Nabarangpur, 30th Oct 2025, In Nabarangpur district, a joint meeting of the Health Department and the District Social Welfare Department was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain in the Ashok Mehta Auditorium. The purpose of this meeting was to identify the obstacles related to maternal and child health and proper nutrition and to address them through effective action plans. The meeting…
43 Trains Cancelled as Cyclone Disrupts Rail Services
Bhubaneswar, 30th Oct 2025, The East Coast Railway has taken precautionary measures in advance to tackle the cyclone. Keeping passenger safety in mind, 43 trains have been cancelled. From today (Monday) until Wednesday (October 29), the operation of several trains will remain suspended. Announcement of train cancellations from the East Coast Railway.
Special Ability Camp Organized for Differently-Abled Individuals
Nandapur, 30th Oct 2025, A camp for differently-abled persons was organized on Friday at the Nandapur block office premises in Koraput district. Under the chairmanship of BDO Durga Sad Dora, health check-ups were conducted for 255 persons with locomotor disabilities, 78 visually impaired, 46 persons with sickle cell disease, 66 hearing-impaired, and 78 mentally challenged individuals from 23 Panchayats under the block. Doctors from the…
Bridge Course Made Mandatory for B.Ed.-Qualified Primary Teachers
Bhubaneswar, 30th Oct 2025, Primary school teachers holding a B.Ed. degree are now required to complete a six-month bridge course. Failure to complete and pass this course will result in cancellation of their appointment. The School and Mass Education Department has taken this decision in accordance with the Supreme Court’s directive and the guidelines of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). A formal letter…
Cyber Security Awareness Rally Organized in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, 30th Oct 2025, A cyber security awareness rally was organized from Sadashiv Park to Police Padia in Nabarangpur town to spread awareness about online fraud and digital safety. The rally was organized by the District Police Department and was flagged off by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police (SP) Madkar Sandeep Sampat. Students from Nabarangpur College, Smart Gurukul, Women’s College, and…
Paika Community Holds Tribute Meeting to Honor Ancestral Heroes
Indravati, 30th Oct 2025, The villagers of Goudaguda in Tentulikhunti block, along with members of the Paika community, paid heartfelt tribute today to Dhanujay Paricha, advisor of the Paika Samaj and former constable. The residents of the area expressed deep sorrow over his demise and prayed for the eternal peace of his departed soul. On behalf of the District Paika Association, District President Mrutyunjaya Singh,…
Appointment Letters for Newly Recruited Teachers to Be Distributed on November 15
Bhubaneswar, 30th Oct 2025, Appointment letters for L.T. (Language Teacher) and T.G. (Trained Graduate) teachers recruited for high schools, as well as P.G.T. (Post Graduate Teachers) appointed for higher secondary schools, will be distributed on November 15. The appointment ceremony will be held at the Capital High School premises, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will attend as the chief guest and distribute the appointment…
Hundreds of RSS Volunteers Injured in Sudden Bee Attack During Gathering
Nabarangpur, 30th Oct 2025, More than a hundred volunteers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were injured after being attacked by a swarm of bees during a path sanchalan (route march) in Nabarangpur town around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. According to reports, a large number of bees suddenly swarmed and attacked the volunteers participating in the march, causing panic. The volunteers ran in all directions…
Coordinated Efforts Urged to Eradicate Child Marriage
Nabarangpur, 30th Oct 2025, Under the Mission Vatsalya scheme, the Nabarangpur District Administration organized a district-level program titled “A Day for Children” at the Ashok Mehta Conference Hall on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain. The meeting was attended by SP (Superintendent of Police) Mr. Sandip Sampad Madkar, Additional District Magistrate Prakash Kumar Mishra, CDMO Dr. Santosh Panda, DWO Droupadi Kahar,…
Low-Pressure System Triggers Heavy Rainfall, Farmers Worried About Crop Damage
Nabarangpur, 30th Oct 2025, Farmers are growing anxious as reports indicate the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. If this system intensifies into a depression and moves toward land, it could spell trouble for farmers. As a precaution, some farmers are already seen harvesting and moving their maize crops to safer locations. This year’s Kharif season began with good rainfall, encouraging…
Nationwide Preparations Begin for Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Electoral Rolls
Bhubaneswar, 30th Oct 2025, Following Bihar, preparations are underway across the country for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun a two-day conference with the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) on Wednesday at the India International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi. Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer R.S. Gopalan, Additional CEO Sushant Mishra,…
Joint Meeting of Health and Social Welfare Departments Focuses on Maternal and Child Nutrition
Nabarangpur, 30th Oct 2025, A joint meeting of the Health Department and the District Social Welfare Department was held today at the Ashok Mehta Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain. The objective of this meeting was to identify and overcome challenges related to the health and nutrition of mothers and children through coordinated action plans, thereby improving maternal and child…