Nabarangpur, 7th Aug 2025: To protect people from lightning-related disasters and raise public awareness, a Lightning Awareness Campaign Vehicle was launched in Nabarangpur district. The campaign was flagged off by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain from the District Collectorate premises. The Collector stated that timely and proper precautions during lightning can significantly reduce fatalities. The awareness vehicle will tour all villages, panchayats, and blocks of…
Odisha Govt to Issue Digital Health Cards to Hostel Students for Regular Medical Monitoring
Bhubaneswar, 7th Aug 2025: The Odisha Government has announced a major initiative to monitor the health of students residing in hostels across the state. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond informed that all hostel-based students will be issued Digital Health Cards. These cards will help the government track and record the health status of each student in real time. The move is aimed at…
Sobhna Mohanty Appointed Chairperson of State Women Commission; Babita Patra to Head Child Protection Panel
Bhubaneswar,7th Aug 2025: The Odisha Government has appointed Sobhna Mohanty as the new Chairperson of the State Women Commission, as announced in a notification released today by the Department of Women and Child Development. A resident of Karanjia village under Remuna block in Balasore district, Sobhna will hold the post for three years. Reacting to her appointment, Sobhna said she had not expected the position,…
Pranita Das Appointed as New Sub-Collector of Baliguda
Phulbani –7th Aug 2025: IAS officer Pranita Das has officially taken charge as the new Sub-Collector of Baliguda. She replaces Rina Pradhan, IAS, who has been transferred to another posting. Rina Pradhan had served as Sub-Collector for over a year and was widely appreciated for initiating various developmental activities in the Baliguda sub-division. Pranita Das, starting her administrative career as Baliguda Sub-Collector, stated that her…
Berhampur Skating Academy Hosts Felicitation Ceremony for Young Achievers
Berhampur 7th Aug 2025: A grand felicitation event was organized by the Berhampur Skating Academy at the Radha Krishna Temple premises in Kalu Patra Sahi. The event was presided over by the Academy’s Secretary T. Anil Kumar Patra. On this occasion, MP Chandrasekhar Sahu and MLA Bikram Kumar Panda were formally felicitated. A book showcasing the achievements of the academy was also unveiled by the…
This Friendship Day, Let’s Make a Tree Our Friend
Brahmapur,7th Aug 2025: This year, Friendship Day was observed in a unique manner with the slogan “Let’s Make a Tree Our Friend.” Green Army and various other volunteer organizations marked the occasion by symbolically adopting a century-old banyan tree near the Ramalingam Temple as their friend. Key dignitaries present at the event included Brahmapur MP Chandrashekhar Sahu as chief guest, and Brahmapur MLA Bikram Panda,…
Former Councillors and Corporators’ Association Holds Key Meeting
Brahmapur,7th Aug 2025: A meeting of the Former Councillors and Corporators’ Association was held on Sunday at the SMIT educational campus in Hillpatna. The gathering discussed the upcoming program on the 25th, where Digapahandi MLA and Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro, MP Chandrasekhar Sahu, Brahmapur MLA Bikram Kumar Panda, and BJD District President and Gopalpur MLA Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahi are expected to address beneficiaries and…
World Breastfeeding Week 2025 Observed at Malkangiri Urban PHC
Malkangiri, 7th Aug 2025: World Breastfeeding Week 2025 was observed at the Urban Primary Health Centre (PHC), Malkangiri. Dr. M.M. Ad Hussen, District Public Health Officer, participated in the program and highlighted the benefits of breastfeeding, as well as the health issues faced by mothers and infants in its absence. He emphasized that exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months acts as a vital shield…
Traffic Signal Installed at Balimela Square to Ease Congestion in Malkangiri
Malkangiri,7th Aug 2025: A new traffic control signal was inaugurated today at Balimela Square in Malkangiri town by District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay. Given Malkangiri’s strategic location bordering Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, and being connected by National Highway 326, the area witnesses heavy vehicular movement throughout the day. This often leads to traffic congestion and frequent road accidents. Responding to repeated demands from citizens…
‘Niaara Rakhi Sambhar’ Handmade Rakhi Stall Inaugurated by Women SHGs in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, 7th Aug 2025: A unique ‘Niaara Rakhi Sambhar’ sales centre, showcasing and selling eco-friendly handmade rakhis, has been inaugurated near the Nabarangpur Tehsil Office. The initiative has been launched in collaboration with ORMAS and led by local women self-help groups (SHGs). Women from Dhanalakshmi, Bhairavi, and Mahima SHGs of Kosagumuda block prepared these rakhis using natural and biodegradable materials, aligning with sustainable and environment-friendly…
Jeypore Town Police Conduct ‘Ama Police’ Committee Meeting
Koraput,7th Aug 2025: The Jeypore Town Police organized an ‘Ama Police’ Committee meeting at a local auditorium to strengthen police-public cooperation. The event was led by Town Police Station Officer Ullas Chandra Raut. Chief Guest was Jeypore Sub-Division Police Officer Partha Jagadish Kashyap. Distinguished guests included Jeypore Municipality Chairman Narendra Kumar Mahanti, Vice Chairperson Sunita, and Sadar PS Officer Sachindra Pradhan, among others. The main…
Koraput Collector Holds District-Level Public Grievance Hearing
Koraput, 7th Aug 2025: A district-level integrated public grievance hearing was conducted by Koraput Collector Shri Manoj Satyaban Mahajan at the conference hall of the Kundra Block Office. Among the dignitaries on the dais were Koraput SP Shri Rohit Verma, Zilla Parishad Rural Development Officer Benudhar Sabar, Jeypore Sub-Collector Kumari Akabaram Shasya Reddy, Block Chairperson Rajeshwari Paraja, and others including Group Development Officer, Tahasildar Binod…
Child Prodigy Sagnika Unveils Her Debut Book ‘Upahaar
Cuttack, 7th Aug 2025: The book ‘Upahaar’ by child author and Class 10 student of Secondary Board High School, Sagnika Satapathy, has been officially released. The unveiling took place on August 3 during the school’s Foundation Day celebration, where invited guests launched the book. Previously, another book by Sagnika had also been released.