Bhubaneswar, Dec, 03: “We did not have an agent at every polling booth earlier. But we learned from the previous defeat, reviewed it thoroughly, and today we have emerged victorious,” said the Chief Minister, addressing a massive thanksgiving meeting following the Nuapada by-election victory. He added that the entire party collectively carried out ‘Operation Nuapada’. The people of Nuapada turned out in record numbers and, with…
Youth Seriously Injured in Sudden Bear Attack
Nandahandi, Dec, 03: Wild animals generally remain in forests, and even arrangements for drinking water are provided by the Forest Department. However, due to extensive maize and sugarcane cultivation in the region, many areas have increasingly become forest-like, creating a favorable environment for bears to roam. As a result, sightings of bears wandering into villages have become more frequent. In B. Maliguda Panchayat under Nandahandi…
Baraguda School Adopts Creative Wall-Writing Method to Teach Students
Jharigaon, Dec, 03: The authorities of Baraguda Government Upper Primary School under Jharigaon Block in Nabarangpur district have taken an innovative step to enhance student learning. On the wall of a house located at the far end of the village, they have written basic language and numeracy content, which is helping both students and elderly villagers in learning. According to the school’s Headmaster Gangadhar Pal,…
Kala O Sanskruti Pratisthan Hosts State-Level Drawing Competition with Great Enthusiasm
Aali, Dec, 03: A state-levelDec, 03: drawing competition was organized on Sunday by the Utkal Kala O Sanskruti Pratisthan at the premises of Sahadev Nodal High School, located in Badaambula Panchayat under Aali Block. A total of 253 students participated in the competition. Students who perform exceptionally well will be awarded on Swami Vivekananda Jayanti. The event was coordinated and managed by Atal Bihari Nanda,…
Work Starts on Nabarangpur Bypass; January Deadline Set for Completion
Nabarangpur, Dec, 03: The long-awaited Nabarangpur Bypass Road project has finally begun. This development is expected to provide major relief to the public from the persistent traffic congestion within the town. The 9.12 km stretch of National Highway–26 passing through the city is being constructed at a cost of ₹168.58 crore. According to the National Highways Department Executive Engineer B.A. Chhatria, the bypass road construction…
DEO Expresses Displeasure Over Poor Cleanliness at School Premises
Nabarangpur, Dec, 03: Nabarangpur District Education Officer (DEO) Chhatrapati Sahu made a surprise visit on Monday to Jalani Mata High School in San Masigaon under Sadar Block. Upon seeing the unhygienic and unclean school environment, the DEO expressed strong displeasure toward the headmaster, assistant teachers, and school staff. As no staff members took any initiative toward cleaning, DEO Sahu himself picked up a broom and cleaned…
District-Level Unity March Kicks Off with Massive Public Participation
Nabarangpur, Dec, 03: On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a two-day district-level Unity March will be held in Nabarangpur district on the 18th and 19th of November. On the 18th, the march will begin at 7 AM from the Shaheed Minar located at Papadahandi and proceed for 12 km to the RCD High School ground in Nabarangpur. A meeting and…
Bharat Media Association Marks National Journalists’ Day with Grand Celebration
Kotpad , Dec, 03: On the occasion of the sacred National Journalists’ Day, heartfelt greetings and congratulations were extended to all working journalist friends. Marking this occasion, the Kotpad unit of the Bharat Media Association organized a celebration today. The chief guest of the event was Rupu Bhatra, Advisor to the Kotpad MLA. Among the dignitaries present were M. Shankar Rao, Chairman of the NAC;…
Madhupurgad Showcases Rich Heritage and Cultural Legacy
Gad Madhupur, Dec 02: Madhupurgad, located in the Dharmashala block of Odisha’s Jajpur district, is a historic fort deeply rooted in the legacy of ancient kings. For more than five centuries, the Madhupurgad palace has stood as a symbol of cultural heritage and royal grandeur. Once the royal capital, it served as the administrative center from where rulers governed their kingdom. Nestled at the foothills…
Disha Committee Meeting Held in Nabarangpur to Review Development Projects
Nabarangpur, Dec 2: A Disha Committee meeting was convened today at the District Council Conference Hall in Nabarangpur, under the chairmanship of MP Majhi. The meeting reviewed the progress and implementation status of various central government schemes across the district. Key infrastructure projects such as the Bharatmala Project, Jaipur–Nabarangpur railway line, and Junagadh–Nabarangpur railway connectivity were discussed in detail. Members also proposed steps to simplify…