Digapahandi , 29th Sept 2025: A tragic road accident occurred near Taptapani Ghat, a scenic spot on the Ganjam-Gajapati border, on Tuesday evening, resulting in the untimely death of a sports teacher after being hit by a speeding truck. The deceased has been identified as Ramkrushna Panigrahi (32), a resident of Padmanabhapur village in Digapahandi Block. He was serving as a Physical Education Teacher (PET) at…
onstable Trainees Take the Oath in Passing-Out Parade
Chandikhole,29th Sept 2025: The passing-out ceremony of constable trainees of the Odisha State Excise Department was held on Wednesday at the Solar Police Training Centre near Chadheia in Badachana Block, Jajpur District, under the chairmanship of Ashok Kumar Dehuri. The trainees, after completing a long and rigorous training program, are now ready to be deployed in active duty under the Excise Department. Odisha Minister of…
Koraput Students Excel in Exam Results, Spotlight on Regional Development Needed
Borigumma , 29th Sept 2025: The results of the Odisha Civil Services Examination were published on Friday. Students from the four districts of the undivided Koraput have made a significant mark in the examination. According to available information at the time of writing this report, more than 15 candidates from these districts have cleared the exam and qualified to serve the state of Odisha. The…
MGNREGA Block-Level Public Hearing Camp Organized in Raighar
Raighar, 29th Sept 2025: A block-level public hearing camp on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) was held today at the Raighar Block Conference Hall in Nabarangpur district. Key Participants: Chief Guest: Prakash Mishra, Sub-Collector, Nabarangpur Chairperson: Tehsildar and BDO Nitu Singh Other dignitaries: Vaibhav Sutan Chalan, District Social Auditor Sudhanshu Shekhar Sahu, District Coordinator S.S. Bhuyan, Additional Programme Officer Debendra Mishra,…
Nine-Day Festival of Maa Bhandar Gharani Begins in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur,29th Sept 2025: The nine-day Sharadiya Dussehra festival of Maa Bhandar Gharani, the presiding deity of Nabarangpur, commenced on Monday. This year also marks the 27th anniversary of the new temple construction of Maa Bhandar Gharani. The deity is considered the guardian of wealth, prosperity, and life. The temple of Maa Bhandar Gharani is located near the old palace road in Nabarangpur town. Originally worshipped…
Foundation Stone Laid for Martyr Ishwar Talia’s Statue
Jeypore, 29th Sept 2025: Odia soldier Ishwar Talia, from Baipariguda block in Koraput district, was martyred during a tank firing practice. In his memory, a foundation (Bhumi Pujan) ceremony was held today for installing his statue at a location between Bhaluguda and Badaguda in the Kenduguda Gram Panchayat. Martyr Ishwar Talia was a resident of Badaguda village, under Kenduguda Panchayat of Baipariguda Block, and had…
National Service Scheme (NSS) Day Celebrated Across the State
Jeypore,29th Sept 2025: The National Service Scheme (NSS) Bureau of Vikram Dev University, Jaypur, Koraput district, organized a program to commemorate the foundation day of the NSS. In the event, Vice-Chancellor Professor Devi Prasad Mishra attended as the Chief Guest, while Registrar Mr. Maheshwar Chandra Nayak, Chairman of the Postgraduate Council Dr. Prashanta Kumar Patra, and Dr. Jhansi Singh, Principal of Semiliguda Degree College, participated…
Villagers Approach Jeypore Sub-Collector Over Grazing and Forest Land Encroachment
Jeypore, 29th Sept 2025: The residents of Bairagipada village have lodged a complaint with the Sub-Collector of Jaypur, alleging illegal encroachment of grazing and forest land by certain individuals. According to the villagers of Bamunia Guda under the Shasahandi Revenue Circle in Borigumma Tehsil, Koraput district, around 100 acres of grazing and forest land in Bairagipada mouza is being illegally occupied. The villagers submitted a…
Sammohan 2025 Concludes with a Powerful Message of Inclusion and Talent
Thiruvananthapuram, September 29, 2025: Sammohan 2025, the National art festival for children with disabilities, concluded today with a vibrant showcase of creativity, resilience, and possibility. Organised by the Different Art Centre (DAC) under the leadership of magician and social innovator Gopinath Muthukad, the two-day national festival brought together over 200 participants from eight states, proving that disability is no barrier to talent. The festival stage…
Borigumma College Hosts Entrepreneurship Promotion Program, Felicitates G. Krishna Rao
Jeypore,29th Sept 2025: An entrepreneurship promotion program was organized at Bhairav Higher Secondary School, located in Borigumma. The program was presided over by the acting principal of the college, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Swain, while Tanmay Pradhan, Youth Leader of the Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, Koraput district, attended as the chief speaker. During the program, the speakers emphasized that entrepreneurship is a powerful means to eliminate unemployment and…