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Umarkot,Jan, 06: The Odisha Driver Association, Umarkot block, extended financial assistance today to the family of a deceased driver. It is noteworthy that on 26th December, Prahlad Gand, 28, from the nearby village of Khutiariguda, was traveling in a pickup vehicle when he met with an accident near Daring Badi around 2 a.m., resulting in his death. Prahlad was a member of the Odisha Driver…

Khordha Jan, 06: A significant meeting of the Odisha Primary Teachers’ Association was held at the premises of Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Kharavel Nagar, Bhubaneswar. Under the leadership of Ramlal Patel, the convener, all members of the steering committee participated in this important meeting. In the meeting, the steering committee gave priority to the opinions of all its members, and the following proposals were unanimously…

Nabarangpur, Jan, 06: The Nabarangpur Radio Station, FM 88.4, has been inaugurated. This is certainly a joyful occasion. Through this FM station, people will be able to receive various types of news and information. Nabarangpur Radio Station will also serve as a medium of entertainment. I also got an opportunity to speak on the Nabarangpur Community Radio Station, which was my first experience of this kind.…

Bhubaneswar,  Jan, 06:  On January 12, on the occasion of Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and National Youth Day, students in all educational institutions across the state will collectively sing “Vande Mataram” to mark the 150th anniversary of the song. Along with this, all educational institutions will conduct a lesson on the “Atmanirbhar Bharat Swadeshi Resolution”.

Jharigaon, Jan, 06:: Legal professionals Pradeep Kumar Pattnayak and Subas Pattnayak from Jharigaon, Nabarangpur district, have been appointed under the notification of the Law Department, Government of Odisha. Pradeep Kumar Pattnayak has been appointed as Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) in the court of the First-Class Judicial Magistrate at Jharigaon, while Subas Pattnayak has been appointed for the Tehsil office. The appointment of the new assistant…

Nabarangpur, Jan, 06:: A two-day District-Level Fisheries and Animal Resources Fair – 2026 was organized at the CD High School grounds in Padia, Nabarangpur, under the joint initiative of the district administration and the Fisheries and Animal Resources Department. The fair aims to promote comprehensive rural development in fisheries and animal husbandry, increase farmers’ income, and create self-employment opportunities. The event was inaugurated under the…

Malkangiri, Jan, 06: Tarabhu Waterfall in Malkangiri district is attracting tourists. During the New Year, people not only visit the waterfall but also enjoy picnics there. To reach Tarabhu Waterfall, one has to travel from Malkangiri via Balimela or Chitrakonda. The waterfall is about 28 km from Chitrakonda, but the 5–6 km road leading to Tarabhu is in very poor condition. As a result, cars…

Nandapur, Jan, 06:  The villagers of Anlaghati village in Khurji Panchayat, Nandapur block, Koraput district, have resolved to make their village drug-free. For this purpose, five villages in Nandapur and Lamataput blocks that have already become drug-free received support from the Narayan Panda Memorial Literary Association and the Baishakhi Pur family. Editor of the Association, Bichitrananda Panda, Executive President Tunes Patra, Vice President Ashatrughan Hikabadi,…

Nabarangpur, Jan, 06:  After a discussion at the conference hall of Umarek Marakote Hotel in Nabarangpur district, Kahnu Dash has been elected as the President of the Nabarangpur District Rice Mill Association with the consensus of all the mill owners present. Following the announcement of his name, Dash received congratulations and best wishes from various quarters.

Bhubaneswar, Jan, 06: On the occasion of the New English Year, the Jagannath Sanskriti Prachar Sansthan organized this prayer program for the welfare of the world, where everyone came together to offer a collective prayer to Lord Jagannath. People from Odisha, including Kandhamal, Anugul, Dhenkanal, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Phulbani, participated in large numbers in this prayer program. The darshan (holy sight) of the Chaturdha Murti…

Nabarangpur, Jan, 06:: The birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the district-level “Good Governance Day” were celebrated at the local Shastri Bhavan. The event included a live broadcast of the Prime Minister’s parliamentary program and an award distribution ceremony for winners of district-level sports competitions. The chief guest of the program was Member of Parliament Balabhadra Majhi. The meeting was presided over…

Bhubaneswar, Jan, 06: As part of the Jagannath cultural promotion and outreach program, participants visited Niali Madhav Temple, Jayadev Peeth, and the Shaiva Peeth Maa Barahi Temple. The organizing committee regularly conducts such temple visits—monthly or bi-monthly—to connect temples associated with Jagannath of Puri and to promote knowledge about the divine plays and glory of Lord Jagannath worldwide. The first stop from Niali Madhav Temple…

Polasara, Jan, 06:: A preparatory meeting was held on 24 December at the Polasara N.A.C. BJD office to organize the 29th Foundation Day of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) at the electoral circle level in Ganjam district. The meeting was attended by former Polasara MLA and ex-minister Srikant Sahu as the chief guest. Representatives from Polasara and Buguda blocks and N.A.C. units, totaling 369 BJD…

Nabarangpur:Jan, 06: A preparatory meeting was held yesterday to organize the District-Level Fishery and Animal Husbandry Fair, chaired by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The meeting was attended by officials from the Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Departments, along with representatives from other departments. It was decided that the fair will be held on 19 January 2025 at the playground of P.M. High School, Nabarangpur. Dr. Swain…

Nabarangpur,Jan, 06:  Young people are increasingly being attracted towards agriculture, becoming self-reliant by earning lakhs of rupees every month. They are also playing a significant role in generating employment for others. One such successful young farmer is Sanjit Biswas, a resident of Chhatabeda village under Parua Panchayat of Raighar Block. Through mixed vegetable cultivation, Sanjit earns an annual income of approximately Rs45 lakh. Sanjit cultivates…

Rasulpur, Jan, 06:  The 30th Annual Function of Madhuban Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, located at Madhubanhat under Badakaichh Panchayat of Rasulpur Block, was celebrated under the chairmanship of Prabhakar Sahu, President of the School Managing Committee. The event was graced by Jajpur MP Rabindra Narayan Behera as the chief guest. Kunjabihari Das, President of the Intellectual Council of Shiksha Vikas Samiti, attended as the key…

Rasulpur, Jan, 06:  On the occasion of the Lakshminarayan Puja, the 18th Kuakhua Mahotsav was inaugurated on Wednesday evening at Kuakhua Bazaar in Rasulpur. The festival was organized under the chairmanship of the permanent president of the Mahotsav Committee and Block Development Officer (BDO) Satyananda Das. The District Collector of Jajpur, Ambar Kumar Kar, attended the event as the chief guest. Renowned educationist Manoranjan Mahanti…

Nabarangpur, Jan, 06: The scenic beauty of nature, with streams of water flowing continuously through forested hills, is drawing a large number of tourists. These naturally charming sights nestled deep inside the forests are captivating visitors. In Nabarangpur district, five major waterfalls are mesmerizing tourists with their natural splendor. These waterfalls are Sahadara, Gosaindhara, Chandandhara, Kaparsa, and Bhairaghumura. All these locations are rich in natural beauty…

Kotpad, Jan, 06:  The 28th Annual Celebration of Pad Shri Aurobindo Shiksha Kendra, 2025 was successfully held at Kotpad.  Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra attended the program as the chief guest. While addressing the gathering, he spoke on various important issues. The annual function was organized at the old Aurobindo Shiksha Kendra campus at Chandrapada, Kotpad. The meeting was presided over by Ganesh Chandra Panda, and Binod Bihari…

Kotpad , Jan, 06:  An Aryodaya Housing Fair was organized today at the Kotpad Panchayat Samiti Office. Beneficiaries who had completed their houses were felicitated on this occasion. A total of 12 beneficiaries who completed their houses were provided with ₹20,000 each. The fair was held under the presence of the Vice-Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti, Tapan Kumar Panigrahi, and the Block Development Officer. Beneficiaries…