Koraput : The ticketing system for darshan at the famous Shaivite shrine Gupteswar Temple has been discontinued. This was officially informed today to the media by Koraput District Collector V. Keerthi Vasan at Baipariguda. Earlier, a tender-based system had been implemented for issuing darshan tickets at Gupteswar Temple. While the tender period was set to end on June 24 this year, the endowment department has clarified…
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to Visit Koraput District on July 5-6
Koraput Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is likely to visit Koraput district for a two-day tour. On July 5th and 6th, he is scheduled to attend various programs in Jeypore, Sunabeda, Damanjodi, and Koraput. On July 5th, he will chair a review meeting at HAL in Sunabeda and inaugurate a new building of the Central University. On July 6th, he will lay the foundation stone for a…
KISS Deemed to be University Holds First Planning Meeting for Academic Year 2025–26
Bhubaneswar: The first planning meeting for the academic year 2025–26 of KISS Deemed to be University was held under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Shri Debashis Bandyopadhyay. The meeting was attended by Registrar Shri Prashanti Kumar Rautray, along with all professors, lecturers, and members of the university. The discussion included: Review of the previous year’s activities Preparation of the draft action plan for the current academic…
Government Hikes Midday Meal Cost to Improve Nutrition for Schoolchildren
Bhubaneswar: Giving priority to students’ nutrition, the cost of the midday meal has once again been increased by the State Government. An increment of Rs2.92 has been made in the midday meal cost. With this revised rate: For primary school students, the daily meal cost per child will now be Rs11.15 For upper primary students, it will be Rs 14.74 Out of this, Rs 7.74…
District-Level Yoga Asana Competition Promotes Wellness in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: A District-Level Yogasana Competition was organized at the Indoor Stadium within the local stadium premises by the Yogasana Sports Academy with the support of Panchak Silat Association. Participants of various age groups took part in the competition. Senior social worker Jagannath Mahapatra attended the event as the chief guest and presented awards to the participants. Guest of honor included: M. Bala Krishna Rao, Vice…
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Meeting by the District Collector Tentulikhunti,
Tentulikhunti: A Joint Grievance Hearing Meeting was held in the conference hall of the Tentulikhunti Panchayat Samiti premises in Nabarangpur district. The meeting was chaired by Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Shubankar Mohapatra, with the presence of district-level and block-level officials. Despite continuous light rain throughout the day, residents from various corners of the block gathered at the venue to submit their grievances, both individual and…
ECI Launches Two-Day Training for 500 Field Staff; Six Officials Represent Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: The Election Commission of India has launched a two-day capacity-building program for 500 field-level staff members. The training is being held at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), located in New Delhi, specifically for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and their supervisors. This is the 13th batch of such training programs. India’s Chief Election Commissioner, Shri Gyanesh Kumar, inaugurated the program…
Emotional Farewell Ceremony Held for Retirees at Collector’s Office in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: A retirement farewell and felicitation ceremony was organized at the FLC Hall of the Collector’s Office in Malkangiri. The event honored several retiring officials and staff members from the Collector’s Office, including: Deputy Collector Uma Prasad Das Section Officer Hemanta Kumar Raut Senior Revenue Assistants Suresh Behera and Sukanta Behera Peon Arjun Nayak, who all retired in the month of June. The ceremony was…
BJD Holds Block-Level Workers’ Conference, Felicitates New Leaders in Korukonda
Malkangiri A block-level workers’ conference and felicitation ceremony for new functionaries was organized today by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) at the premises of Subaleswar Temple, the block headquarters of Korukonda Block in Malkangiri district. Key dignitaries present at the event included: Manas Madkami, BJD District President Gopal Krishna Panda, District Secretary Samari Tangul, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Lakshmi Priya Nayak, BJD Women’s Wing Leader Trilochan…
Van Mahotsav Brings Green Spirit to Kyang Village in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: Van Mahotsav was celebrated at the Government High School of Kyang Panchayat, under the Mathili forest range in Malkangiri district. The event was organized by the Mathili forest division. Chief guest at the event was Kyang Sarpanch Lakinath Pujari, while Sunadhar Bate, the Head Teacher, addressed the gathering as the key speaker. Ward Member Panchanan Nayak attended the event as the honored guest. During…