Bhubaneswar, 15th Oct 2025: The Odisha State Cabinet has approved 15 major proposals, including two ordinances: 1. Odisha Public Trust Ordinance–2025 2. Factories Ordinance Key Highlights: Reforms for Workers and Businesses: The ordinances aim to introduce reforms that will benefit both workers and business owners. Minor Offenses: Jail terms for minor offenses will be replaced with monetary fines. Steps are being taken to decriminalize small violations.…
World Mental Health Day Observed with Awareness Programs in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur –15th Oct 2025: On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, a seminar and legal awareness camp was organized at the conference hall of the District Headquarters Hospital, Nabarangpur, under the joint initiative of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nabarangpur, and the District Health Society. The program was conducted as per the direction of Mr. Subrata Mahanta, Chairman of DLSA and District Judge,…
Awareness Camp for Migrant Workers Organized in Papadahandi
Papadahandi –15th Oct 2025: An inter-state migrant worker awareness camp was organized at the Neelakantheshwar Mistry Association Hall in the Papadahandi Sub-Division of Nabarangpur district, at the panchayat level. On this occasion, Block Vice Chairman Sushanta Behera attended as the chief guest, while Papadahandi BDO Kapiladev Sahu was present as the guest of honor. Around 200 male and female migrant workers participated in the camp.…
8th National Nutrition Month 2025 Observed at District Level with Enthusiasm
Nabarangpur, 15th Oct 2025: On the occasion of the 8th National Nutrition Month 2025, a district-level program was held at the Skill Development Training Centre, chaired by Additional District Collector (Revenue) Bishwajit Barman. Present at the event were: Chief Development Officer, Zilla Parishad Biranchi Narayan Darobhan, ADPHO Dr. Malay Tripathi, District Welfare Officer Ravindra Palaka, District Social Welfare Officer Draupadi Kahar, DSSO Sudhanshu Patra, DCPO,…
Farmers Demand Compensation After Crop Damage from Low-Pressure Rainfall
Chandahandi,15th Oct 2025: In Chandahandi block of Nabarangpur district, continuous rainfall under the influence of a low-pressure system has led to extensive crop damage. Farmers have complained that maize and paddy crops grown over acres of farmland have been severely affected. Due to heavy rains and strong winds, paddy plants have fallen, and fields remain waterlogged. Similarly, maize crops have also reportedly suffered major losses.…
Kotpad Siddharth English Medium School Celebrates Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das Jayanti
Kotpad,15th Oct 2025: The 148th birth anniversary of Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das was celebrated today at Kotpad Siddharth English Medium School. During the event, school secretary Pankaj Kumar Patra along with all the teachers and staff paid floral tributes at the statue of late Gopabandhu Das. In his address, Secretary Pankaj Kumar Patra highlighted the bravery and patriotic contributions of Gopabandhu Das to the nation. All…
Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das Jayanti Celebrated with Great Reverence
Jeypore, 15th Oct 2025: The birth anniversary of Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das was celebrated in the Koraput Narayanpatna sub-division with great reverence. Koraput MLA Raghuram Machha, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Sasmita Meleka, Additional District Collector Bhaktabandhu Janardhan Dalai, Koraput Press Club President Bhavani Shankar Mishra, District Congress Committee President Rupak Turuk, Koraput BJP Mandal President Satyanarayan, former MLA Nimai Sarkar, MP representatives Babulal Benia and Jayanta…
Experience of Senior Citizens Vital for Building a Healthy Society: Minister Nityananda Gond
Bhubaneswar:15th Oct 2025: Although this Senior Citizens’ Day was dedicated to acknowledging the contributions of the elderly in our society, we must remember and respect their role every day. Senior citizens are a priceless source of knowledge and experience. Their guidance plays a crucial role in building and developing a healthy society, said Minister for Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Shri Nityananda…
MP Baijayant Panda Receives Warm Greetings from MLA Prashant Behera
Salepur, 15th Oct 2025: At a Bhima Bhoi Divyang (Differently-abled) Empowerment Camp organized today by the Salepur Panchayat Samiti on the premises of Salepur High School, Salepur MLA Prashant Behera was present from the beginning of the event. A few hours into the program, Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda and senior BJP leader Arindam Ray also joined the camp. While MP Mr. Panda was visiting the…
Venomous Snake Discovered Inside Doctor’s Quarters, Panic Ensues
Nabarangpur, 15th Oct 2025: A venomous black snake (kalati) was found inside the doctors’ quarters, causing panic among the residents. The incident occurred on Sunday night at the Chandahandi Community Health Center in Nabarangpur district, where nine doctors were residing. Due to a shortage of quarters at the Chandahandi Community Health Center, nine doctors were sharing just two quarters. After finishing their duty and dinner,…
Surendra Rana Passes Away at 44, Community Mourns Loss
Jharsuguda,15th Oct 2025: Surendra Rana, the Executive Engineer (E.E.) of Tileimal Gram Panchayat under Laikera Block in Jharsuguda district, has passed away at the age of 44. According to sources, Mr. Rana had been suffering from scleroderma in recent weeks. He was initially undergoing treatment at Samaleswari Nursing Home in Jharsuguda. However, as his fever worsened, he was referred to Bikash Hospital in Bargarh for…
Galigabdar Waterfall Poses Disaster Risk Amid Rising Hazards
Koraput, 15th Oct 2025: The Galigabdar waterfall, popularly known as Rathibali waterfall in Pottangi block, is turning into a death trap. Over the past 10 years, 67 lives have been lost here. Poor roads, slippery rocks, unsafe bathing spots, and lack of safety measures are leading to avoidable deaths. Despite so many incidents, the district administration remains unresponsive, and the tourism department is indifferent. Even…
Jeypore Hosts Its First OPSC Examination Successfully
Jeypore, 15th Oct 2025: A long-standing demand of the people of undivided Koraput has finally been fulfilled — for the first time, the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) conducted an examination in the Jeypore zone. Over a thousand aspirants appeared for the preliminary examination. Students expressed happiness over getting the opportunity to take the exam close to home and thanked the government for making it…
Primary Teachers’ Association Holds Oath-Taking Ceremony
Koraput,15th Oct 2025: The oath-taking ceremony of the local branch of the Neela Utkal Teachers’ Federation was held today at the Local Skill Development Centre. In the event, Koraput MLA Raghuram Machha attended as the chief guest, while Zilla Parishad Chairperson Sasmita Melka and Koraput Municipality Chairman Lalat Ranjan Sethi were present as honored guests. The elections for the organization were previously held on 20th…
Monsoon Withdrawal from Odisha to Begin Soon
Bhubaneswar, 15th Oct 2025: From Monday, the southwest monsoon will begin withdrawing from Odisha. Currently, the monsoon withdrawal line is moving through Varanasi, Jabalpur, Akola, Ahilyanagar, and Alibag. Within the next 24 hours, the monsoon is expected to completely retreat from Odisha, as well as remaining parts of West Bengal, Sikkim, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. According to the Regional…
Bagra Waterfall Tourism Area Set for Major Development Boost
Baipariguda, 15th Oct 2025: The district administration has taken significant steps for the development of Bagra Waterfall, a small but scenic waterfall located in the Koraput district. Situated on the banks of the Kolab River, the breathtaking view of this waterfall has already made it a recognized tourist destination. Historically, this area was once inhabited by tigers, and hence the name “Bagra”, which comes from…