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…
Maa Sheetala Thakurani’s Ghata Yatra Concludes with Devotion
Kotpad, April 7: The triennial Ghata Yatra of Maa Sheetala Thakurani in Kotpad of Koraput district concluded on Wednesday.From early morning, devotees performed rituals at their homes under the guidance of priests and established sacred ghata kumbhas (holy pots). Thereafter, accompanied by the sounds of traditional instruments like bells, mahuri, and nagara, they proceeded to the Maa Sheetala Thakurani temple.After performing homa yajna, the deity’s…
Sita Abduction Scene Depicted in Dashapalla Lanka Podi Festival
Dashapalla, April 7: As per tradition, today a movable Pushpak Vimana was prepared, and a 35-foot-tall wooden effigy of Ravana was consecrated through rituals, symbolically giving it life. Offerings such as gaja mua and pana were presented before installing the effigy.Meanwhile, in the Dandakaranya forest, Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita are shown resting. At that time, Ravana’s sister Surpanakha sees Rama and Lakshmana and expresses…
Important Meeting of Clerical Association Held Successfully
Jeypore, April 7: An important meeting of the Koraput district branch of the Odisha Clerical Association was held at Yadav Bhavan in Jeypore. The meeting was convened by the district president of the association, Jagannath Majhi, and was attended by clerical staff working in various departments across Koraput district.On this occasion, the State Additional General Secretary of the association, Shashibhushan Das, attended as the chief…
BLA-2 Training Camp Successfully Held at Kalyan Mandap, Kotpad
Kotpad, April 07: A BLA-2 training camp was successfully organized at the Kalyan Mandap in Kotpad under the Kotpad Assembly Constituency. All party workers actively participated in this training program.Such training camps are important not only for strengthening the electoral process but also for taking the organization forward.
Darjeeling to Host ‘Colours of India 2026’ Showcasing Classical Music and Dance on April 15
Darjeeling is set to witness an evening steeped in India’s rich cultural heritage as Swaranjali Delhi presents Colours of India 2026 Darjeeling, a celebration of Indian classical vocal, instrumental music, and dance. The event is being organised in association with Hakimpara Nritya Malancha and Himalaya Kala Mandir. Scheduled for April 15, 2026, the programme will take place at the Himalaya Kala Mandir, Donovan Park on…
India’s Evolving Crypto Discourse: Questions, Concerns, and Policy Signals
India’s relationship with crypto assets has never been simple, but what is unfolding inside Parliament reflects a shift beyond the usual debates around bans and permissions. The sessions running through 2025 and into early 2026 have taken on a more structured tone. Lawmakers are no longer focused on defining virtual digital assets; instead, discussions are increasingly centred on financial flows, compliance mechanisms, and the broader…