Nabarangpur, Dec, 23: Various programs were organized at the “Self-Reliant India” campaign fair at Nabarangpur Women’s Degree College. The event began with a speech competition on the topic of “Swadeshi vs Foreign” followed by the recital of a pledge on Swadeshi resolutions. Alongside this, awareness programs were conducted on the Women’s Protection Law and the POCSO Act. Legal expert Kishori Patnaik and child counselor Smaranika…
Train Fares Increased; New Rates to Take Effect from 26th
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 23: The increased fares will come into effect from the 26th of this month. For general class travel beyond 215 km, the fare will increase by 1 paise per km. For Mail/Express non-AC travel, the fare will increase by 2 paise per km. For AC travel, the fare will also increase by 2 paise per km. For non-AC travel over 500 km, passengers will…
Dense Fog Engulfs Nabarangpur as Temperature Drops to 7°C
Nabarangpur,Dec, 23: Nabarangpur district has been experiencing intense cold for almost a month. Severe chill is being felt not only in Nabarangpur but also in the blocks of Tentulikhunti, Nandahandi, Kosagumuda, Papadahandi, Umerkote, Dabugaon, Rayagada, Jharigaon, and Chandahandi. The temperature in Nabarangpur town was recorded at 7 degrees Celsius. From midnight till morning, the town remained covered under a thick layer of fog. The severe…
All Farmers’ Problems Will Be Resolved: Minister
Nandapur, Dec, 23: State Food Supply and Technology Minister Krishna Chandra Patra visited the Adarsha LAMPS (Large Area Multipurpose Storage) in Nandapur block on Saturday. During the visit, he inspected the storage facility and other arrangements made for farmers at the market. He assured that all facilities would be provided for farmers coming to the market. Minister Patra was welcomed at Nandapur bus stand by…
Memorandum Submitted to Finance Minister
Koraput, Dec, 23: It has been reported that a memorandum containing key demands—such as the establishment of a government pharmacy college, starting a para-medical certificate course at Shaheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital, operating a train service from Koraput to New Delhi, and setting up an agricultural university in Semiliguda—was submitted to the Minister of Finance and Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari. During the submission of…
Mobile Repair Guru Lakshminarayan Makes Over 2,500 Youth Self-Reliant
Jeypore, Dec, 23: Lakshminarayan Dash (43) from Power High Colony is well-known as a mobile and laptop repair expert. He has been providing training for 18 years. During this time, he has helped over 2,500 young men and women from various districts become self-reliant. Many of them now run their own shops, support their families, and provide employment to others. According to Lakshminarayan, no formal…
Lingaraj Water Panchayat Inaugurates New Mandi
Kotpad Dec, 23: The Lingaraj Water Panchayat of Girla Panchayat inaugurated a Mandi. The inauguration of Mandit was carried out in the presence of Block President Kamala Bhattara, Vice President Tapan Panigrahi, Member of Parliament representative Ashutosh Mahapatra, Member of Legislative Assembly representative Vinayak Acharya, Block MLA representative Suren Mahanti, Panchayat President Biren Bishoi, and other guests. Also present were all members of RMC, all…
Ration Card Issued to Kamala Following Minister’s Directive in Nandpur
Nandpur, Dec, 23: Kamala has been provided with rice and a ration card. The State Food Supply Minister, Krishnchandra Patra, visited Nandpur Lamps on Saturday. During this visit, a woman from Chatuwa Panchayat complained to the minister that her family had not received rice for the past two years, and she had not been issued a ration card. Following this, the minister instructed Sub-Divisional Officer…
Young Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Dec, 23: A motorcycle accident occurred in Dabugaon police station area of Nabarangpur district, resulting in the death of a young man. A complaint was filed on Tuesday regarding the incident. According to reports, Keshendra Bhatra (32), a resident of Girla village under Dabugaon police station, had been working as a laborer at a cashew mill. On the evening of 6th December around 6…
Over Rs 10 Crore Business Recorded at Pallishree Mela in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Dec, 23: On the fifth day of the Lok Mahotsav ‘Mandei’ and Pallishree Mela, local cultural programs, folk arts, and folk dances energized the Mandei stage. The five-day festival, inaugurated under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, saw participation not only from Nabarangpur district but also from outside, with numerous artists and members of the public attending. Cultural programs featuring students from…