Bhubaneswar, 15th Sept 2025: Due to non-payment of salary on time, our bus employees have resorted to protest. Today, our bus employees have launched a steering-leave (strike) movement. Bus employees at Pokhoriput Depot have collectively participated in the steering-leave protest. With 43 buses remaining off the road, passengers are facing great difficulties. Bus drivers are driving vehicles without any social security benefits. Even after 42 days, the drivers have…
Strong Demand to Withdraw Notification Diluting SC/ST Atrocities Act
Markandapur, 15th Sept 2025: The SC/ST organization of Jajpur has strongly opposed a notification issued by the State Home Department on August 30, which allows Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors of police to investigate cases filed under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. According to Rule 7 of the SC/ST Atrocities Prevention Rules, such cases must be investigated by an officer not below the rank of DSP…
Stagnant Rainwater on National Highway in Dhodra Panchayat Causes Commuter Woes Waterlogging Persists on NH Stretch Through Dhodra Panchayat
Umarkote, 15th Sept 2025: The national highway passing through Dhodra Panchayat under Jharigaon Block of Nabarangpur district has become waterlogged due to the failure to properly drain rainwater. The drainage system alongside the road is completely clogged, resulting in the highway now looking like an artificial pond. Even after the rains stop, stagnant, dirty rainwater continues to flow along the edges of the main road,…
Jaundice Outbreak Returns to Sambalpur City – One Death Reported
Sambalpur, 15th Sept 2025: An outbreak of jaundice has once again started in the Danipali area of Sambalpur city. There are serious allegations that Bhola Nath Suna (35), a security guard at a social organization, has died due to jaundice. Additionally, three minors in the same locality have reportedly been infected, according to their families. One of the affected families has raised questions about the…
Two Shops Raided, Huge Quantity of Illegal Liquor Seized in Joint Operation
Umerkote, 15th Sept 2025: Following the instructions of the Superintendent of Police, Nabarangpur district, a joint raid was conducted today by Umerkote Police and the Excise Department on two shops located along the Jharigaon road. During the operation, a large quantity of illegal liquor (Dhangiyaa) was seized. From R. Rao’s shop, 148 kg of Dhangiyaa was confiscated, and from Nandlal Gupta’s shop, another 166 kg…
10 Villages Remain Isolated After Heavy Rain, Locals Demand Bridge
Umerkote, 15th Sept 2025: On the main road connecting Umerkote and Raighar in Nabarangpur district, there is a nala (stream) near Banipadar Chhak leading towards Banipadar village. Even with moderate rainfall, the water level in the stream rises up to 5 feet, completely cutting off the route. As a result, residents of nearly 10 villages under Kursi and Tahara gram panchayats of Umerkote block are…
Raighar Hosts Special Health Camp for Divyangs Across 26 Panchayats
Raighar, 15th Sept 2025: A Bhima Bhoi Empowerment Camp for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangs) was organized on Friday at the Raighar Block Office in Nabarangpur district by the District Social Security and Persons with Disabilities Empowerment Department. Specialist doctors conducted health check-ups for Divyangs from 26 panchayats of the block. Under the supervision of BDO Vijay Sethi, the camp was attended by several dignitaries including:…
Teachers Address Challenges, Guide Students with Care
Nabarangpur / 15th Sept 2025: District Education Officer (DEO) of Nabarangpur, Chhatrapati Sahu, visited the remote primary school of Ladipadar in Tentulikhunti Block on Friday. Despite the difficult conditions, he expressed happiness that the teaching activities in the school were running smoothly. He inquired and understood the status of mid-day meals, education quality, and other basic facilities in the school. Local villagers raised a concern…
New Committee Constituted for Manikpuri Panka Community in Jharigaon Block
Jharigaon ,15th Sept 2025: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Uday Nath Nayak at Kabir Peeth, located in Belgaon of Jharigaon Block, Nabarangpur district. The meeting was attended by notable individuals including Tambu Das Panka, Mohan Das Mahant, Ravi Das Deban, Tulasi Das Panka Panka, Trilochan Nayak, among others. The main focus of the meeting was to discuss the affairs of the Manikpuri…
Helmets Save Lives: Many Accident Victims in Cuttack Get a Second Chance
Cuttack:15th Sept 2025: Road accidents have devastated families and claimed lives. But in many cases, life was saved just because the person was wearing a helmet. A new life was given. According to reports, in the past three years, helmets have saved 5,527 lives, even though accidents did occur. This is a powerful example of how following road safety rules can save lives. Previously, data…