Dashmantpur – For the first time in the block, palm oil cultivation was inaugurated in Bad village under the initiative of the Horticulture Department. At the event, Assistant Horticulture Officer (AHO) Saurav Panigrahi addressed the farmers and provided a detailed explanation about the palm oil crop, including how farmers can benefit significantly from its cultivation. He offered technical guidance to 8 farmers on how to…
Intense Sultriness to Grip Coastal Odisha for Next Four Days
Bhubaneswar: Every year, after the onset of the monsoon, a phase of “monsoon break” lasting 10 to 15 days is usually observed. During this period, the weather tends to be either clear or partially cloudy. Currently, such a monsoon break is underway. Since May 31, monsoon rainfall has decreased across Odisha. As the sky remains mostly clear, temperatures are gradually rising. This condition is expected…
+3 Admission Application Deadline Extended to June 4
Bhubaneswar: Considering the demands of students and parents, the Higher Education Department has extended the deadline for UG admission applications in all state universities (offering UG courses), government-aided colleges (under the SAMS system), self-financed colleges, self-financing courses, and Sanskrit (Shastri) programs. As per the latest notification issued by the Higher Education Department today, interested students can now submit their applications online until June 4 at…
Devotees Outraged as Rules Ignored at Gupteswar Shrine
Jeypore: A major controversy has erupted at the Gupteswar Shrine after two young men entered the sacred premises along with dogs, sparking widespread outrage among devotees. The video of the incident has gone viral, and public sentiment is strongly against such actions. The Gupteswar Shrine, located inside a cave on a hill in the Gupteswar Panchayat under Boipariguda block, Koraput district, is a sacred site…
State Government Allocates Rs17 Crores for Tourist Spot Development
Malkangiri: The State Government has taken significant steps to develop various tourist destinations located across Malkangiri district. During the previous government’s tenure, efforts had already been initiated to enhance the natural and historical tourist sites in the region. With the formation of the new state government, fresh initiatives have been launched, and over ₹17 crores have been sanctioned for the development of natural and religious…
Monsoon Rains Force Halt to Inter-State Cricket Tournament in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: The inter-state T20 cricket tournament final was halted midway due to monsoon rains at Pedakonda Panchayat under Malkangiri district headquarters, where the tournament had been underway since the 12th of the month. The final match was scheduled to take place on the 28th. The final was to be played between Little Star from Pendulabai village near MV 79 and Balaji Star from Malkangiri. However,…
New Executive Officer Takes Charge in Koraput
Koraput: Today, the long-vacant post of Executive Officer at Koraput Municipality has finally been filled. Gyanajit Tripathy officially took charge as the new Executive Officer at the Koraput Municipality office. Previously, he served as the Tahasildar of Lanjigarh. Upon assuming office, he stated that his top priorities would be the beautification and development of Koraput town. After Gyanajit Tripathy took charge, councilors Prafulla Kumar Mahapatra,…
Unseasonal Rains Before Monsoon Damage Roads, National Highway in Poor Condition
Koraput: In Lakshmipur block of Koraput district, unseasonal rains have caused significant damage. Many households were inundated as rainwater entered homes due to poor drainage systems. With no proper outflow, water overflowed onto main roads, carrying floating garbage and debris along with it. In particular, the residents of Panasput village are facing severe problems. A concrete road stretching from Ghodatikiri Colony, located about one kilometer…
Bhimasen Pradhan, PEO of Temara GP, Passes Away Just Before Retirement
Koshagumuda: Bhimasen Pradhan, Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Temara Gram Panchayat in Kosagumuda block, Nabarangpur district, passed away unexpectedly. He was also actively associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Today morning, after completing his routine RSS activities, he was returning from the branch meeting when he suddenly experienced chest pain on the way back to the government office by bus. He was first rushed…
Cleanliness Drive Launched to Mark International Cooperative Year 2025
Malkangiri : On the occasion of the International Cooperative Year 2025, a cleanliness campaign was organized by the Cooperative Department. The event took place at 8 AM at the DRCS Office, Malkangiri, involving employees of the DRCS and members of Malkangiri LAMPS. The campaign was held at the Malkangiri LAMPS and Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital premises. Many officials participated in today’s campaign, including: DRCS –…