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…
Minister Lays Foundation Stone for River Embankment Project
Kothar, Jan, 03: At Hasanabad Panchayat in Dhamanagar block, a river embankment project is being undertaken along the left bank of the Baitarani River, stretching from Hasanabad to Astak (1.5 crore rupees) and from both banks of the Kochila River—from Analdiha to Pangata Chhaka and from Pangata Chhaka to Lokanathpur (4 crore rupees). The total cost of the project to strengthen the river embankments is…
Famous Play “Paanch Ekar” Staged to Enthusiastic Audience
Bhubaneswar: Jan, 03: Rabindra Mandap, the esteemed play “Paanch Ekar”, presented by Asaranti Natya Sangathan, Bhubaneswar, was successfully staged. Based on a social theme, this play kept the audience engaged for more than two hours. The story of conflict in the play revolved around Dr. Akshay Kumar Sahu, who not only wrote and conceptualized the play but also performed the lead role as Raju Master.…
Rashmi Ranjan Siddhashram Banotsav Ceremony Celebrated with Grandeur
Nabarangpur, Jan, 03: As in previous years, this year too, with the objective of encouraging forest-dwelling communities during the month of Dhanu, the Banotsav (Forest Festival) of the local Rashmi Ranjan Siddhashram, located at Taragaon in Nabarangpur town, was celebrated in a grand manner at Rani Duduma, near Nandapur in Koraput district. The festival was held under the presidentship of Dr. Neelakantha Padhi, the Padadhushita…
Four Communities Including Kudumi Likely to Be Included in Scheduled Tribe List
Bhubaneswar,Jan, 03: Efforts are underway to include more communities in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI) has been directed to study the matter. After completion of the study, the findings will be recommended to the next meeting of the Tribal Advisory Council, as instructed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The Tribal Advisory Council meeting…
Nabarangpur Senior Citizens’ Association Celebrates Eighth Annual Day
Nabarangpur, Jan, 03: The eighth annual celebration of the Nabarangpur Senior Citizens’ Association was held with great enthusiasm at the local Akhandalamani Siksha Sabha Hall. The programme was organized under the chairmanship of Dr. Radhanath Behera, President of the Association. Nabarangpur MLA Shri Gourishankar Majhi attended the event as the chief guest. Eminent social worker and Treasurer of the Association Shri Jagannath Mahapatra, Vice President…
24 Complaints Registered at Public Grievance Hearing
Nandapur, Jan, 03: A district-level joint public grievance hearing camp was held on Monday at the meeting hall of the Nandapur Block Office in Koraput district. The programme was attended by Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Bhaktabandhu Janardan Dalai, Sub-Collector Premalal Hial, DPHO Debadatta Mallik, Block Chairperson Sabitri Karbhul, Nandapur BDO Durgaprasad Dora, SDPO Debendra Mallik, Additional Tahsildar Madhab Pangi, and other district- and block-level departmental…
World Meditation Day Observed with Peace and Reflection
Rayagada, Jan, 03: The second World Meditation Day, carrying the message “Collective transformation through individual transformation,” was observed at the premises of Rayagada Autonomous College. The programme was inaugurated by the Principal, Dr. Saraswati Ray, along with the chief guest, Ranjan Sahu, Principal of Maharshi Vidya Mandir. The guests explained the importance and usefulness of meditation and advised everyone to make meditation a regular practice…
State-Level Birth Anniversary of Palli Kabi Nanda Kishore Bala Celebrated
Mahanga, Jan, 03: The 150th birth anniversary of Palli Kabi (rural poet) Nanda Kishore Bala, a distinguished son of Mahanga, was celebrated at the state level. The programme was jointly organized by the Odisha Sahitya Akademi and the Mahangi Development Parishad. On this occasion, discussions were held on the literary works of the rural poet, who created a unique identity by vividly portraying the true…