Bhubaneswar, 5th Sept 2025:The Vice-Presidential election is set to be held on September 9. However, Naveen Patnaik has remained silent on the matter so far. It is still unclear whom the BJD (Biju Janata Dal) will support or oppose in this election. As the countdown begins with only five days left, speculation is growing about whom the BJD will back. Yet, Naveen has not revealed…
All Anganwadi Centres to Function from School Campuses
New Delhi:5th Sept 2025: In a joint initiative, the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education released new guidelines on Wednesday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, for the co-location of Anganwadi Centres within school premises. The event was attended by Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, and Union Education Minister,…
Jeypore Residents Slam Municipality: Sanitation Drive Only for Show
Koraput, 5th Sept 2025: In Jeypore Municipality of Koraput district, cleanliness and waste management initiatives seem to exist only in name and through publicity campaigns, with no real impact on the ground. Across several wards, the waste management system has completely collapsed, leading to growing dissatisfaction among local residents. Notably, areas such as the park near Kendriya Vidyalaya, the vicinity of Parabeda Jhankar Temple, and…
Congress Initiates Selection Process for District Presidents
Nabarangpur , 5th Sept 2025: Starting from yesterday, the Congress party has initiated the process of selecting district presidents across the entire state. Party-appointed observers have begun visiting each district to hold discussions with grassroots party workers. After these discussions, reports containing the application details of 6 suitable candidates from each district will be submitted to the party high command by the 16th of this…
District-Level Sanskrit Day Celebrated with Grandeur at Local High Schoo
Malkangiri, 5th Sept 2025: Organized by Utkal Sanskrit Teachers’ Association, Odisha, with the support of the Malkangiri district administration, the district-level Sanskrit Day was celebrated with a grand ceremony at Malkangiri Government High School. In the event, the chief guest was the respected District Education Officer, Mr. Chittaranjan Panigrahi, who expressed that Sanskrit is one of the oldest divine languages and the mother of many languages,…
Tired of Apathy, Villagers Mend Damaged Road and Bridge Themselves
Malkangiri, 5th Sept 2025: Despite repeated appeals, the administration remained unresponsive — leading the villagers themselves to take matters into their own hands and repair a badly damaged road and bridge. This remarkable act of community initiative was witnessed in Jharapalli Panchayat under Malkangiri Sadar Block. According to reports, the road connecting Rampur to Telimeta village had become almost unusable after a bridge on the…
Sand Mafia Tightens Grip as Illegal Stockpiling Persists on Riverbanks
Malkangiri, 5th Sept 2025: Due to the riverbanks lying adjacent to dense forests, the eyes of government officials rarely fall on these areas — making them ideal hotspots for illegal activities. One such instance is near Kutumpalli village, where truckloads of sand are being illegally extracted from river ghats. It has come to light that sand is being loaded using tractors from the riverbanks located…
BDO Hands Over Wheelchair to Divyang Youth Aman
Nandahandi, 5th Sept 2025: Aman Chalan (11), son of Chandra Chalan from Phupu village under Jagannathpur Panchayat in Nandahandi block, has been physically disabled since birth. His father, Chandra, works as a daily wage laborer to support the family. Aman’s legs do not function properly, so he has to crawl to move around. He is currently studying in Class 5 at Phupu village primary school.…
Historic GST Overhaul: Essentials Get Cheaper, Luxury & Harmful Goods Costlier
New Delhi, 5th Sept 2025: In a historic decision, the GST Council has restructured the GST slabs, aimed at reducing the financial burden on farmers, the middle class, and the general public. Key GST Slab Changes: Only 5Percent and 18Percent GST slabs retained 12Percent and 28Percent slabs eliminated A new 40Percent GST slab introduced for: Harmful products (e.g., tobacco, pan masala, cigarettes) Ultra-luxury goods Effective from:…
OERC Invites Public Opinion on Power Distribution Standards
Bhubaneswar, 5th Sept 2025: Despite having a provision for compensation to electricity consumers for service disruptions since 2004, power distribution companies in Odisha have failed to implement it effectively for the past 21 years. These consumer rights have largely remained confined to documents like the Electricity Supply Code. Now, the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has taken steps to revamp the system. It has issued…