Dashapalla,8th Nov 2025: At the Gauda Pankalasahi Government Primary School under the Dashapalla Block, deputation teacher Kalandi Charan Sahu continues to hold the charge of Headmaster. Even after the appointment of a regular teacher, the handover of duties has not yet taken place. Following a report on this issue published in Darshan, the education department took note and initiated action. According to information received, Assistant…
Committee Formed for Administrative Reforms and Governance Management
Bhubaneswar, 8th Nov 2025: The State Government has decided to constitute a Reform Committee to review Odisha’s administrative framework, identify systemic gaps and bottlenecks, and provide reform-oriented recommendations for future governance improvement. A notification regarding this has been issued by the General Administration Department following the approval of the Governor. The committee will be chaired by former senior bureaucrat Yugala Kishore Mahapatra, with retired administrative…
Additional Rs9.45 Crore Sanctioned for Jagannath Sagar Development
Jeypore,8th Nov 2025: The Odisha state government has sanctioned an additional ₹9.45 crore for the ongoing development of Jagannath Sagar in Jeypore. Earlier, nearly ₹16 crore had been sanctioned for the restoration and beautification of the lake, but the project remains incomplete. According to official correspondence (Letter No. 22631), the newly sanctioned ₹9.45 crore will be used to continue the pending development works. Previously, under…
Tollywood Turns Its Gaze Toward Koraput
Koraput, 8th Nov 2025: The mesmerizing natural beauty of Koraput has captivated directors and producers from the Tollywood film industry. With its lush green forests, towering hills, and enchanting waterfalls, the region has become a perfect setting for movie shoots. Following the high-budget film Ghati, shooting for another major Telugu film titled Comrade Kalyan is now underway at the Shabar Shrikhetra temple in Koraput. This…
Warm Clothes Distributed to the Needy on the Occasion of Saint’s Birth Anniversary
Nabarangpur, 8th Nov 2025: The 114th birth anniversary of Santh Shri Durgacharan, a disciple of Swami Nigamananda Saraswati and the permanent director of Neelachal Saraswat Sangha, was celebrated at the Nigamananda Ashram in Gandhinagar. From dawn to dusk, the celebrations included a morning wake-up, vigil, morning Aarti, Guru Pranam, recitation of Shanti Path, and Vedic prayers. The Ashram’s president, Narayan Panda, recited passages from the…
Forester Dies, Two Seriously Injured in Bharatmala Road Accident
Nabarangpur,8th Nov 2025: On the Bharatmala project road, a head-on collision occurred between a car (OD 24 C 1950) and a pickup truck (OD 24 K 9972). In the accident, one forester was killed, while two other foresters were seriously injured. Additionally, the pickup truck driver was also hurt. All the injured were admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital for treatment. The accident took place…
Pulakita Malbhumi Welcomes the Charm of Early Winter
Jeypore,8th Nov 2025: In the early winter, Koraput’s Malbhumi region is looking beautiful, attracting crowds of tourists eager to enjoy its unique scenery. The lush flax fields add to the charm, captivating visitors. Similarly, hundreds of tourists gather to witness the sunrise from Odisha’s highest peak, Deomali, and the sunset at Duduma Waterfall. After the cyclone’s impact subsided, Koraput district is experiencing the onset of…
Dangar Rani Flax Paints Koraput Hills Golden After the Rains
Koraput8th Nov 2025: Dangar Rani flax has flourished after the rains, showing its golden-yellow crop. Its beauty enhances the hilly landscapes of Koraput, captivating tourists. Flax not only adds to the district’s charm but has also strengthened the economic backbone of Koraput’s farmers. With demand both domestically and internationally yielding three times the profit, more and more farmers are being drawn to this crop. This…
Bhagavat Tungi and Palm-Leaf Manuscript Preservation Center Established
Rasulpur, 8th Nov 2025: On the occasion of the Kartika Purnima (full moon day) on Wednesday, a Bhagavat Tungi and a Palm-Leaf Manuscript Preservation Center were established near the Mausi Maa Temple in Chaturdhamurti, Bhotka Panchayat, Rasulpur block . This center aims to revive Hindu traditions and culture. The sacred Bhagavat scriptures help guide society morally, and the government is making efforts to promote the…
Putsil Eco-Retreat to Commence from November 15
Semiliguda, 8th Nov 2025: Koraput district attracts a large number of tourists during the winter season. This year, the Tourism Department is organizing the Putsil Eco-Retreat. For the fifth time, the Eco-Retreat is set to begin, opening for tourists from November 15. Preparations for the inauguration have been carried out in full swing. A temporary camp was set up for tourists on the Putsil hills…