Jeypore, Nov 26: Even after the establishment of the district hospital about three kilometers from the central part of Jeypore town in Koraput district, the doctors and staff of the sub-divisional hospital have been deployed to the district hospital by the State Health Department. Although all facilities are available at the old sub-divisional hospital located in the heart of the city, people are questioning why…
77th NCC Day Celebrated in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, Nov 26: The NCC Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the NCC unit of Malkangiri College. The program was organized within the college campus. During the event, the cadets displayed patriotism and discipline. They performed a parade and actively participated in various NCC activities. The chief guest for the event was Shri Sandeep, Commandant of 110 B.S.S.F., Malkangiri, who hoisted the flag, addressed…
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Held at Papulur GP in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, Nov 26: A joint public grievance hearing camp was organized by the Malkangiri district administration on Monday at the Papulur Gram Panchayat office under Chitrakonda Block. District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay and Superintendent of Police Vinod Patil H. were present and listened to the grievances of the local people. A total of 393 grievances were heard during the camp — 256 individual complaints and…
Binod Extends Help to Helpless Brunda
Malkangiri, Nov 26: Well-known social worker of the Malkangiri region, Binod Tawari, has extended a helping hand to Brunda Kabasi, a helpless resident of Rengei Pushpalli village under Tarlakota Panchayat of Korukonda block. On the 6th of this month, a news report was published stating that Brunda was not receiving her pension and ration rice. Even before the administration could step in, Binod personally reached…
Balimela Celebrates 100th Birth Anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai
Balimela, Nov 26: On 23/11, the 100th birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba was celebrated by the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samiti, Balimela. A large number of devotees from Balimela and surrounding areas gathered to participate in the event. The devotional programme was held with great enthusiasm under the chairmanship of the Samiti’s convener, Shri Murali Krishna Pattanaik. Sri Sathya Sai Baba is revered…
Bus Falls Off Bridge Near Singhyuba in Binika
Binika, Nov 26: A bus fell off a bridge near Singhyuba in Binika. 10 passengers critically injured, more than 30 hurt. The bus was traveling from Bhubaneswar to Diptipur in Bargarh. Preliminary information suggests the accident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Resolve Teachers’ and Education Staff Issues Before Assembly Session: Demand Grows
Cuttack, Nov 26: The Odisha School & College Teachers and Employees Coordinating Committee has demanded that the government fulfil its promises by including schools and colleges—where teachers have been working unpaid for the last 30 years—under the grant-in-aid system, providing pension and retirement benefits to retired and soon-to-retire teachers and education employees, and ensuring complete service regularisation for in-service teachers and staff. In a press…
Kunduli–Deomali Road to Stay Closed for One Month
Sunabeda, Nov 26: The road connecting Deomali — Odisha’s highest peak and a major tourist destination — will remain closed for a month for repair work. According to senior officials of the Works Department, the Kunduli–Deomali main road will be closed for one month starting from the 23rd. With the tourist season approaching, thousands of tourists from within and outside the state have been visiting…
Paddy Procurement Begins Across the State
Bhubaneswar, Nov 26: Kharif paddy procurement to begin across the state Information shared by Cooperation Minister Pradip Balasamant This year’s target for paddy procurement is higher than last year Special arrangements have been made for farmers at the mandis Facilities such as food, drinking water, and toilets have been arranged at the procurement centres Mill owners have been instructed to ensure timely arrival of vehicles
Shastri Bhavan in Nabarangpur to Be Demolished; Rs2 Crore Auditorium Planned
Nabarangpur, Nov 26: The Town Hall (Shastri Bhavan) located on the main road of Nabarangpur town is currently in a dilapidated condition. The municipality has planned to demolish this 61-year-old building. It has been learned that an auditorium will be constructed at the site at an estimated cost of around ₹2 crore. This Shastri Bhavan was inaugurated in 1964 by the then Chief Minister, the…