Sabhadega, 24th Sept 2025: A district-level New Year meeting of the 500-household Delki Khadia community was held at Karlaghati School playground in Sabhadega block. The event was presided over by Nrupacharan Dansana, the state president of the Delki Khadia community and former police superintendent.
The chief guest was Vice President Bhawani Shankar Bhui, while Professor Dr. Shiva Prasad Behera was the keynote speaker. Other honored guests included Kunjalata Bhitria, block president of Balishankara, district president of Delki Khadia community Paramananda Bag, former state president Dhaneshwar Majhi, former Sabhadega block president Gulsan Barua, Tasara Sarpanch Trilochan Pradhan, head teacher Karan Majhi, Bhawani Shankar Patel, Duryodhan Bag, and Kukuridihi Sarpanch Shakuntala Bag.
The community emphasized education, health, social reform, cultural heritage, and language preservation, while calling on members to avoid bad practices. The meeting was conducted by Pitambar Nayak, with cooperation from Yogen Nayak and Raju Nayak. Youth president Jadumani Pradhan offered thanks. Various dance and music performances followed the event.
Kisan Community New Year Gathering
Kutra, 219 (N.P.R.):
A New Year meeting was held at Kutra Kalyan Mandap organized by the Sundargarh district Kisan community under the chairmanship of district president Debendra Majhi.
The honored guests included state president Sunasir Kisan, treasurer Bitana Majhi, Devgarh district president Yudhishthir Kisan, social worker Baelo Kisan, block president Shantilata Lakda, Kutra Sarpanch Bhuban Kujur, district vice president Narsingh Minj, Kapileswar Tastro, Mukund Kisan, Dinbandhu Kisan, Premchand Kisan, Naveen Kisan, Baji Kisan, Jayadev Kisan, Jagabandhu Kisan, Hiran Kujur, and Upendra Pradhan.
Traditional dance and other cultural programs were held during the event. District editor Krishna Lakda delivered the welcome speech. The stage was managed by Sapana Minj and Chandramani Ekka.