Jeypore, 22nd Oct 2025: The Dandi Yatra or Salt Satyagraha project has entered its final phase in Jeypore. A total of 11 statues, including that of Mahatma Gandhi, have been installed at Gandhi Chhak. However, the surrounding development work remains incomplete, according to municipal engineer Ajay Kumar Jani. As per Mr. Jani, the Salt Satyagraha tableau is being constructed along the banks of the Kolab…
Human Rights Awareness Program Organized in Jharsuguda District
Jharsuguda, 22nd Oct 2025: An awareness program by the Bharatiya Manav Adhikar Council (BHRC) was organized on the campus of SS Service Society, located in Jharsuguda district. The program was held under the supervision of Ashok Mallik, Odisha State Human Rights Legal Advisor, and through the initiative of Dhananjay Kumar, Jharsuguda District President of BHRC. Prominent guests at the event included: Dr. Purna Chandra Sahu,…
State-Level School Group Sports Festival Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm
Umerkote, 22nd Oct 2025: The 69th State-Level School Group Badminton and Sepak Takraw Competition was held at the Biju Patnaik Stadium in Umerkote. The event was presided over by District Education Officer Chhatrapati Sahu. Key dignitaries present at the event included: Lipika Baroi, Vice-Chairperson of the District Council (Zilla Parishad) Radha Bhatra, Chairperson of Umerkote Municipality Ramakrishna Nayak, representative of the local MP Dr. Santosh…
Bhima Bhoi Disability Assessment Camp Organized at Dabugaon
Nabarangpur, 22nd Oct 2025: A Bhima Bhoi Disability Assessment Camp was organized on Saturday in the premises of the Dabugaon Block Office in Nabarangpur district. Several specialists attended the camp to provide medical evaluations and services to persons with disabilities. These included: ENT specialist Dr. Sudipta Raut Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chinmaya Sahu Ophthalmologist Dr. Santona Sagarika Pradhan Psychiatrist Dr. N. Dhananjaya Pattnaik Additionally, psychologist Bibhudatta…
ORMAS Inaugurates Diwali Stall Showcasing Local Products
Nabarangpur, 22nd Oct 2025: On the occasion of Diwali, a special Diwali exhibition stall was inaugurated near the Nabarangpur Tehsil Office by the School and Mass Education Department, in collaboration with ORMAS (Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society). The event was inaugurated by Minister Nityananda Gond, and attended by: Gaurishankar Majhi, MLA of Nabarangpur Dr. Maheshwar Swaing Biswajit Barman, Additional District Collector Roshan Kumar Kartik,…
New Bridge to Come Up Over Kolab River at Patraput
Jeypore, 22nd Oct 2025: A new bridge will be constructed over the Kolab River near Patraput. After the previous tender was cancelled, a new Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared. According to this revised DPR, the project has now been approved at an estimated cost of ₹21.21 crore. An official letter regarding this approval was received today. The construction work will commence after the…
Under CRCC’s Guidance, Odisha Schools Strengthen SOPAN Register and ‘Mo School’ Activities in Reading Campaign
Nabarangpur, 22nd Oct 2025: At the initiative of CRCC (Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator) Babulaal Sagar of Semala Cluster under Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district, a monthly review meeting was conducted at the Government Primary School, Chandra Guda. In the meeting, Babulaal Sagar welcomed the attendees and outlined the agenda. It was discussed that in the previous month, teachers had taken charge as acting headmasters at…
Five Emerging Artists Shine at 34th Ravi Jain Memorial Foundation Awards
Dhoomimal Gallery concludes its two-week exhibition celebrating India’s next generation of contemporary artists New Delhi, October 20, 2025: Dhoomimal Gallery, India’s oldest modern art gallery, successfully concluded the 34th Annual Ravi Jain Memorial Foundation (RJMF) Exhibition with an inspiring Awards Ceremony that marked the grand culmination of the two-week-long showcase. From 60 participants selected out of over 500 nationwide entries, five exceptional emerging artists, Santanu…
Three Sustain Serious Injuries in Separate Road Accident
Kotpad, 20th Oct 2025: Due to the absence of proper signage at various intersections along the new bypass road in Kotpad, frequent accidents are occurring. However, the National Highway authorities have not paid attention to the issue. As a result, many lives are being lost prematurely due to these recurring accidents. Notably, intersections like Sargiguda Chhak, Ghumar Chhak, Sarigaan Chhak, and Dangari Chhak—where the new…
Kotpad: A City of Brotherhood From Monarchy to Democracy, Leaving a Unique Imprint Everywhere
Kotpad, 20th Oct 2025: Kotpad, also known as Damayanti Nagar, is a remote town of Odisha that was once a prominent fort of the Jeypore Kingdom. The town was surrounded by historical water bodies such as Damayanti Sagar, Debanmunda, and Dianmunda Godiali. According to legend, King Nala of the Udra dynasty dug a reservoir here to alleviate the town’s water problems, but water did not…