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…
Dr. Kumud Chandra Enters the World Records
Buguda, Jan, 15: Dr. Kumud Chandra Behera, Director of a local voluntary organization, has earned the honour of being included in the prestigious UN Book of World Records. For over 30 years, he has been actively working for the development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the fields of education, healthcare, culture, agriculture, and watershed projects. Through organized efforts, he has motivated and empowered…
Principal of Dhodipani Higher Secondary School Transferred
Nabarangpur:Jan, 15: Mr. Raghumani Jani, the Principal of Dhodipani Government Higher Secondary School under Chandahandi Block of Nabarangpur district, has been transferred by government order to Nuapara Government School in Raighar Block. Mr. Jani had joined as Principal in 2019 and for the past six years he made significant contributions to the overall development of the school. During his tenure, the academic environment was strengthened…
New Ambulance Service Inaugurated at Papadahandi
Papadahandi, Jan, 15: A new ambulance service has been inaugurated at the Papadahandi Community Health Centre. The service was formally launched in the presence of Medical Officer Dr. Manasmita Mahanti. Dr. Mahanti said that this new ambulance service will provide better and faster emergency medical support to the people of the area compared to the earlier facilities. Doctors and staff of the Community Health Centre…
Minister Lays Foundation Stone for Kalyan Mandap at Raighar
Raighar,Jan, 15: Education Minister Nityananda Gond laid the foundation stone for the construction of a Kalyan Mandap (community hall) near the local Jagannath Temple in Raighar. On the initiative of Minister Gond, a total amount of ₹1 crore 14 lakh has been sanctioned for the project — ₹50 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Special Fund and ₹64 lakh from the “Developed Village, Developed Odisha” Fund,…
DPR to Be Prepared for Restoration of Chilika Lake
Chilika, Jan, 15: DPR to Be Prepared for the Restoration of Chilika Priority will be given to biodiversity conservation and redevelopment of the lake. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. The Chilika Development Authority (CDA) and IIT Chennai have been directed to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR). Due to siltation at the lake mouth, water is not flowing properly…
CM Relief Fund Provides Financial Assistance to Bereaved Family
Nabarangpur, Jan, 15: Mukunda Jani and Landai Jani, a husband and wife residing in Nabarangpur Municipality Colony, were killed in a road accident on 03-10-2025 near Taragaon on National Highway-26, while travelling from Nabarangpur to Papadahandi. The family belongs to a very poor background and is not financially stable. As they were in urgent need of financial support for their livelihood and survival, Nabarangpur MLA…
Two District Collectors Transferred in Major Administrative Reshuffle
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 15: On the occasion of the New Year, the Collectors of Nayagarh and Gajapati districts have been transferred. Madhusmita Rath, Additional Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department, has been appointed as the new Collector of Nayagarh. Akshay Sunil Agrawal, the Collector of Nayagarh, has been transferred and appointed as the Collector of Gajapati.