Nabarangpur, Jan, 01: Considering the severe cold, the Nabarangpur Lions Club, as it does every year, distributed winter clothing, garments, and tasty food items to the inmates residing at the Tentulikhunti Old Age Home this year as well. The distribution was carried out in the presence of the Club President and social worker Shri Jagannath Mahapatra and Secretary Lion Bhuvaneshwar Surang. All the inmates of…
PUCC Validity Extended Till March 31
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 01: The government has extended the PUCC (Pollution Under Control Certificate) validity till the end of March. This information was shared by Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena. The Transport Minister said the decision was taken considering the inconvenience faced by the public. Due to irregularities, the licenses of 42 testing centers have been cancelled. The government has appealed to open more testing centers. Priority will…
Chandili High School Student Impresses Judges with Green Energy Project at State Science Exhibition
Kotpad, Jan, 01: In the recently concluded 52nd State-Level National Children’s Science Exhibition held at Keonjhar, a student of Chandili High School under Kotpad Block of Koraput district, Master Gupta Harijan, earned high appreciation by presenting a scientific project on the topic “Re-investment of Fuel Energy” under the sub-theme “Green Energy.” Through this achievement, he has been selected to participate in the Zonal Level Eastern…
Rs 25 Lakh Assistance Provided to Jeypore Municipality under CM’s Animal Welfare Scheme
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 01: Under the Chief Minister’s Animal Welfare Scheme, financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh has been provided to the Jeypore Municipality for the rescue and protection of injured, sick cows and bulls.
Former Committee Member’s Wife Passes Away
Belaguntha, Jan, 01: The wife of former committee member Ramchandra Bishwal, Priyambada Bishwal, passed away suddenly at the age of 42. The late Priyambada was known as a religious and philanthropic woman. Her untimely demise has cast a shadow of grief over the region. Upon receiving the news, Sorada MLA representative Jitendra Nayak, former Sarpanch Chintamani Swain, Chandra Shekhar Nayak, Prahallad Lenka, Madhu Basanti Yatra…
JharJhara Festival Inaugurated under Rajgangpur Marutsav–2025
Rajgangpur, Jan, 01:The 16th JharJhara Festival was inaugurated at the local football ground. Former State Minister and Rourkela MLA Sarada Prasan Nayak attended as the chief guest and officially opened the festival. Honored guests included local Tehsildar Jagabandhu Mallik and Rajgangpur Municipal Executive Officer Govind Dandasena, who participated in the inaugural ceremony. The guests lit lamps in front of the Lord Jagannath idol, marking the…
Additional District Collector Visits Nandahandi Tehsil
Nabarangpur, Jan, 01: The Additional District Collector Tapan Kumar Khuntia visited Nandahandi Tehsil in Nabarangpur district as part of the annual inspection program. During this visit, he reviewed the records of all government programs in the tehsil. The program was attended and supported by Tehsildar Chandra Das Mahanadia, Additional Tehsildar Bishwajit Karkara, and Revenue Inspector Prashant Kumar Das. Along with other government officials of the…
Junior Red Cross Education and Training Programme Organised
Nabarangpur, Jan, 01: The 8th District-Level Junior Red Cross Education and Training Camp was organized by the District Education Department of Nabarangpur. More than 600 students participated in the camp, gaining knowledge about the qualities needed to become responsible citizens in the future. The camp was held at a Government Higher Secondary School in the Kosagumuda block, and on the final day, Group Education Officer…
Meeting of Dabugaon Brahmin Community Held
Dabugaon, Jan, 01: A meeting of the Dabugaon Brahmin community was held in the premises of the local Jagannath Temple. The meeting was presided over by Shivaprasad Mishra, the president of the community. The chief speaker, senior community member Ajay Vallabh Panda, advised the Brahmin community on how to stay well-organized and protect their religion and cultural traditions. The meeting was attended by over 100…
Preparations Begin for Pushpunei Festival from January 3; Poster and Stage Art Demo Unveiled
Nabarangpur, Jan, 01: A preparatory meeting was held at the Gundicha Temple for Pushpunei Festival-2026. The meeting was chaired by former Mayor Subas Chandra Sur. Attendees included Dabugaon Sangita Tripathy, Kaushalya Pradhani, Nagar Congress President Pradeep Sahu, Block Congress President Abdul Firoz, District Bar Association President Sirajuddin Ahmad, advocates Ram Prasad Patra, Dillip Hota, Mitu Patra, MLA Manohar Randhari, DCO Ghasia Harijan, former MLA Sadashiv…