Kotpad : The results of the 10th-grade examination have been announced. Once again, girls have outperformed boys in this year’s examination, just as they did last year. In particular, Jharna Bhattara from Chandili School topped the block with 527 marks, while Swayam Siddha Mahapatra from Government Girls High School secured 477 marks, coming second. Ketaki Das scored 452 marks and shared third place with Smritishikha…
New Office of Gumuda Panchayat Inaugurated to Enhance Local Governance
Kotpad: A new office building for Gumuda Panchayat under Kotpad block was ceremonially inaugurated by local MLA Rupu Bhattara, Block BDO Bikram Kumar Dora, and Vice-Chairperson Topan Panigrahi by cutting the ribbon. As this is the first formal office for Gumuda Panchayat, the local residents expressed great happiness and praised both the block administration and the MLA for their efforts. The inauguration ceremony saw the…
Concerns Rise as Low Top Grade Pass Rate is Recorded in Rayagada 10th Board Exam Results
Rayagada : The Matriculation (10th grade) examination results have been declared. While the statewide pass percentage stands at 94.93%, Rayagada district has achieved a slightly higher pass percentage of 97.33%. Only 269 students were unsuccessful in the exam. Out of 10,294 students who registered from 100 schools in the district, 193 students were absent during the exam. Interestingly, boys outperformed girls this year in terms…
Exciting New Initiative: Children to Get ‘Magic Kit’ for Fun and Education
Bhubaneswar: In line with the National Education Policy 2020, a special initiative called “Yadupedi” (Magic Kit) has been conceptualized for young children. The kit, developed by NCERT, is designed specifically for pre-primary, Grade 1, and Grade 2 students. Each kit costs around ₹20,000. These kits will be distributed across 45,000 schools in Odisha, with a total budget of ₹90 crore allocated for the project. On…
45-Year-Old Poles Still in Use, Leaving 20,000 Consumers Without Electricity in Mahakalapada
Mahakalapada: Despite the government handing over responsibility to private companies to bring reforms in the power sector, promising 24-hour electricity and infrastructure improvement, the ground reality in Mahakalapada block paints a different picture. Nearly 20,000 electricity consumers across more than 20 villages remain in darkness. The main issue lies with the 33 kV power line stretching approximately 15 km from Marshaghai to Keyaraba, installed way…
Emotional Reunion: Mother Reunites with Missing Son After 8 Years
Dhenkanal – heart-touching reunion took place in Gopi Gadia Sahi of Baunshapala Panchayat under Kamakshyanagar police station, Dhenkanal district, when a son who had gone missing 8 years ago finally returned to his mother’s arms. The missing boy, Santosh Nayak, son of Teri Nayak, a helpless villager, had disappeared while visiting his maternal uncle’s house. Over the years, the family suffered multiple tragedies: Santosh’s father Budhimana…
Teachers’ Coordination Committee Stages Protest in Brahmagiri Over 10-Point Demands
Brahmagiri: A dharna (sit-in protest) was organized in front of the Brahmagiri Block Office by the Combined Teachers’ Coordination Committee to press for their 10-point charter of demands. The protest was held under the leadership of teacher leader Maheswar Maharana. The key demands raised during the protest included: Restoration of the old pension scheme, Abolition of online attendance system, End of contractual appointments in primary…
Power Cut Sparks Discontent During Review Meeting in Nischintakoili
Nischintakoili: A review meeting was held in the Sajjancha hall of Nischintakoili Block by Cuttack Sadar MLA Eng. Prakash Chandra Sethy to assess the progress of various developmental programs in different panchayats. The meeting, held on Monday afternoon, was presided over by BDO Bibendu Das, and attended by many sarpanches and samiti members from the 14 panchayats of the Sadar constituency. However, during the meeting,…
Hundreds Join Hands to Clean Cremation Ground in Baliguda
Baliguda: The cremation ground is the final resting place for every human being. With a resolution to keep it clean and environmentally friendly, just like every year, this year too the villagers have cleaned the cremation site. Such a scene was witnessed at the cremation ground in Greenbadi Panchayat under Daringbadi Block of Kandhamal district. It is often seen that villagers only visit the cremation…
Kotpad MLA Observes Akshaya Tritiya by Ploughing Field with Langala
Kotpad : Akshaya Tritiya was celebrated at the Agriculture Department Farm House located in the Kotpad block of Koraput district. On this occasion, Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra was seen holding a traditional plough (langala) and ploughing the farmland at the Agriculture Department’s farm house in Kotpad. Akshaya Tritiya is considered an auspicious day, known as a sacred time to begin any good work or activity…