Chennai, Tamil Nadu / Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Nov 24: Artificial Electronics Intelligent Materials Limited (AEIM) has secured 11.28 acres of prime industrial land in the prestigious Kosala Industrial Park, allotted by the Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran (NRDA). The project is backed by Chhattisgarh’s progressive industrial policy, offering capital subsidies of up to 40%. AEIM will begin construction immediately on its state-of-the-art semiconductor materials…
June Roshni Lobo Unveils My Father’s Earthen Vessel — a Soulful Tribute to Love, Legacy and Memory
Mumbai, Nov 24: Writer and creative professional June Roshni Lobo unveiled her deeply personal debut, My Father’s Earthen Vessel, at an intimate evening at Title Waves, Bandra West. The launch was honoured by singer, author, & actress, who is popularly known for her role in ‘Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa’ Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, Madhoo, Shah (Actress known for iconic performances in Roja and Phool Aur Kaante) &…
Koraput Hosts District-Level Children’s Festival ‘Mahak’ and ‘Utsah’ – 2025
Koraput, Nov 24: The District Child Protection Unit, District Collectorate, Koraput, organized the district-level children’s festival ‘Mahak’ and ‘Utsah’ – 2025. The children of the Child Care Institution that won first place participated in the state-level children’s festival ‘Mahak’ and ‘Utsah’, organized by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Odisha. Among them, Lakshman Dishari and Muskan Khosla from Utkal Balashram, Koraput, of the Child…
Rs10 Lakh Compensation Announced for Snakebite Death Case
Bhubaneswar, Nov 24: The compensation for death due to snakebite may be increased to Rs10 lakh. This information was provided by the Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management. Currently, Rs4 lakh is being given as compensation; an increase to Rs10 lakh has been recommended by Suresh Pujari. Similar compensation will also be provided for death due to lightning strikes and drowning.
Collector–SP Joint Meeting Day 2 Focuses on Urban Roads, Land Development, and Amenities
Bhubaneswar, Nov 24: On the second day of the joint meeting of the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police, discussions were held on planned development related to new roads, land development, waste management, and public amenities in urban areas. Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Honorable Minister of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, discussed steps for resolving issues of slum dwellers, providing affordable housing, slum-free…
Koraput Home Bus Owners Association Holds Press Conference
Koraput, Nov 24: A press conference of the Koraput Home Bus Owners Association was held at the Koraput Press Club premises. Editor Naresh Chandra Padhi stated that this was the first renewal of the Koraput Home Bus Owners Association. The matter has been brought to the attention of the police, district administration, and bank authorities. He mentioned that after nearly a year-long dispute, the staff of…
PM Releases 21st Installment: Rs13.72 Crore Transferred to 68,612 Koraput Farmers
Koraput, Nov 24: On the occasion of the district-level ‘PM Kisan Day’ through virtual mode by the Honorable Prime Minister, under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, in the 21st installment, a financial assistance of Rs13 crore 72 lakh 24 thousand has been provided to 68,612 beneficiary farmers of Koraput district.
Dream Dance Academy Celebrates Its Third Annual Day with Grandeur
Nabarangpur , Nov 24: The Dream Dance Academy in Umarkot of the district celebrated its third annual day with great enthusiasm and festive spirit. On this occasion, the students of the academy performed Odissi, modern, cultural, and folk dances, captivating the audience with their performances on stage. The beautifully decorated venue, along with rhythmic music, created an enchanting atmosphere. The cultural programs, graceful poses, and the…
COPD Cases Rising Due to Smoking and Environmental Pollution
Nabarangpur, Nov 24: At the District Headquarters Hospital in Nabarangpur, the District Health Committee observed World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day on Wednesday. The meeting was organized under the chairmanship of the Chief District Medical and Health Officer, Dr. Santosh Kumar Panda. The program was attended by ADPHO Dr. Sukanta Satapathy, DPET Novakishore Behera, Dr. Malay Kumar Pradhan, DIPRO Manoj Kumar Behera, Dr. Irsat Khan,…
Only the Photo to Remain on Aadhaar Card! Major Update Announced
New Delhi, Nov 24: The Aadhaar card will no longer look the same in the future. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is considering making changes to it. Currently, Aadhaar cards display personal details such as name, address, and photo. Because of this, there are concerns about misuse, as Aadhaar is often used as an identity document in many places, and copies of it…
Talent Recognition and Multi-Faceted Public Service Program Held with Enthusiasm
Rasulpur, Nov 24: The “Bandhu Parivar” charitable trust of Rasulpur block organized a program to honor talented individuals who have achieved excellence in various fields. Alongside the recognition, a multi-faceted public service program was also conducted. The talent recognition event was held at the Jagannath Temple premises in Narsinghpur Panchayat, under the chairmanship of Trustee Nimai Panda. The chief guest of the event was Prahlad…
Kabaddi Team Training Camp Celebrated with Enthusiasm
Rasulpur, Nov 24: A five-day training camp for Kabaddi players under the age of 14 and 17 from Jajpur district was organized at the Government High School in Khandita, Rasulpur block. The camp was conducted for both boys and girls. A total of 48 players, along with four coaches and managers, nominated from the block level, participated in the camp. The camp was conducted under…
Centenarian Passes Away at Ripe Age of 100
Rasulpur, Nov 24: Shatayu Shiv Das, a resident of Chandipur village in Rasulpur block, passed away on Wednesday. He was 105 years old. As an elder of the village, he had firsthand knowledge of the real conditions in the country both before and after independence. He used these experiences to work towards establishing social justice. A devout and philanthropic person, he was loved by people…
Transgender Woman Radhoka Donates Blood, Sets an Inspiring Example
Nabarangpur, Nov 24: At the District Headquarters Hospital, an urgent need for blood arose when Dhanurjay Mali of Kandapuri village in Kosagumuda block became critically ill. Upon receiving this information, Radhoka, a member of the Transgender Association, voluntarily stepped forward to donate blood. As a result, she helped save Dhanurjay’s life. The noble gesture of the transgender community member—demonstrating humanity, compassion, and social service—was highly…
Financial Assistance Provided to Family of Deceased Pradeep Bihari
Nabarangpur, Nov 24: Financial assistance was provided by the Odisha Motor Drivers’ Association, Nabarangpur District Umerkote Branch, to the family of late Pradeep Kumar Bihari, who was a member of the association. Pradeep passed away on Saturday, the 8th of this month. He was known to be a polite and friendly person. Today, an amount of ₹20,000 from the Odisha Motor Drivers’ Association State Welfare…
Kotpad NAC-Level Association Formed for Coordinated Local Development
Kotpad, Nov 24: A meeting was held at the Gopabandhu Library in Kotpad town, convened by Pramod Das, Working President of the Odisha State Folk Arts and Folk Culture Federation. The meeting took place in the presence of District Coordinators Saroj Kumar Pattnayak and Balaji Nayak. The session was presided over by Koraput District President Hemant Kumar Patra, with many members from Kotpad in attendance.…
MLA Lays Foundation Stones for Three Development Projects in Kirimira Block
Jharsuguda, Nov 24: Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy laid the foundation stones for three development projects in Kirimira block of Jharsuguda district. On Thursday, he first laid the foundation stone for the new Community Health Centre at Kirimira, to be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹1669.31 lakhs. Later, he laid the foundation stone for the new bridge near Rangiatikira on the Kirimira–Bagdihi road, which will…
Jitendra Becomes an Entrepreneur Through Vermicompost Production
Nabarangpur, Nov 24: Due to the lack of industries in Nabarangpur district, many educated unemployed youths are migrating to other states as migrant labourers in search of employment. In such a situation, a young man named Jitendra Maharana has become well-known for turning his kitchen-garden vermicompost preparation into a successful enterprise, creating employment opportunities for many youths. Annual Production: 400 Tons | Income: ₹30 Lakhs…
Mass Education Secretary Dr. N. Thirumala Naik Visits Nandahandi
Nandahandi, Nov 24: Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Secretary of the Department of Mass Education, visited Majhiguda village under Podalaguda Panchayat of Nandahandi Block. During the visit, he interacted with various villagers and inspected different developmental works in the area. He also discussed academic activities with the students of the local school. Later, he instructed the district and block administrative officials present to ensure that eligible…
Bal Scientist Exhibition Held at Samant Singhara Kelucharan High School
Aali, Nov 24: A Bal Vaigyanik (Junior Scientist) Exhibition was organized on Wednesday at Samant Singhara Kelucharan High School under Patrapur Panchayat of Aali Block. In this programme, students of Classes IX and X presented various types of science projects they had prepared. The chief guest of the event, Shri Kanan Bihari Parida, the Sarpanch of Patrapur Panchayat, addressed the gathering and said that such…
Social Worker Rajani Passes Away in Tragic Road Accident
Jeypore, Nov 24: Social worker Rajanikant Nayak of Bank Colony passed away in a road accident. While he was travelling on a motorcycle in Redhakhol area of Sambalpur district, a four-wheeler hit him. For the past few months, he had taken Vanaprastha Diksha and was living in an ashram there. After the news of his death spread, a wave of grief engulfed the town. His…