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Dabugaon, Dec, 22: The MP Sports Festival has commenced in Dabugaon. Today, after a prayer ceremony near Ma’ Thakurani, athletes participated in a torch procession through the town. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Block Chairperson Bina Majhi, MP representative Somnath Pujari, senior lawyer Jayant Kumar Mayo, Rajendra Bishoyi, BJP senior leader J. Rajashekhar Rao, Congress president G. Sairaju, BJD leader Tapa Rao,…

Khordha , Dec, 22:  On the  evening, during the fourth evening of the Khordha festival, various cultural programs were organized, including performances by Nibhainee Jaku Group, Shiksha Play School, Neel Shaila Jyaloo Sup, Nidali School students, Gurukul Academy, and Ajit Gang Group. These performances showcased a blend of traditional and modern music and dance, enlivening the stage. In the general assembly, Musalis, a distinguished speaker…

Jeypore: Dec,22:  On the occasion of Parab 2025, a cross-country run was successfully organized in Koraput through the joint initiative of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the district administration. The event was held at the Police Ground, Koraput, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of youths from within the district as well as from outside districts. The event was graced by Koraput…

Jeypore:  Dec, 22:  The friends’ reunion of the 1981 Matric batch of Government Boys’ High School, Jeypore has been organized every year for the past 44 years, traditionally on the second Sunday of December. This year, the annual reunion was held at the Devi shrine located beside the idol of Lord Hanuman near the Kolab Power Generation Centre at Mundiguda. Alumni from distant places such…

Jeypore, Dec, 22:  The Rahagiri–5.0 Path Utsav was celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm in Jeypore town of Koraput district. The event was attended by Koraput MLA Raghuram Machh as the chief guest. Other distinguished attendees included District Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan, Chairperson of Jeypore Municipality Narendra Kumar Mahanti, Sub-Collector Akbaram Sasya Reddy, SP Rohit Verma, BDO Shakti Mahapatra, Tahasildar Sabyasachi Jena, SDPO Partha Kashyap,…

Malkangiri, Dec, 22: Under the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme, 75 senior citizens from Malkangiri district set out today toward Rayagada as part of their journey to the pilgrimage sites of Rameswaram and Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Following the instructions of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, the journey was formally flagged off by Additional District Collector (Revenue) Bedabar Pradhan from the local Sports Complex. The event…

Malkangiri, Dec, 22:  Relief materials were distributed to the affected residents of MV–26 village by the Odisha Red Cross Branch, in coordination with the district administration. Today, a special truck carrying relief supplies was dispatched from Bhubaneswar and reached MV–26 village. Under the direct supervision of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, the relief distribution was carried out in the presence of Additional District Collector (Revenue)…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 22:  The 19th Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) Grand Finale–2025 was successfully held at the Pathani Samanta Planetarium, Bhubaneswar. On this occasion, 30 young astronomer winners from across the state were felicitated by the Odisha Government’s Minister for Science and Technology, Shri Krushna Chandra Patra. The prestigious event was organized by the Science and Technology Department of the Government of Odisha in collaboration…

Kendujhar, Dec, 22: At the Sanskruti Bhavan, the 63rd Annual Festival of Milani Sahi Sahitya Sansad, one of the oldest and leading literary institutions of the state, was held under the chairmanship of poet Debashish Chakrabarty. Amid Vedic chants by Pandit Rangadhar, the guests inaugurated the festival by offering floral tributes and lighting lamps before the idols of the presiding deity Lord Baladebji and the…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 22:  A total of 400 stalls have been set up at the Pallishree Fair, including SHG stalls, commercial stalls, departmental stalls, and food stalls. The fair features attractive and valuable products from Nabarangpur, such as maize pitha, maize laddus, and various types of ragi laddus. Handicraft stalls showcasing terracotta items, paddy crafts, and tribal ornaments are drawing strong interest from visitors. Similarly, more…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 22:  At the Mandei Lok Mahotsav Parishree Fair, a total of 400 stalls have been set up, including SHG stalls, commercial stalls, departmental stalls, and food stalls. Products from Nabarangpur are drawing major attention, such as maize pitha, maize laddus, and various types of traditional sweets. Handicraft stalls featuring terracotta items, paddy crafts, and tribal ornaments are attracting customers. More than ten artisans…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 22:  On the second evening of the Nabarangpur District Folk Festival, the South Revenue Commissioner, Sangram Keshari Mahapatra, attended as the chief guest and described the ‘Mandei’ festival as a unique celebration. He said that the cultural traditions of the undivided Koraput region are distinct and that Mandei is the greatest mass festival of the year, highlighting its immense significance. The guest of…

Shri Dilip Sanghani Inaugurates IFFCO Nanoventions Innovation Hub in Coimbatore, Boosting Sustainable Agricultural Research Coimbatore, Dec 20: In a significant step towards advancing agricultural research and sustainable farming practices, Shri Dilip Sanghani inaugurated the state-of-the-art IFFCO–Nanoventions In ovation Hub at the IFFCO–Nanoventions (IFFCO-NVPL) Research Centre in Coimbatore. Shri Sanghani, Chairman of the National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI), Gujarat State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited (GUJCOMASOL),…

Koraput., Dec, 20: Minister Krishna Chandra Mahapatra dined at a Ahara center located near the National Highway in Sunabeda, Koraput. The minister personally inspected the quality of the food at the center and also checked its freshness and taste. He had his meal at the Thuba food center, located near the Sunabeda National Highway.

Laxmipur, Dec, 20:  The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Odisha, organized a Bhima Bhoi Disability Empowerment Camp. On this occasion, the Chief Guest participated in the inauguration ceremony and officially launched the event.

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 20:  The BJP Legislator meeting began at the state office. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi and Deputy Chief Minister Prabhatī Paridā were present. Speaker Manmohan Samal, Cabinet members, and legislators were also present. Discussions are ongoing regarding organizational issues and strategies.

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 20:  Bollywood actor and producer Arbaaz Khan in Bhubaneswar. Arbaaz Khan arrived at the Bhubaneswar Airport. He will participate in a program at the Commissionerate Police.