Boipariguda:Sept 8 [UDN}: Preparations have begun in full swing among the villagers of Boipariguda to organise the upcoming Bali Yatra in a grand, attractive and well-organised manner. In this connection, an important preparatory meeting of the villagers was held today at the Durga Mandap premises in Boipariguda. Various aspects concerning the successful organisation of the Bali Yatra were discussed in detail. The villagers shared their…
Former Minister Dambaru Majhi Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Public Service
Nabarangpur, Sept 8 [UDN}:: Senior politician and former Odisha minister Dambaru Majhi passed away at the age of 86 while undergoing treatment in the ICU of Nabarangpur District Headquarters Hospital. He breathed his last at around 5 a.m. today. His death has cast a pall of gloom across the political circles and among the general public of Nabarangpur district. Dambaru Majhi had been active in…
Subrata Bagchi Appointed Head of Karnataka Skill Development Vision Group
Bengaluru/Sept 8 [UDN}:Subrata Bagchi, former chairman of the Odisha Skill Development Authority and co-founder of IT company Mindtree, has been appointed chairman of the newly constituted Skill Development Vision Group by the Karnataka government. The group will guide the Karnataka government in implementing the state’s Skill Policy 2025–32. It will particularly focus on creating a skilled workforce to meet the future needs of industries and…
Maa Bhandar Gharani Temple Begins Preparations for a Grand and Devotional Dussehra Celebration
Umerkote, Sept 8 [UDN}: Preparations have begun for the grand and orderly celebration of the Dussehra festival of Maa Bhandar Gharani, the presiding deity of the region. A preparatory meeting was held under the chairmanship of temple committee president Uma Kanu Shadangi. The meeting discussed various aspects of the upcoming Dussehra celebrations in detail. Special emphasis was placed on conducting the rituals according to traditional…
Mother Majhighariani Temple’s Sacred Hundi Opened in Rayagada Amid Religious Rituals
Rayagada: , Sept 8 [UDN}: Mother Majhighariani Temple’s Hundi Opened in Rayagada The hundis (donation boxes) of Rayagada’s presiding deity, Maa Majhighariani, were opened. All 9 hundis of the temple were opened amid tight security arrangements. Around 250 women volunteers have been engaged in counting the offerings. Last year, the hundis yielded ₹1,26,26,854 in donation
Committee Formed for the Grand Celebration of Maa Badaraula Yatra
G. Udayagiri, Sept 8 [UDN}: A full-fledged committee for the Sri Sri Sri Maa Badaraula Yatra was formed, and various programmes related to the annual festival were discussed at a meeting held in G. Udayagiri. The meeting was chaired by committee president Chitta Ranjan Sahu. Working president Arun Kumar Sadangi briefed the members present about the various activities planned by the Yatra Committee. Secretary Venkateswar…
Preparatory Meeting Held for Grand Celebration of Dussehra at Maa Bhandar Gharani Temple in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Sept 8 [UDN}:A preparatory meeting was held to celebrate this year’s Dussehra festival at the temple of Maa Bhandar Gharani, the presiding deity of Nabarangpur, with great grandeur. The meeting was chaired by temple committee president Umakanta Shadangi and attended by Raj Purohit Narsingh Tripathy.
Drug-Free Awareness Programme Educates Students and Community About Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse
Nabarangpur ,Sept 8 [UDN}:Nabarangpur Police organized a Drug-Free Awareness Programme at MPS Academy, Umerkote, to raise awareness among students and the community about the harmful effects of drug abuse. Let us say no to drugs and yes to life and work together to build a healthy, safe and strong community.
Sulabhamallik Emerges Champion at Level-13 Badminton Tournament in Koraput
Koraput, Sept 8 [UDN}: A badminton player from the region, Sulabhamallik, has emerged as the champion in the Level-13 Badminton Competition held in Koraput. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from young and talented badminton players, who competed with determination and sportsmanship. Sulabhamallik delivered an impressive performance throughout the competition, displaying excellent control, agility, speed and tactical skills on the court. After putting up a strong…
District Collector Reviews Agriculture and Livestock Farming Models During Visit to Kauguda and Rajuguda
KoraputSept 8 [UDN}: Koraput District Collector and District Magistrate Manoj Satyawan Mahajan reviewed various agriculture- and livestock-based livelihood programmes being implemented in different villages of Dashmantpur block in Koraput district. The District Collector first visited Kauguda village, where he inspected the potato seed production fields and assessed the ongoing activities. He interacted with members of the “Maa Pathakhanda Producer Group” and discussed the development of…