Author: Rabindra Sahu

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…

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…

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 –…

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…

Gunpur, Nov 29:  Under the Odisha State Government, the Odisha Natak Academy recognized Dr. Chandan Gantayat, a young vocalist from the Gunpur region and a specialist in Sugam Sangeet, with the “Kabichandra Kalicharan Yuva Pratibha Samman 2023” on Wednesday. The award ceremony was organized at the Lokseva Bhawan auditorium in Bhubaneswar. Dr. Chandan, an acclaimed vocalist with All India Radio, was honored for his beautiful…

Nabarangpur, Nov 29:   Kunjaban Bishoyi, who served as the school P.N. (Presumably “Para-Teacher” or “Primary Teacher”) at Government High School, Anchalguma, Tentulikhunti Block, Nabarangpur for over 30 years, passed away today at around 4:30 AM. At the time of his death, he was 93 years old. He was known for his dedication to duty, punctuality, altruism, soft-spoken nature, and compassionate friendships. Even in his final…

Papadahandi, Nov 29:   In memory of Odisha’s renowned singer and pride of the Odia industry, Human Sagar, a candlelight procession was organized today by the Christian community at Sadar Mahakuma, Jatabala village, Papadahandi block, Nabarangpur district. The event saw participation from all Christian men, women, youth, and children of Jatabala, who carried candles and marched in a procession from the Panchayat office to the local…

Papadahandi, Nov 29:   Panchayat-level Constitution Day was celebrated today at Patritha in the Papadahandi block. On this day in 1949, the Constitution of India, written by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, was adopted in the Constituent Assembly. Since then, this day is observed across the country as Constitution Day. India has been celebrating Constitution Day nationwide since 2015. On this occasion, various competitions were organized among…

Nabarangpur, Nov 29:  The district’s folk festival, Mandei, has begun.  The auspicious inauguration of the event started from Bhairavi Temple located in Umarakot Podagada. The chief guest for the occasion was Minister for Forest Environment and Climate Change, Labor, and Employee Insurance, Mr. Ganesh Ramsingh Khuntia, who formally inaugurated Mandei. Speaking at the event, he thanked the people who participated in this traditional Mandei procession, a…

Kotpad,  Nov 29:   On the auspicious occasion of National Journalists’ Day, heartfelt greetings and congratulations were extended to all working journalists. On this occasion, the Bharat Media Association, Kotpad chapter, organized the celebration of National Journalists’ Day. The chief guest of today’s program was Kotpad MLA’s advisor Rupu Bhatra. Other dignitaries present included N.A.C. President M. Shankar Rao, Member of Parliament representative Rameshwar Jena, additional…

Nabarangpur , Nov 29:   In Nandahandi block of Nabarangpur district, near Pipalguda in Sindhiguda Panchayat, a collision occurred between a tractor and a bike. As a result, the bike rider died on the spot.  The deceased has been identified as Trilochan Harijan (35) of Daleguda, Sindhiguda Gram Panchayat. The bike rider was returning home from Nabarangpur when the tractor, coming from the opposite direction, collided   head-on…

Jharsuguda, Nov 29:   The Block-Level Children’s Science Exhibition of Lakhampur was held at Manoj Padhi High School, Lakhampur Zone 3. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Block Education Officer Rajendra Prasad Sahu. The chief guest for the event was Odisha Government Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari. Independent guests included Sanjay Kumar Jha, Director of Operations, MCL Headquarters, Burla, Mahaprabandhak Bedant Sangita…

Nandahandi, Nov 29:   To ensure government schemes reach the beneficiaries in remote areas and to address local problems, Kshirord Chandra Sahu climbedNov 29: three mountains to visit a village in Nandahandi block of Nawarangpur district, as shown in the Block Development Officer Jagannathpur Panchayat, part of Nandahandi block, is known for its difficult terrain, particularly the village of Futghara, where only five families reside. To…

Kotpad, Nov 29:   Senior lawyer Narsingh Pattnayak of the undivided Koraput district passed away due to age-related causes at the age of 86. Born in Kotpad, he completed his legal studies and practiced law in Jaipur. His son, Manoj Pattnayak, is currently serving as a government lawyer in Jaipur. To pay tribute to the late Pattnayak, the Kotpad Lawyers’ Association organized a condolence meeting. Key…

Bhubaneswar,  Nov 29:  To reduce accidents, traffic enforcement drives will be conducted from November 16 to 30 under the “Accident-Free Zone” initiative. Strict action will be taken against violators of traffic rules. Road safety regulations will be thoroughly checked, and the RTO will not only enforce rules but also create awareness among the public.

Baipariguda, Nov 29:   A block-level fair was organized by the Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Department at the Animal Hospital in Baipariguda, Koraput district, on Saturday. The fair included exhibitions from fisheries, livestock, and other departmental sectors, discussion sessions with farmer experts, and awareness programs. More than 400 farmers participated in the fair. Guests honored select farmers during the event. Participants included the Fisheries Department, Animal…

Papadahandi, Nov 29:  “Cooperatives are a means for a self-reliant India” — with this slogan, today at Papadahandi, the Cooperative Committee in Lembu organized the flag hoisting on the occasion of the 72nd National Cooperative Week. The event was presided over by Chairman Shri Sadashiv Nayak, who hoisted the cooperative flag along with Lembu MD Ispail Sanful, Mahendra Lenka, Krutibas Gauda, Dilip Harijan, Bishwanath Mali,…

Bhubaneswar, Nov 29:  In honor of the bravery, foresight, and extraordinary contributions of India’s tribal leaders, the Tribal Pride Fortnight 2025 is being celebrated across the country from 1st to 15th November. This nationwide celebration is part of a broader initiative to recognize the legacy of India’s most revered tribal freedom fighters and their resistance against colonial rule, particularly commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of…

Nabarangpur, Nov 29:  A cyber security awareness meeting was organized by the Raighar Police at the Panchayat Samiti College in Raighar, Nabarangpur district. The meeting was chaired by Raighar police officer Raghunath Majhi, and SDPO Shubendu Kumar Sabar attended as the honored guest. Also present were Parikshit Sahu, president of the Panchayat Samiti College, and all the teachers of the college. During the meeting, students…

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…

Nabarangpur, Nov 29: The district’s popular festival, Mandai, began with an auspicious inauguration from the Bairavi Temple at Umarakot Podagada. Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ramsingh Khuntia participated as the chief guest and officially inaugurated Mandai. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed gratitude to the people participating in this historic Mandai procession, which symbolizes faith and belief, and hoped that the festival, representing…