Belaguntha, 18th Sept 2025: Under the unique initiative of the District Collector of Ganjam, administrative officials are currently visiting every panchayat in the district to hear public grievances directly. As part of this initiative, a Joint Grievance Redressal Camp was organized today in the premises of Pailipada Panchayat Office, under Belaguntha Block. In this camp, Belaguntha Tehsildar and Group Development Officer Kalakrishna Pradhan attended as…
Malkangiri Collector Inspects Mid-Day Meal Quality at Korukonda High School
Malkangiri, 18th Sept 2025: After conducting the public grievance hearing on Monday, the District Collector of Malkangiri visited Korukonda High School. During the visit, he inspected the quality of the mid-day meal and also interacted with the students. The Collector inquired about the students’ education, their facilities and issues, and also reviewed the school’s infrastructure and ongoing development works.
Cuttack District Congress President Yet to Be Announced
Cuttack, 18th Sept 2025: The Congress Party’s “Organizational Restructuring” process, initiated to select new district presidents, has practically concluded. What remains now is the formal announcement, which is eagerly awaited by party members. As this is the first time Congress is conducting such an internal restructuring exercise, it has created a buzz, especially at the grassroots level. In Cuttack district, Choudwar constituency was the last…
74th General Meeting of Zilla Parishad Convened in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, 18th Sept 2025: The 74th General Meeting of the Zilla Parishad was held today in the morning at the District Parishad Conference Hall under the chairpersonship of Zilla Parishad Chairperson Samari Tangulu. Dignitaries Present: Lok Sabha MP: Balabhadra Majhi Chitrakonda MLA: Mangu Kull Zilla Parishad Vice Chairperson: Patita Pabana Vaidya District Collector and District Magistrate: Somesh Kumar Upadhyay DFO: Sai Kiran Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive…
Family Accuses Health Worker of Taking Away Newborn in Malkangiri
Malkangiri |18th Sept 2025: A shocking allegation has surfaced against the Malkangiri District Health Center, where a health worker allegedly took away a newborn for treatment and never returned the baby. When the family questioned the whereabouts of the child, they were reportedly told the baby had died. Additionally, the mother was allegedly discharged from the hospital under pressure, and the family was threatened. According…
Grand Gathering of Inter-District Folk Artists Kicks Off at Niladri Nagar, Malkangiri
Malkangiri | 18th Sept 2025: A grand inter-district folk artists’ gathering and felicitation festival was held at Niladrinagar in Korukonda block of Malkangiri district. Organized at the Kalyan Mandap of Niladrinagar near Balimela, the event was hosted by the District Branch of the Bande Utkal Lokakala O Loksanskriti Mahasangha (Folk Art and Culture Association of Odisha). Senior folk artist and drama guru Bhagaban Handal presided…
Official Roadmap Released for Bishwakarma Puja Celebrations
Hirakud, 17th Sept 2025: To ensure the smooth conduct of the famous Bishwakarma Puja in Hirakud town, the Hirakud Police have issued a detailed traffic roadmap. In view of the expected crowd on September 17 for the Puja, traffic control will be enforced starting from the Remed Chhak area. Key Traffic Arrangements: One-way traffic will be implemented for entering and exiting the city. For visiting…
IRB Soldier Dies of Heart Attack in Duty
Koraput:17th Sept 2025: In a tragic incident, Surjyakant Nayak, a dedicated soldier of the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) of Odisha Police, passed away due to a heart attack while serving in Koraput. Nayak, known for his commitment and discipline, had been an active member of the battalion for several years, contributing significantly to local law enforcement and public safety. Colleagues and senior officers expressed deep…
Amul GOLD Announces Reduction in Milk Prices
Bhubaneswar, 17th Sept 2025: The price of milk used in every household will decrease, as per a decision taken in the GST Council meeting. Packaged milk will be exempted from 5Percent GST. Once this decision comes into effect, the prices of milk from Amul and Mother Dairy will reduce. The price of milk is expected to drop byRs3 to Rs4 per liter. This new price will be effective…
Government Grants Approval for New Bhubaneswar Development
Bhubaneswar, 17th Sept 2025: In the 26th Cabinet meeting of the state government, five proposals from five departments were approved. The ‘New City Development’ plan was approved to create a modern and inclusive urban center. The New Bhubaneswar project will be developed in the areas of Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur. The project will be implemented over approximately 800 acres of land. It will be developed as a multi-economic growth zone…