Author: Rabindra Sahu

Jeypore: The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) has started repair work on the new bus stand. The work includes opening new drains, fixing faults in the rooms, and upgrading the surrounding area. An additional room is being constructed near the DM (District Magistrate) office. The existing paver blocks will be completely removed and replaced with concrete in the premises. Along with renovation, the paver…

Jeypore: A single person can save the lives of up to eight others after death. By choosing not to cremate the body, environmental pollution can be reduced, and donated organs can also help in medical research. With this noble intention, a couple from Parabeda Aravind Nagar area in Jeypore—Gauri Prasad Pattnaik and Kavita Pattnaik—have pledged to donate their organs. They stated, “While we help some…

Nandapur Residents of seven panchayats have submitted a memorandum to Koraput MLA Raghuram Mach on Sunday, demanding the construction of a bridge over the Kolab reservoir to connect Tentulipadar village (Umbel Panchayat, Lamptaput block under Nandapur Police Station) with Podagada village (Semiliguda block). If the bridge is constructed, it will link Lamptaput and Semiliguda blocks, significantly reducing the distance from the district headquarters for the people…

Kotpad Nrusingha Chaturdashi was celebrated with great fervor on Sunday across the state. A grand celebration was held in the premises of the famous Nrusingha Temple in Kotpad. The rituals began in the morning with traditional worship led by senior priest Ashok Chandra Mishra. The day’s special rituals included worship, offering of lamps (deep daan), aarti, and distribution of prasad. Devotees from different parts of…

Papadahandi One person died and another was critically injured in a bike accident near Charamula bridge under Maidalpur police station in Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district on Friday night. The deceased has been identified as Damu Majhi from Pokhanaguda under Maidalpur police station. The injured person is Surendra Nayak from the same village. According to sources, Damu and Surendra had gone to see the ongoing Bali…

Kotpad,: A discussion meeting on the topic of “One Nation, One Election” was organized in Kotpad, initiated by Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra. The event saw Sambalabhadra Majhi attending as the chief guest. Among the distinguished guests were Press Club President Pankaj Kumar Patra, Bar Association President Mani Pattnayak, lawyers Gyan Pattnayak and Kishore Mishra, Rameshwar Jena, Farmers’ Association President Seetanath Biswal, Narendra Kandelia, BJP Yuva…

Kotpad: A tragic road accident has taken place on the national highway, leaving a youth in critical condition. The victim, a motorcyclist, is currently battling between life and death on a hospital bed. According to reports, Dambaru Bhatra (35), a resident of Dadhia Guda village in Nabarangpur district, was returning home from the Kotpad market on his bike. While passing through Kotpad town on National…

Malkangiri: Trinath Pangi, a resident of Kenduguda village under Jodamba Panchayat in the Swabhiman area of Chitrakonda constituency in Malkangiri district, had been missing for nearly a month. Due to mental health issues, he was unable to recall his home address or recognize his family members, which led him to wander away to another village. Upon receiving information about his disappearance, Mathili Block BJD President…

Malkangiri: A new branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) has been inaugurated at Padia, the sub-divisional headquarters of Malkangiri district. The branch has been newly established in front of the government group health center. Present at the inauguration were Development Officer Ashwini Kumar Mahapatra, Group Health Officer Sheshadev Behera, and Padia Police Station Sub-Inspector Nirod Kumar Bagh. The new SBI branch is expected…

Malkangiri: World Red Cross Day was observed under the auspices of the District Administration, the Red Cross Society, and Malkangiri College Youth Red Cross Unit. The theme of this year’s celebration was “On the Path of Humanity.” Presided over by Chairperson Premarekha Bhatra, the event was inaugurated by the Vice President of the Red Cross Society and Additional District Magistrate, Bedabar Pradhan, as the Chief…

Baipariguda  Accident near Chandrapada village under Baipariguda police station. A car heading towards Malkangiri crashed into a tree. 3 dead and 2 injured, as per reports. The car is said to have come from Nayagarh.

Koraput:  The second phase of restoration work of the historic and much-discussed Jagannath Sagar — considered the lifeline of Jeypore town in Koraput district — has commenced today with funding from the state government. For this purpose, a tender worth ₹8.40 crore was floated, and Raip Organization from Kalahandi district secured the contract by quoting 9.99% less than the estimated amount. The work is expected…

Tihidi: Ganesh Baba, the well-known spiritual leader and chief promoter of the Mahima Organization in Bhadrak district, passed away on Friday and was laid to rest in the very chamber (vault) he had personally prepared for his final rest. Though unexpected, the 9:20 AM news of his demise shocked many. He had been taken to a hospital in the capital for treatment five days ago.…

Bhubaneswar: While Operation Sindoor against Pakistan remains a proud chapter, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has called upon citizens to strengthen the country’s defence preparedness. In a message shared through social media, he appealed to the youth to join the Civil Defence Organization as volunteers. The CM stated, “The protection of our nation’s people and resources is the collective responsibility of all. Security and…

Nandapur In Nandapur block of Koraput district, Odisha, a significant environmental and administrative issue has emerged due to the unauthorized felling of fruit-bearing trees and the encroachment of land originally designated for community use. This situation has led to the degradation of local ecosystems and a decline in the economic resources available to the panchayats. Key Issues Identified: Loss of Fruit-Bearing Trees: Traditional orchards containing mango,…

Delhi Health Minister directs medicine distribution companies  Be prepared for emergency situations; maintain adequate stock of medicines  Ensure there is no disruption in healthcare services  Strict action will be taken if responsibilities are neglected Territorial Army instructed to remain on standby

Nabarangpur The ritual of Mohini Ekadashi, also known as Vaishakha Shukla Bada Ekadashi, along with the worship of Shri Satyanarayan, was solemnly observed in the premises of Shri Jagannath Temple in Nabarangpur town. This major Ekadashi ritual and the Homa for Shri Satyanarayan were conducted in the Natyamandap (temple auditorium) of the temple. The day began with the worship of the Sun God early in the…

Bhubaneswar: Children should dream and continuously strive to fulfill their dreams. They must engage in self-reflection and analysis to make the right decisions. Parents should not impose their desires on their children but instead have open discussions and allow them to choose their future based on their interests. This was the call made by Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy while attending the ‘Sambad Matric…

Nabarangpur: Sacred neem wood for the idols of Lord Jagannath and the Chaturdha Murti (four deities) has been selected from Dahna village in Nandahandi block. The selection was done for the newly constructed Jagannath temple in Kumuli village of Borigumma block in Koraput district. Earlier, the sacred neem tree was identified near the Shri Balunkeshwar temple in Dahna village, particularly close to the farmland of…

Rayagada: The Maa Majhighariani Tractor Owners’ Association of Rayagada has expressed dissatisfaction over various administrative issues faced during the transportation of sand using tractors. In this regard, they have submitted a demand letter addressed to the Rayagada District Collector and the Tehsildar. The letter states that the association includes about 70 tractors. The livelihood of around 70 owners’ families, 70 drivers’ families, and approximately 280…

Kotpad: An independent budget meeting was held today at the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC) Conference Hall. Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhitara attended as the chief guest, while NAC Chairperson M. Shankar Rao presided over the session. In today’s meeting, under the Chief Minister’s Urban Development Scheme, all ward members submitted written proposals outlining developmental activities for their respective wards. These proposals were reviewed and approved…