Koraput, 18th Sept 2025: A financial assistance cheque has been provided to the family of late journalist Tapan Hial following the tragic demise of his wife, Tulasi Mandi, who was serving as a CRP (Cluster Resource Person) under the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) since 2021 in Girlingumma Panchayat under Dashmantpur Block, Koraput district. Tulasi Mandi had suddenly fallen ill and was treated at Koraput District…
District Collector Chairs Public Grievance Camp at Umarkote
Nabarangpur:18th Sept 2025: A public grievance hearing camp was organized today at the Umarkote Municipal Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The camp was a joint initiative involving the District Development Officer, Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad Member Biranchi Narayan Darwan, and Deputy Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, along with other district-level departmental officers who were all present during the event. The…
CRCC Visits School to Mark ‘NIPUN Saptah’
Papadahandi, 18th Sept 2025: On the first day of the ‘NIPUN Saptah’ celebration, Babulal, the Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC) of Semala Regional Resource Centre under Papadahandi Block, visited Semala Government High School. During the visit, he observed classroom activities from Kindergarten to Class 3, where teachers Aparajita Mallik, Jharana Baxi, and Manoj Sahu were teaching students numeracy skills using songs, dance, teaching aids, and…
Controversy Erupts Over OTET Examination
Bhubaneswar, 18th Sept 2025: A controversy has arisen concerning the upcoming OTET (Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test), especially over whether teachers should attend school or appear for the exam on the scheduled day. The independent OTET exam is scheduled to be held on September 27. Due to frequent changes in exam dates caused by question paper leaks and absence of proper officials in the Board, the date…
Teachers’ Coordination Committee Presents Charter of Demands
Baripada,18th Sept 2025: Dring the Union Minister’s visit to Mayurbhanj district, officials from the Mayurbhanj Teachers’ Coordination Committee met with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Odisha’s School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond at the local Circuit House. They submitted a charter of demands highlighting various issues faced by teachers. The committee urged both the Union and State Ministers, as well as Odisha’s Housing and…
Kotpad NAC Holds General Body Meeting – Development Projects Reviewed
Kotpad, 18th Sept 2025 :A general council meeting of the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC) was held under the chairmanship of NAC President M. Shankar Rao. The meeting was attended by Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhadrabhatra as the chief guest. In the meeting, a review of various developmental programs in Kotpad was conducted. Discussions were held on the beautification of Gandhi Square, construction of community toilets,…
Yashoda Medicity Advances Women’s Health with Cervical Cancer Awareness Session
An initiative to educate women on prevention, early detection, and care in support of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Swaasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan Ghaziabad, September 18, 2025: In support of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s Swaasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, launched on his 75th birthday to strengthen preventive healthcare for women, encourage early detection, and raise awareness about nutrition, menstrual hygiene, and…
Fertilizer Shortage Sparks Panic Among Farmers in Ganjam Block
Ganjam, 18th Sept 2025: Farmers in Ganjam Block are facing extreme difficulties due to a shortage of fertilizers, especially urea. While the block requires 220 metric tons of fertilizer, only 111 metric tons have been supplied so far. Farmers have expressed serious concern that if fertilizer is not applied at the right time, it will cause major damage to crops. In the current kharif season,…
DSP Manobrat Shows Humanity, Rushes Injured Woman to Hospital in His Vehicle
Puri, 18th Sept 2025: Manobrat Satapathy, serving as the Traffic DSP in Puri, displayed a compassionate gesture by personally transporting an injured woman to the hospital in his own vehicle. After ensuring she reached the medical facility, he also inquired with the doctors about her treatment. His humane act has been widely appreciated by the public and various circles. The event took place after a…
Panchayat-Level Joint Grievance Redressal Camp Organized
Belaguntha, 18th Sept 2025: Under the unique initiative of the District Collector of Ganjam, administrative officials are currently visiting every panchayat in the district to hear public grievances directly. As part of this initiative, a Joint Grievance Redressal Camp was organized today in the premises of Pailipada Panchayat Office, under Belaguntha Block. In this camp, Belaguntha Tehsildar and Group Development Officer Kalakrishna Pradhan attended as…
Malkangiri Collector Inspects Mid-Day Meal Quality at Korukonda High School
Malkangiri, 18th Sept 2025: After conducting the public grievance hearing on Monday, the District Collector of Malkangiri visited Korukonda High School. During the visit, he inspected the quality of the mid-day meal and also interacted with the students. The Collector inquired about the students’ education, their facilities and issues, and also reviewed the school’s infrastructure and ongoing development works.
Cuttack District Congress President Yet to Be Announced
Cuttack, 18th Sept 2025: The Congress Party’s “Organizational Restructuring” process, initiated to select new district presidents, has practically concluded. What remains now is the formal announcement, which is eagerly awaited by party members. As this is the first time Congress is conducting such an internal restructuring exercise, it has created a buzz, especially at the grassroots level. In Cuttack district, Choudwar constituency was the last…
74th General Meeting of Zilla Parishad Convened in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, 18th Sept 2025: The 74th General Meeting of the Zilla Parishad was held today in the morning at the District Parishad Conference Hall under the chairpersonship of Zilla Parishad Chairperson Samari Tangulu. Dignitaries Present: Lok Sabha MP: Balabhadra Majhi Chitrakonda MLA: Mangu Kull Zilla Parishad Vice Chairperson: Patita Pabana Vaidya District Collector and District Magistrate: Somesh Kumar Upadhyay DFO: Sai Kiran Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive…
Family Accuses Health Worker of Taking Away Newborn in Malkangiri
Malkangiri |18th Sept 2025: A shocking allegation has surfaced against the Malkangiri District Health Center, where a health worker allegedly took away a newborn for treatment and never returned the baby. When the family questioned the whereabouts of the child, they were reportedly told the baby had died. Additionally, the mother was allegedly discharged from the hospital under pressure, and the family was threatened. According…
Grand Gathering of Inter-District Folk Artists Kicks Off at Niladri Nagar, Malkangiri
Malkangiri | 18th Sept 2025: A grand inter-district folk artists’ gathering and felicitation festival was held at Niladrinagar in Korukonda block of Malkangiri district. Organized at the Kalyan Mandap of Niladrinagar near Balimela, the event was hosted by the District Branch of the Bande Utkal Lokakala O Loksanskriti Mahasangha (Folk Art and Culture Association of Odisha). Senior folk artist and drama guru Bhagaban Handal presided…