Malkangiri, Jan, 09: At the beginning of the New Year, Malkangiri district has seen a surge in tourists. The large idol of Lord Mahadev (Shiva) atop Tagorakota hill in Kalimela block and the nearby ancient rock cave at Manyamkonda have become the main attractions for visitors. The gigantic Shiva idol, perched on a high hill in a meditative posture, can be seen from a long…
Water Panchayat Successfully Organized at Poteru Barrage
Korukonda, Jan, 09: Under the leadership of the Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department, Er. Trup Kumar Patra, a Water Panchayat event was successfully conducted at the Poteru Water Resources site located in Balimela town under Korukonda block, Malkangiri district. This event marked the completion of the annual division-level water allocation for the current year. The program began with the ceremonial lighting of lamps,…
United Way Bengaluru and Marvell CSR Partner steps-up Rural Development initiatives in Chikkaballapura district under ‘Rural Rising’
Bagepalli, Jan 8: United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), with the CSR support of Marvell, is implementing Rural Rising, an integrated rural development flagship campaign in Bagepalli taluk of Chikkaballapura district. The initiative is guided by a shared vision to strengthen rural communities through focused interventions in education, health and sanitation, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability. As part of this Rural Rising program, an E-Bike Handover Ceremony was…
Coordination Meeting of Health and ICDS Departments under the Chairmanship of the District Collector
Malkangiri, Jan, 08: A joint coordination meeting of the Health and ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) departments was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, with the aim of bringing improvements in maternal and child health and nutrition in the district. The meeting emphasized the health check-ups of pregnant and postpartum women, as well as the care of newborns. The District Collector…
Naveen Patnaik’s Message to Party Cadre on BJD’s 29th Foundation Day
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: Naveen’s Message on the 29th Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Foundation Day On the 29th foundation day of BJD, the party supreme leader addressed party leaders and workers. Naveen Patnaik addressed party workers at Shankha Bhavan. Key messages from Naveen on the BJD Foundation Day: “2000–24 was a golden era for Odisha.” “BJD is here and will continue to be in the future.” “There…
645 km Three-Ring Road to Be Constructed
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: Connecting Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Will become an economic region Key points: A 645-kilometer-long 3-ring road will be constructed Plan to develop cities in the entire region as ‘growth hubs’ Decision taken in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at Lokseva Bhavan
Kinnar Community Gets Opportunity at MP Sports Festival
Nabarangpur, Jan, 08: At the Shami Bhavan premises in Nabarangpur, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Biharri Chala Bajpayee, Good Governance Day, and the Member of Parliament (MP) Level Sports Festival, the district administration provided members of the Kinnar community an opportunity to perform dance. Khusi Balabhadra Majhi honored the community members. By offering opportunities to Kinnar members in various programs, the administration…
Arda Ashram School Hosts Fifth Annual Alumni Meet
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: The fifth annual alumni meet of the 1977 matric batch of Arda Ashram 3 was held today, 25th December 2025, Thursday, at Bhubaneswar Farm House in Kadobahal, Jharsuguda, under the Utkal Samaj, Jharsuguda, located in the Kirmira block of Sundargarh district. The event was hosted by Shri Keshab Chandra Nayak. The meet was conducted under the chairmanship of Shri Yudhishthira Patel, former president…
One Tonne of Vegetables Exported from Odisha to Dubai
New Delhi, Jan, 08: People in Dubai will now get to taste garlic and French beans grown by farmers of Odisha. Besides garlic and French beans, they will also enjoy other green vegetables from Odisha such as pointed gourd (potala), papaya, and potatoes. Last Wednesday, farmers from Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts of Odisha successfully exported 1,000 kilograms (one tonne) of fresh horticultural produce to Dubai…
Green Stickers to Be Affixed on Vehicles: Minister
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: Vehicles having a Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will be fitted with a green sticker. This was informed by Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena. The Transport Department will provide the green stickers. Action will be taken against vehicles that do not have a pollution certificate. As Road Safety Month is approaching, the PUCC drive has been relaxed/streamlined. The fines increased in 2019 will be…