Bhubaneswar, Jan, 16: First phase of the Census will be conducted between April and May. In the initial phase, houses and household assets will be enumerated. The second phase of the Census will be held on February 1, 2027. This time, the Census will be conducted in a digital format. Plus One lakh (100,000) officers will be deployed for the Census. One officer will be responsible…
Gobindapur High School Celebrates Annual Function with Grandeur
Asurali, Jan, 16: The 40th Annual Function of Korua Gobindapur High School under Gobindapur Panchayat of Dhamnagar Block was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The meeting was presided over by Headmaster Ramakant Mallik, while teacher Pandit Subash Chandra Nayak conducted the proceedings. The Chief Guest was former Headmaster Pidhar Sahu. Among the distinguished guests were retired teacher Bansidhar, former Headmaster Nidhuram Dutta, Dhusuri Press Union President…
Biting Cold Wave Grips Koraput
Koraput, Jan, 16: After a brief break, intense cold has once again gripped Koraput district. Due to the severe cold wave, the entire district is shivering, and normal life has been affected. According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in Semiliguda of Koraput district dropped to 3.2 degrees Celsius, which is the lowest temperature recorded this year. On Wednesday night, Semiliguda recorded 3.2°C, while…
Car Hits Tree, Youth Killed in Tragic Accident
NabarangpurJan, 16: A young man lost his life after a car lost control and crashed into a tree near Birsadi Nursery while travelling from Umerkote to Kondagaon. The deceased has been identified as Ganesh Das of Umerkote town. As he was seated in the front seat, he died on the spot due to the impact of the collision. Two women travelling in the car were…
Nabarangpur Gears Up for 77th Republic Day with Preparatory Meeting
Nabarangpur, Jan, 16: A preparatory meeting for the district-level celebration of the 77th Republic Day, 2026 was held today at the Mission Shakti Conference Hall, Nabarangpur, under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The meeting was attended by Additional District Magistrate (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia, Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit Barman, Chief Development Officer, Zilla Parishad Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Municipal Chairperson Kunu Nayak,…
Agricultural Machinery Fair 2025–26 Inaugurated, 10 Farmers Get New Tractors
Nabarangpur, Jan, 16: The Regional Agricultural Machinery Fair for the year 2025–26 has been inaugurated at the New Mandi Ground in Nabarangpur and will continue until January . The event was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The chief guest was Rajya Sabha MP Mujibulla Khan, while Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi attended as a special guest. Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit…
District Road Safety Committee Meets to Mark National Road Safety Month
Nabarangpur Jan, 16: A meeting of the District Road Safety Committee was held at the Ashok Mehta Conference Hall in the Collector’s Office, under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, in connection with the observance of National Road Safety Month. Regional Transport Officer Jitendra Bhoi welcomed all the participants and briefed them about the various programs to be conducted during the month as…
Regional Agricultural Machinery Fair Inaugurated with Farmer Participation
Nabarangpur, Jan, 16: The Regional Agricultural Machinery Fair for the year 2025–26 was inaugurated today at the New Mandi Ground in Nabarangpur. The fair was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The chief guest was Rajya Sabha MP Mujibulla Khan, while Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi attended as a special guest. Other distinguished guests included Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswalit Barman, Chief…
From Software Engineer to Soap Maker: Koraput Youth Builds Natural Soap Brand
Jeypore:Jan, 16: From a software engineer to a soap company founder — a young entrepreneur is now producing natural soap using turmeric, neem, and aloe vera from Koraput.
First-Ever Crocodile Census Begins in Jeypore Forest Division
Jeypore:Jan, 16: For the first time, a crocodile census has begun in the Jeypore Forest Division. The counting has been going on for three days since last Tuesday. The Forest Department initiated this exercise following indications of the presence of crocodiles in the forest division. Divisional Forest Officer Shubhendu Behera said that the State Forest Department had issued directions to conduct a crocodile census in…