Papdahandi: The bi-monthly General Assembly Meeting of OYUJE was held at a hotel near Papdahandi Mruga Vihar under the chairmanship of District President Sushant Kumar Behera. The event was attended by General Secretary Chidananda Sahu, State Executive Member Sumit Ghanta, Executive Secretary Maheshwar Behera, Joint Secretary Falguni Patra, Vice President Sanjay Padhi, Joint Secretary Mohammad Husein, Block President N. Janardhan Rao, and Treasurer Khageswar Mahankud,…
Administration Intervenes to Prevent Child Marriage in Jharigaon
Jharigaon (Nabarangpur district): The tribal-dominated Jharigaon block in Nabarangpur district continues to witness child marriage due to a lack of awareness. Despite ongoing efforts by the administration to curb this practice, more widespread awareness campaigns are needed, especially in remote areas. Today, a child marriage was about to take place between a minor girl from Podalaganda village under Badatemera Panchayat and a minor boy from…
Private Lecturers Association to Protest at Odisha Assembly on 20th
Bhubaneswar: The Private Lecturers Association of grant-in-aid and non-grant (+2 and +3) colleges across Odisha has announced a protest in front of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on the 20th. This protest is being organized by teachers who were appointed by management committees between 2008 and 2013. The association leaders, including President Dr. Deba Bijaya Mishra, Secretary Ravi Narayan Karan, Bharat Charan Sahu, Tapan Tarei, Chitrasen…
Govt Issues Directive for Appointment of Two Doctors at Chikiti Health Center
Chikiti: Ganjam District Collector Dibyajyoti Nua Parida recently inspected the under-construction building of the Girisola Cluster Health Center in Chikiti block. Despite the completion of the building, electricity and drinking water connections have not been provided, leading the District Collector to express dissatisfaction. He has instructed the concerned electricity and water departments to complete the required work immediately. Additionally, he has directed the health department…
Konark Hosts Grand Five-Day World Peace Mahayangya
Konark: A five-day World Peace Mahayangya is being held at Aludandapatana village near Nayahat in Gop block of Puri district. On this occasion, Narayan Seva was conducted on Wednesday with the cooperation of villagers and generous individuals. The Mahayangya festival, led by Pandit Amulya Kumar Mishra and his team, witnessed Navaghana Behera as the main organizer and Manju Lata Behera as the chief patron. With…
Jagar Yatra Preparations in Full Swing at Gupteswar
Baipariguda: Only 6 days remain. On the upcoming 26th, Maha Shivaratri will be observed, and the renowned Shaiva pilgrimage site, Gupteswar, will celebrate the Jagar Yatra. Keeping this in mind, administrative preparations are in full swing. Trees along both sides of the road from the sub-divisional headquarters to the pilgrimage site are being painted white. Potholes on the road are being repaired. Our correspondent, Sarbeswar…
Kotpad Hills Explosives Factory: Administration and Forest Dept Caught Unaware
Kotpad: The hill near Sukuta Majhiguda village under Kusumi Panchayat in Kotpad Block has become a potential hazard. For the past 7 to 8 years, an Andhra-based businessman has reportedly been manufacturing explosives in a house located on the hill and supplying them elsewhere. However, neither the administration nor the forest department has any knowledge of this matter. The police have also stated that they…
Authorities Launch Encroachment Eviction Drive in Hirakud Colony
Sambalpur: To widen the roads in areas under Sambalpur Municipal Corporation, encroachments are being removed. As part of this process, on Tuesday, the corporation’s enforcement department carried out an eviction drive along the road stretching from the local Municipality Square through Hirakud Colony to Jail Square. Illegal permanent and temporary constructions on government land, violating regulations, were demolished by the municipal authorities in the presence…
Seven Sarpanches Urge CM for Panchayat Samiti & Block Status for Govindapalli
Khairaput: Seven sarpanches have submitted a demand to the Chief Minister through the District Collector for granting Panchayat Samiti and Block status to Govindapalli in Malkangiri district. Govindapalli serves as the gateway to Malkangiri district. Many years ago, the block headquarters was located in Govindapalli, but over time, it was shifted to Khairaput. As a result, several villages under Khairaput block—such as Badadural, Madkapadar, and…
Odisha Gears Up for the 4th State-Level Convocation Festival 2025
Polasara: The 4th State-Level Convocation Festival – 2025 was grandly celebrated by the renowned literary organization “Gunjan Sahitya Sansad” in Kabisuryanagar, Ganjam district. The event featured retired senior administrative officer Shri Durga Prasad Dash as the chief guest, while Shri Simanchal Mishra served as the keynote speaker. Distinguished guests included eminent literary figure Shri Murali Dhar Nanda, Professor Dr. Samir Kumar Bhoi, and Dr. Sushant…
Honest Auto Driver Finds and Returns Lost iPad at Joranda Mela
Parjang, Dhenkanal: In a commendable act of honesty, an auto driver has decided to return a valuable iPad found at the Joranda Mela. According to reports, Bapun Raut, an auto owner from Katarapada village under Kandarasingha Panchayat in Parjang police limits, discovered the iPad seven days ago while on a hired trip to the famous Joranda Mela. To locate the rightful owner, he shared information…
Child Care Aware of Missouri Shares Newest Child Care Report
Nonprofit produces comprehensive child care capacity analysis, offering a clearer view of Missouri’s current child care landscape. (St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 20, 2025) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) recently released a new Missouri Child Care Capacity Analysis created for Kids Win Missouri, a nonprofit dedicated to making an impact on the lives of children and families. CCAMO has dedicated nearly 25 years to evaluating Missouri’s…
Shri Tara Prasad Bahinipati Raises Jagannath Sagar Restoration Issue in Assembly
Bhubaneswar: On February 18, 2025, during a session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, MLA Tara Bahinipati raised a question regarding Jagannath Sagar. In response, Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra provided a written reply. However, the specific details of the minister’s response are not available in the provided information. Topic: Restoration of Jagannath Sagar in the Legislative Assembly Shri Tara Prasad Bahinipati: Will the Hon’ble Minister of Housing…
Rs 29 Lakh Dust Cleaning Machine Lies Unused in Jeypore’s District Mineral Fund
Jeypore: A dust cleaning machine was purchased for cleaning across 28 wards of the municipality, costing 29 lakh rupees from the District Mineral Fund in 2021. However, despite the high cost, the machine has remained inoperative since the beginning. It was used for just one week before being left unused due to a lack of maintenance, now gathering dust at the municipal office. Dissatisfaction has…
Bagaridhi Forest Division Implements Innovative Measures for Fire Prevention
Jharsuguda Under the Jharsuguda Forest Range, a one-day football tournament was organized at Handatopa Playground in the Bagaridhi forest area under the supervision of Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Vandana Pasayat. The tournament aimed to raise awareness and find solutions for forest fire prevention. A total of eight teams from different villages within the Bagaridhi forest region participated in the tournament, including teams from Banki, Dobahal, Handatopa,…
Clubfoot Surgery Assessment Camp Organized in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities organized an assessment camp at the District Divyang Rehabilitation Center, located within the premises of the Nabarangpur District Hospital, to evaluate and plan surgical treatment for children with congenital clubfoot. The camp was visited by District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mahapatra, who emphasized the importance of necessary medical treatment for children with clubfoot. A…
Pakistan to Face New Zealand in Thrilling Opening Match on Wednesday
Karachi: All speculations are coming to an end. Pakistan’s long-awaited dream of hosting an ICC tournament after 29 years has finally come true. After hosting the 1986 World Cup, Pakistan is now set to organize the ICC Champions Trophy. On Wednesday, the host nation, Pakistan, will face New Zealand in the opening match. Both teams have previously won the Champions Trophy. This marks the 9th…
Samagra Shiksha Employees’ Pen-Down Protest Crosses 21 Days
Tentulikhunti, Nabarangpur District – The pen-down protest by Samagra Shiksha employees in the Tentulikhunti block has reached its 21st day. Employees appointed at the office of the Group Education Officer in Tentulikhunti are participating in this movement. The protest continues with demands for salary disbursement as per the 30th EC and regularization of jobs. On the 28th of last month, the employees submitted a memorandum…
Congress Launches ‘Sankalp Padayatra’ to Rally Support
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Congress has commenced its Sankalp Padayatra from today. Under the leadership of newly appointed President Bhakta Charan Das, more than a hundred Congress workers have embarked on this march towards Puri. This evening, the Padayatra reached Pipili, and on February 20, after having the darshan of Lord Jagannath in Puri, the President will officially start his political activities in Odisha. At around…
Migrant Worker Dies After Falling from Moving Train; MLA Ensures Body’s Return
Baipariguda: The dead body of a migrant worker who lost his life after falling from a moving train has reached his village following the intervention of the local MLA. The final rites were performed in a grief-stricken atmosphere upon the arrival of the body. According to sources, Binod Khara (43), a resident of Kurkuti village under Bodaput Panchayat in Baipariguda police limits, had been working…
Khutugaon School Locked as Protest Erupts Over Teacher’s Transfer
Raighar: Tension erupted on Tuesday at Khutugaon Upper Primary School in Raighar block of Nabarangpur district over the transfer of teacher Rajesh Kumar Behera. Demanding the cancellation of his transfer, students and parents locked the school gate and staged a protest. Block President Guptaprasad Jha tried to pacify the protesters and informed the Block Education Officer (BEO) Ishwar Majhi about the situation over the phone.…