Kalahandi: A block-level organizational meeting of the Artists’ Association was held at the Jeypatna Kalyan Mandap in Kalahandi district, under the chairmanship of Block President Kshirodchandra Majhi. Pradeep Dhangda Majhi, District President and recipient of the “Natya Bhushan” award, attended as the chief guest, while Teertharaj Dalapati, renowned Ghumura Guru and District Secretary, was the keynote speaker. Other dignitaries included District Vice-President Maheswar Saraf, Prashanu…
Congress to Hold ‘Save the Constitution’ Rally in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Congress party will organize a “Save the Constitution” rally in Bhubaneswar. In preparation for this, the Koraput District Congress Committee held a preparatory meeting and a press conference in Jeypore. During the press conference, several key leaders were present, including: Dr. C.H. Rajan Ekka, MLA from Rajgangpur and Vice President of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee Mangu Khul, MLA from Chitrakonda Shashibhusan Patra, President of…
Dhenkanal: Elephant Herd Takes Rest in Forest After Failing to Cross River
Dhenkanal: In the Mahabiroad forest area near Palsahi in Dhenkanal district, the water level of the Brahmani River rose significantly yesterday. As a result, a separated elephant calf was seen struggling to cross the river and was swept away by the strong current. After a long effort, the calf managed to reach the riverbank. However, due to the strong current in the river, the entire…
Puri: International Decency Prevention Movement Launches 10-Day Social Service Drive During Rath Yatra
Puri: During the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, the International Decency Prevention Movement organized a ten-day-long series of public service activities near the Shree Gundicha Temple. Under the direct supervision of the movement’s editor, Dr. Arundhati Devi, services such as free health camps, ambulance service, drinking water distribution, lemon juice service, prayer meetings, and perfume (aromatic) distribution were provided to lakhs of devotees. The health…
Training Camp Conducted for Block-Level Election Officers in Kosagumuda
Kosagumuda: A one-day election-related training camp was organized on Tuesday at the conference hall of the Kosagumuda block in Nabarangpur district. The training focused on election Forms 6, 7, and 8 and other related procedures. It was conducted between 10 AM and 6 PM for around 500 BLOs (Booth Level Officers) and 6 BLO Supervisors under the Nabarangpur Assembly Constituency (75-Nabarangpur). The event was successfully…
Tragic Incident in Dabugam: Woman Dies After Wall Collapse
Dabugam: Due to heavy rainfall, a woman tragically died on Sunday after a wall of her house collapsed in Jamugada village under Dabugam police station limits in Nabarangpur district. The deceased has been identified as Riba Panka, wife of Arjun Panka of the same village. According to reports, Riba had gone to bed after dinner on Saturday night. Due to incessant rainfall during the night,…
Gop Observes Van Mahotsav with Ongoing Tree Plantation Drive
Gop : As part of the Van Mahotsav Week observed from July 1 to 7 by the Government of Odisha, the renowned social service organization Shobha Foundation, active in Konark and Kakatpur blocks, has undertaken continuous tree plantation programs. Under the leadership of Shobha Foundation Chairman and ‘Prakruti Bandhu’ awardee, senior journalist Gyan Ranjan Biswal, trees were planted every day during the seven-day celebration of…
MLA Ramchandra Kadam Urges Tourism Status for Three Caves and Waterfall in Nandapur
Nandapur: During a district-level public grievance camp held at the Nandapur Block Office, Koraput District Collector V. Kirthi Vasan met with Pottangi MLA Ramchandra Kadam, who submitted a proposal letter containing two key demands. In proposal letter number 111/CLP/25, the MLA requested identification and expansion of the Nandapur Rajpath (royal road) in Koraput district. The proposal suggested road construction via Rukubatha–Darengaba–Raniduduma–Nandapur Rajpath–Bahari Pada connecting to Nandapur…
Nabarangpur Hosts Key Discussion on Strengthening Urban Infrastructure
Nabarangpur: In a follow-up to the memorandum earlier submitted by the District Citizens’ Committee to Dr. Ashok Kumar Barna, the Executive Officer of Nabarangpur Municipality, Committee Chairman Jagannath Mahapatra held a discussion regarding the subsequent actions and implementation steps. The memorandum highlighted key civic issues in all 17 wards of Nabarangpur Municipality, including the repair of drains and sewer lines, construction of roads and streets, and…
Students Shine in Olympiad Achievement Competition with Outstanding Results
Samantarapur: Jagadish Kumar Tripathy, a Class 3 student of St. Xavier’s High School, Samantarapur, achieved remarkable success by securing first place in three subjects in the Sub-Junior category of the Global Well Olympiad Achievement Competition held on 4th and 5th. At the felicitation event organized on this occasion, St. Xavier’s School honored Jagadish with three medals and certificates for his outstanding performance. His success has drawn…