K. Nuagaon, Dec, 24: Under the leadership of Block Education Officer Pramod Kumar Mallik, the Navodaya exam was conducted peacefully today at the local government high school campus in K. Nuagaon Block, Kandhamal district. A total of 214 students from 14 Panchayats and 11 clusters of the block had applied to appear for the exam. However, due to various reasons, 14 students were absent, and…
Cluster-Level Education Meeting Programme Held in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, Dec, 24: A cluster-level education meeting program was organized at Padmagiri under Malkangiri Block at the government upper primary school, Bailapari, under the supervision of Shri Jitendra Kumar Tripathi, C.S.C. The program focused on school enrollment and education for 2025. The event began with an inaugural ceremony, where the Padmagiri Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Shri Sunadhar Madakami, District Council Member Kuni Bhumia, Ward Member Mahendra…
Painting, Debate and Quiz Competitions Held on “Continuous Development Goals–2030”
Malkangiri, Dec, 24: A painting, debate, and quiz competition on the theme of Continuous Development Goals – 2030 was organized at the campus of the local Butiguda Nodal Upper Primary School to promote awareness of development goals. The event was conducted under the direction of the District Planning and Monitoring Office, and it aimed to encourage students to engage with development plans and discussions. Students…
Complex-Level Sports Competition Held at Shishu Mandir
Dabugaon,Dec, 24:A complex-level sports competition was celebrated at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Dabugaon, Nabarangpur district. The event was organized under the chairmanship of Headmaster Satyaranayan Chaudhuri. The chief guest of the event was Suresh Samal, former Headmaster of Jamorunda Shishu Mandir, while Sanjay Kumar Padhi, editor of the Shishu Mandir management committee, also participated as a guest of honor. The chief guest, Samal, emphasized the equal…
Annual Dussehra Festival of Maa Kankaluni Celebrated with Grandeur
Nabarangpur, Dec, 24: The annual festival ‘Dussehra’ of Maa Kankaluni, presiding deity of Medana village under Dabugaon block, Nabarangpur district, was celebrated with great pomp on Monday, 15th December. Thousands of devotees from nearby areas gathered to witness the procession of the deity. Various representatives of local deities including lathi bearers, kurtis, shira, dishari, priests, ganda, dalan, and uita accompanied the procession and participated in…
AIIMS to Get Dedicated Ambulance Corridor Soon
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 24: A dedicated ambulance corridor will be developed from Khandagiri to AIIMS. This decision was taken during a review meeting of the Works Department, informed Prithviraj Harichandan. A three-lane service road will be constructed from Khandagiri to Kalinganagar. Out of these, one lane will be reserved exclusively for ambulances.
District Magistrate Attends PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Annual Function as Chief Guest in Koraput
Koraput, Dec, 24: The District Magistrate of Koraput attended the annual function of PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Koraput, as the chief guest. On the occasion, the District Magistrate felicitated and awarded meritorious students who achieved success in various competitions, and also honoured teachers and staff members who demonstrated excellence in different fields
Koraput Krushak Kalyan Manch Submits Memorandum Seeking Immediate Solution to Paddy and Maize Mandi Issues
Jeypore, Dec, 24: The Koraput District Krushak Kalyan Manch submitted a memorandum demanding immediate resolution of problems related to paddy and maize mandis. The memorandum, addressed to the District Collector of Koraput, was submitted at the office of the Jeypore Civil Supplies Officer to the District Chief Civil Supplies Officer, Manas Ranjan Mohapatra. Copies of the memorandum were also submitted to the Jeypore Sub-Collector and…
Paddy Storage Woes Persist Despite Inauguration of Gajbahal Paddy Mandi
Bissamcuttack, Dec, 24: The paddy mandi at Gajbahal, under Chacharaguda Panchayat (Pandara) in Bissamcuttack Block of Rayagada district, was inaugurated today. The mandi was jointly inaugurated by the local Sarpanch and the Bissamcuttack MLA. Officials present at the event included Dhurena Sahu from the Bissamcuttack Supply Department, staff of the Gunupur Regulated Market Committee, Santunu Sahu, Managing Director of the Bissamcuttack Cooperative Society, employees of…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Launches SJTA Calendar and Diary for English New Year 2026
Puri, Dec, 24: On this occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted the cultural and spiritual significance of the Shrimandir and appreciated the efforts of the Temple Administration in preserving traditions while presenting them in an informative and well-designed format. The calendar and diary contain important religious dates, rituals, and information related to Lord Jagannath, serving as a useful guide for devotees throughout the year.