Stunning Sand Art Steals the Show at Papadahandi District-Level Sargi Festival

Papadahandi, Dec, 05:  At the Higher Secondary School in Daleiguda, Papadahandi, the district-level Sargi Dhu 10 – 2025 festival was inaugurated yesterday. The 3-day event was organised by the Department of Scheduled Tribes & Scheduled Castes Development, Minorities and Other Backward Classes Welfare. However, the major attraction of the programme for all visitors and guests was the beautiful sand art Sargi flower sculpture. Whether district-level…

Awareness Program on Citizens’ Rights and Duties Successfully Organized

Nabarangpur, Dec, 05:   An awareness program on citizenship responsibilities for the general public was organized today at the Nabarangpur bus stand by the CRPF battalion. To spread this awareness nationwide, instructions have been issued to conduct such programs from the 24th to the 30th of this month. It is essential for every citizen to follow their rights and duties and also take responsibility for protecting…

Model Youth Gram Sabha Organized in Nabarangpur to Promote Youth Leadership

Nabarangpur,Dec, 05:  A Model Youth Gram Sabha was organized at the Eklavya Model Residential School located in Hirli under Nabarangpur district. Shri Hitesh Kumar Verma, Chairman of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Nabarangpur, attended the program as the Chief Guest, while Smt. Subhashini Sahu, Chairperson of Eklavya Model Residential School, presided over the meeting. Shri Jayaprakash Sahu attended as the Guest of Honour. The school’s Social Science…

District-Level ‘Mandei’ Folk Festival Kicks Off with Vibrant Cultural Performances

Nabarangpur  Dec, 05: The district-level folk festival ‘Mandei’ has been inaugurated at the historic Podagad Bhairav Peetha under the Jharigan Block of Nabarangpur district. State Forest Minister Ganesh Ramsingh Khuntia and School & Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond attended the opening ceremony as chief guests. The event began with traditional tribal rituals and worship performed at the Peetha, followed by a grand procession featuring lathi,…

A.V. Ranganath Highlights HYDRA’s Massive Reclamation Efforts at Grace Cancer Foundation Milestone Event

Hyderabad, Dec 4: Grace Cancer Foundation (GCF), one of India’s leading non-profit organisations dedicated to cancer awareness, early detection, treatment support, rehabilitation and research, celebrated its 12th Anniversary on Thursday at Forum Hall, Hotel Daspalla, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Founded by Dr Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Senior Consultant Surgical & Robotic Oncologist and Clinical Director – Surgical Oncology at Yashoda Hospital, the Foundation has evolved into a global…

Kochi Marriott Hotel Welcomes Christmas Season with Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kochi, Dec 4: Kochi Marriott Hotel welcomed the festive season with a spectacular Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, beautifully blending timeless tradition with the hotel’s signature elegance. The evening witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of esteemed guests, families, and well-wishers, who came together to celebrate the symbolic start of the joyful month. Adding to the cheer, the hotel also commemorated Global Customer Appreciation Week 2025, embracing the…

Renowned foot artist Nadeem Riyasat Ali Shaikh performs live at Oberoi Mall

Mumbai,  Dec 4: This World Disability Day, Oberoi Mall turned its atrium into a space filled with awe, warmth and community spirit as it partnered with the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) for a live art showcase that moved customers and visitors alike.    The mall hosted a vibrant art showcase featuring extraordinary artworks and products handcrafted by MFPA artists. The highlight of the evening…

District-Level ‘Mandei’ 2025 Cultural Festival Inaugurated with Great Fervor

Nabarangpur, Dec, 04:  The traditional and historical district-level Mandei festival 2025 in Nabarangpur began today in a grand and divine manner. The festival started at the Bhandariguda (Umarkot) seat of Shakti Mata in Shri Shri Maa Bhairavi Temple, featuring various traditional dances, songs, and musical instruments such as Khatuli, Thadak Latak, Mahuri, Taal, along with performances by Kursi Devata, Lathi Devata, and Shira Dishari. Thousands…

District-Level ‘Sargiful’ Evening Cultural Program Celebrated with Grandeur

Nabarangpur,Dec, 04:  Under the chairmanship of District Welfare Officer Rabindra Palka, the district-level “Sargiful” evening cultural program concluded at the Papadahandi Girls’ School campus. The chief guest of the program, Minister of Mass Education, addressed the students, motivating them by saying that the key to success lies in their own hands. Other distinguished guests included MP representative Somnath Pujari, Project Administrator Rajiv Lochan Sahu, Additional…

Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held in Dabugaon

Nabarangpur, Dec, 04: A  joint public grievance hearing camp was held at the Dabugaon Mission Shakti Sammilani Hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampat. The camp was attended by Chief Development Officer and District Council Member Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Khadiya Forest Officer Shubhendu Prasad Behera, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, Block Chairperson Mrs. Beena Majhi, BDO Sharad…