Ranpur,April 07: Ahead of the Pravesh Utsav (school enrollment drive) for the 2026–27 academic year, an intensive education awareness campaign has begun in Ranpur block.In Kandarasinha and Deuli villages, officials and educators went door-to-door to invite parents for enrollment in pre-primary (Shishu Vatika) classes. Children were welcomed with chocolates, roses, and sweets, while parents were honored with shawls and bouquets.The participation of Speaker Surama Padhy…
Financial Powers of Municipal Executive Officers Increased
Bhubaneswar, April 07: To simplify and speed up the functioning of urban local bodies in the state, the Odisha government has amended the Odisha Municipal Rules, 1953. As per the new Odisha Municipal (Amendment) Rules, 2025, the financial approval powers of Executive Officers and Chairpersons of municipal bodies have been enhanced.According to a notification issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, Executive Officers can…
Kudutuli College Lecturer from K. Nuagaon Receives International Recognition
K. Nuagaon,April 07: Dr. Bipin Kumar Sethi, a Physics lecturer at Kudutuli Government Higher Secondary School under K. Nuagaon block in Kandhamal district, has been honored with the Achiever 2026 Award on the occasion of the 14th Foundation Day celebration of Happy Moment India.This award is presented every year to talented individuals from across the country and abroad for their outstanding achievements and strong professional…
World Water Day Awareness Program Organized in Jeypore
Jeypore April 07: On the occasion of World Water Day, an awareness program was organized by the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Jeypore, at Dudhari Gram Panchayat under Semiliguda block in Koraput district.Scientist Dr. Jatirmayi Lenka from Sunabeda attended as the chief guest and created awareness among farmers about the importance of water conservation and various scientific methods for managing water resources.Naib Sarpanch of Dudhari…
Carrot Cultivation to Be Given Priority in the District
Nandapur,April 07:The soil and climate of Koraput district are highly suitable for carrot cultivation. Considering that carrots can be stored for longer periods at normal temperatures, the district horticulture department has decided to give priority to carrot farming alongside paddy, ragi, and other vegetables. This was informed by Deputy Director of Horticulture Sudama Biswal.Carrots are rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins A, C, K,…
Demand for Assistance Raised for Elderly Woman Jagiamma in Kolnara
Kolnara, April 7: Even today, government welfare schemes are not reaching many poor people. Although surveys are being conducted at the पंचायत level, several eligible beneficiaries are still being deprived of government benefits.One such example is 60-year-old Jagiamma Mandangi from Badisala village under Bankili Gram Panchayat in Kolnara block. After the death of her husband Padada Mandangi in 2012, she has been living alone.She has…
Development of the Transgender Community Possible Only Through Inclusive Policies
Nabarangpur, April 7: The International Transgender Day of Visibility was observed on Tuesday under the initiative of the Nabarangpur district administration and the District Social Security Department.On this occasion, members of the transgender community from across the district, along with representatives of various organizations and dignitaries, first offered prayers at the Maa Bhandargharani Temple. This was followed by a grand rally with musical accompaniment, which…
BJD-Supported Candidate Surendra Singh Wins Khanua Panchayat Sarpanch By-election
Badasahi,April 07:: In the Sarpanch by-election held on March 31 in Khanua Panchayat under Badasahi Block, BJD-supported candidate Surendra Singh emerged victorious.He won by a margin of 180 votes. Surendra Singh secured 653 votes, while his nearest rival, BJP-supported candidate Gopinath Beshra, received 473 votes and was defeated. The result has created enthusiasm in the BJD camp, and it has also sparked discussions among the…
Minister Lays Foundation Stone for Tribal Cultural Bhavan in Umarkote
Umarkote, April 7: School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a Tribal Cultural भवन to be constructed at Mendhabeda in Umarkote municipality of Nabarangpur district.The project, to be implemented under the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), will be built at a cost of over Rs50 lakh. On this occasion, the Minister stated that similar cultural buildings will be…
Annual Function Celebrated at Government Primary School
BaiparigudaApril 07: The annual function of the Government Primary School at Block Colony, Baipariguda, was celebrated with great enthusiasm.The event was attended by Panchayat Samiti Chairman Prashant Kumar Gupta, BDO Subrata Kumar Sahu, Block Vice-Chairperson Purnima Barik, Samiti Member Manjulata Pattnaik, Naib Sarpanch Sushant Kumar Nayak, representative of the Koraput MLA Manoj Kumar Nayak, School Management Committee Vice-President Keshab Khul, and CRCC Manoj Arisala.The convenor…