Cuttack: The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has concluded public hearings regarding electricity tariff determination for the financial year 2025-26. According to reports, an increase in electricity tariffs seems almost certain. In Odisha, the power distribution sector was privatized to bring reforms. Previously, when electricity rates were proposed for an increase, distribution companies claimed that commercial and industrial losses forced them to bear financial burdens.…
Women’s Empowerment Boost: SHGs in Nandapur Receive Rs3.33 Crore in Loans
Nandapur: The Mission Shakti initiative of the Odisha government is empowering women by organizing them into self-help groups (SHGs) and providing financial assistance for self-reliance. As part of this initiative, a loan fair was held on Sunday at the Nandapur Block Office premises, where ₹3.33 crore was distributed to 111 women’s SHGs in the block. Patangi MLA Ram Chandra Kadam attended the event as the…
Dabugam Hosts Welcome Ceremony for New Block Education Officer Rashmita Netam
Nabarangpur: A Welcome Ceremony for the BEO was held in Dabugam, Nabarangpur district, where Block Education Officer (BEO) Rashmita Netam was felicitated by the Ex-Cadre 2024 Teachers’ Association on Saturday. Under the leadership of the association’s president, Biddheshwar Kumar Tripathi, the members of the association welcomed BEO Netam with a floral tribute at the office premises. The position of BEO in Dabugam had been vacant since…
Adani Group Schedules Public Hearing on March 6 for Bauxite Mining at Nageshwari Hill
Koraput: Adani Group has scheduled a public hearing on March 6 regarding bauxite mining at Nageshwari Hill, a renowned tourist spot in Nandapur block, Koraput district. This proposal has sparked discontent among local residents, who are preparing to voice strong opposition during the hearing. Nageshwari Hill holds deep cultural significance for the community, featuring a hilltop shrine of Goddess Thakurani, which has been a site of…