Raighar: A Saraswata Literary Ceremony was organized by the Sanatan Smruti Sahitya Sansad at Tapan Kalyan Mandap, where a book release and poetry reading session took place. The first session, presided over by Dr. Dinabandhu Nandi, featured: Chief guest: Ballav Raut, former member of the Odisha Sahitya Academy Guest of honour: Preeti Snigdha Mahapatra, MP representative Keynote speaker: Manorama Mahapatra, veteran poet Special guest: Umesh…
Indian Railways to Prep First Chart 8 Hours Early, Complete Passenger Reservation System Overhaul by Dec 2025
New Delhi: Indian Railways is bringing major changes to its ticket reservation system, aiming to enhance passenger convenience and system efficiency. By December 2025, a new Passenger Reservation System (PRS) will be fully implemented, which includes: Final train charts will be prepared 8 hours before departure. This will help waitlisted passengers better understand their chances of confirmation. The new system will be multilingual, user-friendly, and…
Chintamani Achieves 93Percent in +2 Exams, Brings Pride to Her Region
Jharigaon: Chintamani, a young girl from the remote region of Chandahandi in Nabarangpur district, has brought glory to her block and area by securing 93Percent marks in the +2 examination. After this news reached Jharigaon MLA Narsingha Bhatra, he invited Chintamani to his residence and congratulated her with a bouquet. Chintamani is a native of Gambhariguda Panchayat headquarters in Chandahandi block. She is the eldest…
School Management Committees to Appoint ‘Shishu Sebika’ to Enhance Early Childhood Care
Bhubaneswar: To improve the quality of pre-primary education, the State Government has given special attention to the initiative. ‘Shishu Batis’ (pre-primary classrooms) have been opened in 45,000 schools across the state. A ‘Shishu Sebika’ (Childcare Attendant) will be appointed in each of these Shishu Batis, as announced by the Chief Minister recently. Today, the Department of School and Mass Education issued a notification stating that…
Neglect of Kotpad Sports Association Raises Concerns Among Local Sports Enthusiasts
Kotpad: The election of the Koraput District Sports Association is scheduled for July 11, but the voter list released for the election does not include the names of any sportspersons from Kotpad, Kundura, or Baipariguda blocks. Earlier, this issue had been brought to the attention of the Sub-Collector, Jeypore Sub-Divisional Officer, and even the District Collector. The then District Collector had assured necessary action, but…
District Collector and SP Lead Public Grievance Camp in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: A Public Grievance Camp was organized today at the Tentukhunti Block Conference Hall, under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mahapatra and Superintendent of Police Madkar Sandeep Sampat. Present at the camp were: Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Chief Development Officer, Zilla Parishad Manoj Kumar Panigrahi, BDO Along with all district-level departmental officers. A total of 31 applicants submitted their grievance petitions during the…
District Legal Services Authority Hosts Legal Awareness Camp in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: A legal awareness camp was organized at Bidyarthi College, Nabarangpur by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nabarangpur. The camp was conducted under the guidance of Shri Subrata Mohanty, the Chairman of DLSA and District Judge of Nabarangpur. The event was graced by Mrs. Sai Abhiksha Gochhayat, Secretary of the DLSA, as the chief guest, who shed light on several legal topics, particularly those…
1,800 E-Challans Issued During Puri Rath Yatra Amid Strict Traffic Enforcement
Puri: To streamline the transportation system during the Rath Yatra, the State Transport Department has given special attention to traffic management and safety. Focused efforts were made to reduce accidents by monitoring the behavior of vehicle drivers. During the Rath Yatra and the two subsequent days, the Intelligent Enforcement Management System (IEMS) was actively functional on the National Highway 316 from Bhubaneswar to Puri, as…
Patangi Gangama Temple Road Turns Hazardous: Local Authorities Urged to Act
Patangi: The road in front of the Gangama Temple in Patangi, located near the Andhra-Odisha border in Koraput district, has turned into a death trap, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. During the construction of the new Gangama temple, the front road has become severely damaged with large potholes, making travel extremely difficult for those using motorcycles, buses, and cars. With the onset of the monsoon,…
Semiliguda Education Department’s Unwavering Commitment to Tribal Students’ Future
Sunabeda: The District Education Officer of Koraput, recognizing the outstanding contributions of the Semiliguda education department, entrusted the responsibility of organizing the District Nipun Mela in Semiliguda block to Mrs. Chameli Majumdar. Along with her team of 11 CRCCs (Cluster Resource Centre Coordinators), she successfully executed the program with great dedication and efficiency. As part of her initiatives, she also set up a coaching center…