Nabarangpur, 19th Sept 2025: The district administration has taken concrete steps towards the overall development and beautification of Nabarangpur urban area. A detailed planning effort began on Tuesday morning with the involvement of local MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi, the district collector, and other key officials. Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, SP M. Sandeep Sampat, Deputy Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, Municipality Chairperson Kunu Nayak, Executive Officer Dr.…
Durga Puja Preparations in Full Swing at Papadahandi
Papadahandi, 19th Sept 2025: The town of Papadahandi has become lively and vibrant as preparations for this year’s Durga Puja are in full swing. The Papadahandi Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee (Bus Stand) is organizing its 22nd Durga Puja, while the Shree Shree Shree Durga Puja Committee (Mandir Sahi) is organizing its 26th Puja celebration this year. For the Sarbajanin Durga Puja, idol work is underway…
AI to Identify and Remove Ineligible Beneficiaries from Welfare Schemes
Bhubaneswar, 19th Sept 2025: AI will identify ineligible beneficiaries of housing schemes. Action will be taken against those who have already built houses under PMAY or Antyodaya but were not eligible. Those who have acquired houses despite being wealthy or ineligible will face strict action. The distribution process of PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) houses will begin very soon . Houses will be allotted to people in a phased manner. This…
Nabarangpur District Observes Mass Plantation Under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”
Nabarangpur, 19th Sept 2025: In line with the nationwide initiative “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, launched by the Central Government last year for environmental protection, the second edition of the campaign will witness the plantation of 75 lakh trees in a single day across Odisha on 17th September 2025. Accordingly, the district administration of Nabarangpur has taken all necessary preparations. Participation Across All Sectors On…
Political Temperature Soars in Nuapada Ahead of By-election
Nuapada, 19th Sept 2025: Following the demise of Nuapada MLA Rajendra Dholakia, political activity in the region has intensified ahead of the by-election. Within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), discussions are gaining momentum that Rajendra’s son, Joy Dholakia, will be the party’s candidate. There is widespread public sympathy for the Dholakia family. In fact, Rajendra Dholakia served as Minister of Planning and Coordination in the…
Dhruva Capital Services announces strategic merger with microfinance lender Vector Finance Private Ltd
Mumbai/ Kolkata, September 19, 2025: Dhruva Capital Services, an NBFC engaged in the business of investment and financing has announced strategic merger with Vector Finance Private Limited marking its foray into microfinance business. The company currently offers business loan, loan against property, loans for commercial vehicle and commercial equipment, invoice and lease rental discounting and construction finance. The board of directors of Dhruva Capital Services…
Pride for Undivided Koraput: Jeypore’s Chid Che to Play in Odisha Pro T20 League
Koraput, 19th Sept 2025: A happy moment for undivided Koraput! Chid Che of Jeypore will play in the Odisha Pro T20 League. The matches will be telecast live on Star Sports. The league began today. Babulal Raut, the father of player Aditya, is hopeful that his son will perform well.
New Pension Scheme Teachers’ Association Stages Protest Rally
Nabarangpur, 19th Sept 2025: The New Pension Scheme Teachers’ Association of Government High Schools in Nabarangpur district organized a protest rally and meeting demanding justice for teachers appointed between 2004 and 2013. Active members of the association from all 10 blocks of the district participated in large numbers. These teachers, who were appointed as contractual teachers during the financial crisis of the Odisha Government, rendered…
Traffic Chaos Grips Koraput Town
Koraput, 19th Sept 2025: The traffic system in Koraput town is becoming increasingly chaotic day by day. Traffic is regulated only at the main Traffic Square and the road connecting to the Police Headquarters. However, traffic violations are visible in various busy parts of the town. At some places, even though traffic signal posts exist in name, no one actually follows them. Frequent minor and…
RC and Driving License to Be Cancelled for Making Reels or Video Calls While Drivin
Cuttack, 19th Sept 2025: Drivers using mobile phones to make reels or video calls while driving will face cancellation of their vehicle registration (RC) and driving license. It has been observed that many drivers dangerously engage in recording reels or videos on their mobile phones while driving. Such behavior not only endangers the driver but also poses serious risks to other road users. To control…
Colorful Celebrations Mark Vishwakarma Puja in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, 19th Sept 2025: Vishwakarma Puja was celebrated with great grandeur and devotion across Malkangiri district. On this occasion, puja ceremonies were conducted at various locations throughout the district. At the Electricity Department office located in Malkangiri town, a special and independent puja was held, where all the staff members participated with full faith, seeking the blessings of Lord Vishwakarma. In different parts of the…
Beturu Villagers Left Out of Housing Scheme Benefits
Kashipur, 19th Sept 2025: While the government is allocating crores of rupees in grants under various housing schemes to ensure that no poor person is left homeless, for many eligible beneficiaries, this dream remains unfulfilled. One such glaring example is Beturu Majhi of Dumurijhodi village in Dodapanchayat under Kashipur Block of Rayagada district. Unless you see Beturu’s miserable condition with your own eyes, it’s hard…
Free Bus Service Rolled Out for School Students
Bhubaneswar, 19th Sept 2025: From now on, school students will be able to avail free bus services. By simply showing their school ID card or wearing school uniform, they will not be required to pay any fare while traveling in the bus. This facility will be available only in OSRTC (Odisha State Road Transport Corporation) buses, under the Chief Minister’s Bus Service Scheme, according to…
Nabarangpur’s NCC Cadet Indira Nayak Earns National Recognition
Nabarangpur, 19th Sept 2025: From the remote village of Dabugaon in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district, Junior Under Officer (JUO) Indira Nayak has brought immense pride to her district, state, and the entire NCC fraternity through her remarkable achievement at the national level. Despite hailing from a humble background, Indira’s unwavering dedication, disciplined training, and relentless hard work led her to win a silver medal in shooting…
Debates on Development and Public Concerns Mark Monsoon Session
Bhubaneswar, 19th Sept 2025: The Monsoon Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly will begin from Thursday and is scheduled to continue till September 25. This session will have a total of seven working days. Out of these: September 19 is reserved exclusively for Private Members’ Business, The remaining six days will be allocated for Government Business. Yesterday, Speaker Surama Padhy convened an all-party meeting, urging…
“Swachhata Hi Seva” Program Organized at Kotpad NAC
Kotpad, 19th Sept 2025: As part of Swachh Utsav 2025, a cleanliness campaign titled “Swachhata Hi Seva” was organized today at the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC) office. The program was inaugurated by Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra, who served as the chief guest for the occasion. The event aimed to raise awareness and encourage public participation on how Kotpad can remain clean, beautiful, and pollution-free,…
Block-Level Tree Plantation Drive Held at Kirmira for Mother Earth
Jharsuguda,19th Sept 2025: A block-level “Tree for Mother” (ମାଁ ପାଇଁ ଗଛ) plantation program was held in Kirmira block of Jharsuguda district. This initiative, launched across the country on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, has now grown into a mass public movement. Under this campaign, a target of planting 7.5 crore saplings has been set for the state. As part of this…
Mother Pendrani Mourns the Passing of Her Son, Ballav Shira
Umarkote,19th Sept 2025: Leela Khela’s Shira Ballav Mali — a revered spiritual figure associated with Goddess Maa Pendrani, the presiding deity of both Odisha and Chhattisgarh — has passed away. He was considered the divine medium (Shira) of the goddess, and there was no one like him in this realm. Last night, around 2 AM, he took his final breath at his residence in Guleipatana…