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Jeypore: At the All India Powerlifting Championship held in Bhubaneswar, five members of a single family won gold medals. Participants from seven different states took part in this prestigious championship hosted in Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar. However, the highlight of the event was the exceptional performance of one family — Bishwanath Nayak, Bibek Nayak, Baibhabi Nayak, Rabindranath Nayak, and Radhamohan Nayak — all of whom emerged…

Jeypore: The organization “Bipadara Bandhu Odisha” has extended a helping hand to Padmini Khara, a meritorious student from Maribaiguda in Lakshmipur block of Koraput district. After learning about her through a news report published in Prameya, the organization’s independent wing “Mu Bi School Jibi” has provided her with financial assistance of ₹30,000. Padmini has qualified to pursue a B.Ed. degree from Utkal University, and this…

Jeypore:  To mark the completion of one year of the state government, a week-long District-Level Development Fair was celebrated at the local Police Parade Ground. Each day featured various cultural programs. On the first day, MLA Raghuram Mach inaugurated the event. On the 16th, the Chief Guest was state government representative Mallick. The program was held under the direct supervision of District Collector V. Keerthi…

Kotpad: Under the chairpersonship of Block  Development Officer Mrs. Sandhyarani Samarth, a mock drill was conducted at the Multipurpose Cyclone Shelter in Sadaranga village to assess local preparedness and readiness in dealing with natural disasters. The aim was to evaluate local capacity and improve disaster response to ensure zero casualties and safeguard lives and property during emergencies like floods and cyclones. The ODRAF team demonstrated…

Jeypore: To mark the completion of one year of the state government’s term, a week-long district-level development fair was organized at the local police parade ground. The event featured various cultural programs held daily. On the inaugural day, MLA Raghuram Machh formally inaugurated the event. On the 16th, state government representative Mallik joined as the chief guest. The entire event was conducted under the direct…

Jeypore: To seek the eviction of illegal encroachments on government land, Umeri Sarpanch Sabita Nayak approached Koraput District Collector V. Kirvee Vasan today. She submitted a memorandum requesting administrative action. According to the memorandum, certain land near the main gate of the Swaminathan Research Institute in Makaput village, under Umeri Gram Panchayat, has been illegally occupied by several individuals. The Panchayat had planned to construct…

Jeypore: The Jeypore Municipality has initiated an awareness campaign to protect city residents from the spread of diarrhea. Jeypore Sub-Collector Akbaram Sasya Reddy has advised citizens to avoid consuming stale food, wash hands thoroughly before eating and after using the toilet, always use boiled water, avoid dipping hands into water containers, use ladles to draw water, and maintain cleanliness around their homes and surroundings. Awareness…

Kotpad  Farmers from Kotpad block in Koraput district have submitted a memorandum to the District Collector through Jeypore Sub-Collector Akbaram Sasya Reddy, highlighting the mismanagement of the Rabi paddy procurement process. In the memorandum, the farmers mentioned that although the mandi (procurement center) was officially opened on the 2nd of the month and tokens were issued to them to sell their paddy, actual procurement only…

Jeypore: A voluntary blood donation camp was organized at the Rabanaguda Cluster Health Centre in Jeypore block of Koraput district. The event was graced by the Block Chairperson of Jeypore, Tilottama Muduli, as the chief guest. At the camp, Dr. Swastik Mahala, in charge of the Rabanaguda Cluster Health Centre, became the first donor, setting an example. Following him, other officials, ASHA workers, and local…

Jeypore:  The municipal body is moving forward with a renewed focus on urban development. Priority is being given to construction and repair of roads, drains, culverts, and community centers. An ambitious action plan for this year has been prepared. Administrative approval has been granted for 174 projects, with an estimated cost of Rs16.65 crore. According to Municipal Engineer Ajay Kumar Jani, work will commence soon…