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…
District Collector Visits Ambelibeda & Naringijhola; Stresses Regional Development and Tourism Boost
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.
87th Birth Anniversary of Scholar Bhagirath Patra Celebrated, Honouring His Literary Legacy
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…
Vendors Decry Poor Condition of Vegetable Market, Submit Memorandum to Collector
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…
District Collector Reviews Ongoing Development Projects During Bandaghati Visit
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…
Cyber Crime Awareness Programme Held to Educate Citizens on Online Safety
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…
Anti-Addiction Awareness Rally Held at Jiridikia to Promote a Drug-Free Society
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…
Zonal Maize Buyer–Seller Meet Strengthens Market Linkages for Farmers
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…
Rabi Season Strategy Committee Sets Target for 2,850 Hectares of Potato & Onion Cultivation
Jeypore, Nov 29: For the upcoming Rabi season 2025–26, cultivation targets have been set in the district as follows: 4,980 hectares for paddy, 450 hectares for maize, 100 hectares for ragi (mandia), 10 hectares for wheat, 49,010 hectares for various pulses, 21,930 hectares for oilseed crops, 24,700 hectares for total vegetable cultivation, 4,000 hectares for spices, and 2,400 hectares for sugarcane. Special emphasis has been…
India Warehousing & Logistics Show 2025 and India Cold Chain Show 2025 Conclude Successfully
Nov 28:-RX India successfully concluded the 12th edition of the India Warehousing & Logistics Show (IWLS) and the India Cold Chain Show (ICCS), held from 20th to 22nd November 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The co-located events witnessed strong industry participation, featuring 150+ exhibitors, 50+ new product launches, and 100+ live demonstrations, making this one of the most impactful editions to date. IWLS…
Lexar Strengthens India’s AI Ecosystem with Next-Gen High-Performance Memory
Lexar Empowers India’s Evolving AI Ecosystem With Its Next-Generation High-Performance Memory Portfolio Lexar, a globally recognized top third brand in flash memory solutions, is empowering the future of storage innovation in India as the country witnesses a steep rise in the adoption of AI-embedded devices across consumer, industrial, and professional segments. With AI rapidly reshaping the way India creates, works, and consumes content, the demand for high-speed, reliable, and…
DG Prakash Upadhayay of Naval Armament Visits VTU Regional Office
BENGALURU: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is advancing its mission to prepare students for future skilling in the Aerospace and Defence domain. As part of this vision, VTU is establishing a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Aerospace and Defence at its Muddenahalli Campus, aligning academic programs, research initiatives, and industry partnerships toward national capability building. Shri Prakash Upadhayay, Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA), Indian Navy, New Delhi, visited the…
ZEE5 to Stream Kesariya@100, a Docuseries capturing the RSS’ Century-Long Journey
ZEE5 today announced the launch of Kesariya@100, an immersive documentary series that chronicles 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Premiering on December 12, 2025, the series presents a researched journey that traces the evolution of one of India’s most influential voluntary movements. Designed to engage audiences, the series offers historical depth, nuanced perspectives, and meaningful documentation of India’s socio-cultural landscape. Anchored by Dr.…
A Feast of Tamil Flavours and Family Traditions at Sheraton Grand Pune
Some recipes aren’t just remembered they’re lived, cherished, and passed down through generations. The Tamil Table at Sheraton Grand Pune is born from that legacy, where Chef Shankar returns to his grandmother’s kitchen to recreate the flavours that shaped his childhood. The culinary journey opens with Panakam and Nannari Sharbat, traditional coolers that greet the palate with the comforting sweetness of home. Warm, soul-soothing bowls…
Sasken Academy Boosts Industry-Academia Ties with Global Partnerships and Skill Initiatives
Bengaluru, Nov 28: Sasken Technologies Ltd., a global leader in product engineering and digital transformation services, announced the growing success of Sasken Academy, its capability development arm focused on nurturing next-generation engineering talent through industry-aligned programs with global academic collaborations. Sasken Academy aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by partnering with universities and educational institutions to design industry-relevant curricula for engineering courses. Through close collaboration with…
Ghevar Exposes Ramkudi’s Secret in Sun Neo’s Prathaon Ki Odhe Chunri: Beendani
Sun Neo’s show ‘Prathaon Ki Odhe Chunri: Beendani’ continues to keep audiences hooked with its powerful twists and dramatic revelations. As always, Ramkudi, played by Monika Khanna, has been plotting new tricks to trouble Ghevar, portrayed by Gauri Shelgaonkar. But this time, the tension reached a whole new level when Ghevar’s lost memories slowly began to return. In the recent episodes, Ghevar visited a tantrik…
NAC-Level ‘Parab’ Festival Inaugurated in Kotpad with Cultural Fervour
Kotpad,Nov 28: The NAC-level Adivasi folk festival ‘Parab’, organised by the Kotpad Notified Area Council, has been inaugurated. The festival was formally opened by Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra as the chief guest, under the chairmanship of NAC Chairperson M. Shankar Rao. On this occasion, a grand procession started from the NAC office and proceeded to offer prayers at the shrines of Kotpad’s presiding deities —…
buildAhome Startup Redefines the Home Construction Experience with first Knowledge Centre
Nov 28: buildAhome, one of India’s leading turnkey home construction companies, has announced a series of major updates aimed at enhancing transparency, customer experience and sector-wide organisation in the individual home construction market. Established in 2016, buildAhome has grown from a four-member startup into a trusted construction partner with over 1,000 completed homes across more than 15 cities. The company continues to operate through a…
From Councillor to President: Droupadi Murmu’s Remarkable Legislative Journey
Delhi, Nov 28: Legislative History of the President Droupadi Murmu 2000 to 2009 – Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Rairangpur 2000 to 2004 – Served as a Minister in the Council of Ministers 2000 to 2002 – Minister of Commerce and Transport 2002 to 2004 – Minister of Fisheries and Animal Resources 2007 – Awarded as the Best Legislator 2015 – Became the Governor…
Government Offers Incentives for Rabi Potato Cultivation; Seeds Made Available at Subsidized Rates
Bhubaneswar, Nov 28: The government is giving incentives for Rabi potato cultivation. Farmer brothers and sisters, just cultivate with full dedication. The Agriculture Department is providing potato seeds. If you buy them for 20 rupees, you will get a subsidy of 10 rupees in return. By cultivating potatoes, let’s make the state self-reliant and reduce dependence on other states.
Government Announces High-Tech Smart Mandis Across All 30 Districts
Bhubaneswar, Nov 28: Good News for Farmers This decision will take away the long-standing problems of farmers! The government has taken a major policy decision. High-technology smart mandis will be set up in all 30 districts…