Nabarangpur, Jan, 06: The scenic beauty of nature, with streams of water flowing continuously through forested hills, is drawing a large number of tourists. These naturally charming sights nestled deep inside the forests are captivating visitors. In Nabarangpur district, five major waterfalls are mesmerizing tourists with their natural splendor. These waterfalls are Sahadara, Gosaindhara, Chandandhara, Kaparsa, and Bhairaghumura. All these locations are rich in natural beauty…
28th Annual Celebration of Pad Shri Aurobindo Shiksha Kendra Held at Kotpad
Kotpad, Jan, 06: The 28th Annual Celebration of Pad Shri Aurobindo Shiksha Kendra, 2025 was successfully held at Kotpad. Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra attended the program as the chief guest. While addressing the gathering, he spoke on various important issues. The annual function was organized at the old Aurobindo Shiksha Kendra campus at Chandrapada, Kotpad. The meeting was presided over by Ganesh Chandra Panda, and Binod Bihari…
Aryodaya Housing Fair Organized at Kotpad Block Office
Kotpad , Jan, 06: An Aryodaya Housing Fair was organized today at the Kotpad Panchayat Samiti Office. Beneficiaries who had completed their houses were felicitated on this occasion. A total of 12 beneficiaries who completed their houses were provided with ₹20,000 each. The fair was held under the presence of the Vice-Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti, Tapan Kumar Panigrahi, and the Block Development Officer. Beneficiaries…
United Sporting Club Inaugurates Football Match in Kotpad
Kotpad , Jan, 05: An attractive district-level football match was organized in Kotpad town. First, a beautiful procession was taken out from Kotpad Kusumi Chhak, passing through the Maa Sheetala Thakurani Temple, to welcome and escort the chief guests. With the accompaniment of bands, fireworks, Dhemsa dance, and the presence of respected citizens of Kotpad, the beauty and grandeur of the playground were enhanced. Among…
Odisha Team Shines at National Unity Camp in Hyderabad
Asurali, Jan, 05: The National Unity Camp held in Hyderabad saw participation from a team representing Odisha State, led by teacher Prabhat Dhal from Ma’ Sharada Devi Higher Secondary School. A 10-member team from Odisha took part in the seven-day camp. At the camp, students Yamuna Jena and Madhusmita Sutar gave excellent performances in cultural programs and secured first place. The overall performance of the…
New Contractors’ Association Formed
Dabugaon ,Jan, 05: In Dabugaon, Nabarangpur district, a district-level committee has been formed including super-class, A-class, and B-class contractors. The main aim of forming this committee is to ensure that contractors from outside the district are not allowed to undertake contract work in Nabarangpur district. No local contractor will cooperate with contractors from other districts. In the meeting held in Dabugaon, the following were unanimously…
Paddy Procurement to Continue Until March: Minister
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 05: Paddy procurement in the mandi will continue until March this year. Response from Supply Minister Krishnachandra Patra: “So far, 10.50 lakh metric tons of paddy have been purchased.” 2.30 lakh farmers have sold their paddy, said the minister. Procurement is ongoing in 18 districts, and tokens have been issued to 11 lakh farmers. Rs2,350 crore has been credited to farmers’ accounts. The Supply…
Airfare Becomes Costlier from New Year
Jeypore, Jan, 05: From the New Year, air travel between Jaipur-Bhubaneswar and Jaipur-Visakhapatnam has become more expensive. Service provider IndiGo Airlines has increased ticket fares — Jaipur-Bhubaneswar tickets have gone up byRs ₹946, while Jaipur-Visakhapatnam tickets have increased by Rs638. Travelers have expressed dissatisfaction over the fare hike from the New Year. Koraput district, one of the remote areas of Odisha, is well-connected through air…
Cold Wave Grips Mal Region, Lamtaput Shivers
Lamtaput,Jan, 05: Mal region is experiencing severe cold, with temperatures dropping below 5°C. In Lamtaput block of Koraput district, often referred to as the “Kashmir of Koraput,” strong cold has been felt for several days. For the past two days, temperatures have remained around 5°C, and heavy fog lingers until 11 AM. Mobility is affected as visibility drops to near zero until 10 AM. To keep…
Chief Minister Issues Instructions to Newly Appointed Chief Secretary
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 05: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has given a 15-point directive to the new Chief Secretary to make the administration more efficient and proactive. He has instructed to fill all vacant positions within the next 2 years. The CM’s goal is to bring Odisha among the top 5 states in the country. He aims to move Odisha towards a ‘mixed economy’ model. Listening seriously to…