Kotpad, Jan, 10: Under Koraput district, the Primary School Teachers’ Association of Kotpad Block submitted a memorandum to the Koraput District Collector. In the memorandum, the association informed the Collector that due to the Kotpad BEO office administration’s failure to pay pending Dearness Allowance (DA) from July to September of last year, non-entry of higher qualification certificates in the service books despite submission, and non-payment…
Preparation Meeting Held in Kotpad for Maa Sheetala Thakurani’s Ghata Yatra
Kotpad ,Jan, 10: A preparatory meeting was held today at the premises of Maa Sheetala Thakurani Temple in connection with the triennial Ghata Yatra to be organized in the year 2026. The meeting was convened at the invitation of Puja Committee President Mani Prasad Pattnaik. The meeting was attended by MLA Rupu Bhatra, Chairman of the Debottar Committee and Tahsildar Tyunkal Sethi, and Additional Tahsildar…
From IIT Roorkee to the World Stage: A Para Swimmer’s Inspiring Rise
IIT Roorkee Para Athlete Turns Struggles into Strengths, Inspires Generations A Journey from Campus Pool to World Para Swimming Championship Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Jan 09: Defying odds, breaking barriers, and inspiring generations, Saurav Kumar’s recent B.Tech graduate journey in Engineering Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is a story of courage, resilience, and hope. Living with a lower-limb disability since childhood, Saurav has turned challenges into opportunities, proving…
Subhadra Money to Be Distributed This Week
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 09: This week, Subhadra Money will be distributed, informed Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida. 4,57,681 women will receive Subhadra Money 1,78,398 new beneficiaries will receive Rs 5,000 each. 2,55,265 previously pending beneficiaries will be included again. All pending beneficiaries will receive their installments at once.
Rural Voice from Nabarangpur: Prabhanjan Tripathy Raises Local Issues
Bhubaneswar Jan, 09: Prabhanjan Tripathy is a well-known name who consistently raises his voice on rural life, farmers’ issues, and social injustices. He is a fearless journalist and digital media worker, independently reporting facts from the grassroots through his camera and pen, bringing real stories to the public. Coming from a rural background, Prabhanjan Tripathy is closely connected with the daily lives of farmers, laborers,…
Water Panchayat Celebrated with Community Participation
Nabarangpur,Jan, 09: The Water Panchayat was celebrated by the Uda Jal Sechan (Irrigation) Division in Nabarangpur. The chief guest was Gauri Shankar Majhi, along with other dignitaries including the respected District Council President Matiram Nayak, Municipality Chairperson Kunu Nayak, and Uda Jal Sechan Division Officer Dilip Kumar Das. Officials and junior engineers from all 10 blocks of Nabarangpur district were also present. During the event,…
Giant Mahadev Statue Emerges as Major Tourist Attraction
Kalimela, Jan, 09: A gigantic 30-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva, majestically standing atop the Tagurakota hill under Manyamkonda Panchayat of Kalimela block, is now drawing the attention of tourists. The statue of Mahadev, sculpted in a seated posture on a tiger skin, looks especially captivating. In addition, four damburus placed around the statue and two viewpoints at the front further enhance the beauty of the…
Memorandum Submitted to Forest Range Officer Seeking Revenue Village Status
Jharigaon, Jan, 09: The residents of Wards No. 8, 9, 10, and 11 under Ichhapur Panchayat of Jharigaon Block in Nabarangpur district submitted a memorandum to the local Forest Range Officer, demanding that KBD village, which lies at the center of their area, be recognized as a revenue village. According to the information received, except for Ichhapur village itself, there is not a single revenue…
Suraj from Nandapur Block Selected for State U-17 Kabaddi Team
NandapurJan, 09:: Suraj Pandey, a +2 student of Padua Higher Secondary School under Nandapur Block of Koraput district, has been selected for the State Under-17 Kabaddi Team. The 12-member team will participate in the national-level championship to be held from January 7 to 11 at Edulabayaram, Telangana. According to sports teacher Dhaneswar Bag, Suraj will attend a training camp organized by the State Sports Department…
Temperature Dips Below 5°C; Yellow Alert Issued Amid Dense Fog
Koraput, Jan, 09:The temperature in Koraput district has been continuously declining. Today, Koraput town recorded the season’s lowest temperature. The minimum temperature in Koraput town was reported to be 4.8 degrees Celsius. Similarly, Semiliguda town recorded 6.3 degrees Celsius. Not only Koraput and Semiliguda, but other parts of the district are also experiencing similar conditions. Severe cold along with dense fog has begun to disrupt…