Malkangiri, Feb 2: A 200-year-old tradition has been revived as the Crown Prince of Jeypore, Bishweshwar Chandra Chud Deo, participated in the Patkhanda Yatra of the Bonda tribe residing in Malkangiri district. The Yatra Committee organized a grand समारोह to welcome the member of the royal family. Patkhanda Yatra is regarded as one of the प्रमुख festivals of the Bonda tribe. The festival began nearly…
Kotpad Home Guards Felicitated for Dedicated Service
Kotpad, Feb 2: On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the Home Guards of Kotpad were felicitated in recognition of their dedicated service. The event was attended by Kotpad विधायक Rupu Bhatra, MP’s representative Rameshwar Jena, former police official Sunani, Bharat Media Association President Ajay Kumar Mishra, along with media representatives and journalist Bhawani Padhy. All Home Guards and Gram Rakshis (village defense personnel)…
Uniform Cost Increased for Anganwadi Children; Government to Provide Extra Funds
Bhubaneswar, Feb 2: Under the Malati Devi Pre-School Uniform Scheme, Anganwadi children will now receive higher quality uniforms. For this purpose, the State Government has approved an increase in the unit cost of uniforms and winter clothing provided to children. The Odisha Government has revised the cost of uniforms, shoes and socks, and sweaters supplied to pre-school children aged 3 to 6 years enrolled in…
200-Year-Old Tradition Revived as Jeypore Yuvraj Joins Bonda Tribe’s Patkhanda Yatra
Malkangiri:Feb 2: A 200-Year-Old Tradition Revived A tradition that had remained discontinued for nearly 200 years has been revived in Malkangiri district. The Yuvraj (Crown Prince) of Jeypore, Bishweshwar Chandrachud Dev, participated in the Patkhanda Yatra of the Bonda tribe residing in the district. The Yatra Committee organized a grand समारोह to welcome the member of the royal family. The Patkhanda Yatra is considered one of…
Inter-District Youth Exchange Programme Held by Mera Yuva Bharat in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Feb 2: The Inter-District Youth Exchange Programme organized by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Nabarangpur, was inaugurated today at the local DRRC. At the outset, Youth Officer V. Ramesh welcomed the participants and briefed them about the objectives of the programme. District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain attended as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the eight-day special programme. He welcomed the 36 selected youths who…
Councillor Pranab Kishore Nayak Appointed General Secretary of Koraput DCC
Jeypore:Feb 2: Councillor Pranab Kishore Nayak Appointed as General Secretary of Koraput District Congress Committee Councillor Pranab Kishore Nayak has been appointed as the General Secretary of the Koraput District Congress Committee. His appointment has been welcomed with happiness by Congress workers and supporters in Jeypore town as well as across Koraput district. It is hoped that he will play an important role in further strengthening…
Mani Prasad Patnaik Named Kotpad NAC Congress President; Ghanashyam Bishoi to Head Block Unit
Kotpad, Feb 2: Mani Prasad Patnaik has been appointed as the President of the Kotpad NAC Congress Committee, while Ghanashyam Bishoi has been given the responsibility of President of the Kotpad Block Congress Committee.
Bakutpur Maa Hiranila’s Jhamu Yatra Concludes with Traditional Fire Rituals
Lanjigarh, Feb 2: On the auspicious occasion of Magha month Shukla Paksha Navami, the Jhamu Yatra of Maa Hiranila, the presiding deity of Bakutpur village under Pokharibandh Panchayat in Lanjigarh block, was successfully observed. At the beginning of the rituals, the procession first visited the house of village Gauntia Bikramaditya Barik for the ceremonial foot worship of the deity. From there, it returned to the…
“Prayas–2026” Annual Function Celebrated at Ranpur Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya
Ranpur, Feb 2:The annual function “Prayas–2026” of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Ranpur, was celebrated in the school premises with great enthusiasm. A craft exhibition prepared by the students was inaugurated and visited by the guests. Later, a meeting was held under the अध्यक्षता of Principal Bishwaranjan Bala. Odisha Assembly Speaker and Ranpur MLA Surama Padhy attended the event as the Chief Guest. Zilla Parishad President Er.…
Congress Announces Names of Block and Town Presidents
Koraput, Feb 2: After approval from Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhakta Charan Das, Koraput District Congress President Rupak Turuk has constituted the district committee and announced the names of its office bearers. The names of Block and Town Congress Presidents have also been declared. In the newly formed committee, 33 members have been appointed as Vice Presidents, 17 as General Secretaries, and 11 as…