Nabarangpur: Construction work is progressing on two embankments for a large lift irrigation project on the Indravati River in Nabarangpur district. The embankments are being built near Vitarabadi village on the border of Nabarangpur and Koraput districts, specifically near the Borigumma block. Water from these two embankments will benefit local farmers. One embankment near Vitarabadi is being constructed with an expenditure of 20 crore rupees,…
Government Initiates Repairs at Jeypore’s New Bus Stand to Enhance Facilities
Jeypore: The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) has started repair work on the new bus stand. The work includes opening new drains, fixing faults in the rooms, and upgrading the surrounding area. An additional room is being constructed near the DM (District Magistrate) office. The existing paver blocks will be completely removed and replaced with concrete in the premises. Along with renovation, the paver…
Jeypore Residents Gouri and Kabita Pattnaik Choose to Donate Organs and Bodies for Scientific Advancement
Jeypore: A single person can save the lives of up to eight others after death. By choosing not to cremate the body, environmental pollution can be reduced, and donated organs can also help in medical research. With this noble intention, a couple from Parabeda Aravind Nagar area in Jeypore—Gauri Prasad Pattnaik and Kavita Pattnaik—have pledged to donate their organs. They stated, “While we help some…
Tentulipadar Residents Urge Authorities to Build Bridge Linking to Podagada
Nandapur Residents of seven panchayats have submitted a memorandum to Koraput MLA Raghuram Mach on Sunday, demanding the construction of a bridge over the Kolab reservoir to connect Tentulipadar village (Umbel Panchayat, Lamptaput block under Nandapur Police Station) with Podagada village (Semiliguda block). If the bridge is constructed, it will link Lamptaput and Semiliguda blocks, significantly reducing the distance from the district headquarters for the people…
Kotpad Celebrates Sri Lakshmi Nrusinghanath Chaturdashi with Devotional Fervor
Kotpad Nrusingha Chaturdashi was celebrated with great fervor on Sunday across the state. A grand celebration was held in the premises of the famous Nrusingha Temple in Kotpad. The rituals began in the morning with traditional worship led by senior priest Ashok Chandra Mishra. The day’s special rituals included worship, offering of lamps (deep daan), aarti, and distribution of prasad. Devotees from different parts of…
Youth Critically Injured in Papadahandi Road Accident After Bali Yatra
Papadahandi One person died and another was critically injured in a bike accident near Charamula bridge under Maidalpur police station in Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district on Friday night. The deceased has been identified as Damu Majhi from Pokhanaguda under Maidalpur police station. The injured person is Surendra Nayak from the same village. According to sources, Damu and Surendra had gone to see the ongoing Bali…
Kotpad Hosts Insightful Discussion on ‘One Nation, One Election’ Initiative
Kotpad,: A discussion meeting on the topic of “One Nation, One Election” was organized in Kotpad, initiated by Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra. The event saw Sambalabhadra Majhi attending as the chief guest. Among the distinguished guests were Press Club President Pankaj Kumar Patra, Bar Association President Mani Pattnayak, lawyers Gyan Pattnayak and Kishore Mishra, Rameshwar Jena, Farmers’ Association President Seetanath Biswal, Narendra Kandelia, BJP Yuva…
Kotpad: Young Man Seriously Injured in Highway Collision
Kotpad: A tragic road accident has taken place on the national highway, leaving a youth in critical condition. The victim, a motorcyclist, is currently battling between life and death on a hospital bed. According to reports, Dambaru Bhatra (35), a resident of Dadhia Guda village in Nabarangpur district, was returning home from the Kotpad market on his bike. While passing through Kotpad town on National…
Former Panchayat Samiti Chairman Trinath Bhumia Rescued by BJD Workers in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: Trinath Pangi, a resident of Kenduguda village under Jodamba Panchayat in the Swabhiman area of Chitrakonda constituency in Malkangiri district, had been missing for nearly a month. Due to mental health issues, he was unable to recall his home address or recognize his family members, which led him to wander away to another village. Upon receiving information about his disappearance, Mathili Block BJD President…
SBI Opens New Branch in Padia, Enhancing Financial Access in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: A new branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) has been inaugurated at Padia, the sub-divisional headquarters of Malkangiri district. The branch has been newly established in front of the government group health center. Present at the inauguration were Development Officer Ashwini Kumar Mahapatra, Group Health Officer Sheshadev Behera, and Padia Police Station Sub-Inspector Nirod Kumar Bagh. The new SBI branch is expected…