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Nabarangpur, Nov 29:  The district’s folk festival, Mandei, has begun.  The auspicious inauguration of the event started from Bhairavi Temple located in Umarakot Podagada. The chief guest for the occasion was Minister for Forest Environment and Climate Change, Labor, and Employee Insurance, Mr. Ganesh Ramsingh Khuntia, who formally inaugurated Mandei. Speaking at the event, he thanked the people who participated in this traditional Mandei procession, a…

Kotpad,  Nov 29:   On the auspicious occasion of National Journalists’ Day, heartfelt greetings and congratulations were extended to all working journalists. On this occasion, the Bharat Media Association, Kotpad chapter, organized the celebration of National Journalists’ Day. The chief guest of today’s program was Kotpad MLA’s advisor Rupu Bhatra. Other dignitaries present included N.A.C. President M. Shankar Rao, Member of Parliament representative Rameshwar Jena, additional…

Nabarangpur , Nov 29:   In Nandahandi block of Nabarangpur district, near Pipalguda in Sindhiguda Panchayat, a collision occurred between a tractor and a bike. As a result, the bike rider died on the spot.  The deceased has been identified as Trilochan Harijan (35) of Daleguda, Sindhiguda Gram Panchayat. The bike rider was returning home from Nabarangpur when the tractor, coming from the opposite direction, collided   head-on…

Jharsuguda, Nov 29:   The Block-Level Children’s Science Exhibition of Lakhampur was held at Manoj Padhi High School, Lakhampur Zone 3. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Block Education Officer Rajendra Prasad Sahu. The chief guest for the event was Odisha Government Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari. Independent guests included Sanjay Kumar Jha, Director of Operations, MCL Headquarters, Burla, Mahaprabandhak Bedant Sangita…

Nandahandi, Nov 29:   To ensure government schemes reach the beneficiaries in remote areas and to address local problems, Kshirord Chandra Sahu climbedNov 29: three mountains to visit a village in Nandahandi block of Nawarangpur district, as shown in the Block Development Officer Jagannathpur Panchayat, part of Nandahandi block, is known for its difficult terrain, particularly the village of Futghara, where only five families reside. To…

Kotpad, Nov 29:   Senior lawyer Narsingh Pattnayak of the undivided Koraput district passed away due to age-related causes at the age of 86. Born in Kotpad, he completed his legal studies and practiced law in Jaipur. His son, Manoj Pattnayak, is currently serving as a government lawyer in Jaipur. To pay tribute to the late Pattnayak, the Kotpad Lawyers’ Association organized a condolence meeting. Key…

Bhubaneswar,  Nov 29:  To reduce accidents, traffic enforcement drives will be conducted from November 16 to 30 under the “Accident-Free Zone” initiative. Strict action will be taken against violators of traffic rules. Road safety regulations will be thoroughly checked, and the RTO will not only enforce rules but also create awareness among the public.

Baipariguda, Nov 29:   A block-level fair was organized by the Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Department at the Animal Hospital in Baipariguda, Koraput district, on Saturday. The fair included exhibitions from fisheries, livestock, and other departmental sectors, discussion sessions with farmer experts, and awareness programs. More than 400 farmers participated in the fair. Guests honored select farmers during the event. Participants included the Fisheries Department, Animal…

Papadahandi, Nov 29:  “Cooperatives are a means for a self-reliant India” — with this slogan, today at Papadahandi, the Cooperative Committee in Lembu organized the flag hoisting on the occasion of the 72nd National Cooperative Week. The event was presided over by Chairman Shri Sadashiv Nayak, who hoisted the cooperative flag along with Lembu MD Ispail Sanful, Mahendra Lenka, Krutibas Gauda, Dilip Harijan, Bishwanath Mali,…

Mumbai, Nov 29: Target Learning Ventures Pvt. Ltd (TLV) a leading publishing house and trusted provider of educational resources, recently hosted an engaging and informative webinar featuring senior sports journalist Mr. Taus Rizvi, focusing on the crucial importance of sports in children’s physical and mental development. The online session reached parents and educators across India, highlighting how physical activity contributes to holistic education and the…

Bhubaneswar, Nov 29:  In honor of the bravery, foresight, and extraordinary contributions of India’s tribal leaders, the Tribal Pride Fortnight 2025 is being celebrated across the country from 1st to 15th November. This nationwide celebration is part of a broader initiative to recognize the legacy of India’s most revered tribal freedom fighters and their resistance against colonial rule, particularly commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of…

Nabarangpur, Nov 29:  A cyber security awareness meeting was organized by the Raighar Police at the Panchayat Samiti College in Raighar, Nabarangpur district. The meeting was chaired by Raighar police officer Raghunath Majhi, and SDPO Shubendu Kumar Sabar attended as the honored guest. Also present were Parikshit Sahu, president of the Panchayat Samiti College, and all the teachers of the college. During the meeting, students…

Papadahandi,  Nov 29:  Constitution Day at the Panchayat level was celebrated today at Patri under the Papadahandi Block. On 26th November 1949, India’s Constitution, drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was adopted in the Constituent Assembly. Since then, this day has been observed across the country as Constitution Day. From 2015 onwards, Constitution Day has been celebrated nationwide with renewed emphasis. On this occasion, various competitions…

Nabarangpur, Nov 29: The district’s popular festival, Mandai, began with an auspicious inauguration from the Bairavi Temple at Umarakot Podagada. Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ramsingh Khuntia participated as the chief guest and officially inaugurated Mandai. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed gratitude to the people participating in this historic Mandai procession, which symbolizes faith and belief, and hoped that the festival, representing…

Korukonda, Nov 29:  The District Collector visited Ambelibeda and Naringijhola villages in Korukonda Block. During this visit, he emphasized the importance of regional development and tourism promotion. He instructed officials to prepare a plan to develop Ambelibeda as a Model Village (Modern Village).  He also directed that Naringijhola be developed as a tourist destination, with facilities such as Tribal Cottages, Viewpoints, and Boating.

Nabarangpur, Nov 29:  With the support of the Odisha Sahitya Akademi and the Smriti Sansad, the 87th birth anniversary of eminent literary figure Bhagirath Patra and a talent felicitation ceremony were held on Thursday at the premises of Raja Chaitanya Dev Government Nodal High School. Subrata Mohanty, District & Sessions Judge of Nabarangpur, attended as the chief guest and conferred the Bhagirath Samman on social…

Malkangiri, Nov 29:  Around 22 years ago, several stalls were built in the Malkangiri Municipality area for daily vegetable vendors. Today, these stalls are found in a deplorable and unsafe condition. Some vendors are sitting on broken and damaged platforms, while in some stalls, rainwater leaks through the roof. At times, water from drainage channels overflows, creating an unhygienic environment. In certain stalls, pieces of…

Malkangiri,  Nov 29:  District Collector Dr. Somesh Kumar Upadhyay visited Bandaghati, including Bandagh and Tuseipada villages under Khairaput Block. During the visit, he emphasized the overall development of the region and improvements in the lifestyle of local residents. He directed officials to take necessary steps to develop Andarahal village as a model village. He also instructed that the area be developed into a major tourist…

Jharsuguda , Nov 29:  With the support of Odisha Police and Jharsuguda Police, Laikera Police Station organized a cyber awareness rally today through the Cyber Awareness Chariot. Under the leadership of IIC Dilip Behera, Inspector Bandana Nayak from the Jharsuguda Cyber Cell also participated. Hundreds of students from OPMP Girls’ High School, Odia Pali, conscious citizens of Laikera village, sarpanches and samiti members of various…

Khajuripada ,–Nov 29:  In Kandhamal district, under K. Nuagaon block, an anti-addiction awareness rally was organized by the women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of Jiridikia. The rally started from the village committee hall and passed through Gasaguda, Tala Gasaguda, Mundasahi, Taganaju, and Danderisahi, where the women participants spread awareness among the villagers. During the rally, women from various SHGs held placards promoting awareness against different forms…

Nabarangpur, Nov 29:  Zonal-level maize buyer–seller meetings were organized separately at the District Chief Agriculture Office conference hall and at the District Collector’s conference hall. The invited guests highlighted the adverse situations arising from the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and advised farmers to adopt organic farming. These meetings have now been successfully conducted in Odisha. At the meeting held under the chairmanship of District…