Jeypore , Dec, 04: – Ahead of the National Tribal Festival at the district level in Koraput, the Jaypur Panchayat Samiti organized a friendly cricket tournament between public representatives and block administrative officers. The tournament was held at Dashahara Padia, Jaypur. Winning the toss, the administrative officers batted first and scored 167 runs in 14 overs, losing all their wickets before completing the full 15…
OCS Association Koraput Branch Announces Election Date at Press Meet
Jeypore, Dec, 04: The Odisha Civil Service Association, Koraput District Branch, held a press conference at Jaypur Yadav Bhawan, organized by the branch president Shashibhushan Dash. The elected committee of the Koraput District Branch of the Odisha Civil Service Association, whose tenure started on 08.05.2026, was informed about the upcoming elections for the association in a prior meeting a month ago. This information had also…
Revenue Minister Issues Strict Instructions to Department Officials
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 04: Revenue Minister issues strict instructions to work as public servants and serve the people. Minister Suresh Pujari receives strong directives at the Chief Minister’s Complaint Cell. Focus on resolving complaints at the district level efficiently. Provide seating for people coming from distant places and offer them drinking water. Listen to complaints patiently and ensure work is completed within the specified time. Previous instructions have already been issued; if…
Block-Level National Children’s Science Exhibition Held with Great Enthusiasm
Jharsuguda, Dec, 04: The 30th Block-Level National Children’s Science Exhibition, covering science, mathematics, and environment, was organized on Friday at Government High School, Pakelapada, by the Block Education Department, Laikera, Jharsuguda district. The exhibition was inaugurated under the chairmanship of Group Education Officer Himanshu Bag. Dr. Radhakant Gadatia, District Education Officer, attended as the chief guest and officially inaugurated the science exhibition. The keynote speaker…
8109 Farmers Registered; 5217 Sharecroppers Officially Identified
Nabarangpur, Dec, 04: This year, 50,919 farmers have registered to sell paddy in the Kharif mandi. This is an increase of 8,109 farmers compared to last year. However, the large increase in farmer registrations this year has raised questions about why so many more farmers have come forward. On the positive side, it indicates that the number of farmers in the state has increased. According…
V. Tanushree Tops Junior Category; Soumya Secures First in Senior Group
Nabarangpur, Dec, 04: : On the occasion of the full moon, the district-level debate competition of Odisha’s leading daily newspaper Sakala was held at Saraswati Shishu Vidyamandir, located in Gudha Mirigani, Nandahandi block near Nabarangpur town. On this occasion, around 30 students from approximately 14 schools and colleges of the district participated. These included Saraswati Shishu Vidyamandir, Bapuji Public School, Unique Public School, Techno Gurukul…
Devotees Observe Sathya Sai Baba’s Birth Anniversary with Devotion
Nandapur, Dec, 04: In the Nandapur block headquarters of Koraput district, Sathya Sai Baba’s centennial birth anniversary was celebrated at the premises of the Sathya Sai Baba temple. The Nandapur Bhajan Mandali began the day early in the morning with devotional activities. A procession of Nagara Sankirtan (traditional devotional singing and chanting) took place. Fruits were distributed to patients at the community health center. Video coverage…
Odisha Matrushakti Progress Foundation Holds Annual Festival at Sanskriti Bhavan
Malkangiri, Dec, 04: The annual festival of the Odisha Matrushakti Progress Foundation was celebrated in grand style at Sanskriti Bhavan in the Malkangiri district headquarters. The event was attended by Malkangiri MLA Narsingh Madkami, Chitrakonda MLA Yak Mangoo Khol, Malkangiri Zilla Parishad Chairperson Tangulu, Malkangiri Block Vice President Niranjan Haldar, editors, Odisha Sahitya Akademi member Randhakar Das, and the foundation’s director and founder, Vidyadhar Nayak.…
Procurement of 14 Lakh Quintals of Rice to Begin at Mandis from December 17
Nabarangpur, Dec, 04: A complaint has emerged that brokers are buying rice in the name of women’s self-help groups (SHGs). Following this, during the district-level rice procurement committee meeting, Nabarangpur MP, Eng. Balabhadra Majhi, reportedly left the meeting in protest. The MP has been demanding an investigation since 2024, citing suspicious activities involving 44 SHG groups engaged in rice procurement in the district. However, neither…
Hatioot Nodal High School Hosts School-Level Science Fair
Polsara, Dec, 04: A school-level science fair was organized at Hatioot Nodal High School under Polsara block, with the active participation of all teachers, members of the School Management Committee, parents, and students. The event was conducted under the chairmanship of the head teacher, Uma Shankar Das. The chief guest for the event, Sushant Kumar Sahu, a senior lawyer and representative of the Sarpanch, inaugurated…