Nabarangpur, Dec, 05: A meeting of the DISHA Committee was held today at the Nabarangpur District Council Auditorium. The meeting, chaired by Member of Parliament Majhi, reviewed the progress of all central go vernment schemes being implemented in the district. Discussions included the PM Gati Shakti Bharatmala Project, the Jaipur–Nabarangpur–Junagadh–Nabarangpur railway connections, and other related infrastructure initiatives. Guidance was given on simplifying loan disbursement under…
Madhupurgad Showcases Rich Heritage, Draws Culture Enthusiasts
Gadmadhupur, Dec, 05: Madhupurgad, located in the Dharmashala block of Jaypur district, is a historic fort associated with a line of kings. The royal palace of Madhupurgad, celebrating over five centuries of glory, still bears witness to a rich heritage. In earlier times, it was known as the king’s capital or fort, from where the rulers administered their domain. The fort, located at the foothills…
Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Honours Two Artists: Kahnu Charan for Odissi, Lingaraj for Sankirtan
Jeypore , Dec, 05: Two artists from Jaypur city have been honored by the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi. Kahnu Charan was recognized for his lifelong contribution to teaching Odissi dance in Koraput district, while Lingaraj Nishank was honored for his work in folk art and Sankirtan. The awards were presented during an independent program held at the Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. The event was…
District Administration Holds Key Meeting to Prevent Child Marriage
Papadahandi, Dec, 05: A meeting was held at the Papadahandi Block Conference Hall in Nabarangpur district, organized by the voluntary organization Shobha. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how to prevent child marriage in the district and how to make the district free from child marriage. The chief guests of the meeting included: Block Vice President Sushant Shant Kumar Behera, Papadahandi Sarpanch Chandra…
Tourists Flock to the District as Natural Beauty Shines with Start of Picnic Season
Umerkote, Dec, 05: The tourism season has arrived. The natural beauty of the district is attracting tourists, and the picnic (banabhoji) season has begun. Winter is considered an ideal time for picnics. In the cold weather, people love spending time outdoors with friends or family. At various picnic spots, people are enjoying gatherings with their loved ones. In the Umerkote region of Nabarangpur district, there…
Abhishek Clears OFS Examination with Outstanding Performance
Nabarangpur, Dec, 05: Abhishek Padhi from Nabarangpur has passed the Odisha Forest Service (OFS) examination conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), securing the 80th rank. He has qualified for the post of Forest Ranger in the Forest Department. Earlier, he was working as a DEO in the office of the District Education Officer, Nabarangpur. Abhishek hails from Mirganiguda Ashirbad Colony under Nandahandi Block.…
District Legal Services Authority Observes Constitution Day with Awareness Programs
Nabarangpur:Dec, 05: On the occasion of Constitution Day, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nabarangpur, organised a legal awareness camp at the Women’s College, Nabarangpur. Students of the college, para-legal volunteers, and lawyers actively participated in the programme. The camp was conducted under the guidance of Shri Bishnu Prasad Mishra, the in-charge Deputy Chairman of DLSA and Additional District Judge, Nabarangpur. The chief guest of…
MP Sports Festival 2025 Inaugurated with Enthusiastic Participation
Nabarangpur: Dec, 05: The MP Sports Festival 2025 has been inaugurated at Dahana in Nandahandi Block of Nabarangpur district. Hon’ble Lok Sabha MP Balabhadra Majhi attended as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the festival. From the Shiva Temple at Dahana, the MP and other dignitaries began a procession after lighting the ceremonial torch and reached the venue of the programme. On the stage, several…
Nation Celebrates 150 Years of Vande Mataram with Grand Cultural Events
Raighar, Dec, 05: An Atmanirbhar Bharat Conference was organised by the BJP at the Raighar Block Mini Stadium. Chief guest School & Mass Education Minister Nityananda Ganda attended the event and appealed to everyone to build an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in order to realise the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a developed India. The programme was held under the chairmanship of District…
Story Writer Sadananda Tripathy Selected for Prestigious ‘Gãã Majlis Literary Honour’
Sora, Dec, 05: ‘Gãã Majlis Sahitya Sansad,’ one of the leading literary organisations of Balasore, and the literary magazine Shankhabela have announced the names of the talents selected for this year’s literary honours and felicitations. Renowned storyteller Sadananda Tripathy has been selected for this year’s prestigious ‘Gãã Majlis Literary Honour’. Similarly, storyteller Gangadhar Biswal will receive the ‘Shankhabela Story Award’, and poet Khageswar Mahatab will…