Chandahandi, 7th Oct 2025: Saroj Kumar Agasti, a senior advocate from Chandahandi, is well known not only for his legal acumen but also for his warm and compassionate personality. Fondly referred to as “Agasti Sir” by people of all ages, he is also recognized for his deep affection for animals — especially stray dogs. While many people react harshly toward stray dogs, often chasing them…
Odisha Government Clarifies: No Plans to Open New Liquor Shops
Bhubaneswar, 7th Oct 2025: Contrary to widespread reports and public concern, the Odisha Government has clarified that it has no proposal to open new liquor shops in the state. The clarification follows public outrage after Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, in a written reply in the Assembly, mentioned that 70 previously closed liquor shops would be reopened, along with proposals for 4 new bottling plants and…
Chief Minister Promises to Address Journalists’ Demands
Bhubaneswar, 7th Oct 2025: “I stand with the demands of journalists,” said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, assuring that appropriate decisions will be taken at the right time regarding their issues. On Monday, during a meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, a delegation from the Odisha Union of Journalists (OUJ) met the Chief Minister to discuss the concerns of journalists. The Chief Minister acknowledged that the…
VIMSAR Performs First-Ever Pleural Decortication Surgery
Burla, 7th Oct 2025: For the first time, a Thoracotomy and Pleural Decortication surgery was successfully performed in the General Surgery Department at VIMSAR (Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research), Burla. This is the first such procedure in Western Odisha. A 24-year-old youth named Anil Behera, who had been suffering from pleural decortication disease for a long time, underwent this complex surgery.…
District Collector Unveils Development Plan 2030 for 536 Villages
Nabarangpur, 7th Oct 2025: The Development Plan 2030 for 536 villages in Nabarangpur district has been approved through Gram Sabhas (village assemblies). District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain shared this information on Friday. As part of a joint initiative by the central and state governments, the plan aims to benefit 1,78,904 tribal people across 536 villages in 10 blocks of the district through six major schemes—including…
Digital University Center Opens in Balasore, Launches AI and Cybersecurity Courses
Balasore: 7th Oct 2025: As a matter of pride for the state, a Digital University Center has been launched in Balasore. This center will offer advanced courses related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity. The Chief Minister described this initiative as a “matter of pride for Odisha,” aiming to empower the youth with digital skills and cybersecurity knowledge, thereby boosting the state’s economic and technological…
Balimela and Satiguda Dams Witness Rising Water Levels
Malkangiri,7th Oct 2025: Due to low-pressure-induced rainfall, the water levels in Balimela and Satiguda dams of Malkangiri district have increased. At Balimela Dam in Chitrakonda, which has a water storage capacity of 1518 feet, the current water level has now reached 1501 feet. If this kind of rainfall continues, the dam could soon reach its full capacity. According to Assistant Engineer Gadadhar Pradhan from the…
Villagers Pledge to Transform Their Village into a Green and Beautiful Haven
Malkangiri,7th Oct 2025: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, a special Gram Sabha was organized at the Sindhimala Gram Panchayat office meeting hall in Malkangiri district’s Sadar Block, as part of the Adi Karma Yogi Abhiyan. The meeting was chaired by Sindhimala Sarpanch Ghasi Nayak. Key guests included Malkangiri Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) Project Administrator Haldhar Sabar, Naib Sarpanch Sumit Kabasi, Piramal Foundation Program…
Minor Drowns in Pond at MV-74 Village, Malkangiri
Malkangiri | 7th Oct 2025: A tragic incident occurred where a minor drowned in a pond. The incident took place in MV-74 village under Bhairaguda Panchayat of Kalimela Block in Malkangiri district. According to reports, the child was playing near a pond close to his house when he accidentally fell into the water and drowned. The deceased minor has been identified as Ayush Dangi, the…
Kotpad Grapples with Multiple Problems, Solutions Still Elusive
Kotpad, 7th Oct 2025: Kotpad town is surrounded by problems, with no clear intention or willpower to solve them. Citizens are left wondering who to report to, as departmental officers turn a deaf ear to complaints — they listen from one ear and let it out the other. No issue is taken seriously, while the townspeople continue to suffer. At times, hundreds of cattle lie…