Dhusuri, Jan 28: Farmers under the Palasahi Seva Samiti in Dhamnagar block have been waiting for a long time to sell their paddy. Although more than 100 farmers had registered, sale dates were fixed for over 300 farmers. However, even after the cooperative society secretary opened the paddy mandi, assessed the quality of the paddy, and informed the concerned departmental officials, procurement has not yet…
Strong Emphasis on Safety and Security of the Girl Child
Bhadrak, Jan 28:The district-level celebration of National Girl Child Day was held at the District Culture Bhavan under the chairmanship of District Social Welfare Officer Rupali Mitra. Attending the program as the chief guest, Additional District Magistrate Saroj Kumar Dutta emphasized the importance of health, nutrition, education, and safety of girl children. Among the invited guests were the District Welfare Officer, Additional District Health Officer,…
Rs 290 Crore Allocated for Kotia Development
Bhubaneswar, Jan 28: The State Government has intensified efforts for the development of Kotia in Koraput district, which lies along the Andhra Pradesh border. A comprehensive “Kotia Development” blueprint has been prepared to ensure that residents of this tribal-dominated region receive all government benefits and facilities. Under this plan, an investment of Rs290.44 crore will be made in the area. The Revenue Department has assigned…
Raighar Eleven and Umerkote Eleven Emerge Victorious
Umerkote, Jan 28: On the second day of the Revenue Premier League being held at Biju Patnaik Stadium in Umerkote, Nabarangpur, four teams competed in two exciting matches. In the first match of the day, Raighar Eleven faced Jharigaon Eleven. Batting first, Jharigaon scored 109 runs in 15 overs. In reply, Raighar Eleven chased down the target by scoring 110 runs in 14 overs, securing…
Bansadhara Basanta Mahotsav Inaugurated; Grand Procession Enthrals City
Gunupur, Jan 28: The 14th State-Level Bansadhara Basanta Mahotsav has commenced with great enthusiasm in Gunupur. The city streets came alive with a grand Kalash procession accompanied by music and dance performances. A portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was unveiled and a tribute pavilion dedicated to him was inaugurated. On this occasion, 50 senior personalities were felicitated for their notable contributions in various fields. The…
Demand Grows for Irrigation and Tourism Development in Kotia Panchayat
Semiliguda, Jan 28: There is a growing demand from various quarters for the development of irrigation facilities and tourism in Kotia Panchayat under Pottangi block of Koraput district, located along the Andhra–Odisha border. Kotia Panchayat is home to Deomali, the highest mountain peak in Odisha. At the foothills of Deomali, a perennial stream originates from the waterfalls, forming the Tinguni Paka River. Water flows through…
Parakram Diwas Observed at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Jan 28: Parakram Diwas was observed at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Nabarangpur district. The programme was organized in connection with Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, an initiative led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. More than 100 students from nine schools of Nabarangpur — including Eklavya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya, Hirli Adarsha Vidyalaya, RCD High School, New Municipality High School, Unique Public School, Nabarangpur Public School, Smart…
District-Level Sports Festival Concludes on a Grand Note
Nabarangpur, Jan 28: The District-Level Sports Festival organized by the Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste Development Department concluded in a grand ceremony at Biju Patnaik Stadium, Umarkote. The closing ceremony was held under the chairmanship of District Welfare Officer Rabindra Palaka. Additional District Magistrate (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia attended as the Chief Guest, while Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit Chandra Barman graced the occasion as…
Eklavya School Honoured for Organising Ideal Youth Gram Sabha
Nabarangpur, Jan 28: The Eklavya Model Residential School located at Hilli has achieved remarkable success in the Ideal Youth Gram Sabha organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, securing second place at the national level across India. District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and the Chief Development Officer felicitated the students and the Principal, encouraging them to achieve even greater success in the future. It is…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Shri Lakshminrusimha Temple Construction
Nabarangpur, Jan 28:The groundbreaking (Bhoomi Pujan) ceremony for the construction of Shri Lakshminrusimha Temple was held at Lalita Dei Sasan near Nabarangpur town. Local resident Govinda Mahapatra donated one acre of his ancestral property to the Temple Management Trust for the construction of the temple. He also expressed his intention to build a Kalyan Mandap (community hall) within the temple premises and dedicate it to…