Nabarangpur: Even after eight months of the new government taking office in Odisha, no concrete steps have been taken to fulfill the three-point legitimate demands of journalists. The promises made have remained unfulfilled. The Odisha Union of Journalists (OUJ) has been continuously urging the state government to implement security measures for journalists, establish a pension system, and ensure official recognition for journalists. Although the government…
Kalyani Check Dam: Canal Construction Still Incomplete After 10 Years
Kalyansinghpur: It has been 10 years since the construction of the Kalyani Check Dam at the border of Kalahandi and Rayagada districts, yet the canal has not been built, leaving farmers unable to benefit from irrigation. Despite multiple meetings regarding canal construction, no concrete results have been achieved, leading to growing dissatisfaction among farmers. The Rayagada Minor Irrigation Department constructed the check dam near Kalkupa…
Bhanja Sena Submits 8-Point Demand Letter to CM for Better Electricity Supply
Bangiriposi: Electricity consumers in Odisha continue to face difficulties due to poor electricity supply services. Since the power distribution system was handed over to private companies, the situation has worsened. The Electricity Regulatory Commission has also failed to protect the interests of the common people. Raising multiple concerns and seeking solutions, the Bangiriposi branch of Bhanja Sena has submitted an 8-point demand letter to the…
Block-Level Legal Awareness Program Empowers Women with Knowledge of Laws
Umerkote: The Block-Level Legal Awareness Program was organized at the Umerkote Block Conference Hall by the Umerkote Child Development Project Department to educate people about laws related to women. The event was presided over by Umerkote CDPO Sanjukta Behera, with Umerkote Municipality Chairperson Radha Bhatra as the chief guest. Among the distinguished guests were MP Representative Ram Nayak, Minister’s Representative Ashok Kumar Padhi, Zilla Parishad…
MP Pradeep Purohit Advocates New Bargarh-Bhubaneswar Intercity Train Service
Bargarh: Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit has advocated for the introduction of a new intercity train service connecting Bargarh and Bhubaneswar. He emphasized that such a service would enable daily commuters to return home the same day, addressing a longstanding demand of the local populace. Purohit highlighted the perceived neglect of Bargarh by the East Coast Railway authorities, noting that despite being under the jurisdiction of the…
Empowering Schoolgirls: Menstrual Hygiene Education Takes Center Stage
Tentulikhunti, Nabarangpur: The ITIPA Foundation conducted a Menstrual Hygiene Management and Education Program at Divya Hridaya Girls’ High School and Anchalgumma High School in Tentulikhunti Block for students of 8th and 9th grades. Under the leadership of ITIPA Foundation Director Vijaya Bajpai, the program aimed to create a hygienic and supportive school environment for menstruating students. Distribution of MSM Kits During the event, Ashayee Intake…
Route Map Errors Leave Many Villages Without Rural Bus Service
Jharigaon: The previous state government had introduced the Lakshmi Bus Service to provide affordable and safe travel for people from panchayats to block headquarters and sub-divisions. However, due to errors in preparing the route map for buses operating in Jharigaon block, many remote villages have been deprived of bus services. Some residents have also complained that they have to walk 4 to 5 kilometers to…
Teachers Denied Protest Permission at Lower PMG Due to Space Constraints
Bhubaneswar: Thousands of primary school teachers from various parts of the state were preparing to gather at Lower PMG on Friday to stage a protest. Many teachers from different districts had already reached Bhubaneswar by Thursday night. However, since other organizations had already occupied the protest site, the Commissionerate Police denied permission for the protest, citing a lack of adequate space for around 20,000 teachers.…
Essential Water Well Repair Materials Delivered to Panchayat
Maidulpur: Water well repair materials have arrived at Maidulpur Panchayat in Papdahandi Block, Maidulpur. Following this, the administration has become active in resolving the water crisis. Officials have assured that the region’s drinking water problem will soon be resolved. Maidulpur has been facing an acute drinking water crisis. Last Thursday, a report was published in Prameya titled “No Materials, No Repairs—Four Wells Non-Functional, Severe Water Crisis…
First Preparatory Meeting for World-Famous Rath Yatra Held Successfully
Puri: The world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri is set to take place on June 27 this year. To ensure a well-organized and disciplined event, the first preparatory meeting was held today at the DGP’s camp office in Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of the Director General of Police (DGP) of the state, Shri Yogesh Bahadur Khurania. In light of the anticipated large crowd and challenges faced…