Kotpad : A merger ceremony was held today at the BJP office in Kotpad, Koraput district. Inspired by the good governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and witnessing the effective administration under the current BJP-led state government, several individuals joined the party. In the presence of Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhattarai, many active workers from the opposition party, including the…
Kotpad M Bazaar Hosts Thrilling Lottery Draw for Shoppers
Kotpad: A lottery draw event was held today at Kotpad M Bazaar Mohalla. As part of a promotional offer following the inauguration of M Bazaar, customers who made purchases worth ₹4995 or more received a coupon, which was placed in a box for a prize draw. On the 10th of this month, the first prize draw was held, where Kritishnarani Bishoi, daughter of Babulal Bishoi…
Health & ICDS Progress Reviewed in Joint Meeting Led by Koraput District Collector
Koraput: A joint review meeting of the Health Department and the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) was held at Sadbhavana Conference Hall in Koraput, chaired by District Collector V. Keerthi Vasan. The meeting, conducted under the supervision of Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer Dr. Rabindra Kumar Mishra, mainly focused on rural healthcare delivery systems. The Collector introduced a special initiative under the Janmasri…
Nabarangpur Holds Mass Lamp Lighting for Naveen Patnaik’s Speedy Recovery
Nabarangpur, Bureau (Dr. Shiva Narayan Patra): A mass lamp lighting ceremony was organized by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Nabarangpur, under the leadership of District President and Dabugaon MLA Manohar Randhari, wishing for the speedy recovery of former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The program was held praying for the success of the surgery and medical treatment of Naveen Patnaik, who is currently undergoing medical procedures.…
Ekalavya Model Residential School, Malkangiri Celebrates International Yoga Day with Enthusiasm
Malkangiri : On the occasion of International Yoga Day, a yoga session and awareness program was organized at Ekalavya Model Residential School, Malkangiri. Nearly 200 students from classes 6 to 12 and around 20 teachers participated in this event. The program was formally inaugurated by the Vice-Principal of the school, Mr. Shashadhar Panigrahi, who spoke to the students about the importance and benefits of yoga…
Yara India reaffirms its ongoing commitment to ESG stewardship
June 24th, 2025: Yara India, a part of Norwegian multinational Yara International – the world’s leading crop nutrition company and a provider of agricultural, industrial, and environmental solutions, today announced the release of its 3rd Sustainability Report 2024, titled “Greener Pathways – Fostering a Nature-Positive Food Future.” The report highlights Yara India’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, inclusive growth, and agricultural transformation through innovative and…
Nabarangpur Authorities Focus on Streamlining Rath Yatra Rituals
Nabarangpur: A preparatory meeting was held on Saturday by the Shree Jagannath Ritual Management Committee in the premises of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Nabarangpur, ahead of this year’s Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival). The meeting focused on ensuring a smooth and disciplined execution of rituals from Netrotsav (ritual eye-opening ceremony) to Niladri Bije (return of the deities to the temple). There was detailed discussion on how…
IAS Result 2024 Declared: Ritika Tops from Odisha
Bhubaneswar: IAS Result 2024 Declared – Shakti Dubey secures All India Rank (AIR) 1 Harshita Goyal ranks 2nd Ritika Rath from Odisha shines with AIR 48 Devika Priyadarshini from Odisha ranks 95 Aditya Acharya secures AIR 96 Deepti Ranjan Pati – AIR 164, Rashmi Pradhan – AIR 175 Neelamadhab Mishra – AIR 193, Ashutosh Mishra – AIR 198 Anup Nayak – AIR 212, Padmanabha Mishra –…
Official Directive Issued to Withdraw Government Deposits from 3 Banks
Bhubaneswar The government has issued a directive regarding deposits in certain banks. It has been observed that some banks are not cooperating in the implementation of major government schemes. They are not disbursing loans in proportion to the deposits they hold and have failed to meet the annual credit disbursement targets. Therefore, if there are any government deposits in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, or Axis…
Free Uniforms to Be Provided for Students from Class 1 to 8
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) today issued a notification announcing the distribution of free school uniforms worth ₹500 per student to all students from Class 1 to 8 studying in government and government-aided schools, as well as schools under the SC and ST Development Department of the state. Under schemes like Samagra Shiksha, PM SHRI, and Gangadhar Meher Education Quality Improvement Programme,…