Jharigaon, Jan, 01: The paddy procurement centre (Dhaan Mandi) was formally inaugurated at the RMC godown located at the headquarters of Dhodra Panchayat under Jharigaon Block of Nabarangpur district. The centre was inaugurated in the presence of Jharigaon MLA Narasingh Bhatra, who formally declared the mandi open. Others present on the occasion included RMC official Prashant Ray, Dhodra Mandal President Bhujabal Goud, Subas Panaka, senior…
190 Projects Displayed at District-Level Children’s Science Exhibition
Rasulpur, Jan, 01: The District-Level Children’s Science Exhibition Competition–2025 was held on the premises of Mugupal Government High School under Rasulpur block. More than 190 innovative projects were exhibited in the senior and junior categories. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on Saturday morning. District Education Officer Maheswar Sahu presided over the function, while Lakshminarayan Kar, retired Principal of Upendranath Sharada College, inaugurated…
Chaiti Cultural Festival “Idital–2025” Begins with Grand Kalash Procession
Gunupur, Jan, 01: As part of the sub-divisional level Chaiti festival, a Kalash (sacred pot) procession was held today in Gunupur. The procession started from the Jagannath Temple and passed through Old Gunupur Square, Bypass Square, New Bus Stand, Old Bus Stand, and finally reached the festival venue at the centenary Government High School ground near Seva Samaj. The colorful procession covered nearly 7 kilometers…
New Office Bearers of Block Primary Teachers’ Association Formed
Jharsuguda, Jan, 01: The formation of new office bearers of the Lakhanpur Block Primary Teachers’ Association was held on the premises of the New Secondary School, Lakhanpur. A large number of primary school teachers from Lakhanpur block participated in the selection process and unanimously elected the new office bearers of the association. Among the newly elected office bearers: President: Chandrananda Budha Vice Presidents: Girish Barik,…
Poet Bichitrananda Panda Honoured with Banibhushan Award in Nandapur
Nandapur, Jan, 01: Poet Bichitrananda Panda, who is serving as the Secretary of the Narayan Panda Smruti Sahitya Sansad operating in the Nandapur block area of Koraput district, has been felicitated with the Banibhushan Award. The honour was conferred by the literary institution during the second anniversary celebration of the Subasini Library, held at Gopal Nivas, Gopinathpur, Balugaon, in the presence of differently-abled literary enthusiast…
Children’s Science Exhibition Concludes at Government High School
Malkangiri, Jan, 01: The two-day district-level Children’s Science Exhibition held at the Government High School concluded successfully. A total of 49 projects were exhibited during the event. Out of these, seven best projects were selected to participate in the state-level competition. The exhibition was organized under the chairmanship of Additional District Education Officer Manjulata Bhoi. The local MLA, Narsingh Madkami, attended the programme as the…
Annual Function of PM SHRI Government Nodal High School Celebrated with Grandeur
Malkangiri, Jan, 01: The annual function of the PM SHRI Government Nodal High School was celebrated today with great enthusiasm and festivity on the school campus. The programme was inaugurated by the chief guest, Additional District Collector Somanath Pradhan, through the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The event was conducted by Shri Bishnu Prasad Subuddhi. Shri Ashok Kumar Pattnaik (Head of Legal Defense Authority) attended…
Second Anniversary of Ganjam Suraksha Samiti Celebrated at Kalimela
Malkangiri, Jan, 01: The second anniversary celebration of the Ganjam Suraksha Samiti was held with due enthusiasm at Kalimela in Malkangiri district. At the event, the President of Utkal Sahitya Samaj and noted social worker, Keshab Chandra Nayak, attended as the chief guest. Among the distinguished guests were Sudhir Swain, Narendra Pradhan, and E. Venkat Rao. The programme was conducted by Panigrahi, who introduced the…
Meeting and Get-together of Odisha State Non-Gazetted Employees Coordination Committee Held in Koraput
Jeypore:Jan, 01: A meeting and friendly get-together of the Odisha State Non-Gazetted Employees Coordination Committee, Koraput District Branch, was held at Jeypore. On the call of Shri Shashibhusan Dash, President of the Odisha State Non-Gazetted Employees Coordination Committee, Koraput District Branch, more than 300 employees working in various departments participated in the programme. Initially, the state-level leaders and leaders from different districts were welcomed in…
Food Supplies Minister Krishna Chandra Patra Distributes Ration Cards in Kotia
Jeypore, Jan, 01: Kotia is now in the focus of the state government. Ministers from various departments of the state government are visiting Kotia, holding discussions with the local tribal residents, and distributing benefits under different schemes. The Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister, Krishna Chandra Patra, visited Kotia and interacted with the local people. The minister was welcomed with traditional Koraputia Dhemsa dance. During…