Hyderabad, Dec 09: The city is all set to welcome one of its most anticipated cultural celebrations HYD.ART 2025, the biggest curated art showcase. The three-day art and cultural extravaganza will take place from December 19–21, 2025, at EON Hyderabad by Navanaami Group, Nanakramguda; bringing together an expansive, thoughtfully curated art experience that celebrates creativity in all its forms. Featuring over 200 artists, galleries, and artworks from Hyderabad and across…
Renowned Jatra Comedian Guru Prusti Passes Away
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 09: Jatra comedian Guru Prusti is no more. Jatra artist Guru Prusti has passed away in a road accident. While returning from Bhadrak on his bike, a truck hit him near Chingudipur on National Highway 16. Doctors at the Bhadrak District Headquarters Hospital declared him dead. Guru had won the hearts of people at a very young age as a comedy actor.
Foundation Stone Laid for Rs 300-Crore Integrated Development of Maa Tarini Shrine
Ghatagaon., Dec, 09: The foundation stone has been laid for an integrated development project worth over Rs 300 crore for the shrine of Maa Tarini at Ghatagaon. The people’s government will undertake all necessary efforts to develop the Maa Tarini shrine into a world-class religious and tourist destination. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that this development project, which will span nearly 60 acres of land,…
Play “Andhakarara Suruj” to Be Staged on Second Evening of Drama Festival
Nabarangpur., Dec, 09: On the occasion of the Lok Mahotsav Mondei, watch a social drama “Andhakarara Suruj” written and directed by telefilm director Manoj Kumar Pattanaik. This play will be staged today, Monday, at 7 PM at Shastri Bhavan (Town Hall), Nabarangpur. Therefore, you all are requested to attend with your families and encourage the artists.
Nabarangpur district is number one in Odisha in maize production. Hundreds of farmers in this district cultivate maize on thousands of acres, yet they are not able to get a fair price for their produce. There are also no proper market facilities for maize traders. Therefore, today during the Zero Hour of the sacred Legislative Assembly, I requested the establishment of a maize market (maize mandi) for the benefit of the maize-growing farmer brothers of our district,” said Narsingha Majhi. Tops Odisha in Maize Production; MLA Seeks Dedicated Maize Mandi
Nabarangpur, Dec, 09: Nabarangpur district is number one in Odisha in maize production. Hundreds of farmers in this district cultivate maize on thousands of acres, yet they are not able to get a fair price for their produce. There are also no proper market facilities for maize traders. Therefore, today during the Zero Hour of the sacred Legislative Assembly, I requested the establishment of a maize…
School & Mass Education Dept Holds Public Grievance Hearing
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 09: The Department of School and Mass Education conducted a public grievance hearing on Monday. The Departmental Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, heard all the complaints and instructed the departmental officials to resolve them on a priority basis.
Social Worker and Veteran Footballer Sheshananda Shatrushalya Passes Away at 92
Kotpad, Dec, 09: The social worker and distinguished football player, recognized referee by the State Football Association, Sheshananda Shatrushalya, has passed away at the age of 92. He breathed his last at his residence due to age-related ailments. Late Shatrushalya had played for the Kotpad-E team during the 1980s and had earned considerable fame at both district and state levels. In addition, he served as…
Essay Discussion Session Organized During Mandei Mahotsav 2025
Nabarangpur: Dec, 09: An essay discussion session was organized at the auditorium of the local Nabarangpur College on the occasion of the 9098 souvenir. The session was attended by local dignitaries and farmers. The District Council Chief Development Officer and Chairman of the Souvenir Committee, Biranchi Narayan Darowan, participated as the chief guest and offered floral tributes and lit lamps before the idol of Lord Jagannath.…
Paddy Collection: Nearly 3 Lakh Tokens Distributed Across 5 Districts
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 09: Paddy collection process: Tokens have been distributed to 5 districts. A total of 2,94,594 tokens have been issued across the five districts. Response from the Minister of Supply, Krishnachandra Patra: “In Bargarh – 73,696 tokens, Balangir – 53,090 tokens, Kalahandi – 88,666 tokens” “In Nuapada – 29,786 tokens, Sambalpur – 49,333 tokens have been distributed” “Soon, the paddy collection process will start in…
Raghavendranath Bahidar, First Chief Engineer of Energy Department, Passes Away
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 09: Raghavendranath Bahidar, the first Chief Engineer of the State Energy Department and the first Chairman and Managing Director of Odisha Hydro Electric Corporation, passed away on December 1 in Bhubaneswar. He was 88 years old at the time of his death. His wife, son, daughter-in-law, daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, and other family members and relatives were present by his bedside. Engineer Bahidar was…