Padmapur, Jan, 22: Mirabai Panigrahi, a native of Khuntapali village under the Padmapur subdivision, and a recipient of the Koshalivin Nari Ratna title, was honoured at Puri, the holy city. She was felicitated at a state-level cultural programme on Jagannath culture held at the Badasantha Math in Puri. The programme witnessed the presence of intellectuals, poets, and artists from various parts of Odisha. The event…
State Plans Driving Training Centres in All Districts
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 22: At a time when road accidents and fatalities are rising alarmingly in Odisha, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has given its consent to establish 30 Driving Training Centres (DTCs) in the state. Considering the requirement, the Central Government has also removed restrictions on setting up additional DTCs, if needed. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has conveyed…
Foundation Stone Laid for New Martyrs’ Memorial; Rs6 Crore Project on 7.5 Acres
Papadahandi, Jan, 22: The foundation stone for a new Martyrs’ Memorial (Shaheed Minar) was laid at the Papadahandi Tribal Museum ground. The new memorial, along with a park, will be constructed over an area of approximately 7.5 acres, at an estimated cost of Rs6 crore. The foundation-laying ceremony was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda…
OCA Inter-District School Cricket Tournament: Malkangiri Defeats KIIT in Third Phase Opener
Malkangiri, Jan, 22: In the OCA Under-14 Inter-District School Cricket Tournament, the Malkangiri team registered a victory in the opening match of the third phase’s preliminary league. The match between Malkangiri and KIIT was played today at the SOA Ground in Bhubaneswar, where Malkangiri defeated the KIIT team to secure a winning start. After winning the toss, KIIT chose to field first. In the 50-over…
District Administration Enables 15 Students to Study at State Institute of Hotel Management
Malkangiri, Jan, 22: This year, fifteen students from Malkangiri district will pursue their studies at the State Institute of Hotel Management located in Balangir. Owing to the initiative of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, the fifteen selected students departed for Balangir today. All the students will enroll in a Diploma course in Hotel Management. The District Collector stated on this occasion that the district administration…
Vikash to Undergo Training Abroad from Bisamkatak
Bisamkatak, Jan, 22: It has been informed that Indian players will participate in an international Sepak Takraw training camp to be held in Thailand from January 15 to February 9. Among the selected players is Vikash Reddy from Bisamkatak in Rayagada district. Vikash will depart for Thailand from Bhubaneswar tomorrow. A student of Maa Markama College, Bisamkatak, Vikash has an impressive sporting record. He earlier…
Gudari Police Station Officer Transferred
Gudari, Jan, 22: The Gudari Police Station Officer, Samarpita Swain, has been transferred to Bisamkatak Police Station, according to a notification issued by the Home Department. Ms. Swain had been serving at Gudari Police Station for more than two years and had become very popular among the general public. She actively participated in various local programmes and activities in the area. In recognition of her…
Preparatory Meeting Held for District-Level Employment Fair 2025–26 in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Jan, 22: A preparatory meeting for the District-Level Employment Fair 2025–26 was held today at the local OSWAN VC Hall, under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. During the meeting, District Skill Development and Employment Officer Anand Chandra Palai briefed the participants about the employment fair. It was informed that more than 15 project implementing agencies and over 30 employers will take…
Cleanliness Drive Conducted at Baipariguda CHC
Baipariguda, Jan, 22: A cleanliness drive was carried out at the Baipariguda Community Health Centre (CHC), in which Block Programme Manager (BPM) Hemraj Panigrahi actively participated along with the sanitation workers. He worked side by side with the sweepers, assisting them in the cleaning activities and helping load the garbage onto waste-collection vehicles. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the community health centre is…
Koraput Bus Stand to Get a New Look; Rs91 Crore Approved
Koraput, Jan, 22: The Koraput bus stand is set to be redeveloped with a new and modern look, similar to the Baramunda Bus Stand in Bhubaneswar. An amount of Rs91 crore has been approved for this project. Koraput MLA Raghuram Machh informed that the construction work will begin after the completion of the tender process. The Koraput bus stand was constructed about 32 years ago.…