Kotpad, 15th Nov 2025: The annual festival of Oorakh Sunaran Bank, located at Kusumi Square, Kotpad, was celebrated with great grandeur. The program began with the lighting of the lamp before the idol of Lord Jagannath in the presence of guests and customers. Over the years since the bank’s inauguration, it has made significant progress in providing excellent services and accurate guidance to its customers. All…
Kotpad Celebrates 150th Anniversary of National Song ‘Vande Mataram’
Kotpad, 15th Nov 2025: Following the call of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the 150th anniversary of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ was celebrated across India and at the Kotpad Block Office premises. This occasion was not just a historic day, but also a moment to remember the national resolve born out of the sacrifices and dedication of our forefathers. The event was attended by…
KPL Season 6 Cricket Tournament Kicks Off with Great Enthusiasm
Kotpad, 15th Nov 2025: The KPL Season 6 cricket tournament has officially begun today at the indoor stadium in Kotpad, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The event saw participation from cricket enthusiasts and local dignitaries, including Kotpad NAC President M. Shankar Rao, Vice President M. Santoshi, all ward members, Akil Sangh President Mani Prasad Pattnayak, Biren Bishoi, Bharat Media Association Chairman Ajay Kumar…
Nuakhai Meet-and-Greet Program Scheduled in Telanpali
Jharasangh,15th Nov 2025: The Baba Paschim Meswar Youth Association is organizing a Nuakhai meet-and-greet program on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the evening at the Telanpali Mangal Bazar grounds. The event will feature the Sambalpuri Orchestra led by Umakant Barik, with distinguished guests including Dr. Ram Chandani and Padmashree Haldhar Nag. Local residents are invited to participate in this festive gathering.
East Coast Railway Achieves Record Freight Transport Milestone
Bhubaneswar, 15th Nov 2025: The East Coast Railway has set a new milestone in freight transportation by achieving its highest loading and unloading performance for the periods of October 2025 and April–October 2025. This marks the highest-ever freight record in the history of the East Coast Railway. In October 2025, the railway transported 23.58 million tonnes (MT) of goods, the highest for any October in…
Panchayat Residents Petition District Collector Against Proposed NAC Inclusion
Jeypore, 15th Nov 2025: The residents of Charangul Gram Panchayat in Semiliguda block of Koraput district have strongly opposed the proposal to bring their panchayat under the Notified Area Council (NAC) and approached the District Collector to register their protest. According to Sarpanch Phulmati Pujari, the state administration had proposed to the government that Charangul Panchayat be included in the Notified Area Council. However, the…
Circuit Court Inaugurated at Kotpad Court Complex
Jeypore, 15th Nov 2025: The Circuit Court has been inaugurated at the Kotpad Court Complex in Koraput district following the directions of the Honorable High Court. It is reported that the inauguration was conducted under the supervision of District Judge Shri Pradeep Kumar Mahant. The first-class judicial officer, Shri Trijiv Kumar Nanda, was present at the event. It was mentioned that the establishment of this…
97th Birth Anniversary of Late Raghunath Patnaik Celebrated in Jeypore
Jeypore, 15th Nov 2025: When one speaks about Koraput, the name of the late Raghunath Patnaik comes to mind first. Late Patnaik was a prominent Indian politician and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. He was well-known in Koraput district, Odisha, as a “good-hearted politician.” From a very young age, he actively participated in politics and dedicated himself continuously to public service. Over…
District-Level Mandia Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm
Jeypore, 15th Nov 2025: The observance of Mandia (Millet) Day began in 2022. Every year, the first Thursday of the month of Margasira is celebrated as Mandia Day. The main objective of this celebration is to promote the widespread use of millets, which are beneficial for both the environment and human health. Today being the first Thursday of Margasira, the district-level Mandia Day was celebrated…
State Government’s Land Reform Policy Change Widely Welcomed
Nabarangpur, 15th Nov 2025: The Odisha Revenue Officials’ Association has welcomed the State Government’s decision to modify its land reform policy. The Association’s President Lokeshwar Sahu, Chairman Tripati Balaji Sahu, General Secretary Naresh Chandra Mohapatra, Working President Prasanna Kumar Nayak, and Advisor Kailash Chandra Dash have thanked the government for this historic step. They have also requested the creation of necessary new posts in the…