Bhubaneswar,16th Oct 2025: There has been a long-standing demand to declare Bhubaneswar as a separate district. Various organizations have consistently carried out movements, submitted memorandums, and organized extensive campaigns in this regard. On Sunday, a signature collection campaign was organized by the Bhubaneswar Independent District Campaign at the Kedarnath Research Institute. The campaign, coordinated by Lingaraj Sahu, saw participation from writers, poets, literary figures, and…
Signature Campaign Launched Demanding District Status for Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, 16th Oct 2025: There has been a long-standing demand to declare Bhubaneswar as a separate district. Various organizations have consistently carried out movements, submitted memorandums, and organized extensive campaigns in this regard. On Sunday, a signature collection campaign was organized by the Bhubaneswar Independent District Campaign at the Kedarnath Research Institute. The campaign, coordinated by Lingaraj Sahu, saw participation from writers, poets, literary figures,…
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Organized in Lakhanpur
Jharsuguda, 16th Oct 2025: A Public Grievance Hearing Camp was held at Lakhanpur Block of Jharsuguda district, under the leadership of Additional District Collector Brajabandhu Bhoi. The event was attended by Police Officer Raghavendra Reddy of Aksak Gundala, Sub-Collector Sabyasachi Panda, Block Chairperson, BDO, Tahsildar, and several other district and block-level officers. During the camp: A total of 65 grievances were received, out of which…
Intercity Trains to Remain Cancelled Every Tuesday and Wednesday from October 14 to December 17
Jeypore, 16th Oct 2025: The Rourkela–Jagdalpur–Rourkela Intercity Express will not operate on October 14 (Tuesday) and October 15 (Wednesday). From then on, the Rourkela–Jagdalpur Intercity Express will remain cancelled every Tuesday, and the Jagdalpur–Rourkela Intercity Express will remain cancelled every Wednesday, until December 17. This decision has been taken by South Eastern Railway due to ongoing development work in the Chakradharpur division of Jharkhand. The…
Senior Citizens Day 2025 Celebrated with Respect and Joy in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, 16th Oct 2025: Senior Citizens Day–2025 was celebrated at the block conference hall of Jharigaon Block in Nabarangpur district under the chairpersonship of Block Chairperson Beena Majhi. The event was graced by Jharigaon MLA Manohar Randhani as the chief guest and honored guests including Zilla Parishad member Dhansingh Bhoda, BJP Bonigaon Mandal President Jagadish Bhatra, BDO Sarat Majhi, Block Level Extension Officer Aditya Narayan…
Government Ends Contractual Teacher Appointments in Line with NEP Vision for Quality Education Permanent Recruitment Drive to Replace Contractual Teaching Posts under NEP Implementation
Puri, 16th Oct 2025: From now on, there will be no contractual teacher appointments. Over the next three years, 45,000 teachers will be recruited. This year alone, 15,000 teachers will be appointed, and 20,000 have already been recruited. Students will progress through quality education starting from primary schools. The picture of primary education will change, modeled after ‘Vanavidyalayas’ (forest schools), said Chief Minister Mohan Charan…
Residents Demand Urgent Repair of Hole on Traffic Chhak Road
Koraput, 15th Oct 2025: A hole has developed on the main Traffic Chhak road in Koraput, causing inconvenience to commuters. It could potentially lead to accidents if not addressed promptly. Therefore, there is a demand to repair the hole that has formed on this road.
Collector and SP Address 35 Grievances in Joint Public Hearing
Nabarangpur, 15th Oct 2025: A joint public hearing camp was held on Monday at the District Council Conference Hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampat Madkar. The camp was attended by: Chief Development Officer and Executive Officer of the District Council Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Deputy Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, Additional Executive Officer Yadumani Nayak, along…
District Sees Major Infrastructure Development with Bypass Road Construction
Nabarangpur,15th Oct 2025: To address traffic congestion in Nabarangpur town, the construction of a bypass road is currently underway. The 9.12-km-long bypass is being built with an allocated budget of Rs168.58 crore. The road will be a four-lane paved stretch as per National Highway standards, with approximately 8.5 km constructed as a two-lane road. For the construction, around 9,000 trees will be cut, according to…
Tragic Private Bus Accident Claims One Life, Leaves Three Injured
Nabarangpur ,15th Oct 2025: A private bus named Jaga Kalia was involved in an accident, leaving one person dead and three others injured. The incident occurred near Panchada close to Dasmantpur square on the Koraput–Rayagada National Highway No. 326, when the bus collided head-on with a motorcycle. A young girl riding the motorcycle died on the spot, while her father, mother, and another girl sustained…