Nabarangpur, 18th Nov 2025: The long-awaited Nabarangpur bypass road construction has officially begun. This development is expected to relieve residents from the years-long traffic congestion in the city. A total of ₹168.58 crore has been allocated for the construction of 9.12 km of road on National Highway-26 that passes through the city. According to SDO Chhatri A of the National Highway Department, the bypass is…
Indian Human Rights Council Conducts Awareness Program in Bijaguda, Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda, 18th Nov 2025: An awareness program was organized by the Indian Human Rights Council in Bijaguda village, Naksapali Panchayat, Kirmira Block, Jharsuguda District. The program was attended by Dr. Purna Chandra Sahu, Chairperson of Odisha State Foundation, who enlightened the village’s elderly, women, and community members about the Indian Human Rights Council and its activities. Discussions were also held on local and regional issues related…
Nabarangpur Celebrates District-Level Tribal Pride Day; New Eklavya Residential School Inaugurated
Nabarangpur, 18th Nov 2025: The district-level Tribal Pride Day was celebrated today at Dabugaon, Nabarangpur District. The event was attended by Lok Sabha MP Balabhadra Majhi as the chief guest, while Rajya Sabha MP Majibulla Khan, MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi, Manohar Randhari, and Zilla Parishad Chairman Motiram Nayak participated as honored guests. On this occasion, speakers recalled the glorious legacy of Birsa Munda and shared opinions…
Publicity Committee Holds Preparatory Meeting for Mandei-2025 in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, 18th Nov 2025: A meeting of the Publicity Committee was held on Thursday at the local Ashok Meheta Auditorium to discuss preparations for the district-level folk festival, Mandei-2025 in Nabarangpur. The meeting was presided over by Additional District Collector Tapan Kumar Khuntia. Present at the meeting were District Information and Public Relations Officer Manoj Kumar Behera and District Culture Officer Ghasia Harijan. In view of…
Sambalpur Set to Become the State’s Third Smart City
Sambalpur,18th Nov 2025: Sambalpur is set to become Odisha’s third smart city. Preparations have begun to develop this major city of western Odisha, which is prominent like Rourkela, into a smart city following Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has advised the Odisha government to prepare master plans for smaller cities with populations ranging from 2 to 10 lakh, ensuring scientific and sustainable…
150th Anniversary Grandly Celebrated as Tribal Pride Day
Jeypore, 18th Nov 2025:On the instructions of the Odisha Government’s Department of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Minority Welfare, Tribal Pride Day was celebrated at the Balya Ashram School in Jayapur Block with the participation of parents. During the program, discussions were held regarding the students’ educational progress and the development of the school and hostel facilities. The event also focused on…
Utkal Journalists’ Association Celebrates District-Level National Press Day
Kalimela, 18th Nov 2025: The Utkal Journalists’ Association, Malkangiri district, celebrated the district-level National Press Day yesterday at the Kalimela fairground. On this occasion, an independent program was organized at the guest house of the Kalimela Block Forest Department. The program was presided over by Ashok Mishra, President of the District Utkal Journalists’ Association, while the chief guest was Malkangiri MLA Narasingha Madkami. Other honored…
Students Achieve Notable Success at State-Level Children’s Festival ‘Surabhi’
Malkangiri, 18th Nov 2025: The State-Level Children’s Festival “Surabhi 2025” held in Malkangiri district has achieved remarkable success. From the district, students from Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Gunduri, excelled in the higher secondary category of painting. Dilapati secured first place, while in the ninth-grade category at the New Adarsha Jatisangh, student Saurabhjit from the government high school Balimela achieved first place. In the higher secondary essay…
Child Marriage Prevention Awareness Program Held in Daligauda
Navarangpur , 18th Nov 2025: – A child marriage prevention awareness program was held at the Daligauda Anganwadi Center under Nandahandi Block, chaired by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The program began with a welcome and felicitation ceremony, accompanied by vibrant and divine dance and music performances. The program was conducted under the supervision of Nandahandi Child Development Officer Sasmita Mahanti. Many intellectuals, women, and…
Teachers Submit Memorandum to State Director of Primary Education
Jeypore , 18th Nov 2025: A memorandum has been submitted to the State Director of Primary Education, Mr. Bal Mukund Sund Bhuyan, through the Koraput District Branch of the Odisha State Unorganized Employees Coordination Committee regarding various issues faced by employees working in the Koraput District Education Department. The memorandum, containing ten demands, was submitted by the committee, although the president, Shashibhushan Kshana Dash, did not…