Koraput, Jan 29: Students of the undivided Koraput district will now be able to pursue Sanskrit education within their own district. A Sanskrit Vidyapeeth has been established at Shabari Srikhetra in Koraput. With classes set to commence from the current academic year, a wave of enthusiasm has been seen among students. On this occasion, a two-day workshop on Sanskrit education was organized under the auspices…
District-Level Poets’ Meet Held During Malyabanta Mahotsav; 50+ Senior Poets Recite Original Works
Malkangiri,Jan 29: On the occasion of the upcoming District-Level Malyabanta Mahotsav, scheduled to be held from February 1 to February 5, a district-level Poets’ Meet was organized yesterday at the local Sanskruti Bhavan by the District Culture Council. Poets from seven blocks of the district — Kalimela, Chitrakonda, Padia, Malkangiri, Korukonda, Mathili, and Khairput — participated in the event. More than 50 renowned senior poets…
First Ragi Procurement Mandi Inaugurated in Malkangiri District
Malkangiri, Jan 29: Under the “Shree Anna Abhiyan” scheme of the Agriculture Department, the first ragi (millet) procurement mandi for the Kharif Marketing Season 2025–26 was inaugurated today at Nuaguda (Chedenga) under Mathili Block in Malkangiri district. With the opening of this mandi, local small and marginal farmers will get the opportunity to sell their ragi at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹4,886 per…
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held at Umerkote Under ADM and SP
Nabarangpur:Jan 29: A Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp was held today at the Umerkote Municipality Conference Hall under the joint chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Bishwajit Barman and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampad Madkar. On this occasion, Hon’ble Minister for School & Mass Education, Shri Nityananda Gond, visited the grievance hearing camp. He interacted with persons with disabilities (Divyangs), encouraged them, and distributed wheelchairs…
State-Level Junior Handball Championship 2026 Inaugurated at Bisam Cuttack
Bisam Cuttack, Jan 29: The State-Level Junior Handball Championship 2026 was inaugurated at the local Mini Stadium of Bisam Cuttack Block under the aegis of the Rayagada District Handball Association. Bisam Cuttack MLA Shri Neelamadhab Hikaka attended the event as the Chief Guest. He inaugurated the championship by offering prayers before the idols of Lord Jagannath and the presiding deity of Bisam Cuttack, Maa Markama,…
Students Recollect Old Memories at Reunion Gathering in Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda, Jan 29: In human life, the sweet bond of friendship shared between classmates is often considered even stronger than the relationship between siblings born of the same mother. A strong example of this was witnessed during the reunion of the 2009 batch of Class 10 students of Luhabahal High School under Hemgir Block of Sundargarh district. According to reports, despite their busy lives, the…
Annual Celebration and Felicitation Ceremony of Kinnar Association Held at Umerkote
Umerkote:Jan 29: The annual celebration and felicitation ceremony of the Nabarangpur District Kinnar Association was held with great pomp and grandeur at the Kalyan Mandap in Umerkote town of Nabarangpur district. The program was conducted under the अध्यक्षता of District Kinnar Association President Manoj Kumar Pattnaik. Odisha’s Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for School & Mass Education, and ST & SC Development and Empowerment of Persons with…
Baipariguda Premier League Cricket Tournament Kicks Off with Enthusiasm
Baipariguda, Jan 29: The final match of the Baipariguda Premier League Cricket Tournament was held at the Baipariguda Mini Stadium in Koraput district. In the final, the Royal Team emerged as the champion. Batting first in the निर्धारित 15 overs, the Royal Team scored 178 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. In reply, the Jaguar Team scored 170 runs for the loss of 6…
Census to Begin Across Odisha from April 16
Bhubaneswar, Jan 29: Census to Begin in Odisha from April 16 The first phase of the Census in Odisha will begin on April 16. The first phase will continue from April 16 to May 15. House listing will be conducted for 30 days during the first phase. A notification has been issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. In the first phase, houses and household…
State Bar Council Demands Establishment of Lawyers’ Academy in Cuttack
Cuttack , Jan 29: The State Bar Council has announced that it will inform the State Government about its four-point charter of demands. These include the establishment of a Lawyers’ Academy to provide proper training to young advocates, increasing the Advocates’ Welfare Fund from Rs 10 crore to Rs 50 crore, framing rules to ensure the safety and security of advocates, and raising the financial…