Baipariguda, Jan, 05: This is neither Kashmir nor any tourist spot of Jharkhand. Yet, nature has spread here the veil of its extraordinary beauty. Once your eyes fall upon the enchanting scenery of this place, it becomes difficult to return easily. Such a treasure of natural splendor exists in the Baipariguda block of Koraput district. Amid lush green forests, the blue waters of the Shabari…
Manmunda Crowned Champion of Birateshwar Cricket Tournament at Baliguda
Baliguda, Jan, 03:The 13th Birateshwar Cricket Tournament, held over five days at Landagaon, Baliguda block, Kandhamal district, concluded successfully. In the final match between Karnibeda and Manmunda, the Manmunda team defeated Karnibeda by 114 runs, claiming the championship title for the current year. The final match was graced by several dignitaries. Pandit Kumar Bishimajhi, BJP President of Kandhamal district, was the chief guest, while MP…
District-Level Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held in Koraput
Jeypore, Jan, 03: A district-level joint public grievance hearing camp was held at the premises of the Local Goodwill Sabha Hall in Koraput, presided over by District Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan. During the camp, a total of 28 complaints were addressed, including 8 group complaints and 20 individual complaints. The camp was attended by Additional District Collector Tapan Kumar Nayak, Chief Development Officer and Executive…
Nabarangpur Farmers Export Their Produce to Foreign Markets
Nabarangpur, Jan, 03: In a proud development, farmers from Umarkot in Nabarangpur district have, for the first time, directly exported their produce to international markets. The hard work, perseverance, and efforts of these self-reliant farmers are now reaching global consumers. The government has provided support for this initiative, and Villa Mart Pvt. Ltd. has also assisted in the process. Currently, these farmers have sent a…
Student Brings Pride to Padua High School, Lakshmipur
Lakshmipur Jan, 03: A student of Padua High School in Nandapur block, Suraj Pandey, has brought pride to Koraput district by performing exceptionally well in the state-level Kabaddi tournament held in Sundargarh district. Following his nomination for the national level, excitement and joy have spread throughout his local area. The student has dedicated his achievement to his parents and also thanked his sports teacher, Dhanesh Bagh.…
NH-326 to Be Expanded, Boosting Connectivity in Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput
New Delhi, Jan, 03: In a Cabinet Committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approval has been given for the widening and upgrading of National Highway 326 (NH-326). The total project cost is Rs1,526.21 crore, of which Rs996.76 crore will be spent on construction. The existing 68.600 km to 311.700 km section of NH-326 will be upgraded with paved shoulders. Prime Minister Modi expressed…
New Year Brings New Possibilities for Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Jan, 03:The New Year brings new possibilities for the district. Next year, land acquisition will be completed for the proposed medical college, sports complex, and Nabarangpur-Jaypur railway line, which will become a hub for Indravati tourism. The district collector, Dr. Maheshwar Swain, stated that Bharatmala projects for road construction and redevelopment of Hili and Papadahandi Shaheed Minar will also receive a new look at…
Tourists Flock to Koraput’s Scenic Attractions During New Year
Koraput, Jan, 03: During the New Year, tourists have been seen visiting various attractions in the district, including Gupteshwar, Deomali, Punjisil, Kolab, Raniduduma, Duduma, and Ranigad. Raniduduma has emerged as a prominent destination on the district’s tourism map. Its historical and legendary significance, combined with natural beauty, has made it an independent tourist attraction in Nabarangpur. Visitors are captivated by sites such as Batris Singhasan, Ganesh…
Public Hearing Camp Held Under Joint Chairmanship of District Collector and SP in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Jan, 03: A public hearing camp was organized at the Tentulikhunti Panchayat Samiti Hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampat. The camp was also attended by Additional District Collector (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia, Chief Development Officer & Executive Officer of the District Council Biranchi Narayan Darowan, 6 other officers including Manoj Panigrahi, Tahsildar Pushpanjali…
500 Mushroom Beds Set Up, Production Centre Empowers Women to Become Self-Reliant
Nandapur, Jan, 03: By establishing 500 mushroom beds and a mushroom production center, Shanti Badanayak (29) from Debagandhana village, one of Koraput district’s top mushroom farmers, has become self-reliant and set an example for other women. Shanti says that with self-confidence, professional knowledge, and encouragement, anyone can achieve success. At the age of five, she lost her parents. By cultivating mushrooms, she has created a…