Kakatpur:11th Sept 2025: Concerns have been raised regarding the substandard construction quality of the Telikud Upper Primary School located in Abadan Chayata under Kakatpur Block. Villagers and the school management committee have alleged that the newly constructed classroom building—built at a cost of ₹10 lakh by the Kakatpur block administration—is of very poor quality. According to the complaints, the contractor used low-grade cement and sand…
Nabarangpur MLA’s Quick Action Saves Drunk Father and Child
Nabarangpur, 11th Sept 2025: In a heartwarming act of humanity, Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi saved the lives of a heavily intoxicated father and his 2-year-old daughter late Monday night. While returning from Ganesh Mandap at Churahanadi after partaking in prasad, the MLA—along with BJP leaders Debdas Mahakud, Bhuban Nayak, and Murali Beshoyee—was travelling in a car when they noticed two figures lying on the side…
Chhattisgarhi Elephants Cause Havoc in Umerkote
Umerkote, 11th Sept 2025: In the Umerkote block of Nabarangpur district, wild elephants from Chhattisgarh are spreading fear. Two elephants are reported to have strayed from the Sitanadi Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh and entered various parts of Tohra Panchayat. They were seen damaging maize crops in the fields and consuming the produce. Upon hearing about the destruction of their maize crops, some residents of Mahulpada village…
District Collector Conducts Surprise Fertilizer Inspection at Umerkote Godown
Umerkote,11th Sept 2025: Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain visited Umerkote on Tuesday. During his visit, he inspected the fertilizer stock at Umerkote LAMPS and various offices, including the Siddhi Vinayak Traders godown located near Umerkote town, where fertilizer is stored. He thoroughly examined all documents and registers during the inspection. According to reports, no discrepancies were found. Umerkote region had recently been facing a…
Ragi-Based Delicacies Take Center Stage at Food Festival
Jharinga, 11th Sept 2025: A Food Festival focused on Ragi (Mandia)—a highly nutritious millet—was organized on Tuesday in the Panchayat Office premises, under the initiative of Harsha Trust as part of the “Shri Anna Abhiyan”. The event aimed to promote awareness about traditional farming practices and millet-based food through a food fair and exhibition. During the festival, various nutritious and tasty Ragi-based dishes were showcased,…
BJP Merger Ceremony Held at Local MLA’s Residence
Nabarangpur, 11th Sept 2025: A merger ceremony was held at the residence of Rikh MLA Shri Gaurishankar Majhi. During this event, Smt. Gauri Mali, Shri Hemanand Mali, Omkar Mali, Roshan Mali, Ganesh Mali, and hundreds of villagers from Asanga village under Kakadi Semala Panchayat, Kosagumuda Block, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). They expressed admiration for MLA Shri Majhi’s working style, his humble behavior,…
Public Grievance Hearing Held at Kundura Block Headquarters Panchayat
Kotpad, 11th Sept 2025: A Panchayat-level awareness and grievance hearing meeting was held at the meeting hall of the Kundura Block Headquarters Panchayat Office. The Block Development Officer (BDO), Ms. P. Manasmita, presided over the session and addressed 14 grievances. Out of these, 10 were group complaints and 4 were individual grievances. The group grievances included: Construction of a boundary wall for the village temple…
MP Reviews Ongoing Development Work in Malkangiri
Malkangiri,11th Sept 2025: A review meeting was held in the Local District Council conference room under the chairmanship of Nabarangpur MP Engr. Balabhadra Majhi. At the meeting, District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay welcomed everyone and instructed officials to present the progress of development works from various departments. MP Majhi directed the officials to prepare an action plan with clear targets for the upcoming financial year…
BJD Stages Protest Over Fertilizer Shortage in Ganjam District
Chhatrapur |11th Sept 2025: BJD representatives raised their voices for the farmers of Ganjam district on Monday, protesting against the shortage of fertilizers and black marketing. Under the leadership of BJD district president and former MLA Bikram Panda, all representatives and workers of the BJD in the district staged a protest in front of the District Collector’s office. They submitted a memorandum addressed to Chief…
Four Months On, CM’s Aid Announcement for Road Accident Victim’s Family Still Pending
Maneswar, 11th Sept 2025: Four months have passed, but the Chief Minister’s announcement has yet to be implemented. The family of Ayushman Behera (14) of Naksapali in Sambalpur town, who died in a road accident, has not yet received the announced financial assistance of ₹4 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF). The delay in executing the CM’s announcement has raised serious questions. According…