Kotpad,26th Aug 2025: The Kotpad Telugu Community submitted a memorandum to Kotpad Tehsildar Tyunkal Sethi and Kotpad Panchayat Samiti Executive Officer (EO) Kamalesh Mohanty, demanding identification of land for a burial ground. It was informed that along with the submission of the memorandum, the Tehsildar directed the Amin and RI to identify the land and initiate necessary action. Members of the Telugu Community expressed that…
Monthly Meeting of Sarpanchs Convened at Chandili Panchayat
Kotpad .26th Aug 2025: A monthly meeting of Sarpanchs was held at Chandili Panchayat under Kotpad Block, chaired by Chandili Panchayat Sarpanch Pushpa Pujari. The meeting discussed the overall development of all panchayats of the block and the delivery of various government schemes to the villagers. Issues like distribution of ration cards, old-age pensions, provision of drinking water, road connectivity, and allotment of houses under…
“Ama Police Samiti” Held at Puruna Chimitapalli Panchayat by Orkel Police
Malkangiri, 26th Aug 2025: On Sunday at 11 a.m., the Orkel Police of Malkangiri district organized the Ama Police Samiti programme at the village square of MV-120 under Puruna Chimitapalli Panchayat, Korukonda Block. The event was held under the chairmanship of Orkel Police Station IIC Duren Pattana Nayak. Distinguished guests included Puruna Chimitapalli Panchayat Sarpanch Rajesh Madkami, Samiti Member Madana Pamiya, along with SI Ajit…
KVK Launches Awareness Drive on Parthenium (Gajarghas) Eradication
Malkangiri, 26th Aug 2025: An awareness programme on Parthenium (commonly known as Gajarghas) eradication was organized on Friday by the Malkangiri District Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). On this occasion, Senior Scientist of KVK Dr. Debiprasad Das and Horticulture Scientist Dr. Siddharth Kar visited Ramakrishna High School, MV-9 and Mundaguda Upper Primary School under Malkangiri Sadar Block, where they sensitized students about the menace of Parthenium…
Overnight Repair of Durga Pali Overbridge Sparks Quality Concerns
Sambalpur, 25th Aug 2025: Even after months of inauguration, the Durga Pali railway overbridge has not been fully repaired. Cracks and potholes keep appearing on different stretches of the bridge. Late last night, during heavy rain, workers from the Public Works Department were seen repairing the damaged portions. Wearing raincoats, they patched potholes in several places. Locals, who raised questions about such unusual night work…
Laxmipur College Observes 36th Foundation Day and Founder’s Memorial Day
Koraput ,25th Aug 2025: The 36th Foundation Day of Laxmipur College in Koraput district was observed on the college premises. This year, the celebration was marked as a Memorial Day, as the college’s founder president and former District Collector Pramod Patnaik passed away on June 3. On this occasion, MLA Pabitra Sahu, former MP Jhina Hikaka, retired headmaster Madhab Karkara, former DWO Mohan Garada, retired…
Farmers Protest Urea Supply Irregularities, Submit Memo to Collector
Malkangiri, 25th Aug 2025: The Malkangiri District Farmers’ Organization submitted a memorandum to the District Collector on Thursday regarding irregularities in the supply of urea fertilizer. The memorandum stated that although paddy cultivation has already begun in areas like Tandiki, Chalanguda, Matapaka, Shikhapalli, Gorakhunta, Chitrangpalli, Badali, Mandapalli, Niliguda, and Materu, farmers are facing obstacles due to an acute shortage of urea fertilizer. It was mentioned…
CM’s Wife Discharged After Treatment at SCB Hospital
Bhubaneswar, 25th Aug 2025: After undergoing surgery, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s wife has been discharged from SCB Medical College and Hospital. The Chief Minister’s wife, Mrs. Priyanka Marandi, had been admitted to SCB Medical. Her surgery was successfully carried out at SCB. The operation was performed by Prof. Dr. L.V. Gauri of the Department of Surgery. She had been admitted to the Department of Surgery on August 21. Saturday, after…
Tragedy Strikes: Class IV Student Succumbs to Anemia
Chandahandi, 25th Aug 2025: Allegations have been raised that a Class IV student died today due to anemia at Umerkote Sub-Divisional Hospital. The deceased has been identified as Gitanjali Majhi of Hatibadi village under Jharigaon block. She was staying at Chandahandi Mangal Department Ashram School and pursuing her studies there. According to school teacher Bijay Kumar Sahu, Gita had suffered from chickenpox twice in June.…
BDO Rushes Ailing Dhabaleshwar to Hospital
Tentulikunti, 25th Aug 2025: Dhabaleshwar Pujari of Tentulikunti village, who had recently cleared the NEET examination, was on his way to Bhubaneswar. While reaching Nabarangpur, his health condition suddenly deteriorated. On receiving the news, Tentulikunti BDO Manoj Kumar Panigrahi immediately reached the spot and admitted Dhabaleshwar to Dab Hospital. Initially, he was given primary treatment at a local clinic in Nabarangpur and later admitted to…