Chandahandi, 17th Oct 2025: The demand for earthenware items is steadily declining, leaving the potter community struggling to sustain their livelihoods. Traditionally, potters used to earn a modest income by making and selling various clay products, while also preserving the ancestral craft passed down through generations. However, in the modern era, with the growing popularity of steel, plastic, and electronic alternatives, the demand for clay…
Barnali Trainer Visits Chandahandi for Skill and Training Programs
Chandahandi, 17th Oct 2025: State-level Barnali trainer Amulya Bariha visited the Junapani Ashram School in Chandahandi block. During his visit, Mr. Bariha observed the Barnali classroom and was impressed to see that the students were learning in an environment of social equality without any discrimination. Following the visit, Barnali-trained teacher Gaurishankar Dangari conducted a session on the topic of “Safe Touch and Unsafe Touch” for…
Chandahandi Hosts Vibrant Block-Level Art Festival
Chandahandi, 17th Oct 2025: The Block-Level Art Festival was celebrated at the Chandahandi Sadar Upper Primary School. The event was inaugurated by ABEO Premchand Singh Dhurua. The purpose of this festival was to preserve vanishing local cultures, traditions, and traditional craft tools. Students from various schools participated in competitions showcasing traditional folk dances, folk music, ancient decorations, and architectural styles. Teachers Manohar Jagat, Lambodar Besra,…
ASHA Workers Launch Hunger Strike Outside District Collector’s Office
Nabarangpur 17th Oct 2025: A sit-in protest has been launched today in front of the District Collector’s office in Nabarangpur by the Odisha State ASHA Workers’ Union, affiliated with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh. The protest is being led by the Nabarangpur district unit, demanding resolution of eight key issues. The protesters raised strong questions such as: “Why is immediate action taken against an ASHA worker…
Raighar Division Hosts Event Celebrating 100 Years of RSS and Vijayadashami
Raighar, 17th Oct 2025: A grand program was organized by the Raighar division of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of RSS and Vijayadashami Festival. The event was held at Bhagaba Pali in the presence of Shri Mili Mihir Kari Chali. The function featured several dignitaries including: Chief Guest: Shri Yugma Pan Keynote Speaker: District Chaushik Pramukh Shri Shubhendu Panda Honored…
Kuni from Umerkote Wins Silver Medal in Competition
Umerkote, 17th Oct 2025: Kuni Rajgandh, a student from Umerkote, has secured the silver medal in the All India Junior Athletics Championship (Under-17 Javelin Throw category) held at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. She achieved a throw of 35.74 meters, earning her second place at the national level. The gold medal was won by Aradhya Singh from Haryana, who threw 36.56 meters. Kuni hails from Ekataguda village…
District Collector Chairs Public Hearing Camp at Chandahandi
Nabarangpur: 17th Oct 2025: A public hearing camp was organized at the Chandahandi Panchayat Samiti Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. Attending the camp were key officials including Chief Development Officer and Executive Officer of the District Council Biranchi Narayan Darobaan, Additional Superintendent of Police Aditya Kumar Sen, and Deputy Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, along with all district-level departmental officers. A…
Cluster-Level ‘Surabhi’ Program Organized at Gaudaguda in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, 17th Oct 2025: Under the guidance of CRCC Ranjit Kumar Nayak, the Surabhi Program and Children’s Festival – 2025 was successfully organized at the Regional Resource Centre (Gaudaguda) under Malkangiri block. The program began with the lighting of the lamp and incense offering at the feet of Lord Jagannath, performed by the School Management Committee President, Sadashiv Gouda. In this vibrant celebration, students from…
Subhash Bose Town Club Bags Best Puja Pandal Award
Malkangiri, 17th Oct 2025: In a special ceremony held today at the District Police Headquarters, the Subhash Bose Town Club Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee under Malkangiri Municipality was awarded the Best Puja Pandal award by District Superintendent of Police Vinod Patil. SP Patil noted that during recent Puja celebrations, a decline in spiritual ambience was observed. Therefore, in an effort to preserve traditional spiritual values…
AISECT Odisha Launches Skill Development Yatra and AI Literacy Mission in Koraput
Koraput ,17th Oct 2025: The Odisha branch of AISECT, in collaboration with Mahaveer Residential College Similiguda, Damanjodi ITI Similiguda, and AISECT’s Jeypore branch operated by NICT Computer Education Jeypore, has successfully organized the Skill Development Yatra and AI Literacy Mission in Koraput district. This program, initiated by AISECT – one of the country’s leading higher education organizations – marks a significant step towards empowering youth…