Day: August 1, 2025

Kotpad, 1st Aug 2025: The passenger train service between Koraput and Jagdalpur, which had been suspended since June 2nd due to a landslide caused by falling rocks in the hilly region, has now resumed, much to the relief of the public. During the suspension period, people from Kotpad, Jeypore, Borigumma, Boipariguda, Kundura, as well as neighboring areas in Nabarangpur and Malkangiri districts, faced significant hardships…

Balasore,1st Aug 2025:  The long-standing demand of the general public has been fulfilled — the persistent low-voltage problem has been resolved. What was a serious issue for many residents over the years has now been permanently addressed by the joint initiative of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha through TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL). To tackle the low-voltage issues across various affected areas,…

Bhubaneswar, 1st Aug 2025: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has clarified that the Paika Rebellion has not been removed from the Class 8 Social Science textbook. The topic will be included in the second volume of the textbook, which is scheduled to be published between September and October this year. This second volume will feature topics related to regional resistance movements…

Nabarangpur,1st Aug 2025: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik, during his two-day visit to Nabarangpur district, conducted a review meeting on various developmental activities in the local Mission Shakti Conference Hall. Also present were School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, Nabarangpur MLA Gourishankar Majhi, Jharigaon MLA Narsingha Bhatra, District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mahapatra, Nabarangpur Municipality Chairperson Kunu Nayak, MP Representative Kunjabihari…

Kotpad, 1st Aug 2025: For the third time, bulldozers have rolled through Kotpad NAC (Notified Area Council) to demolish illegal encroachments on government land. This step taken by the administration has received praise from many local residents, while others have expressed strong disapproval. According to several locals, the administration appears to be targeting only the poor and working-class people, sparing the influential and wealthy. They allege…

Nischintakoili, 1st Aug 2025: Agricultural activities in the Nischintakoili block have come to a complete standstill due to severe water scarcity. To ensure irrigation to farmlands in the area, the Department of Water Resources had undertaken cleaning work of the main Canal No. 8, along with its branch and sub-branch canals. Alongside this, concrete lining (called “dhalai lining”) work is also ongoing in the canals.…

Bhadrak, 1st Aug 2025: Despite an investment of over ₹50 crore, the new bus stand near Dakshina Kali Temple in Bhadrak town remains non-operational and has instead turned into a hotspot for anti-social activities. With the initiative of then-MP Ananta Prasad Sethi, former municipal chairperson Biren Palei, and former MLA Prafulla Samal, over 5 acres of land near the Dakshina Kali Temple were identified for constructing…

Koraput,1st Aug 2025: Andhra Sapuri has taken over the Koraput market. Two tribal women are bringing sapuri from Andhra and selling it in Koraput city—earning a good income of nearly two paise per unit. Moreover, on the city’s roadside, these sapuri stalls attract many who stop by to make purchases. The women carefully select and carry the sapuri home. The cost is minimal; even a…

Bhubaneswar, 1st Aug 2025:  The short Odia film Charikandh, written and directed by filmmaker Biswanath Rath and produced by Atish Kumar Raut, has been making headlines for winning multiple prestigious awards. Acclaimed at National and International Film Festivals The film has been screened and appreciated at various national and international festivals, garnering widespread praise. Recently showcased in Belgium, the film has continued its impressive journey,…

New Delhi, 1st Aug 2025:  As per service rules, Central Government employees are allowed to take up to 30 days of leave to care for their elderly parents or for other personal reasons. This information was provided today by Union Minister of State for Personnel, Jitendra Singh, in the Rajya Sabha. Responding to a question on whether government employees are entitled to leave for caring…

Malkangiri, 1st Aug 2025:  An awareness workshop was organized at Chitrakond Government Degree College to promote women’s safety and dignity, in alignment with the Odisha Government’s initiatives in this regard. The day-long workshop was held under the leadership of Principal Dr. Chinmaya Kumar Behera. The discussions focused on: Ensuring respectful behavior toward female students, Preventing misconduct and harassment, and Creating a safe and dignified learning…

Nabarangpur, 1st Aug 2025: A legal awareness camp was organized at the Women’s College in Nabarangpur by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), aimed at educating girl students about important legal rights and protections. The program was conducted under the guidance of DLSA Chairperson Subrata S. Mohanty. DLSA Secretary Sai Abhispa Gochhayat attended as the chief guest and delivered an informative session on the Sexual…

Papadahandi, 1st Aug 2025: A power department employee tragically died on Tuesday after being electrocuted while working on an electric pole near Mundaguda Chhak in Ghodakhunta Panchayat, under Dabugaon block of Nabarangpur district. The deceased has been identified as Rama Bhatra (36) of Borigam village in Dabugaon block. He was working for the Tata Company under the Dabugaon electricity department. Incident Details: On Tuesday morning,…

Nabarangpur, 1st Aug 2025:  A meeting of the District Skill Development Mission and District Skill Committee was conducted today at the Mission Shakti Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mohapatra. Prominent officials present included: Additional District Magistrate Tapan Kumar Khuntia Chief Development Officer, Zilla Parishad, Biranchi Narayan Darobhan Project Administrator for SC/ST Development Rajiv Lochan Sahu District Employment and Skill Development…

Nabarangpur, 1st Aug 2025: A special event titled “Aakanksha Haat” will be organized from August 2 to 8 at the Police Padia in Nabarangpur. This event will include the “Sampoornata Abhiyan Sthana Samman Samaroh” (a felicitation ceremony for complete saturation drive achievers). A preparatory meeting was held at the District Council Conference Hall, presided over by District Collector Dr. Shubankar Mahapatra. Employees who significantly contributed…

New Delhi, 1st Aug 2025:  The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented across India starting January 1, 2026. The Central Government had approved the formation of the Pay Commission on January 16, 2025. The Commission will review the salary structure, pension, and other benefits of lakhs of central government employees and pensioners. Once implemented, over 50 lakh central government employees, including defense…

Bhubaneswar, 1st Aug 2025: This year, unjustified delays have been reported in Odisha’s online teacher transfer process, especially in mutual transfers. Although it has been 15 days since the SLTC (State Level Transfer Committee) meeting, no transfer orders have been issued yet. Traditionally, mutual transfer orders were released on the same day as the SLTC meeting, but this year has seen an unusual deviation. Even…

Bhubaneswar, 1st Aug 2025:  This year, the online teacher transfer process in Odisha has faced unusual and unjustified delays, causing frustration among teachers statewide. Although 15 days have passed since the State Level Transfer Committee (SLTC) meeting—meant to finalize mutual transfers—no transfer notification has been issued yet. In previous years, the notification was typically released on the very day of the SLTC meeting. This deviation…

Kotpad, 1st Aug 2025:  On July 31, a special celebration program was held at the Kotpad Block Conference Hall (Kalyan Mandap) to mark the conclusion of the month-long campaign ‘Cleanliness Brings Health – Drive Away Disease’, which ran from July 1 to 31. The event saw participation from a wide array of stakeholders and citizens. Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra attended as the chief guest, along…

Kotpad,1st Aug 2025: On 30/07/2025, a long-awaited ultrasound machine was officially inaugurated at the new Group Health Centre in Kotpad by local MLA Rupu Bhatra. This fulfilled a longstanding demand since the health centre was first opened, as there was a critical need for an ultrasound machine to serve local patients. The inauguration ceremony was led by MLA Rupu Bhatra and Block Health Officer Dr.…

Bhubaneswar, 1st Aug 2025: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts. The flood has impacted 81 gram panchayats in 8 blocks of Jajpur district. Following a zero casualty policy, the government has ensured all necessary arrangements for affected people. While nearly 30,000 people have been affected across these districts, around 5,869 individuals have been…