Day: June 28, 2025

Malkangiri: The word crematorium (Shmashan) often evokes fear and dread. Traditionally, people avoid going near cremation grounds, and if such a site lies along a road, passersby feel uneasy, especially at night. It is believed that spirits linger near crematoriums, and strange sounds—like howling or whispers—often reinforce this belief, creating fear in the minds of people. However, one such crematorium in Malkangiri district headquarters has…

Malkangiri: The Malkangiri Municipality has shown blatant negligence and apathy toward the rural population. A massive open garbage pit has been lying unattended for a long time beside the main road connecting Goudaguda Panchayat to Malkangiri town, raising serious concerns over the responsibilities of municipal authorities. This road is used daily by a large number of villagers, including school and college students, who are the…

Malkangiri, : The Odisha Revenue Officials’ Association has announced that if their long-standing demands are not fulfilled, they will launch an indefinite work boycott starting July 14. This decision was taken in a recent executive committee meeting of the state body. In Malkangiri, under the leadership of District President C.H.P. Krishna Rao, the district unit of the Association submitted a 10-point charter of demands to…

Malkangiri: A District Revenue Review Meeting was held at the Sadbhavana Conference Hall of the District Panchayat Office in Malkangiri. The meeting was chaired by District Collector Ashish Ishwar Patil and attended by Additional District Collector (Revenue) Bedabar Pradhan, Sub-Collector Durjyodhan Bhoi, all Tehsildars, Additional Tehsildars, Deputy Collector (Revenue), Assistant District Collector (Revenue), and officials and staff from various other departments of the district. The…