Sambalpur, 26th Sept 2025: Massive corruption has been observed in the construction of the newly built Durgapali Railway Overbridge (ROB). The work was undertaken by a leading state government agency, Odisha Construction Corporation (OCC). Despite OCC being responsible for the construction, action against the concerned department has been sluggish. The Durgapali Railway line connects Sambalpur city to the National Highway and during train operations, local…
Govt Cancels All Employees’ Leave
Koraput, 26th Sept 2025: There is a forecast of heavy rainfall on the 27th in some areas of Koraput district. The Meteorological Department has issued this prediction. In view of the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall, the Koraput district administration has cancelled the leave of all government employees. Employees have been instructed to remain at their respective workplaces. The directive clearly mentions that…
Preparatory Meeting Held in Nandapur for Grand Dussehra Celebrations
Nandapur, 26th Sept 2025: A preparatory meeting was held on Tuesday by the police and administration at the Nandapur police station premises in Koraput district, regarding the peaceful and orderly celebration of Dussehra. Among the attendees were: Nandapur Tehsildar Debabrata Maharana BDO Durgaprasad Dora SDPO Debendra Mallik IIC Mamata Panda ASI Bedabar Sahu Deeptimayi Dharua ASI Gupteswar Gauda R.N. Bhakta From the Durgapuja Committees: President…
CSS Cadre in 14 Blocks of Koraput Stages Sit-In Protest Over Permanent Salaries
Koraput, 25th Sept 2025: In Koraput district, under the leadership of local block presidents and editors, from 10 AM to 5 PM today, sit-in protests were held in front of their respective blocks by community support staff of Mission Shakti department including Ambike, Krushi Mitra, Prani Mitra, Bank Mitra, and CRP members. They are demanding the conversion of their incentive-based best salary into permanent salary.…
Odisha PSC Announces Schedule for Upcoming Exams
Bhubaneswar, 25th Sept 2025: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the schedule for the Preliminary Examination – 2024. This exam will be conducted on 12th October 2025. The preliminary exam will be held across 6 zones: Balasore, Brahmapur, Bhubaneswar, and also in Cuttack, Jaypur, and Sambalpur. The exam will be conducted in two sittings: Paper 1: Morning session from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Paper…
Dramatic Turn of Events at Lower PMG Battlefield
Bhubaneswar:25th Sept 2025: BJD’s Legislative Assembly Siege Attempt . Police and BJD workers face off at Lower PMG. BJD workers tried to break through two barricades and rush forward. Sarpanch, Block President, District Council President also participated.
Runners Hit the Track in District-Level Marathon Event
Nabarangpur, 25th Sept 2025: On the occasion of the ‘Seba Pakwada’ festival, a grand district-level marathon race was held from Mahakumar Sadashiv Park in Nabarangpur district headquarters to Police Padiya. The event saw participation from students of both the public education department and the district welfare department, along with members from various educational, sports, and several non-governmental organizations across the district.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Martyr’s Statue Construction
Baipariguda, 25th Sept 2025: : Baipariguda block of Koraput district is known as a tribal-dominated area. This region has been home to many freedom fighters and martyrs for the country. Among them was Lakshman Nayak, who sacrificed his life last December. Today, a groundbreaking ceremony (Bhoomi Pujan) was held at Badaguda Square for the statue of Ishwar Talia from Kendunguda Panchayat of Baipariguda block. The…
Residents Submit Memorandum to CM Demanding Repair of Paduguda Road
Jeypore, 25th Sept 2025: A memorandum demanding the repair of Paduguda road in Lulla Panchayat of Dashmantapur block, Koraput district, was submitted to Chief Minister Mohan Majhi during a meeting. The delegation included Laxmipur MLA Pavitra Saunta along with other public representatives. Although the village is only 3 kilometers away from the Panchayat office, it still lacks a proper paved road. Around 50 families in…
Tribal Worker Campaign Program Successfully Conducted in Jeypore
Jeypore, 25th Sept 2025: A Tribal Worker Campaign program was organized in Jaypur block of Koraput district. Present at today’s program were Block Group Education Officer Chandan Kumar Nayak, Mangal Expansion Officer Abha Pradhan, CDPO Kanchan Panda, Health Center Officer of Rabanaguda group Nita Pattnayak, and Jaypur Block Ail Ranjita Rani Panda. The guests emphasized the need for practical training that should be useful for…