Sheragada, 20th Sept 2025: A meeting was held today at the Panchayat Hall in Sheragada, organized by the Bharatiya Bikash Parishad, to discuss the demand for granting Notified Area Council (NAC) status to Sheragada. In the meeting, Surendra Panigrahi, a key representative of the Bharatiya Bikash Parishad, led the discussions regarding the NAC recognition. He pointed out that while the State Government has recently declared…
Folk Artists’ Convention Celebrates Rich Heritage of Dance, Music, and Culture
Chitrakonda, 20th Sept 2025: A district-level Folk Artists’ Convention was held at the Niladrinagar Kalyan Mandap in Balimela, celebrating and emphasizing the importance of folk culture, traditional dance and music, and indigenous musical instruments. The event was organized by the Bade Utkal Lokakala o Loksanskriti Mahasangha, and was presided over by renowned Nataguru Bhagaban Hantal. Key dignitaries included: Chief Guest: Pramod Kumar Dash (State Executive…
‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Plantation Drive Held at Taragaon Gram Panchayat
Nabarangpur, 20th Sept 2025: A mass tree plantation drive was carried out in Taragaon Gram Panchayat of Kosagumuda block. As part of the Central Government’s environmental protection initiative, the second edition of the campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, which started last year, was successfully organized in the Taragaon Gram Panchayat. On 17th September 2025, from sunrise to sunset, a total of 500 saplings were…
Tentulikhunti Mourns the Demise of Former Headmaster
Tentulikhunti, 20th Sept 2025: Narsingha Behera (86), former Headmaster of Anchalagumma Government High School, has passed away. He died in Bhubaneswar, and his last rites were performed at Swargadwar in Puri. After news of his death spread, a pall of sorrow fell over the local area. The late Behera had served as Headmaster in Anchalagumma from 1969 to 2001. Many of his former students have…
Malkangiri Hosts District-Level Launch of ‘Healthy Woman, Empowered Family’ Campaign
Malkangiri, 20th Sept 2025: The inaugural celebration of the “Healthy Woman, Empowered Family” campaign was organized today at the Kalimela Community Health Center in Malkangiri. Sanjay Sarkar, representative of the local MP, attended the program as Chief Guest, while Harbilas Mandal, representative of the Malkangiri MLA, was present as Guest of Honour. Also in attendance were: Dr. Nihar Ranjan Praharaj, Chief of the District Health…
‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’: Over 2 Lakh Saplings to Be Planted in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, 20th Sept 2025: Trees are essential for the protection of our environment. Keeping this in mind, the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ campaign was launched on September 17, during which 7.5 million saplings were planted across Odisha. In Malkangiri district, a target of over 2.16 lakh saplings has been set. This was announced by District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay during the district-level launch…
Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 19 in Kerala, Health Dept Issues High Alert
Kerala,, 20th Sept 2025: Kerala is currently on high alert following a rise in cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) — a rare but deadly brain infection caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri. The state government has issued a high alert concerning the amoeba threat. Health officials across Kerala have been instructed to remain vigilant. Cases have been reported from various districts in the state,…
Nabarangpur Sets Record: 3.48 Lakh Saplings Planted Across 7,844 Spots
Nabarangpur / 20th Sept 2025: A district-level tree plantation campaign named “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0” (One Tree in the Name of Mother) has been launched in Nabarangpur district, with support from the District Administration, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, and the Forest & Environment Department. The campaign was inaugurated on Wednesday at the District Collector’s Office premises, with MP Balabhadra Majhi attending…
Kotpad Launches ‘One Person, One Tree’ Campaign for Greener Future
Kotpad 20th Sept 2025: On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, a nationwide initiative titled “One Person, One Tree” is being carried out with the goal of planting 75 lakh trees across the country. In alignment with this, various locations across Kotpad region have participated in the campaign. As part of this, tree plantation activities were conducted in Kotpad Block, Dhamanahandi Panchayat,…
New Guidelines Issued: No Government Employee to Be Posted in Home District
Bhubaneswar, 20th Sept 2025: Guidelines have been issued regarding the transfer and appointment of officers and staff (excluding teachers) working under the School and Mass Education Department. Key points include: General transfers will be considered between April 15 and June 15 each year. Administrative transfers, if deemed necessary, will require the approval of higher authorities. Most importantly, officers will not be allowed to be posted…