Malkangiri, April 06:: The district-level martyrdom day of the great freedom fighter Shaheed Laxman Nayak was observed with deep respect at the premises of Malkangiri College. The program was conducted under the अध्यक्षship of District Information and Public Relations Officer Pramila Majhi.The Additional District Magistrate (Revenue), Bedabar Pradhan, attended the event as the chief guest. At the beginning of the program, the guests paid floral…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Leads ‘Khadi Chhuan’ Ritual at State-Level Pravesh Utsav 2026, Encourages School Enrolment Across Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 06: At the State-Level Pravesh Utsav and Khadi Chhuan Ceremony, the Honorable Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi initiated children into learning by guiding them in the traditional “Khadi Chhuan” ritual.Across every village and every locality in the state, the beginning of education is being celebrated as a festival. Through this, parents are becoming more encouraged to enroll their children in schools, said the…
No Shortage of Gas in the State, Confirms Supply Minister Krishna Chandra Patra Amid Rising Demand
Bhubaneswar, April 06: Adequate Gas Stock Available as per RequirementThere is no shortage of domestic LPG gas in the state.Supply Minister Krishna Chandra Patra has advised consumers not to panic.The daily requirement is around 2,000 gas cylinders.However, more than the required amount—about 14,000 cylinders—are currently in stock.Additionally, from today, an extra 20% supply will be provided for commercial use.
Extensive Awareness Drive Conducted Across Malkangiri for ‘Pravesh Utsav’ and ‘Khadi Chhuan’ to Boost School Enrolment
Malkangiri, April 06: Under the state government’s Nipun Odisha Programme, there has been growing enthusiasm across the state for enrollment in pre-primary (Shishu Vatika) and Class I.In this context, the Malkangiri District Education Department conducted a special awareness campaign along with the distribution of invitation letters. The program was organized at MV-7 Upper Primary School in Tamsa Panchayat.District Education Officer Chittaranjan Panigrahi, Additional District Education…
Remembering Late Balaram Pujari: 52nd Birth Anniversary Observed with Literary Fervor at S.R. Mall Convention Hall, Jeypore
Koraput, April 06: On this occasion, noted poet Chakrapani Parichha was honored with the first “Kabi Balaram Pujari Memorial Award–2026.”The grand literary event, along with the “Kabita Koraput” poets’ meet, was successfully held in the presence of many distinguished literary personalities and guests from across Odisha.
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held at Lamtaput to Address Local Issues and Ensure Quick Redressal of Citizens’ Complaints
Jeypore April 06: A joint public grievance hearing camp was organized by the district administration on Monday at the premises of the Lamtaput Block Office in Koraput district.Koraput Additional District Magistrate Tapan Kumar Nayak and Superintendent of Police Rohit Verma attended the camp. They directly heard various grievances of the public and instructed the concerned departmental officials to resolve the issues promptly.The Additional District Magistrate…
CPI Koraput District Council Meeting Held with Focus on Grassroots Mobilization and Upcoming Panchayat-Level Agitations
Jeypore April 06: A meeting of the Koraput District Council of the Communist Party of India (CPI) was held under the अध्यक्षता of Comrade Kumar Jini.District Secretary Comrade Ram Krishna Das presented a report on the activities carried out over the past three months. Following this, State Executive Committee member Comrade Pramod Mohanty discussed the resolutions taken in the recent State Council meeting.Key proposals included…
inDrive and Misr El Kheir Empower 327 Students with Programming and AI Skills Across Egypt
The Scientific Research and Innovation Sector at Misr El Kheir Foundation, in cooperation with inDrive, has successfully implemented and concluded a comprehensive awareness and training program aimed at equipping children with essential programming and artificial intelligence (AI) skills. Delivered under the umbrella of the “Empowering Students Through Digital Literacy” project, the four-month program targeted children of inDrive captains alongside students in community schools across Cairo,…
Bhilwara Sur Sangam 2026 Opens to Rousing Response, Enchants New Delhi Audience
NEW DELHI, April 5, 2026 The 13th edition of Bhilwara Sur Sangam, the flagship Indian classical music festival presented by the LNJ Bhilwara Group, commenced on April 4 at the Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi, witnessing an overwhelming turnout of classical music enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and cultural patrons. The opening evening set a resonant tone for the two-day cultural celebration, reaffirming the festival’s stature as a distinguished…
Ghata Parab of Kotpad: A Living Tradition of Faith, Family, and Cultural Harmony
By:- Gourab Deep in the culturally rich landscapes of Kotpad, a unique and vibrant festival known as Ghata Parab (or Ghata Jatra) continues to thrive as a powerful expression of tribal identity, spirituality, and communal harmony. Celebrated across southern Odisha, this festival is dedicated to Maa Shitala Thakurani, a revered goddess believed to protect her devotees, prevent diseases, and fulfill their wishes. Blending devotion, folklore,…