Malkangiri: A grand Sankirtan and Folk Art Gathering was held in Malkangiri town, filling the entire atmosphere with spiritual fervor through chants of “Hare Krishna, Hare Rama”. The event was jointly organized under the guidance of the Odisha Government’s Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, with the full cooperation of departmental officials, the District Collector, and the District Administration. As part of the program,…
Permanent Jagannath Temple Inaugurated in Tribal-Dominated Chandanguda Village, Malkangiri
Malkangiri: A grand celebration was held for the installation of a new permanent Jagannath Temple and the Ashtam Prahari Nama Sankirtan (eight-phase devotional chanting) in Chandanguda village, located in Padmagiri Panchayat under Malkangiri district, a tribal-dominated region. The event began on Saturday morning with a Kalash Yatra involving 108 sacred pots, which were ceremoniously placed around the temple premises. Today, the Ashtam Prahari Nama Sankirtan…
Explosion in Sukma’s Konta Claims Life of Additional SP Akash Rao
Sukma An IED explosion occurred in Konta, located in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. The blast, triggered by a landmine planted by Naxals, resulted in the martyrdom of Additional SP Akash Rao Girpunje. The TI (Town Inspector) of Konta Police Station and the SDPO (Sub-Divisional Police Officer) also sustained injuries in the incident. This tragic event happened during a routine patrolling operation by the security forces. Following…
Kuni Rath Construction Work in Final Stage at Kolanara
Kolanara: Preparations for the Rath Yatra in Kolanara have begun. The construction of the Kuni Rath (small chariot) has reached its final stage. Every year, the height of Lord Mahaprabhu’s chariot is gradually increased. The new chariot, made from fresh wood, is currently being painted by the youth of the village. Chariot artisan K. Nageshwar begins the construction each year after preparing and treating the…
Public Hearing Camp Held in Dabu Village Under District Collector’s Chairmanship
Nabarangpur: Public Hearing Camp was organized at the Block Conference Hall of Dabu village under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mohapatra. Key officials present at the camp included: Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Chief Development Officer, Zilla Parishad Aditya Nitya Sen, Additional Superintendent of Police Prakash Kumar Mishra, Sub-Collector, Nabarangpur Geeta Murmu, Tehsildar Along with all district-level departmental officers. During the public hearing, a total…
EIC Conducts Road Safety Awareness Program in Kodinga
Kodinga: A road safety awareness event was recently held in Kodiga, located in the Kosagumuda Block of Nabarangpur District. The program emphasized the importance of road safety as a means of saving lives. The campaign promoted the following key messages: “Road safety is life safety”, “Speed leads to disaster”, “Wear a helmet and be aware of your precious life”, “No more than two persons on…
New SP Welcomed with Floral Bouquet by Havildar and Constable Association in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur Mr. M. Sandeep Sampat has assumed charge as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) of the district. On this occasion, members of the Havildar and Constable Association, led by their President Arun Suna, met the new SP and extended a warm welcome by presenting a floral bouquet.
Saundik Community Holds District-Level Convention in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: The district convention of the Saundik community was held today at Sai Kalyan Mandap, Nuabandha Sahi, Nabarangpur. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble State Education Minister Mr. Nityananda Gond, who attended as the chief guest and extended his best wishes for the progress and development of the Saundik community. The program was organized under the chairmanship of district community president Bankabihari Beshoyee. Speaking on…
Protest Erupts on National Highway in Nabarangpur Over Forced Eviction
Nabarangpur: For many years, 13 local shopkeepers have been running businesses on the land of the Maharani Club, located on the main road of Nabarangpur. Recently, the club authorities ordered them to vacate the premises, even though the shopkeepers have been paying rent to the club. Despite obtaining a stay order from the High Court on the 4th, the shopkeepers were being forcefully evicted, with…
Kotpad NAC Leads World Environment Day Celebrations with Community Participation
Kotpad : On the occasion of World Environment Day today, a public awareness program was organized by the Kotpad Notified Area Council to promote the ban on polythene usage. As part of the 125th World Environment Day celebrations, the focus was on eliminating plastic usage and promoting environmental protection in Kotpad town. Under the support of the Kotpad Notified Area Council, a procession started from…