Nabarangpur, Nov 27: A joint public hearing camp was held today at the Mission Shakti Conference Hall in Dabugaon under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Madakar Sandeep Sampat. Present at the camp were: Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Chief Development Officer, Zilla Parishad Shubhendu Prasad Behera, Divisional Forest Officer Prakash Kumar Mishra, Deputy Collector, Nabarangpur Beena Majhi, Block Chairperson Sarat…
Gunupur Athletes Win 6 Gold and 2 Bronze at National Powerlifting Championship
Gunupur, Nov 27: In the SSF National Powerlifting Championship held for two days on the 22nd and 23rd at Haryana’s Palwal Police Lines, competitors from the Gunupur region of Rayagada district won 6 gold medals and 2 bronze medals. Five athletes participated in the event, out of which four achieved notable success. Muna Sabar won 4 gold medals — two in Master & Senior categories of…
Religious Flag Hoisted Atop Shri Ram Temple With Devotional Fervor
Delhi, Nov 27: The religious flag was JOhoisted atop the Shri Ram Temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi installed the religious flag. A saffron-colored flag is now flying on the spire of the Shri Ram Temple. The flag bears a radiant ‘Sun’ symbol and the inscription ‘Om’.
District-Level Launch of Campaign for Prevention of Violence Against Women Held
Nabarangpur, Nov 27: The district-level inauguration of the 16-day campaign was held at the Mission Shakti Conference Hall of Dabugaon Block, jointly organized by the District Social Welfare Department and the One Stop Centre (Shakti Sambal). District Social Welfare Officer Draupadi Kanhar delivered the welcome address and explained the aims and objectives of the 16-day campaign. Ranjita Sahu, Centre Administrator of the Sakhi One Stop…
District Administration Convenes Meeting on Kharif Paddy Procurement Arrangements
Koraput, Nov 27: A district-level Kharif paddy procurement committee meeting was held at the Local Skill Development Training Centre conference hall in Koraput. The meeting was chaired by Koraput District Collector Manoj Satyavan Mahajan. Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Koraput MLA Raghuram Machha, Lakshmipur MLA Pavitra Sahoo, and Kotpad MLA Rupna Bhatra were among the key attendees. The Collector announced that paddy mandis will open on…
District-Level Paddy Procurement Committee Convenes; Procurement to Start from 17 December
Malkangiri, Nov 27: A district-level Paddy Procurement Committee meeting for Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025–26 was held today under the chairmanship of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyaya. The Collector directed all district-level officials to make the necessary arrangements so that farmers can sell their paddy conveniently. He assured farmers that strict action would be taken against any officials, millers, or middlemen found violating procurement norms.…
Ayushman Arogya Mandir Inaugurated at Pradhaniguda Urban Primary Health Centre, Malkangiri
Malkangiri, Nov 27: On Tuesday at 9:30 AM, the Ayushman Arogya Mandir, Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), Pradhaniguda, Malkangiri, was formally inaugurated. The chief guest at the event was Hon’ble MP of Nabarangpur, Shri Balabhadra Majhi. Hon’ble MLA of Malkangiri, Shri Narsingh Madkami, and the Chairperson of the Malkangiri Zilla Parishad, Smt. Samari Tangulu, attended as esteemed guests. Also present were the representative of the…
District Observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Nabarangpur, Nov 27: A 16-day district-level programme was inaugurated at the Dabugam Block Mission Shakti Conference Hall, jointly organised by the District Social Welfare Department and the One Stop Centre. During the programme, District Social Welfare Officer Draupadi Kanhar delivered the welcome address and explained the goals and objectives of the 16-day campaign. Ranjita Sahu, Centre Administrator of the Sakhi Centre, stated that the One…
MLA Expresses Displeasure Over Poor School Infrastructure During Visit
Nabarangpur, Nov 27: Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi today visited Kosagumuda and inspected Rajoda High School. During this visit, BDO Ashish Tripathy was also present. While inspecting the school, the MLA became upset with the BDO after noticing incomplete boundary walls, toilets, and other poorly maintained infrastructure. He instructed immediate steps to resolve these issues. After this, in Ukiapally Panchayat, he distributed allowances to 91 new…
A Legacy of Trust: Janapriya Upscale Celebrates Janapriya’s 40 Years and 40,000 Homes
Hyderabad, Nov 26: Janapriya Group, a name with trust and reliability in the real estate sector, has crossed a significant historic milestone. The company celebrated the completion of 40 successful years and the delivery of 40,000 Homes, marking a new chapter in its legacy. The dual celebration, which also marked the 72nd birthday of Chairman and Founder Janapriya Group Mr K. Ravinder Reddy, was held…
Dive Into the Future of Tech at Yugaantar, Hosted by Scaler School of Technology
Bengaluru, Nov 26: Scaler School of Technology is all set to host its inaugural fest, Yugaantar, a celebration of innovation, learning, and the spirit of transformation. Bringing together some of the most dynamic voices in tech and entrepreneurship, including Sambhav Jain, Co-founder at Fampay; Varun Agarwal, Entrepreneur; Madhurima, Leads AI Transformation at Microsoft and Vasuta Agarwal, Independent Director and Board Member at IndiaMART and Kaya…
Ekta Padyatra Inaugurated in Malkangiri on Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary
Malkangiri, Nov 26: It was a privilege for me to inaugurate the Ekta Padyatra organized in Malkangiri on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and National Unity Day. The Ekta Padyatra is not just an ordinary march; it is a symbol of Indianness and a representation of every citizen’s duty to keep our nation united.
Cabinet Grants Approval to Three Key Proposals
Bhubaneswar, Nov 26: A Cabinet meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister. The Cabinet approved three proposals. The approvals were related to various examinations. Amendment to the Higher Secondary Level Examination Rules–2022. While there were already 11 departments under the Recruitment Commission, one new department has now been included. Approval granted for amendment to the CGL Examination Rules–2022. The number of…
Request Submitted for Action to Fulfill Demands
Chennai, Nov 26: According to a report by Crisil, in the financial year 2026, the growth of non-bank lenders’ home loans is expected to decline. The Crisil report states that despite several adverse conditions, the loan book of non-bank lenders may see a growth of only 12–13%, compared to 14% in the current year. Crisil’s assessment notes that due to ongoing competition between non-bank lenders and government…
Retired Teachers and Employees of Block Grant Schools to Raise Protest
Bhubaneswar, Nov 26: The Odisha New Grant (Block Grant) Retired Teachers and Employees Association will raise a protest demanding pension and gratuity payments, post-retirement financial benefits, and other entitlements for teachers and staff of 608 schools. The association has warned that if the government continues to adopt a delaying policy regarding pension and gratuity disbursement, they will stage a demonstration in front of the Legislative…
State Government Approves Creation of Four New Tehsils
Bhubaneswar, Nov 26: The state government has decided to create four new tehsils in the state, with new tehsils being established in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Sambalpur. The Revenue Department has written letters to three District Collectors, stating that along with the Bhubaneswar tehsil, two more new tehsils will be created, and one tehsil each will be established in Cuttack and Sambalpur. With the addition of these…
Self-Reliant Entrepreneur Jitendra Bankbihari Empowers 21 People Through Organic Fertilizer Production
Nabarangpur, Nov 26: Jitendra Maharana, a young entrepreneur from Jharigaon, has turned his initiative of producing kitchen garden fertilizers into a full-fledged organic fertilizer company. Not only is he self-reliant, but he also provides daily employment to others. Currently, he produces 400 tons of organic fertilizer annually, generating a turnover of over 30 lakh rupees per year. By educating farmers on the proper use of…
Pride for Nabarangpur: Deepali Padhi Honored as District’s First Gold Medalist in Law
Nabarangpur, Nov 26: A felicitation program was organized by the Nabarangpur District Bar Association at the Nabarangpur District Court. During this event, Deepali Padhi, the district’s first gold medalist in the law curriculum, was honored. She completed five years of legal studies at Amity University, Kolkata, and was awarded the gold medal for her outstanding performance. The event was attended by notable dignitaries including Nabarangpur Registrar…
Panchayati Raj Dept Issues Letter Urging Collectors to Meet Pucca House Target by December
Sambalpur, Nov 26: The state government has issued strict instructions to all district collectors today regarding the construction of pucca houses. Under the Antyodaya Griha Yojana, district officers have been given targets to ensure that all pucca houses are completed by the end of December. A letter has been sent to all district collectors by the Panchayati Raj Department. Instructions have been given to complete…
Justice Suryakant Takes Oath as CJI
New Delhi, Nov 26: Justice Suryakant has taken oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). He succeeds Justice B.R. Gavai, the senior Supreme Court judge who was serving as Chief Justice and whose term ended recently. Justice Suryakant assumed office today (Monday) and will serve as CJI for approximately 15 months. His tenure will end on 9th February 2027, when he reaches the…
Flag to Be Hoisted at Ram Temple
New Delhi, Nov 26: Ayodhya, the city of Lord Ram, is glowing with excitement. Everywhere, the name of Ram is being chanted. Tomorrow, on the 25th, the religious flag will be hoisted atop the spire of the Ayodhya Ram Temple. For this occasion, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi has been beautifully decorated. The entire city has been adorned with various flowers and lights. Prime Minister Narendra…