Kotpad,20th Oct 2025: The monthly meeting of the Sarpanches of the Murha Handi Panchayat in Gulumi under Kotpad block was held today. The meeting was presided over by Sarpanch Dev Majhi. In meeting, discussions were held regarding the development of all the panchayats in the Kotpad block and the presentation of all government schemes to the panchayat residents. Special focus was given on how to…
World Hindu Council Hosts National Conference on Scheduled Tribe Culture Protection
Malkangiri ,20th Oct 2025: A national conference of the Scheduled Tribe Culture Protection Forum was held at the tribal market in Khairput, organized by the Malkangiri District Scheduled Tribe and Tribal Protection Forum. The program was chaired by Balaji Padala, editor of the District Scheduled Tribe and Tribal Protection Forum. Guests included former Chitrakonda MLA Damfuru Shisha, Balraju Katari of the Gadaba community, Swami Vishwamitra…
District Launches Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0 to Curb Smoking Among Teens
Malkangiri, 20th Oct 2025: At the District Collector’s office, an innovative initiative titled “Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0” was launched under the Department of Health and Family Welfare. The event was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay. The District Education Officer, District Welfare Officer, District Food Safety Officer, and Police Administration coordinated to raise awareness among the public about the harmful effects…
Banharpali D.A.V. Public School Hosts POCSO Awareness Program for Students
Jharsuguda, 20th Oct 2025:: To raise awareness about child protection and prevention of sexual offenses, a POCSO-related awareness program was conducted at D.A.V. Public School, I.T.P.S., Banharpali under the chairpersonship of Anita Bhag Garaj. The program was attended by special guests including Namita Soni, a counselor and psychologist from the D.A.V. Public School IV B Valley area, and Susmita Mahanti, parent representative of the organizing…
Kotariput Canal Faces Severe Siltation, Affecting Water Flow
Jeypore,20th Oct 2025: The government is implementing various schemes to provide irrigation facilities to agricultural land, spending crores of rupees on these efforts. However, irrigation lands are being destroyed due to land mafia. Due to a lack of coordination among departmental officials, irrigated lands are facing destruction. Such a situation is seen in the Kotariput Canal under the Kolab Multipurpose Project. Land mafias are purchasing…
Bhima Bhoi Camp Empowers Differently‑abled Participants with Skills and Training
Nabarangpur , 20th Oct 2025: A camp was organised in the Tentulikhunti block of Nabarangpur District for persons with disabilities under the Bhima Bhoi scheme. With the presence of the district Social Security Officer (SSO), Mr. Ashish Ranjan Patra, and the block S ocial Security Officer Mr. Rabindra Sahu, the programme was conducted in cooperation with the block’s Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, the Saksham (capable persons) division and all relevant…
‘Mo Bus’ Rams into School Wall; No Major Injuries Reported
Rairangpur,20th Oct 2025: A ‘Mo Bus’ (OSRTC) bus reportedly crashed into a school boundary wall, causing damage. The bus, bearing registration number OD11 AE-5040, travels from Bijatala block through various villages to Rairangpur. This evening, while returning from Rairangpur to Bijatala, the bus rammed into the boundary wall of Bonakati U.P. School. Following the incident, local villagers detained the bus and its staff for a…
Kalapat ITI Holds Convocation Ceremony with Great Enthusiasm
Tigiria, 20th Oct 2025: The convocation ceremony for the current academic year was held at the Kalapat Industrial Training Institute (ITI) located between Nathpur Shasan and Bypass Square in Gopinathpur, under Nizigada Panchayat of Tigiria Block. The program was conducted under the chairmanship of Kalyani Mohapatra. Among the key attendees were instructors Rajkishore Raut, Chandrashekhar Mishra, and Chief Director Manas Mishra. During the event, students…
Salepur Regional Journalists’ Association Holds Felicitation Ceremony
Salepur, 20th Oct 2025: On the occasion of the Sharadiya immersion festival, a felicitation ceremony was organized by the Salepur Regional Journalists’ Association to honor the Durga Puja committee members. The event was held near the association’s office under the chairmanship of senior journalist Akshaya Kumar Das, the president of the association. The program was coordinated by editor Drusikesha Mallik, with Salepur Tahsildar Jayanta Kumar…
Kharif Paddy Fields Hit by Severe Pest Infestation
Cuttack, 20th Oct 2025: Around 40Percent of the Kharif paddy crop in the district is currently affected by pest infestation. Due to continuous rainfall this season, pest attacks have become common across a majority of paddy fields. In the ongoing Kharif season, paddy cultivation has been undertaken on 1,23,000 hectares of farmland across 14 blocks of the district. However, before the paddy could reach the…