Author: Rabindra Sahu

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…