last two to three days, temperatures have been falling, increasing the cold. In many places, the minimum temperature has dropped below 10°C. In the last 24 hours, the minimum temperature in Jharsuguda has dropped to 8.2°C. After 71 years, Jharsuguda has recorded such a low temperature…
State Unveils Allocation Plan from Additional ₹17,440 Crore Budget
Bhubaneswar, Nov 29: Out of the additional budget of Rs 17,440 crore How much money is allocated to which department? Women and Child Development –Rs 1,558 crore Industries & MSME – Rs 337 crore Mamata Scheme – Rs 141 crore Education Sector – Rs 2,327 crore Gopabandhu Jan Arogya – Rs 440 crore Disaster Management – Rs 171 crore Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe Development –…
Gundicha Temple to Open for Devotees from December 1; Darshan Ticket Fixed at Rs10
Puri , Nov 29: From 1st December, the Gundicha Temple will open for devotees. A trial ticket-based darshan system will begin. The ticket price per devotee will be Rs10. Free darshan for children under 5 years, senior citizens above 80 years, and differently-abled persons. The temple will be open for darshan daily from 6 AM to 6 PM. From November to February, darshan will be available…