Nabarangpur, Nov 28: The 72nd All India Cooperative Week – 2025 was celebrated at the office building of the Nabarangpur Regulated Market Committee. A total of 13 LAMPS (Large Area Multi-Purpose Societies) from Nabarangpur district participated in the event. Among them, Koshagumuda LAMPS won the first prize, Nabarangpur LAMPS secured the second prize, and Tentulikhunti LAMPS received the third prize. During today’s celebration, officials from…
Winter Session of Odisha Assembly Begins Amid Key Legislative Agenda
Bhubaneswar,Nov 28: The Winter Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly will begin on November 27. The three major political parties have geared up for it and are preparing strategies to put up a strong show. On Wednesday, both the ruling party and the opposition will hold separate meetings to finalize their respective plans for the session. Before that, an all-party meeting will be held in…
Preparatory Meeting Held to Finalize Arrangements for ‘Path Utsav’
Malkangiri, Nov 28: As part of the Malkangiri Lok Mahotsav ‘Malyavant’, a Path Utsav will be organized. Today, a preparatory meeting regarding the celebration of Path Utsav was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Collector Agni A. L. It was unanimously decided in the meeting that the Path Utsav will be celebrated on December 7. The event will be organized on the road stretch from…
OAV Entrance Exam Registration Deadline Extended for 2025 Admission Cycle
Cuttack, Nov 28: The registration deadline foNov 28:r the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Entrance Test (OAVET) and the Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalaya Entrance Test (OMAVET) for the year 2026, conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), has been extended till December 1. The decision to extend the registration date was taken based on requests from parents. Board President Srikant Tarai informed that no further extension…
Centre Agrees to Procure More Parboiled Rice from States
Delhi,Nov 28: The Central Government will procure more parboiled rice from farmers. In this regard, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had written a letter to Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi. Following the Union Minister’s request, the procurement target for paddy under the Kharif season has been increased from 40 lakh metric tonnes to 47 lakh metric tonnes.
Odisha Launches Foreign Education Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students
Bhubaneswar, Nov 28: We are committed to strengthening the higher education system in the state. The Foreign Education Scholarship Scheme will help Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students fulfil their dreams of pursuing higher education abroad. Financial constraints will no longer be an obstacle for pursuing higher studies overseas. Along with this, the Odisha State Higher Education Council will conduct Academic Performance Audits in…
Gundicha Temple Set to Reopen for Devotees from December 1 After Six Years
Puri, Nov 28: Gundicha Temple to Open for Devotees from December 1 A ticket-based darshan system will begin on a trial basis. The ticket price will be ₹10 per devotee. Free darshan for children below 5 years, senior citizens above 80 years, and persons with disabilities. The Gundicha Temple will remain open daily from 6 AM to 6 PM. From November to February, darshan timings will…
VST Tillers Tractors Unveils New-Generation EV Power Tillers and Power Weeders at EIMA AGRIMACH 2025
New Delhi, Nov 27: VST Tillers Tractors Ltd., India’s pioneer in compact farming solutions, unveiled its first-ever EV Power Tiller and EV Power Weeder at the 9th EIMA AGRIMACH, at PUSA, New Delhi. The products were formally unveiled by Smt. S. Rukmani, Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(M&T), Government of India. This launch marks VST’s entry into the fully electric farm machinery space…
ZEISS India Launches Ayurveda Nursing Training Institute for Tribal Youth in Wayanad
Wayanad, Kerala Nov 27: A new chapter in empowering tribal communities in Wayanad began today with the inauguration of the Ayurveda Nursing Training Institute, an initiative aimed at equipping tribal men and women with skills in traditional Ayurvedic care. The institute was formally inaugurated by Minnu Mani, an Indian international cricketer and Wayanad’s own sporting icon. Supported by ZEISS India’s CSR funds, Ayurveda Nursing Training Institute…
Five Brutal Realities About Investing, According to Ankur Aggarwal
Investment advice is often delivered with caution and optimism. Ankur Aggarwal chartered accountant, real-estate investor, and chairman of BNW Developments—takes a different route. In a recent conversation with Mashable, he offered a series of blunt observations shaped by his own trajectory from Delhi to large-scale property ventures in Dubai. His comments, stripped of polish or pretense, outline what he believes young investors frequently overlook. 1. Risk…
Kushals Fashion Jewellery Unveils a New Retail Identity with the Launch of its latest Store in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Nov 27: Kushals, India’s leading fashion & silver jewellery brand, has announced the launch of its new retail identity with the opening of its latest store at Sarjapur, Bengaluru. This milestone marks a significant evolution in the brand’s journey unveiling not just a refreshed store design but also a renewed visual identity. The new retail identity reinforces Kushals as a fashion-forward jewellery brand that…
Icertis acquires Dioptra to deliver AI-first contracting experience for legal Teams
India, Nov 27: Icertis, the global leader in AI-powered contract intelligence, today announced the acquisition of Dioptra to further accelerate its best-of-breed AI technology for enterprise contracting. This marks the next milestone in the company’s long-term AI strategy following the launch of Icertis Vera and signals an inflection point in contract lifecycle management (CLM) innovation. More than 80 percent of C-suite leaders are ready to…
Ministers Visit Ailing MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Nov 27: Health and Family Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Government Chief Whip Shri Saroj Kumar Pradhan, and Law and Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan met the ailing MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati.
Vendia Ayushman Arogya Mandir Ranked First in District for Quality Healthcare Services
Nabarangpur, Nov 27: The Ayushman Arogya Mandir located at Vendia under Malgaon Panchayat in Chandahandi Block, Nabarangpur district, has achieved the top position in the district for providing patients with high-quality healthcare services. On Tuesday, the Ayushman team at Vendia was assessed under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) set by the central government to ensure nationwide quality standards. During the evaluation, the team inspected…
Cyber Fraud Awareness Program Held at Umarkot
Umarkot , Nov 27: The police department has organized a cyber fraud awareness program. As cybercrime is increasing day by day in the state, there is a pressing need to raise public awareness. In response, the state police have launched a public awareness campaign. Under this initiative, the Umarkot police department of Nabarangpur district conducted a bicycle rally, starting from Ma’ Pendani Temple, covering all…
Rs10 Lakh Grant Sanctioned for Development of Kumuda Market; Farmers Thank MLA
Hanga, Nov 27: For the development of the famous Kumuda Market under Kuhunda Panchayat in Mahanga Block, the local MLA has provided a financial grant of Rs 10 lakh. Farmers and traders have expressed their happiness over this initiative. This ancient market, established during the British era, used to attract people from far and wide for trade. Kumuda Market is well-known in Odisha, especially for…
Budha Chauria Football Tournament Celebrated at Papadahandi With Great Excitement
Papadahandi, Nov 27: The Budha Chauria Football Tournament was celebrated today at the newly constructed playground of Bhandarbhandariguda in Danga, Papadahandi Block, Nabarangpur district. The tournament, organized under the auspices of the Budha Chauria Football Association, was held with the participation of 16 teams. The final match was played between Santoshpur and Amar 11 Chercheta teams. Neither team could score within the stipulated time, so…
Senior Lawyer Passes Away in Kotpad, Legal Fraternity Mourns Loss
Kotpad, Nov 27: Senior lawyer of Kotpad Advocates Association, former president of the Advocates Association, and former chairman of Kotpad Block, Prakash Chandra Rath, has passed away at the age of 73. He had been receiving treatment at a home-based medical facility in Jeypore due to serious health issues for the past few days. However, he passed away during treatment. At the time of his…
District-Level Mela Inaugurated in Rayagada With Grand Ceremony
Rayagada, Nov 27: The district-level Mela of Nabarangpur was inaugurated on Tuesday at Podagada. It is to be noted that after the formation of Nabarangpur district, the district-level Mela at Podagada was first started in 2002 by then District Collector Dr. Arvind Padhi. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Odisha Government ministers Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, Minister of Mass Education Nityananda Gand, Jharinga MLA Nasingh Bhatra,…
Junior Red Cross Organizes Blood Donation Camp at Ekamba Higher Secondary School
Jeypore :Nov 27: On the occasion of Shaheed Laxman Nayak Jayanti, a blood donation camp was organized by the Junior Red Cross at the Government Higher Secondary School, Ekamba, Jayapur Block, Koraput district. During the camp, 20 units of blood were collected. Teachers of Ekamba School, first-time donors, couple donors, and other voluntary blood donors participated in the camp, extending a helping hand to save lives.…
District-Level Sargiful 2025 Celebrated With Great Enthusiasm
Jeypore , Nov 27: The District-Level Sargiful 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Uchcha Madhyamik School, Sunabeda. The event began on 19/11/2025 and continued until 21/11/2025. On the inauguration day, esteemed guests included Hon’ble MLA P. Patangi Ramchandra Kadam, Hon’ble MLA of Koraput, Raghuram Machh, Hon’ble MLA of Lakshmipur, Pavitra Saunta, District Council Chairperson Sasmita Meleka, Chairperson of Koraput Municipal Council Lalat Ranjan…