Bhubaneswar:18th Aug 2025: On the occasion of the 79th State-level Independence Day celebration, the Chief Minister announced that an additional 5 kilograms of rice per month will be provided free of cost to poor families. According to the announcement, in addition to the existing entitlement, households in the eight KBK districts along with Boudh, Gajapati, and Kandhamal districts will receive this extra rice. Making the declaration…
Budhi Area Displaced Council of Nandapur Submits Memorandum to CM
Nandapur, 18th Aug 2025: Through the local MLA and Leader of the Congress Legislative Party, Shri Ramachandra Kadam, the Budhi Area Displaced Council of Nandapur has submitted a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister. It has been stated that in 1955, the Machhkund Hydro Power Project was launched through joint cooperation between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. In this context, a reservoir was constructed at Jalaput to…
KLH Hyderabad Celebrates Independence Day with Patriotic Fervour Across Campuses
Hyderabad, August 16, 2025 – KL Deemed to be University, one of India’s leading educational institutions, celebrated the 79th Independence Day of India with great enthusiasm across its campuses in Hyderabad—KLH Bachupally, KLH Aziznagar, KLH Global Business School, Kondapur —and at its main campus in Vijayawada. The day began with the National Flag hoisting by the respective campus heads, followed by the Anthem and a…
‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Procession Held with Enthusiasm in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur,16th Aug 2025: The district administration today organized the Har Ghar Tiranga program, which included an awareness cycle rally. Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi attended as the chief guest and inaugurated the rally, which began from the district office and proceeded to the local Sadashiv Park. Among others present were District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, Chief Development Officer, Zilla Parishad President Biranchi Narayan Daraban, and all…
‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign Organized by Jeypore Municipality
Jeypore, 16th Aug 2025: The Jeypore Municipality organized the Har Ghar Tiranga program, during which a grand awareness rally was held. The rally was inaugurated by Deputy Collector Akbaram Sasy Reddy, who flagged it off. The procession started from Rajnagar, passed through the main traffic square, and concluded at the municipal office. Among those present were Jeypore Municipal Chairman Narendra Kumar Mahanti, Vice-Chairperson Sunita Nita,…
Poetry Recital Marks Celebration of 79th Independence Day
Jeypore,16th Aug 2025: At the Sadbhavana Sabha Griha in Koraput, a poetry recital program was organized jointly by the Koraput District Administration and the Koraput Sahitya Asar. The event was graced by Deputy Collector Premlal Hial as the chief guest, and attended as honored guests by noted critic Dr. Bijay Kumar Nanda, eminent short story writer Narayan Panda, renowned tribal researcher Jagabandhu Samal, litterateur Ravi…
PM Modi Flags Off Three New Vande Bharat Trains: Bengaluru–Belagavi, Katra–Amritsar, Nagpur–Pune
Delhi, 16th Aug 2025: Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express trains. The newly launched services are: KSR Bengaluru–Belagavi, Katra–Amritsar, and Nagpur (Ajni)–Pune. All three are now ready for operation!
Independence Day Eve Marked with Badminton Tournament at Kotpad Indoor Stadium
Kotpad, 16th Aug 2025:— At the Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium in Kotpad, a junior badminton tournament was inaugurated on the occasion of the upcoming 79th Independence Day. The event began under the chairmanship of Kotpad Tehsildar Twinkle Sethi. Honoured guests included Kotpad Block BDO Sandhyarani Samarth, Chairman M. Shankar Rao, Secretary Ganesh Panda, Vice Chairperson M. Santosh Namasi, Double AE Santosh Bagh, Ward Member Syed…
Koraput’s Harshita Priyadarshini Wins International Young Environmentalist Award
Baipariguda:16th Aug 2025: Harshita Priyadarshini Mohanty, a Class IX student from Prakash Vidyalaya, Jeypore, has brought pride to India, Odisha, and Koraput district by winning the International Young Environmentalist Award. The annual competition, organized by Action for Nature in San Francisco, USA, invites participants aged 8–16 from across the globe to present their environmental conservation work. This year, 457 participants from 43 countries and 22 U.S.…
Vande Bharat to Soon Link Jeypore in Koraput with Bhubaneswar
Jeypore. 16th Aug 2025: Jeypore in Koraput district will soon get a Vande Bharat Express train service to Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced while distributing the third installment of the Subhadra Scheme in Jeypore. Key announcements included: Paper mill revival: The paper mill at Jeypore will be reopened. New college: A new women’s college will be established in Jeypore. Development projects: In Koraput district, development…