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Hyderabad, Dec 4: Grace Cancer Foundation (GCF), one of India’s leading non-profit organisations dedicated to cancer awareness, early detection, treatment support, rehabilitation and research, celebrated its 12th Anniversary on Thursday at Forum Hall, Hotel Daspalla, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Founded by Dr Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Senior Consultant Surgical & Robotic Oncologist and Clinical Director – Surgical Oncology at Yashoda Hospital, the Foundation has evolved into a global…

Kochi, Dec 4: Kochi Marriott Hotel welcomed the festive season with a spectacular Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, beautifully blending timeless tradition with the hotel’s signature elegance. The evening witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of esteemed guests, families, and well-wishers, who came together to celebrate the symbolic start of the joyful month. Adding to the cheer, the hotel also commemorated Global Customer Appreciation Week 2025, embracing the…

Mumbai,  Dec 4: This World Disability Day, Oberoi Mall turned its atrium into a space filled with awe, warmth and community spirit as it partnered with the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) for a live art showcase that moved customers and visitors alike.    The mall hosted a vibrant art showcase featuring extraordinary artworks and products handcrafted by MFPA artists. The highlight of the evening…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 04:  The traditional and historical district-level Mandei festival 2025 in Nabarangpur began today in a grand and divine manner. The festival started at the Bhandariguda (Umarkot) seat of Shakti Mata in Shri Shri Maa Bhairavi Temple, featuring various traditional dances, songs, and musical instruments such as Khatuli, Thadak Latak, Mahuri, Taal, along with performances by Kursi Devata, Lathi Devata, and Shira Dishari. Thousands…

Nabarangpur,Dec, 04:  Under the chairmanship of District Welfare Officer Rabindra Palka, the district-level “Sargiful” evening cultural program concluded at the Papadahandi Girls’ School campus. The chief guest of the program, Minister of Mass Education, addressed the students, motivating them by saying that the key to success lies in their own hands. Other distinguished guests included MP representative Somnath Pujari, Project Administrator Rajiv Lochan Sahu, Additional…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 04: A  joint public grievance hearing camp was held at the Dabugaon Mission Shakti Sammilani Hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampat. The camp was attended by Chief Development Officer and District Council Member Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Khadiya Forest Officer Shubhendu Prasad Behera, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, Block Chairperson Mrs. Beena Majhi, BDO Sharad…

Jeypore , Dec, 04: – Ahead of the National Tribal Festival at the district level in Koraput, the Jaypur Panchayat Samiti organized a friendly cricket tournament between public representatives and block administrative officers. The tournament was held at Dashahara Padia, Jaypur. Winning the toss, the administrative officers batted first and scored 167 runs in 14 overs, losing all their wickets before completing the full 15…

Jeypore, Dec, 04: The Odisha Civil Service Association, Koraput District Branch, held a press conference at Jaypur Yadav Bhawan, organized by the branch president Shashibhushan Dash. The elected committee of the Koraput District Branch of the Odisha Civil Service Association, whose tenure started on 08.05.2026, was informed about the upcoming elections for the association in a prior meeting a month ago. This information had also…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 04:  Revenue Minister issues strict instructions to work as public servants and serve the people.  Minister Suresh Pujari receives strong directives at the Chief Minister’s Complaint Cell.  Focus on resolving complaints at the district level efficiently.  Provide seating for people coming from distant places and offer them drinking water.  Listen to complaints patiently and ensure work is completed within the specified time.  Previous instructions have already been issued; if…

Jharsuguda, Dec, 04: The 30th Block-Level National Children’s Science Exhibition, covering science, mathematics, and environment, was organized on Friday at Government High School, Pakelapada, by the Block Education Department, Laikera, Jharsuguda district. The exhibition was inaugurated under the chairmanship of Group Education Officer Himanshu Bag. Dr. Radhakant Gadatia, District Education Officer, attended as the chief guest and officially inaugurated the science exhibition. The keynote speaker…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 04:  This year, 50,919 farmers have registered to sell paddy in the Kharif mandi. This is an increase of 8,109 farmers compared to last year. However, the large increase in farmer registrations this year has raised questions about why so many more farmers have come forward. On the positive side, it indicates that the number of farmers in the state has increased. According…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 04: : On the occasion of the full moon, the district-level debate competition of Odisha’s leading daily newspaper Sakala was held at Saraswati Shishu Vidyamandir, located in Gudha Mirigani, Nandahandi block near Nabarangpur town. On this occasion, around 30 students from approximately 14 schools and colleges of the district participated. These included Saraswati Shishu Vidyamandir, Bapuji Public School, Unique Public School, Techno Gurukul…

Nandapur, Dec, 04:  In the Nandapur block headquarters of Koraput district, Sathya Sai Baba’s centennial birth anniversary was celebrated at the premises of the Sathya Sai Baba temple. The Nandapur Bhajan Mandali began the day early in the morning with devotional activities. A procession of Nagara Sankirtan (traditional devotional singing and chanting) took place. Fruits were distributed to patients at the community health center. Video coverage…

Malkangiri, Dec, 04:  The annual festival of the Odisha Matrushakti Progress Foundation was celebrated in grand style at Sanskriti Bhavan in the Malkangiri district headquarters. The event was attended by Malkangiri MLA Narsingh Madkami, Chitrakonda MLA Yak Mangoo Khol, Malkangiri Zilla Parishad Chairperson Tangulu, Malkangiri Block Vice President Niranjan Haldar, editors, Odisha Sahitya Akademi member Randhakar Das, and the foundation’s director and founder, Vidyadhar Nayak.…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 04: A complaint has emerged that brokers are buying rice in the name of women’s self-help groups (SHGs). Following this, during the district-level rice procurement committee meeting, Nabarangpur MP, Eng. Balabhadra Majhi, reportedly left the meeting in protest. The MP has been demanding an investigation since 2024, citing suspicious activities involving 44 SHG groups engaged in rice procurement in the district. However, neither…

Polsara, Dec, 04:  A school-level science fair was organized at Hatioot Nodal High School under Polsara block, with the active participation of all teachers, members of the School Management Committee, parents, and students. The event was conducted under the chairmanship of the head teacher, Uma Shankar Das. The chief guest for the event, Sushant Kumar Sahu, a senior lawyer and representative of the Sarpanch, inaugurated…

Bhubaneswar: Dec, 04:  The government has taken an important step on Friday to promote the educational development of students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and backward classes in the state. In a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lokseva Bhawan, it was decided under the Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Yojana to increase the pre-matric scholarship for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe…

Bishamkatak, Dec, 04: : A three-day district-level education and training camp organized by the Youth Red Cross has been conducted at the local Ma’ Markam Higher Secondary School in Rayagada district’s Bishamkatak block. The program was inaugurated under the guidance of Uma Shankar Nimalpuri, Principal of Ma’ Markam Higher Secondary School. Seventeen trainers from various parts of the district, along with many volunteers, participated in…