Nabarangpur,: On 14th June 2025, the district-level Vikas Mela was inaugurated at the local Mandei Padia by Hon’ble Minister of Steel & Mines, Commerce & Transport Mr. Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, who attended as the chief guest. As part of the Vikas Mela celebrations, cultural programs are being held every evening on the Mandei Padia stage. On the inaugural evening, performances were presented by: Purushottam Kala…
Red Team Clinches Victory in Nabarangpur Inter-School Cricket Tournament
Nabarangpur: Under the auspices of the District Cricket Association, the final match of the Inter-School Cricket Tournament was held at the local stadium premises. In the final, the Red Combined School Team defeated the Green Combined School Team by 10 runs, emerging as the champions. Batting first, the Red Combined School Team scored 214 runs in 31.5 overs, losing all wickets. In reply, the Green…
Tribal Communities Showcase Culture at District-Level Vikas Mela
Nabarangpur On the fourth day of the ongoing district-level Vikas Mela, a tribal gathering was organized by the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), Nabarangpur. The chief guest of the program was Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad, who interacted with several tribal beneficiaries. These beneficiaries have received assistance under various schemes of the department. Rajeev Sahu, ITDA Project Administrator, was…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi Approves Appointment of Shishu Sevikas in Shishu Batikas
Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has taken a policy decision to appoint “Shishu Sevika” (Child Care Assistants) in the state’s Shishu Batika (pre-primary) centers. These Shishu Sevikas will assist the young children in the Shishu Batikas and help reduce the burden of non-teaching tasks on the teachers. From the current academic year, Shishu Batikas have been opened in 45,000 government primary schools across the…
Health Department Issues Statewide Alert Amid Rising Diarrhea Cases
Bhubaneswar: Following the spread of diarrhea in five districts, the Odisha Health Department has issued a statewide alert. All district administrations have been directed to take precautionary measures. Health Secretary Shalini Pandit stated that efforts are underway to disinfect and keep all water sources clean. Hospitals have been instructed to remain fully prepared. As of 10 AM today, 100 new cases have been reported from…
Shri Jagannath Temple Chief Invites Governor to Attend Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar The Chief Administrator of the Shri Jagannath Temple, Dr. Aravind Kumar Padhee, extended a formal invitation to the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Dr. Raghubar Das, to attend the world-renowned Puri Rath Yatra. On Tuesday, Dr. Padhee met the Governor at Raj Bhavan and invited him to participate in the grand festival in Puri. During the meeting, he also briefed the Governor on the elaborate…
New Rs3,000 FASTag Annual Pass Launching August 15, Offers Up to 200 Toll-Free Trips
Bhubaneswar, New Annual FASTag Pass from August 15 Annual subscription of Rs3,000 will provide access FASTag applicable for up to 200 trips per year Rules to apply for private vehicle owners Scheme applicable for small vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans Details will be available on the Lajmarg App and the official website Announcement made by Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari
Anisha Baral of Papadahandi Adarsha Vidyalaya Wins District-Level Essay Competition
Papadahandi: Anisha Baral, a student of Papadahandi Adarsha Vidyalaya, has brought pride to her school, family, and village by securing first place at the district-level Group-A essay competition held in Nabarangpur on June 14, on the topic “My Dream Odisha 2036.” During the district-level award ceremony held in Nabarangpur, Anisha was honored with a certificate, a ₹5,000 cheque, and a trophy. The event was graced…
Monsoon Covers Entire Odisha, Bringing Relief Across the State
Bhubaneswar: The monsoon has now covered the entire state of Odisha. The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across the state over the next three days. According to Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Meteorological Centre, a low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal at 5:30 AM today. Due to its effect, intense rainfall is likely in the state within the…
Athagarh Seba Foundation Celebrates Vibrant Raja Festival
Athagarh: The leading voluntary organization “Athagarh Seba Foundation” organized a vibrant Raja Mahotsav celebration in Athagarh. The event took place at the children’s park near the local Bhagirathi pond, under the guidance of the organization’s chairperson Ranjita Bhakta. Prominent guests present at the celebration included NAC Chairperson Sasmita Raut, BJP Nagar President Ila Panda, and Rita Apa, head of the Prajapita Brahma Kumari Ashram. They…