Umerkote: The sanitation workers of the Umerkote Municipality in Nabarangpur district have called off their 5-day-long strike today. The strike had been launched to press for demands such as salary hikes and other basic facilities. Due to the strike, the entire city had plunged into unsanitary conditions, with garbage and waste piling up everywhere, creating an unhygienic and foul-smelling environment. Areas like the old bus…
Pension Court Convened in Koraput to Address Retirees’ Issues
Koraput,: A Pension Court for Koraput and Malkangiri districts was recently held at the Sadbhavana Conference Hall in Koraput under the leadership of Nihar Ranjan Dash, Director of Pension Grievances and Principal Secretary, General Administration Department. The event reviewed over 500 pending pension cases from both districts, and officers were directed to resolve the cases immediately. Discussions were held with 72 pensioners from Koraput and…
Bhubaneswar Railway Station Faces Parking Crisis Amid Rising Fees
Bhubaneswar: Parking at Bhubaneswar Railway Station has become a nightmare for commuters. Under the open sky, cars, bikes, and bicycles are left exposed—sun fades the paint, and rainwater seeps into helmets. The neglected environment attracts poisonous creatures, some even found inside vehicles. There are frequent complaints of helmets and vehicle parts being stolen. Despite these issues, parking fees have skyrocketed—increased by up to eight times,…
Odisha Abhibhabak Mahasangh Delegation Submits Memorandum to Bargarh Education Office
Bargarh: Today, a delegation from the Odisha Abhibhabak Mahasangh (Odisha Parents’ Federation), Bargarh district unit, visited the office of the District Education Officer (DEO) and submitted a memorandum raising several concerns. The delegation highlighted serious issues regarding: Widespread irregularities and corruption in the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme at C-Met Nagar High School in Bargarh. The illegal operation of Rainbow Public School, a private educational institution…
Vedanta Aluminium Recognizes Top Students in Project Vidyagraha, Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda: India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium, has played a pivotal role in enhancing the overall academic performance of students in Jharsuguda this year through its Project Vidyagraha digital learning initiative. In the Annual High School Certificate Examination, Jharsuguda district secured the third position among 30 districts of Odisha with the highest pass percentage of 97.87%, with 33 students scoring A1 grades. Among them, 26…
Central Team Reports Contaminated Water and Food Behind Diarrhea Outbreak
Bhubaneswar: The cause behind the widespread outbreak of diarrhea in multiple districts has come to light. A central team that visited the affected areas has discussed the issue with the state government and identified contaminated water and food as the primary reasons for the outbreak. The central team has suggested immediate preventive measures to control the situation. They recommended identifying and purifying the source of…
Nabarangpur Holds Awareness Program on Preventing Drug Abuse and Trafficking
Nabarangpur Under the supervision of the State Government’s Excise Department, a statewide awareness campaign is being conducted from May 31 (World No Tobacco Day) to June 26 (International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking). As part of this campaign, an awareness program on prevention of drug abuse and illicit trafficking has also been organized in Nabarangpur. Various awareness activities were carried out at Nabarangpur town…
Youth Unite at Mandei Padia Gathering in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur Today, at the new Mandei Padia, a Youth Convention was organized under the Utkarsh Mela 2025. The event was conducted by Samagra Shiksha, Nabarangpur, and the District Skill Development Department. As part of the program, informational videos were presented on the themes of “Nipun Odisha” and various government development schemes from different departments. Suraj Kumar Patra, a Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC) from Nandahandi,…
Kotpad’s Traffic Signals Lie Defunct for 3 Years, Raise Safety Concerns
Kotpad,: To regulate traffic in the Kotpad NAC area, the then NAC administration installed two traffic signal lights three years ago—one at Gandhi Square and the other near Biju Patnaik Square. However, the unfortunate reality is that these lights have never functioned, not even for a single day. Despite being purchased with lakhs of rupees from public funds, both traffic signal lights now lie damaged…
Kotpad Faces Crisis as Drainage System Fails Before Monsoon
Kotpad: Before the onset of the monsoon, the drainage system in Ward No. 10 of Kotpad NAC has completely collapsed. Due to poor drainage from the Mill Sahi area, wastewater is entering the Anganwadi Centre, creating an unsanitary environment. Although there have been some improvements in drainage after the appointment of a new Executive Officer, the unhealthy conditions at Mill Sahi’s Anganwadi Centre have raised…