Nabarangpur, Nov 29: The district’s popular festival, Mandai, began with an auspicious inauguration from the Bairavi Temple at Umarakot Podagada. Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ramsingh Khuntia participated as the chief guest and officially inaugurated Mandai. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed gratitude to the people participating in this historic Mandai procession, which symbolizes faith and belief, and hoped that the festival, representing…
District Collector Visits Ambelibeda & Naringijhola; Stresses Regional Development and Tourism Boost
Korukonda, Nov 29: The District Collector visited Ambelibeda and Naringijhola villages in Korukonda Block. During this visit, he emphasized the importance of regional development and tourism promotion. He instructed officials to prepare a plan to develop Ambelibeda as a Model Village (Modern Village). He also directed that Naringijhola be developed as a tourist destination, with facilities such as Tribal Cottages, Viewpoints, and Boating.
87th Birth Anniversary of Scholar Bhagirath Patra Celebrated, Honouring His Literary Legacy
Nabarangpur, Nov 29: With the support of the Odisha Sahitya Akademi and the Smriti Sansad, the 87th birth anniversary of eminent literary figure Bhagirath Patra and a talent felicitation ceremony were held on Thursday at the premises of Raja Chaitanya Dev Government Nodal High School. Subrata Mohanty, District & Sessions Judge of Nabarangpur, attended as the chief guest and conferred the Bhagirath Samman on social…
Vendors Decry Poor Condition of Vegetable Market, Submit Memorandum to Collector
Malkangiri, Nov 29: Around 22 years ago, several stalls were built in the Malkangiri Municipality area for daily vegetable vendors. Today, these stalls are found in a deplorable and unsafe condition. Some vendors are sitting on broken and damaged platforms, while in some stalls, rainwater leaks through the roof. At times, water from drainage channels overflows, creating an unhygienic environment. In certain stalls, pieces of…
District Collector Reviews Ongoing Development Projects During Bandaghati Visit
Malkangiri, Nov 29: District Collector Dr. Somesh Kumar Upadhyay visited Bandaghati, including Bandagh and Tuseipada villages under Khairaput Block. During the visit, he emphasized the overall development of the region and improvements in the lifestyle of local residents. He directed officials to take necessary steps to develop Andarahal village as a model village. He also instructed that the area be developed into a major tourist…
Cyber Crime Awareness Programme Held to Educate Citizens on Online Safety
Jharsuguda , Nov 29: With the support of Odisha Police and Jharsuguda Police, Laikera Police Station organized a cyber awareness rally today through the Cyber Awareness Chariot. Under the leadership of IIC Dilip Behera, Inspector Bandana Nayak from the Jharsuguda Cyber Cell also participated. Hundreds of students from OPMP Girls’ High School, Odia Pali, conscious citizens of Laikera village, sarpanches and samiti members of various…
Anti-Addiction Awareness Rally Held at Jiridikia to Promote a Drug-Free Society
Khajuripada ,–Nov 29: In Kandhamal district, under K. Nuagaon block, an anti-addiction awareness rally was organized by the women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of Jiridikia. The rally started from the village committee hall and passed through Gasaguda, Tala Gasaguda, Mundasahi, Taganaju, and Danderisahi, where the women participants spread awareness among the villagers. During the rally, women from various SHGs held placards promoting awareness against different forms…
Zonal Maize Buyer–Seller Meet Strengthens Market Linkages for Farmers
Nabarangpur, Nov 29: Zonal-level maize buyer–seller meetings were organized separately at the District Chief Agriculture Office conference hall and at the District Collector’s conference hall. The invited guests highlighted the adverse situations arising from the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and advised farmers to adopt organic farming. These meetings have now been successfully conducted in Odisha. At the meeting held under the chairmanship of District…
Rabi Season Strategy Committee Sets Target for 2,850 Hectares of Potato & Onion Cultivation
Jeypore, Nov 29: For the upcoming Rabi season 2025–26, cultivation targets have been set in the district as follows: 4,980 hectares for paddy, 450 hectares for maize, 100 hectares for ragi (mandia), 10 hectares for wheat, 49,010 hectares for various pulses, 21,930 hectares for oilseed crops, 24,700 hectares for total vegetable cultivation, 4,000 hectares for spices, and 2,400 hectares for sugarcane. Special emphasis has been…
India Warehousing & Logistics Show 2025 and India Cold Chain Show 2025 Conclude Successfully
Nov 28:-RX India successfully concluded the 12th edition of the India Warehousing & Logistics Show (IWLS) and the India Cold Chain Show (ICCS), held from 20th to 22nd November 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The co-located events witnessed strong industry participation, featuring 150+ exhibitors, 50+ new product launches, and 100+ live demonstrations, making this one of the most impactful editions to date. IWLS…