Nabarangpur, 22nd Sept 2025: A massive tree plantation program was organized in Chingidiguda village of Biksha Panchayat under Jharigaon Block in Nabarangpur district to mark the birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. As part of this event, a total of 11,500 saplings were planted. The program was graced by Jharigaon MLA Narsingha Bhatra, who attended as the chief guest and participated in the…
Government Mandates Transfer After 3 Years of Service in Same Post
Bhubaneswar, 22nd Sept 2025: All government employees who have served for more than three years in the offices of District Collectors, Sub-Collectors, Blocks, and Tahsils must be immediately transferred. Although the tenure for transfer has already been exceeded in many cases, it has been instructed that approval from higher authorities must be taken for any further delay. The Revenue Department has issued a letter to…
CM Mohan Majhi Launches Landmark Initiative for Empowerment of Differently-Abled in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, 22nd Sept 2025: In a significant move, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has introduced a major plan for the welfare of the differently-abled population in the state. A letter from the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities outlines that 41 departments will collaborate to reserve 5% of the benefits under the Garib Kalyan Yojana for persons with disabilities. The letter emphasizes focus…
Joint Public Hearing Camp Conducted by District Collector and SP
Nabarangpur ,20th Sept 2025: A public hearing camp was organized today at the Jhargi Gram Panchayat Samiti Meeting Hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Madkar Sandeep Sampat. The event was also attended by: Chief Development Officer & Executive Officer of the District Council, Biranji Narayan Darwan Deputy Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra All district-level departmental officers In…
Study Links Excessive Chemical Fertilizer Use to Rising Non-Communicable Diseases in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur,20th Sept 2025: In Nabarangpur district, farmers are using chemical fertilizers in quantities far exceeding the recommended limits—especially in crops like maize—leading to a surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Currently, 3,61,960 people in the district are suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, and various forms of cancer, which accounts for 26Percent of the total district population. The rising number of such patients each year has…
Balda Forest Division Distributes Saplings Across 12 Panchayats
Nandapur/20th Sept 2025: Under the Balda Forest Range, saplings were distributed on Monday across 12 panchayats of Zilla Parishad Zone-2 in Nandapur Block as part of the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (A Tree in Mother’s Name) campaign. The sapling distribution program was organized under the chairmanship of Balda Forest Officer Badal Kumar Mohanty, with BDO Durgaprasad Dora attending as the chief guest. The BDO…
Long-Lost Migrant Worker Found After 5 Years
Papadahandi ,20th Sept 2025: A missing migrant laborer has been rescued and admitted to Papadahandi Medical for treatment. The youth, Nanda Raut (26), had left for Kerala five years ago for migrant labor work, but while the others from his village returned, he remained missing without any trace. Nanda hails from Balenga Panchayat under Kosagumuda block in Nabarangpur district. His family searched for him extensively…
Critical Shortage: 107 Doctor Posts Vacant at Jeypore DH Hospital
Koraput, 20th Sept 2025: At the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Jeypore, 107 doctor posts remain vacant. Shockingly, in seven departments, not a single specialist is available. Due to the absence of an anesthesiologist, even basic surgeries are not being conducted. Many critical patients are being referred elsewhere after receiving only primary treatment. Currently, only 30% of the sanctioned doctors are working at the DHH,…
Forest Department Warns of Elephant Movement on Daringbadi–Sorada Road
Phulbani –20th Sept 2025: In Kandhamal district, the fear of elephants, especially in the G. Udayagiri area, continues to trouble the local people. Recently, the Gajalabadi stretch of the Daringbadi–Sorada road has once again become a cause of concern due to elephant movement. Locals are now afraid to travel by bike or car on this route. The Forest Department has issued a warning, urging travelers…
Pacheripani Football Tournament Concludes with Club Emerging as Champion
Debagarh /20th Sept 2025: At the Pacheripani playground, located in Kaliapali Panchayat under Barkote Block, a district-level football tournament was successfully organized under the initiative of Maa Tarini Youth Association. In this tournament, a total of 16 teams from across the district participated and competed for the title. Out of these, two teams—Kala 2000 Football Team from Barkote Block and Badadara Football Club—made it to…