Rayagada: During his visit to Rayagada district, Odisha’s Minister for Mining, Steel, and Transport, Bhubani Bhushan Jena, made a tour of the famous Minajhola Shiva Temple located between Gudari and Chandrapur. The Minister was welcomed by BJP workers at various locations in the district, including Kenduguda, Rayagada, Gunupur, Padmapur, and Ramanaguda blocks. BJP leaders led by Trinath Gamang and Vidyadhar Sabar presented bouquets to the…
Divyashree Tops Koraput District in Matriculation Exam with Outstanding Performance
Koraput: The results of the Matriculation Examination have been announced, and 92.83% of the students from Koraput district have successfully passed. The district recorded the lowest pass rate in the state. Among them, 12 students achieved an “A-1” grade. Among the top scorers, Divyashree Mishra from Jaypur Saradabihar Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir secured the first position in the district with 556 marks, while Sriksha Pradarsini…
District Legal Service Authority Commemorates International Workers’ Day in Papadahandi
Papadahandi,On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, the District Legal Service Authority of Nabarangpur organized a legal awareness camp for workers at the Papadahandi Panchayat Samiti meeting hall. The event was conducted under the direction of District Legal Service Authority Coordinator Subrata Mahanti. The camp aimed to educate workers about their rights and various legal provisions. The event was attended by prominent figures including the…
Sant Surdas Jayanti Marked with Devotional Events by ‘Saksham’ in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: The Sant Surdas Jayanti was celebrated by the local ‘Saksham’ team at Ashakiran, Nabarangpur district. The event was presided over by District Coordinator Sujit Rath, with Prabhakar Patra as the chief speaker, who spoke about Sant Surdas’ biography. Surdas was a prominent figure in the country, and after 1948, many films were made in various languages about his life. Prabhakar Patra, in his speech,…
Girls Outshine Boys in 10th Grade Exam Results in Kotpad
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…