Malkangiri: The State Union of Journalists (SUJ) Odisha, Malkangiri District Branch, celebrated World Press Freedom Day. On this occasion, prayers were held for journalists who lost their lives while performing their duties and for those who were victims of terrorist attacks. The event was organized under the chairmanship of M. Amaresh Kumar, President of the Malkangiri District Branch. The event was attended by independent guest…
Mangalam Timbers Faces Worker Unrest as Tripartite Talks Fail; Strike Warning Issued
Nabarangpur: There is growing worker unrest at Mangalam Timbers in Nabarangpur. The workers are protesting over the reappointment of a dismissed employee and the cancellation of the transfer of three others. On Saturday evening, a tripartite meeting chaired by District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mahapatra failed to resolve the issue, leading to an escalation of the protest. The meeting was attended by district officials, including SP…
Timeless Tales: How Understanding Elevates Literary Creations Beyond Time
Nabarangpur: There is growing worker unrest at Mangalam Timbers in Nabarangpur. The workers are protesting over the reappointment of a dismissed employee and the cancellation of the transfer of three others. On Saturday evening, a tripartite meeting chaired by District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mahapatra failed to resolve the issue, leading to an escalation of the protest. The meeting was attended by district officials, including SP…
Timeless Tales: How Understanding Elevates Literary Creations Beyond Time
Bhubaneswar: Among the young literary figures today, the dedication to literary creation indicates a bright future for Odia literature. If the works of these literary figures are understandable to the general reader, they could become timeless, as expressed during the first annual celebration of the Shatarupa Foundation, held at the Buddha Mandir Sabha Hall. Distinguished individuals such as Abhay Kumar Nayak, the Registrar of Nigeria,…
Odisha Government Transfers 66 OAS Officers and 9 ORES Officers in Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle
Bhubaneswar: The state government has made a significant transfer of officers at the Tahsildar level today. A total of 9 ORES and 66 OAS officers have been transferred as per two notifications issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. Many officers, who were working as Deputy Collectors in various locations, have now been appointed as Tahsildars. According to the Revenue Department notification, Tahsildars from…
17,000 Students Struggle to Read Questions in Odisha Matric Exams Despite Simplified Evaluation
Cuttack: Despite the inclusion of 10 marks from internal assessments and 10 marks from aspirational components—making it easy to score 20 marks—this year’s matric exam has still seen 17,384 students fail. The matric examination consists of 50 marks for subjective and 50 marks for objective questions. A minimum of 20 marks overall would have sufficed to pass. Yet, such a large number of students have…
Teacher Dies of Stroke During Dropout Survey Amid Intense Heatwave
Nischintakoili: Despite government-issued guidelines advising against outdoor activity during the scorching summer days, teachers have been instructed to go door-to-door to survey school dropout students. Following these instructions, teachers across regions are actively conducting the surveys. Tragically, Akshaya Behera, a physical education (sports) teacher at Chandrashekhar High School, located in Demandotha under Tilakana Panchayat of Nischintakoili Block, passed away on Friday. It is alleged that…
Young Woman Succumbs to Injuries After Road Accident in Koshagumuda
Koshagumuda: A tragic road accident occurred near Koshagumuda Adarsha Vidyalaya around 7 PM on Friday evening, resulting in the death of a young woman. The deceased, identified as Jadu Bhatra (20), had been critically injured and was initially taken to Koshagumuda Medical but was later referred to Nabarangpur District Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Two others were also injured in the incident —…
Basudevpur Street Lighting Project Stalled Despite Rs 2.5 Crore Budget
Basudevpur: A street lighting project in Basudevpur town, valued at Rs 2.5 crore, is facing prolonged uncertainty. Street light poles, which were meant to brighten the roads, are lying unused by the roadside. Despite more than a year passing since the project’s approval, no electrical connections have been installed on the poles yet. There is no visible presence of the implementing agency on site. The…
Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority Reconstituted to Strengthen Coastal Regulation
New Delhi: The Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority (OCZMA) has been reconstituted under Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. The newly formed 15-member authority, chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary of Odisha’s Forest and Environment Department, includes key officials such as the Secretaries of the Housing and Urban Development Department,…