Sambalpur: Rohit Pujari has been announced as the BJD (Biju Janata Dal) District President for Sambalpur. This marks the fourth time Rohit has taken on this responsibility. With the upcoming three-tier Panchayat elections and the declaration expected soon, his appointment holds significance. In the 2009 general elections, Rohit left the Congress party and joined BJD, contesting as a candidate from the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency.…
BJP Hosts Intellectual Conference in Nabarangpur to Advocate ‘One Nation, One Election’
Nabarangpur: A conference of intellectuals on the topic ‘One Nation, One Election’ was organized at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) district office in Nabarangpur. The program was attended by state team coordinator Myakant Jena and state team member Rajesh Kumar Pattnayak as the chief guests and keynote speakers. The event was chaired by Kunj Bihari Das, the BJP Nabarangpur district president. Former district president Jagadish…
Maa Pendani Sabuj Sena Sangha Established in Umerkote to Promote Environmental Awareness
Umerkote– A meeting was held at Green Colony in Umerkote Katara, Nabarangpur district, involving private company agricultural workers. Following this meeting, a new organization was officially formed under the name ‘Maa Pendani Sabuj Sena Sangha’. The aim of this organization is to carry out various community-based initiatives in the future and to support private agricultural workers across the district by addressing their needs and challenges.…
Expert Team Inspects Smoke Extraction and VISUT Systems at Samaleswari Temple
Sambalpur– A team from Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, conducted an inspection at the Samaleswari Temple to assess the necessary arrangements for smoke extraction from the sanctum sanctorum of the temple dedicated to the presiding deity, Maa Samaleswari. Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Deepak Kumar Sahu, a team of experts visited the temple on Monday and inspected the sanctum and…
Mangalam Timber Workers Protest Terminations and Transfers; District Collector and MLA Unable to Resolve Conflict
Nabarangpur : Tension has once again escalated at Mangalam Timber, the only factory in the district, over the termination of one worker and the transfer of three others. Timber workers have launched a protest demanding the reinstatement of the terminated employee and cancellation of the transfers. Despite the intervention of District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mahapatra, SP Mihir Panda, and MLA Gaurishankar Majhi, the issue remains…
Public Hearing Camp Held in Nabarangpur Under Joint Chairmanship of Collector and SP
Nabarangpur A public hearing camp was held at the Nabarangpur Municipal Conference Hall under the joint chairmanship of Nabarangpur Collector Dr. Subhacha Bhankara Mohapatra and Superintendent of Police Mihir Kumar Panda. Present at the camp were Additional District Magistrate of Nabarangpur Prakash Kumar Mishra, Chief Development Officer and Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad, Biranchi Narayan Rindarwan, along with all district-level departmental officers. A total of 51…
“Vikashit Gaon, Vikashit Odisha” Programme Launched in Jharigaon Block to Boost Rural Development
Jharigaon Under the ‘Vikashit Gaon Vikashit Odisha’ scheme, development-based projects focusing on rural foundations will be implemented. Annual development plans will be prepared at the block level. This programme was conducted on Monday in the conference hall of the Jharigaon Block Office. Present at the event were Jharigaon MLA Prasad Majhi, BDO Madhusudan Majhi, GPEO Ramesh Harijan, Narasimha Bhatra, MP representative Chandrabhanu Nayak, Block Chairperson…
Heartfelt Farewell Tribute Paid to District Judge at Emotional Ceremony
Brahmapur The District Judge of Ganjam, Rupashree Chaudhury, who has been transferred to Phulbani in Kandhamal district, was honored with a farewell tribute today. Having served for over two years, Rupashree Chaudhury became a beloved figure in both Ganjam and Kilank during her tenure. The Ganjam and Kilank Bar Association members presented her with a bouquet of flowers as a token of appreciation for her…
Papadahandi Shaheed Minar to Undergo Major Renovation with Rs6 Crore Funding
Papdahandi A meeting was held in the conference hall of the Papdahandi Block Office regarding the renovation and beautification of the Shaheed Minar. The meeting was chaired by District Collector Dr. Shubankar Mohapatra, with School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond as the chief guest. Other dignitaries present included Dabugam MLA Manohar Randhari, Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi, former MP Parshuram Majhi, Block Chairperson Hemalata Majhi,…
Minister Holds Discussion on Entry of Transgender Persons into Nabarangpur from Neighboring District
Nabarangpur: A group of transgender individuals from Kalahandi district has reportedly entered Umerkote area in Nabarangpur district, particularly places like Jharigaon and Raighar, where they have been allegedly collecting donations forcibly in local markets and shops, and also involved in illegal activities. Concerned about this situation, Sharmistha Deo, a senior advisor and member of the Nabarangpur District Transgender Association, along with association members, held a…