Jeypore: The Jeypore Municipality has initiated an awareness campaign to protect city residents from the spread of diarrhea. Jeypore Sub-Collector Akbaram Sasya Reddy has advised citizens to avoid consuming stale food, wash hands thoroughly before eating and after using the toilet, always use boiled water, avoid dipping hands into water containers, use ladles to draw water, and maintain cleanliness around their homes and surroundings. Awareness…
Kotpad Farmers Submit Memorandum to District Collector Over Rabi Paddy Procurement Disruption
Kotpad Farmers from Kotpad block in Koraput district have submitted a memorandum to the District Collector through Jeypore Sub-Collector Akbaram Sasya Reddy, highlighting the mismanagement of the Rabi paddy procurement process. In the memorandum, the farmers mentioned that although the mandi (procurement center) was officially opened on the 2nd of the month and tokens were issued to them to sell their paddy, actual procurement only…
Voluntary Blood Donation Camp Draws Lifesavers to Rabanaguda CHC in Jeypore
Jeypore: A voluntary blood donation camp was organized at the Rabanaguda Cluster Health Centre in Jeypore block of Koraput district. The event was graced by the Block Chairperson of Jeypore, Tilottama Muduli, as the chief guest. At the camp, Dr. Swastik Mahala, in charge of the Rabanaguda Cluster Health Centre, became the first donor, setting an example. Following him, other officials, ASHA workers, and local…
Rs17 Crore Injection for Jeypore’s Urban Makeover: Roads, Parks & Infrastructure Upgrades Ahead
Jeypore: The municipal body is moving forward with a renewed focus on urban development. Priority is being given to construction and repair of roads, drains, culverts, and community centers. An ambitious action plan for this year has been prepared. Administrative approval has been granted for 174 projects, with an estimated cost of Rs16.65 crore. According to Municipal Engineer Ajay Kumar Jani, work will commence soon…
Nabarangpur Hosts Meeting on Child Protection and Rights with Children at the Centre
Nabarangpur: A day-long meeting titled “A Day for Children” was organized at the local Mission Shakti Conference Hall through the joint efforts of the District Administration, District Labour Department, and District Child Protection Unit. The meeting focused on child protection, rehabilitation, and education continuity for children. Discussions were held on linking various government schemes to ensure children remain in school and are protected from exploitation.…
Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Research Debuts at AIIMS Bhubaneswar — Over 700 Patients Under Care
Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar is set to be recognized as a Centre of Excellence for advanced treatment and high-level research in sickle cell disease. This announcement was made by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram during an event organized at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on the occasion of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. Patients not only from Odisha but also from neighboring states are visiting AIIMS Bhubaneswar…
Annual FASTag Pass Debuts August 15 — One-Year Toll Travel Made Effortless
New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the launch of an annual FASTag pass, priced at ₹3,000. This pass will be available starting August 15, and once activated, will remain valid for one year. It allows up to 200 toll booth crossings and is exclusively available for private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, vans, etc. The pass is specially designed…
Diarrhea Outbreak Rages On in Odisha, Health Officials Sound Alert
Bhubaneswar: Despite widespread awareness efforts, the diarrhea outbreak in Odisha remains uncontrolled. After affecting several blocks in coastal and northern regions of the state, the disease has now spread to Western Odisha. Numerous diarrhea patients have been admitted to Sambalpur District Headquarters Hospital, and there are reports of at least one death. Though it has been over 10 days since the outbreak began in Jajpur,…
Path Cleared for Final Approval of Puri Airport Project: A New Era in Eastern Odisha Air Travel
Puri After receiving policy-level clearance from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the proposed Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri has taken a significant step forward. The queries raised by the Expert Appraisal Committee under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change during their field visit have now been addressed by the Department of Commerce and Transport. In April, the Central Committee had conducted a…
Jeypore Innovates: New Life-Saving Device Aims to Cut Road Accidents Drastically
Jeypore: To reduce road accidents, a youth from Jeypore, Shishir Mallika, has developed a life-saving device that has attracted significant attention. The device includes three key features primarily aimed at protecting drivers from accidents. During foggy or rainy conditions, the device uses a flashlight to alert the driver and increase visibility. It also has a QR code that provides complete information about the driver and…