Bengaluru, Jan 15: Sampark Foundation has unveiled a significant expansion of its efforts to transform learning and improve educational outcomes in government schools across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh, through an investment of ₹25 crore. The announcement comes as the Foundation completes 20 years of driving innovation and impact in public education. As part of this expansion, the Foundation will support the creation of…
ITC Hotels Celebrate a Green Christmas with Sustainable, Craft-Led Festive Installations
New Delhi, Jan 15 : This Christmas season, ITC Hotels continues its enduring creative legacy of celebrating a Green Christmas, unveiling thoughtfully designed, sustainable Christmas trees across its iconic luxury hotels—ITC Maurya, ITC Mughal, ITC Rajputana and ITC Grand Bharat. Rooted in purpose, craftsmanship and respect for nature, each installation reflects ITC Hotels’ philosophy of Responsible Luxury, where celebration and sustainability coexist seamlessly. At ITC…
Millet Procurement Mandi Inaugurated at Hatpada in Baipariguda
Baipariguda:Jan, 15: A Millet Procurement Mandi has been inaugurated at Hatpada in Baipariguda by the Subajima Producer Company under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha. The programme was presided over by Mani Majhi, Chairperson of Subajima Producer Company. The Chief Guest of the event was Koraput District Collector Manoj Satyaban Mahajan. The Guests of Honour included the District Agriculture Officer, Block…
Subhadra Money to Be Released by the 18th
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 15: Both new and previously excluded beneficiaries will receive the money. A total of 4,57,681 women will get the benefit. Among them, 1,78,398 women have been newly included. The newly added beneficiaries will receive their first installment. Previously excluded 2,55,265 women have also been included again. They will receive both the first and second installments. A total financial assistance of Rs 250 crore will…
First Annual Function of Umerkote Podagada Adarsha Ban Vidyalaya Held
Umerkote, Jan, 15: The first annual function of Podagada Adarsha Ban Vidyalaya, which was established in 2025 at Podagada, the headquarters village of Bhandariguda Gram Panchayat under Umerkote Block in Nabarangpur district, was celebrated with great grandeur in 2026. The programme was held under the chairmanship of the school’s founder Dr. Kailash Chandra Behera. The Chief Guest was Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Shubhendhu Kumar Sabar.…
Swadeshi Sankalp Run’ Held Successfully
Nabarangpur, Jan, 15: With the objective of promoting Swadeshi consciousness and patriotism, the “Swadeshi Sankalp Run” was successfully organized today at the RCD Ground in Nabarangpur town. In this run, school students, youth, and common citizens participated enthusiastically. On this occasion, the speakers said that using Swadeshi (indigenous) products will strengthen the country’s economy and benefit local producers and small traders. They urged people to…
Malkangiri Schools Unite for ‘Vande Mataram’ Programme
Kudumulugumma, Jan, 15: The MLA of Chitrakonda Assembly Constituency, Mangu Khill, paid a courtesy visit to Jugal Kishore Swain, a well-known social worker of Kudumulugumma village. It may be noted that Jugal Kishore Swain is a frontline leader, a dedicated worker of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), and a strong crusader of the Clean Environment Movement. However, in his…
Giant Mahadev Statue Becomes Major Tourist Attraction in Kalimela
Kalimela,Jan, 15: The 30-foot-tall giant statue of Lord Shiva (Mahadev) standing majestically on Tagurakota Hill under Manyamkonda Panchayat of Kalimela Block is now becoming a major attraction for tourists. The statue, depicting Lord Shiva seated on a tiger skin, is highly captivating. The beauty of the place has been further enhanced by four damarus (small drums) around the statue and two viewpoint platforms in front…
Water Panchayat Fortnight Observed by Nabarangpur Lift Irrigation Division
Nabarangpur, Jan, 15: The programme was attended by Gauri Shankar Majhi as the Chief Guest, District Council President Matiram Nayak as the Guest of Honour, Municipality Chairman Kunu Nayak, Lift Irrigation Department Officer Dilip Kumar Das, along with Assistant Engineers and Junior Engineers from all 10 blocks of Nabarangpur district. Information about various government schemes for farmers was shared during the programme. Since 2002, a total…
A Rural Voice from Nabarangpur Gains Recognition: Prabhanjan Tripathy
Bhubaneswar,Jan, 15: Prabhanjan Tripathy is a well-known name as a fearless grassroots journalist who consistently raises his voice on rural life, farmers’ problems, and social injustice in the district. He is an independent digital journalist and media professional who brings ground-level truths before the public through his camera and pen via the platform “Nirbhaya Suchana Daily News.” Coming from a rural background, Prabhanjan Tripathy is…