Bhubaneswar, 20th Nov 2025: Due to prolonged disputes over land in the state, revenue losses are occurring. The land acquisition process is being delayed because of these issues. While the state government is focusing on industrial development, these delays in land acquisition are causing setbacks. Many government lands are still under illegal encroachment. To address this, the state government is preparing a comprehensive roadmap to…
Cold Wave Expected to Ease Further
Bhubaneswar, 20th Nov 2025: The cold in the state is expected to reduce further. Last night, temperatures in many areas increased by 1–2 degrees. According to the Meteorology Department, over the next 2–3 days, temperatures will rise by another 2–3 degrees. From Thursday night onwards, most parts of the state will experience a decrease in cold along with more normal temperatures. Night temperatures are expected…
Police Delay in Completing Investigations; 23 Independent SC/ST Police Stations Announced
Cuttack,20th Nov 2025: The number of cases related to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) is increasing in the state. However, police investigations into these cases are lagging. As a result, a large number of cases remain pending. This has led to the police failing to secure convictions in court. The conviction rate in SC/ST cases is less than 5%, which is extremely disappointing.…
Mass Run Held in Rasulpur for a Drug-Free Youth Society
Rasulpur,20th Nov 2025: A mass run program was organized in the Kuakhua Bazar area of Rasulpur Block under Yajpur district (Bajrangal, Srirampur region). The event was held under the banner of the Drug-Free Youth Society and “Run for Health.” The chief guest, Sandeep Biswal, Co-Executive of the Yajpur District branch of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, inaugurated the mass run. He emphasized that the future of the…
Foundation Stone Laid for School Gate and River-Source Slope at Rasulpur
Rasulpur, 20th Nov 2025: At the right bank of the Patia River in Tikarpada Panchayat under Rasulpur Block (at the upper end of the main source), the foundation stone has been laid for the construction of a school gate and a slope at a vulnerable location of the main river. The program was held on Tuesday afternoon near Jagannath Temple in Tikarpada Panchayat. The Water Resources…
Meeting Held to Review Preparations for Upcoming Festival Celebration
Kotpad, 20th Nov 2025: A preparatory meeting for the celebration of the NCC-level festival was held at the Kotpad SSC Parishad hall. The meeting was organized under the chairmanship of NCC President Shankar Ra. It was decided to celebrate the festival from 26th to 28th of the month. On the first day, the festival will begin with a torchlight procession along with sports competitions. On…
Saints Gather in Large Numbers for Akhanda Mahima Yajna
Shagada,20th Nov 2025: The Akhanda Mahima Yajna was organized at Baulsingha village of Dapla Panchayat in Kantamal block of Boudh district. On this occasion, saints and devotees of the Mahima faith from various places in Odisha, including the Mahima Ashram in Joranda, participated in the yajna. Promod Chauliya of Baulsingha village performed all responsibilities as the yajna conductor.
Digital Census Survey Begins on Trial Basis in Tentulikhunti Block
Tentulikhunti, 20th Nov 2025: The digital census survey has begun. For this, a three-day training program had already been conducted. Currently, this census program is being carried out in 20 villages under the revenue circles of Kukudabai, Kantagaon, Jharigumma, and Anchalgumfa within Tentulikhunti Tehsil. For this purpose, 66 enumerators and 11 supervisors have been appointed. The survey is being conducted through a dedicated mobile app, which…
Suman Ghosh Assumes Charge as New Tahsildar of Ali Tahasil
Ali, 20th Nov 2025: At the Ali Tahasil office, Suman Ghosh has joined as the new Tahsildar. The new Tahsildar has been given charge along with his team of assistants. Background: Suman Ghosh previously served as Additional District Collector in Bhanjanagar district. He has now joined Ali Tahasil as the first female Tahsildar of the region. Following the transfer of the previous Tahsildar, Shantaswarup Mishra,…
Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held at Nandahandi
Nandahandi, 20th Nov 2025: A public grievance hearing camp was organized at the Nandahandi Panchayat Samiti Hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector D. Mahesh Hashwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampat. Present at the camp were: Chief Development Officer and Executive Officer of the district, Biranchi Narayan Darowan Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Prakash Kumar Mishra District Council Member (Zone-1), Divyadan Suna BD Nandahandi, Kshirad Chandra…