Nandpur, Dec, 22: Farmers, who previously earned limited profits from traditional crops, are now showing interest in long-term profitable cultivation. To support this, the Government’s Agriculture and Horticulture Departments, along with various voluntary organizations, are encouraging farmers to grow high-value crops using organic farming methods. In Koraput district, dragon fruit cultivation has become the first choice among women farmers, especially on hilly or uneven land.…
School Holidays for 2026 Announced: 82 Holidays Next Year, Excluding Sundays
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 22 : The Directorate of Secondary Education has released the school holiday calendar for 2026. Next year, schools will observe 82 holidays in addition to Sundays. Among these, holidays for Netaji Jayanti, Republic Day, Utkal Divas, Independence Day, Ganesh Puja, and Gandhi Jayanti will be observed in schools. Considering the summer season, a total of 38 days of summer vacation is scheduled from…
MP Sports Festival Held in Dabugaon
Dabugaon, Dec, 22: The MP Sports Festival has commenced in Dabugaon. Today, after a prayer ceremony near Ma’ Thakurani, athletes participated in a torch procession through the town. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Block Chairperson Bina Majhi, MP representative Somnath Pujari, senior lawyer Jayant Kumar Mayo, Rajendra Bishoyi, BJP senior leader J. Rajashekhar Rao, Congress president G. Sairaju, BJD leader Tapa Rao,…
Spirit of Patriotism Soars at Khordha Festival’s Fourth Evening
Khordha , Dec, 22: On the evening, during the fourth evening of the Khordha festival, various cultural programs were organized, including performances by Nibhainee Jaku Group, Shiksha Play School, Neel Shaila Jyaloo Sup, Nidali School students, Gurukul Academy, and Ajit Gang Group. These performances showcased a blend of traditional and modern music and dance, enlivening the stage. In the general assembly, Musalis, a distinguished speaker…
Cross-Country Run Organized in Koraput
Jeypore: Dec,22: On the occasion of Parab 2025, a cross-country run was successfully organized in Koraput through the joint initiative of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the district administration. The event was held at the Police Ground, Koraput, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of youths from within the district as well as from outside districts. The event was graced by Koraput…
44th Anniversary of 1981 Matric Batch Friends’ Reunion Celebrated in Jeypore
Jeypore: Dec, 22: The friends’ reunion of the 1981 Matric batch of Government Boys’ High School, Jeypore has been organized every year for the past 44 years, traditionally on the second Sunday of December. This year, the annual reunion was held at the Devi shrine located beside the idol of Lord Hanuman near the Kolab Power Generation Centre at Mundiguda. Alumni from distant places such…
Path Utsav Celebrated with Grand Festivity in Jeypore
Jeypore, Dec, 22: The Rahagiri–5.0 Path Utsav was celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm in Jeypore town of Koraput district. The event was attended by Koraput MLA Raghuram Machh as the chief guest. Other distinguished attendees included District Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan, Chairperson of Jeypore Municipality Narendra Kumar Mahanti, Sub-Collector Akbaram Sasya Reddy, SP Rohit Verma, BDO Shakti Mahapatra, Tahasildar Sabyasachi Jena, SDPO Partha Kashyap,…
75 Senior Citizens from Malkangiri Leave for Rameswaram–Madurai Pilgrimage
Malkangiri, Dec, 22: Under the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme, 75 senior citizens from Malkangiri district set out today toward Rayagada as part of their journey to the pilgrimage sites of Rameswaram and Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Following the instructions of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, the journey was formally flagged off by Additional District Collector (Revenue) Bedabar Pradhan from the local Sports Complex. The event…
Odisha Red Cross Branch Distributes Relief Materials to Affected Victims
Malkangiri, Dec, 22: Relief materials were distributed to the affected residents of MV–26 village by the Odisha Red Cross Branch, in coordination with the district administration. Today, a special truck carrying relief supplies was dispatched from Bhubaneswar and reached MV–26 village. Under the direct supervision of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, the relief distribution was carried out in the presence of Additional District Collector (Revenue)…
Young Astronomer Talent Search 2025 Concludes; Minister Shri Patra Felicitates Winners
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 22: The 19th Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) Grand Finale–2025 was successfully held at the Pathani Samanta Planetarium, Bhubaneswar. On this occasion, 30 young astronomer winners from across the state were felicitated by the Odisha Government’s Minister for Science and Technology, Shri Krushna Chandra Patra. The prestigious event was organized by the Science and Technology Department of the Government of Odisha in collaboration…