Kotpad, 24th Sept 2025: In Kotpad block of Koraput district, while crores of rupees are being allocated for upgradation and digitalization of government upgraded high schools in each panchayat, the condition of primary schools remains dire and neglected. Despite funds being sanctioned, many classrooms in rural schools are leaking water from the roofs, and walls are cracked. Teachers are often forced to combine two classes…
Kundura Tehsil Tops Southern Odisha in Land Records Correction
Kotpad, 24th Sept 2025: In a remarkable achievement, Kundura Tehsil has secured the first position among the top 20 tehsils in southern Odisha in the ongoing land records correction drive (Prajakhana Shanshodhan). According to Tehsildar Binod Kumar, who shared this update on behalf of the government, the drive involves surveying lands of deceased patta (land title) holders and issuing updated pattas to their legal heirs.…
Goddess Samalei Kani Budhi Hears the Prayers and Sorrows of Devotees
Jharsuguda, 24th Sept 2025: Located in the Rampala Panchayat of Jharsuguda district, the Maa Samalei Kani Budhi Temple is a prominent historical and religious site. According to local beliefs, the temple is more than 300 years old and is deeply revered by the local community, who worship Maa Samalei Kani Budhi as their presiding deity. It is believed that the temple was constructed in the…
Protests Erupt Across Western Odisha Over Minister’s Controversial Statement
Sambalpur, 24th Sept 2025: A statement made in the state assembly by Odisha’s Minister of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Suryabanshi Suraj, claiming that there are no current plans to include the Sambalpuri language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, has sparked intense reactions across Western Odisha. The Minister’s statement was condemned today in a joint meeting held during various events in Sambalpur. Not…
Authorities Conduct Inspection of Old Buildings
Jeypore,24th Sept 2025: Following the recent collapse of a shop building in Koraput town, an inspection of old buildings and commercial structures in the city was conducted on the instructions of the District Collector. The inspection was carried out by the Jeypore Municipality with assistance from the Roads and Building (R&B) Department. Structures inspected included: A two-storey building near Sarojini Bhavan in Maharani Peta Another…
Block-Level Public Hearing Held at Tentulikhun
Tentulikhunti, 24th Sept 2025: A block-level public hearing camp was held on Friday in the conference hall of the Tentulikhunti Panchayat Samiti in Nabarangpur district. The event was chaired by the BDO and attended by Nabarangpur Additional District Collector Biswajit Chandra Barman, BDO Manoj Panigrahi, Cluster Education Officer Sudipta Dash, Samiti Vice-Chairperson Rajendra Bisoee, former Block Chairman Narayan Patra, Assistant Engineer Gobinda Kahar, and District…
Primary Teachers’ Union Elects New Office Bearers
Koraput, 24th Sept 2025: The new office bearers of the Koraput district branch of the All Odisha Primary Teachers Federation have been elected. A meeting was held at the local Skill Development Center for this purpose. Around 80 members from 14 blocks of the district participated in the meeting. Voting was conducted to elect the new office bearers of the teachers’ union. For the position…
Mass Education Department Introduces New Teacher Transfer and Appointment Policy
Bhubaneswar, 24th Sept 2025: The Department of Mass Education has prepared a new policy for the transfer and appointment of teachers and educators. According to the rules of the General Administration Department, annual transfers will be conducted every year between April 15 and June 15. Teachers will not get appointments in their own districts, and even if they do, they will not be permitted to stay…
Odia Cinema Sees Revival, Yet Challenges Remain
Bhubaneswar, 24th Sept 2025: Just as some major Hindi film superstars like Alia Bhatt, Devgan, and Salman Khan are releasing new films and turning audiences’ attention, Odia cinema, often overshadowed and overlooked, is seeing positive signs of revival. It is encouraging that the “good times” are returning to Odia cinema. At the 12th annual festival of Nirbhaya, a discussion session titled “Has the Good Era Returned…
Teachers Step Away from Classrooms to Deliver Supplies by Bicycle; Senior Officer Shares Transport Costs
Rayagada, 24th Sept 2025: Teachers and instructors are entrusted with the important responsibility of educating tribal students. However, in Rayagada district, the Education Department has burdened teachers with excessive additional duties beyond teaching. It has been observed that some teachers are leaving their classrooms and carrying materials on bicycles. As a result, students’ education is being hampered, and the gap between teachers and students is…
New Train Service from Konark to Bhubaneswar Launched
Bhubaneswar, 24th Sept 2025: A train will be introduced from Konark to Bhubaneswar. A new railway line will connect Konark to Bhubaneswar. Location surveys will be conducted at Nimapada and Gop. These details were written by the Deputy Chief Minister. A letter has been sent to the Centre through Prabhati Parida. The proposal is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Railways.
Prime Minister Extends Warm Navratri Greetings to the Nation
Delhi, 24th Sept 2025: The GST reform is set to begin. A day before this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation and said: “A GST savings festival is about to begin in the country. This is a step towards a self-reliant India.” “From tomorrow, the festival of power worship, Navratri, will begin. On this occasion, he extended his best wishes to the citizens. The…
Renewed Demand for Statehood for Undivided Koraput Region
Nabarangpur, 24th Sept 2025: The Nabarangpur Action Committee has demanded the formation of the undivided Koraput district as a new separate state and held a local satisfaction press conference. The conference was chaired by convenor Lalit Mohan Nayak. Among those present were lawyer Ramprasad Patra, Manasita Takri, Anarkali Kuldip, advisor Gyanendra Pattnayak, treasurer Ranjan Karmika, organization editor Sanatan Dash, S.D. Sudhir Patra, Abdul Sattar, and…
Inspiring Dedication: Doctor Fighting Cancer Still Treats Patients
Bhubaneswar, 24th Sept 2025: It is often said that doctors are like incarnations of God, and this has been truly proven by Dr. Bharat Chandra Bhuyan, a retired doctor who himself is suffering from cancer but continues to serve patients. Although it may sound unbelievable, Dr. Bhuyan retired from government service at the age of 62. He is currently battling advanced stomach cancer but has…
Delki Khadia Community Celebrates Traditional New Year Gathering
Sabhadega, 24th Sept 2025: A district-level New Year meeting of the 500-household Delki Khadia community was held at Karlaghati School playground in Sabhadega block. The event was presided over by Nrupacharan Dansana, the state president of the Delki Khadia community and former police superintendent. The chief guest was Vice President Bhawani Shankar Bhui, while Professor Dr. Shiva Prasad Behera was the keynote speaker. Other honored…
Golden Opportunity: Buy Expensive Items at Low Prices
Bhubaneswar, 24th Sept 2025: The sale on Amazon and Flipkart will begin from midnight of September 22. The sale will be open to everyone from September 23. There will be bumper discounts on mobiles, laptops, smart TVs, and other items during the sale. Those who have subscribed to Flipkart Plus or Flipkart Black can start shopping . There will be a 10% instant discount on Axis and ICICI Bank…
Health Department and Journalists’ Association Jointly Organize Blood Donation Camp
Raighar ,24th Sept 2025: A blood donation camp was organized at the Primary Health Centre in Raighar, Nabarangpur district, with the joint efforts of the Raighar Journalists’ Association and the Hatabharandi Cluster Health Centre. The event resulted in the collection of 71 units of blood. After necessary medical screening, 71 units of blood were successfully collected, which was deemed satisfactory by the organizers. Notable dignitaries…
NM Group of Institutes Leads Coastal Cleanup Drive
Konark:24th Sept 2025: A coastal cleanup drive was organized at Chandrabhaga Beach in Konark by the NM Group of Institutes, Bhubaneswar. The event was held under the leadership of Chairman Jeevan Darshan Parida. More than 50 students associated with the National Service Scheme (NSS) actively participated in this initiative and carried out a thorough cleaning of the Chandrabhaga coastline. Along with cleaning the beach, the…
Block-Level GPLF Workers Stage Protest Demanding Fixed Monthly Salary
Jeypore:24th Sept 2025: Under the Mission Shakti department, female workers employed in six different categories have launched an indefinite dharna (protest) demanding fixed monthly salaries instead of performance-based incentives. Acting on the directive of the state union, nearly 200 female group assistant workers (CMOs) from 22 panchayats in the Jeypore block have locked up the Jeevika Mission office and started a sit-in protest in front…
Illegal Permanent Constructions Surface Inside Government Quarters at Balimela
Malkangiri | 24th Sept 2025: It has come to light that permanent multi-storey houses are being constructed inside government quarters in Balimela, raising serious questions about legality and administrative oversight. Local residents are questioning who granted permission for such large-scale constructions and under whose direction they are being carried out. Such illegal expansion is reportedly taking place within the Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) quarters…
Jayanti Buruda Receives Prestigious Martha Farrell Award
Malkangiri, 24th Sept 2025: Tribal youth Jayanti Buruda from Malkangiri district has once again brought pride to the region by receiving the Martha Farrell Award at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The prestigious award recognizes individuals across India for their dedicated service, awareness efforts, and empowerment initiatives, especially among tribal communities and women. Jayanti’s name was among the notable recipients in the 9th Martha…