Nabarangpur, 17th Sept 2025: The ‘Healthy Women, Empowered Family’ campaign will be launched in Nabarangpur district from September 17 to October 2. On this occasion, a district-level coordination meeting was held on Thursday at 8 PM at Ashok Mehetta Meeting Hall, under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain. Officials from the Health, Education, Women and Child Development, District Social Welfare, and Mission Shakti…
Dr. Shankar Ramchandani Selected for Gyan Prakash Jalan Health Service Award
Burla, 17th Sept 2025: Dr. Shankar Ramchandani, Assistant Professor at VIMSAR (Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research), has been selected to receive the Gyan Prakash Jalan Health Service Award for the year 2025. The award will be presented on 20th September during the inaugural ceremony of the All India Delegates’ Conference to be held in Ernakulam. This prestigious award is conferred by…
‘Healthy Women, Empowered Family’ Campaign Launched at Kukudabai School
Nabarangpur ,17th Sept 2025: In Nabarangpur district, the “Healthy Women, Empowered Family Campaign” is set to begin from September 17 and will continue until October 2, 2025. On this occasion, a district-level coordination meeting was held on September 11, 2025, under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. In this meeting, officers from the Health, Education, Women & Child Development, District Social Welfare, and…
Meeting on Government’s ‘YASHODA’ Scheme Convened in Koraput
Jeypore,17th Sept 2025: The Odisha Government’s “YASHODA” Scheme, aimed at supporting orphaned, single-parented, and neglected children, was officially launched in Koraput district by District Collector Mr. Manoj Satyabhan Mahajan. During the launch and capacity-building training program, the Collector laid out a roadmap for linking eligible beneficiaries under YASHODA to other supportive initiatives like Education and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. He shared clear guidelines to ensure effective integration…
Migrant Workers’ Awareness Camp Organized at Balipeta
Jeypore, 17th Sept 2025: An awareness camp for migrant workers was organized by the District Labour Department at the Balipeta Panchayat Office premises, under Narayanpatna block in Koraput district. During the camp, discussions were held on the rights of migrant workers. Special emphasis was given to ensuring equal pay for equal work for both men and women. Information was also provided regarding the construction worker…
Demand Intensifies to Upgrade Kotpad NAC into a Municipality
Kotpad, 17th Sept 2025: The Citizens’ Action Committee of Kotpad has strongly demanded that the Kotpad NAC (Notified Area Council) be granted municipality status, and that the local group health center be upgraded to a sub-divisional hospital. The committee has informed the Chief Minister and concerned departmental ministers about their demands through formal letters. The committee warned that if the state government fails to respond positively,…
Preparation Meeting for ‘Saraswata’ and ‘Chandandhara’ Magazines Held in Umarkote
Umarkote , 17th Sept 2025: A preparation meeting was held at the residence of senior advocate Srinibas Pattnaik, under the auspices of Fakir Mohan Pathanshala, Umarkote. The purpose was twofold: 1. Call for article submissions for the annual issue of “Saraswata”, the institution’s literary magazine. 2. Preparation for the release of the Puja edition of the literary magazine “Chandandhara”, edited by M.M. Himansu Achari. During…
Bharatiya Bikash Parishad Demands Municipality Status for Digapahandi
Digapahandi, 17th Sept 2025: The Bharatiya Bikash Parishad (BBP) has demanded that the Odisha State Government declare Digapahandi NAC (Notified Area Council) as a Municipality. During a press conference held on Thursday at the local East Division Dak Bungalow, BBP President Surendra Panigrahi presented detailed facts and data supporting Digapahandi’s eligibility for municipality status. He cited the town’s infrastructure in areas such as education, healthcare,…
School Students to Avail Free Travel in Government Buses
Bhubaneswar, 17th Sept 2025: School students can now travel free of cost in government buses. They will be allowed free travel upon showing their identity card. Under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (Chief Minister’s Bus Service), students from Class 1 to Class 12 will be eligible for this benefit. If students are in school uniform and present their school ID card, their bus fare will be waived.…
Patraput Iron Bridge in Ruins, New Bridge Work Yet to Begin Despite 3 Tenders
Jeypore, 17th Sept 2025: The 94-year-old iron bridge over the Kolab River near Patraput is now in a dangerous condition. In many places, the iron rods are exposed and rusted, and the road surface is completely damaged, making travel difficult and risky. Despite this, no maintenance or repair measures have been taken. On the other hand, three years ago, the National Highways Division initiated a…