Tentulikhunti, 18th Sept 2025: A preparatory meeting was held at the Durga Mandap premises in Khatiguda, the main commercial area of Tentulikhunti block, Nabarangpur district, in view of the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations. The meeting was chaired by S. Mrutyunjaya Patra, President of the Indravati Traders’ Association. Discussions were held to ensure this year’s Durga Puja is conducted in an organized and disciplined manner. As…
Indira Wins Silver Medal at Delhi Event
Nabarangpur/18th Sept 2025: An Adivasi girl from a remote village in Dabugaon block, Nabarangpur district, has made her mark on the national stage in Delhi. Indira Nayak, a final year Arts student of Bhairav College, has achieved success at the All India Level Firing Competition. In the recently held event organized by the Indian Army in Delhi, Indira participated in the 25-meter range and secured…
Jatni Court Marks 7th Foundation Day Celebration
Jatni ,18th Sept 2025: The 7th Foundation Day of the Jatni Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Judicial Magistrate Court, located at Ramachandrapur, Jatni, in Khurda district, was celebrated with enthusiasm. The event was presided over by Alok Kumar Mohanty, President of the Jatni Bar Association. Chief Guest and Guests of Honour: Prithviraj Harichandan, State Minister of Law, Excise, and Works Department, attended as the chief…
Preparatory Meeting for ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ Held in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur:18th Sept 2025: A preparatory meeting was held today at the District Parishad Conference Hall in Nabarangpur under the chairmanship of Hon’ble MP Balabhadra Majhi (Lok Sabha). The meeting was convened in preparation for the upcoming “Swachhata Hi Seva” (Cleanliness is Service) fortnight, to be observed from September 17 to October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti). The meeting saw the presence of: Hon’ble MLA of Nabarangpur Gauri…
Family of Late Journalist Tapan Hial Receives Insurance Assistance
Koraput, 18th Sept 2025: A financial assistance cheque has been provided to the family of late journalist Tapan Hial following the tragic demise of his wife, Tulasi Mandi, who was serving as a CRP (Cluster Resource Person) under the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) since 2021 in Girlingumma Panchayat under Dashmantpur Block, Koraput district. Tulasi Mandi had suddenly fallen ill and was treated at Koraput District…
District Collector Chairs Public Grievance Camp at Umarkote
Nabarangpur:18th Sept 2025: A public grievance hearing camp was organized today at the Umarkote Municipal Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The camp was a joint initiative involving the District Development Officer, Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad Member Biranchi Narayan Darwan, and Deputy Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, along with other district-level departmental officers who were all present during the event. The…
CRCC Visits School to Mark ‘NIPUN Saptah’
Papadahandi, 18th Sept 2025: On the first day of the ‘NIPUN Saptah’ celebration, Babulal, the Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC) of Semala Regional Resource Centre under Papadahandi Block, visited Semala Government High School. During the visit, he observed classroom activities from Kindergarten to Class 3, where teachers Aparajita Mallik, Jharana Baxi, and Manoj Sahu were teaching students numeracy skills using songs, dance, teaching aids, and…
Controversy Erupts Over OTET Examination
Bhubaneswar, 18th Sept 2025: A controversy has arisen concerning the upcoming OTET (Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test), especially over whether teachers should attend school or appear for the exam on the scheduled day. The independent OTET exam is scheduled to be held on September 27. Due to frequent changes in exam dates caused by question paper leaks and absence of proper officials in the Board, the date…
Teachers’ Coordination Committee Presents Charter of Demands
Baripada,18th Sept 2025: Dring the Union Minister’s visit to Mayurbhanj district, officials from the Mayurbhanj Teachers’ Coordination Committee met with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Odisha’s School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond at the local Circuit House. They submitted a charter of demands highlighting various issues faced by teachers. The committee urged both the Union and State Ministers, as well as Odisha’s Housing and…
Kotpad NAC Holds General Body Meeting – Development Projects Reviewed
Kotpad, 18th Sept 2025 :A general council meeting of the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC) was held under the chairmanship of NAC President M. Shankar Rao. The meeting was attended by Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhadrabhatra as the chief guest. In the meeting, a review of various developmental programs in Kotpad was conducted. Discussions were held on the beautification of Gandhi Square, construction of community toilets,…