Day: August 28, 2025

Jeypore, 28th Aug 2025: In Odaput village of Dashmantapur block, Koraput district, residents have been facing a severe water contamination problem for the past few days. It is estimated that the use of contaminated water may have caused a widespread outbreak of illness in the village. One person has already died, and several others have been hospitalized due to waterborne diseases. To assess the situation,…

Jeypore,28th Aug 2025:  There is a shortage of fertilizer (urea) in the district, causing distress among farmers. Due to the unavailability of urea, farmers have been seen blocking main roads in protest. In response, the District Farmers’ Association has called for a sit-in at the office of the Chief District Agriculture Officer to highlight the shortage. While the BJD has not officially supported this protest,…

Jeypore,28th Aug 2025:  Even after two days, the whereabouts of YouTuber Sagar remain unknown. Last Saturday, Sagar had come from Cuttack (Abhijit Behera) and Brahmapur to Machkund Waterfall in Lamataput, Koraput district, for filming. While recording a video using his drone on rocks near the water due to low water levels, suddenly a surge of water released from the Machkund Dam caused a flood. Sagar…

Jeypore, 28th Aug 2025:  The district-level Red Run 1.0 marathon was organized by the District Committee in the conference hall of the District Chief Medical Officer to promote AIDS awareness and control. Around 50 students from various colleges across the district participated in this marathon. The program was conducted under the supervision of Additional Health Officer Sai Swaroop. During the event, a discussion session was…

Jeypore, 28th Aug 2025: The 61st Foundation Day of the World Hindu Council was celebrated along with Martyrs’ Day at the local Agra Sen Bhavan. On this occasion, Vedant Kesari Swami Lakshmana Nand Saraswati was remembered for his supreme sacrifice. The event was graced by Babu Bhai Bajrangi, Regional Vice President of the World Hindu Council, as the chief guest. The program was conducted by…

Jeypore,28th Aug 2025: The only genuine demand of the district-level staff has been that Junior Assistants should be granted an entry-level pay of ₹4,200/- with ₹200/- grade pay, as per the recommendations of the 6th Pay Commission. Since 1990, the Odisha Amala Sangha has been approaching the government with this demand. They have submitted memoranda, reminders, worn black badges, taken mass leave, and staged protests.…

Jeypore, 28th Aug 2025: On the occasion of the 18th death anniversary of Rajyogini Dr. Prakashmaniji, former Chief Administrator of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, a blood donation camp was organized today at the Brahma Kumari Ashram premises at Jeypore–Sompartoṭa. Regular students of the institution and the general public of the town voluntarily participated in the camp and donated blood. A total of 29…

Umerkote,28th Aug 2025: A Durga Puja Committee was formed at Santoshinagar under Umerkote Municipality. The meeting was held under the leadership of Advocate Shantanu Bahinipati and Saroj Kumar Mahanti. Like every year, preparations for the Dussehra festival have begun this year as well. First, the financial statement of the 2014 Dussehra Puja was read out. Later, a new Puja Committee was formed to celebrate this…

Bhubaneswar, 28th Aug 2025:  At the Eastern Region Civil Aviation Ministers’ Conference held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that under the state government’s major initiative, a Cadet Pilot Program will soon be launched. Under this scheme, tribal girls will receive training to become pilots. On this occasion, the state government signed an MoU with leading global aviation service providers for setting…

Bhubaneswar, 28th Aug 2025: In line with the National Education Policy 2020, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has emphasized strengthening primary education in the state. He said that primary education plays a crucial role in achieving the goal of building a prosperous Odisha by 2036. Therefore, he directed officials to focus more on providing quality education. During a review meeting of the School &…

Brahmapur, 28th Aug 2025: Tensions had erupted in Patisunapur village under Sunapur Panchayat of Golonthara Police Station limits over the conduct of a local festival. Even though more than three months have passed since the incident, normalcy has not yet returned to the village. On Thursday, a delegation of BJD leaders and villagers, led by Ganjam district BJD president and former MLA Vikram Kumar Panda,…

Bhubaneswar,28th Aug 2025: Reaffirming its commitment to safety and operational excellence, Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms have launched a transformational digital solution called ‘Suraksha Kavach’. This technology-driven safety framework is set to redefine how High Tension (HT) network operations are carried out across Odisha by integrating the Permit to Work (PTW) system within a robust digital structure, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Key Highlights of…

Bhubaneswar:28th Aug 2025:  On the occasion of Independence Day, 1,090 people will be honored with service medals for their notable contributions in various fields. In the fields of Police, Fire Service, Home Guard, and Civil Defense, Gallantry and Service Medals will be awarded. 233 persons will receive Gallantry Medals, while 99 persons will be honored with the President’s Distinguished Service Medal. 758 persons will be…

Bhubaneswar, 28th Aug 2025: The government is giving importance to women’s legal literacy, awareness, and assistance at the grassroots level. For this purpose, para-legal volunteers will be appointed in every panchayat. They will make women aware of laws like PSS and DNSS. If any woman becomes a victim of violence, she should first inform the para-legal volunteer. They will help the victim with the initial…

Umerkote,28th Aug 2025: In a rare and courageous gesture, a daughter today performed the last rites of her mother in Umerkote, setting an example for society. Kuntala Kumari Satapathy (56), wife of senior journalist Harihar Satapathy, passed away after prolonged illness. With no sons in the family, there was initial concern over who would perform the funeral rites. At this moment, the younger daughter Lopamudra,…

Kosagumuda,28th Aug 2025:  Miss Kalyani Gauda, daughter of Chittaranjan Gauda and Tanuja Gauda of Gotibeda village under Atigaon Panchayat in Kosagumuda block of Nabarangpur district, has secured admission to Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Tamil Nadu to study medicine. Her achievement has brought her widespread appreciation and congratulations from different quarters. She is also the granddaughter of late Dayalu Gauda, former Sarpanch of Atigaon Panchayat.…

Borangpur, 28th Aug 2025: Poor but meritorious student Dhableswar has received a lifeline to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor. Today, the district administration handed over ₹40,000 from the Red Cross Fund at the Collector’s office. District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain felicitated him with a bouquet and presented the cheque, assuring full support for his future studies. With this aid, Dhableswar can now take…

Chandahandi,28th Aug 2025: Pilgrims from Chandahandi area embarking on the Umrah pilgrimage were given a grand farewell at Chandahandi and Mohara. This year, senior businessman Mohammad Yunus of Mohara village and his wife Azima Bano are undertaking the sacred journey to Mecca and Medina for Umrah. Today, a felicitation meeting was organized at both Chandahandi and Mohara in their honor. On this occasion, members of…

Bhubaneswar, 28th Aug 2025: To improve the quality of pre-primary education, the state government has given special emphasis. Children’s nurseries (Shishu Batika) have been opened in 45,000 schools across the state. In each of these nurseries, a “Shishu Sevika” (childcare worker) will be appointed. Although the School & Mass Education Department had earlier issued a notification, on Wednesday fresh guidelines regarding the recruitment process were…

Jeypore, 28th Aug 2025: A meeting of the executive members of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS) was held, where the emphasis was laid on starting CT scan and MRI services at the District Headquarters Hospital and setting up a police outpost within the hospital premises. Various hospital-related issues, solutions, and achievements were discussed in detail. District Collector Manoj Satyaban Mahajan, who chaired the meeting, advised…

Malkangiri 28th Aug 2025: District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay visited the Bondaghati region, including Andrahal and Mudulipada areas. During the visit, he taught English and Sanskrit lessons to Class VII and VIII students of SSD Girls’ High School in Mudulipada, asking them various questions from their curriculum. He also interacted with students of both the SSD Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools to understand their problems…