Jeypore, 9th Sept 2025: The doubling of the Koraput–Rayagada Singapore Road railway line has progressed further. Six tunnels will be constructed between Tikiri and Rauli stations as part of this project. A tender worth over Rs 383 crore has been invited for this purpose. The work includes tunnel construction, illumination, and other related works, according to information provided by East Coast Railway. An e-tender has…
Balasore–Kharagpur National Highway to Be Expanded into Six Lanes
Balasore,9th Sept 2025: Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi recently met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to discuss several projects related to the interests of Balasore district and the state of Odisha. The MP has long been demanding the expansion of the Balasore-Kharagpur road into a six-lane highway to resolve persistent traffic issues on this National Highway. MP Sarangi stated that he…
Traditional Medicine Inspires Belief in Recovery from Illness
Nandapur, 9th Sept 2025: During the lunar eclipse, people are staying indoors and observing traditional eclipse rituals. In view of the eclipse, the residents of Tankel village in Panthulung Panchayat under Nandapur block of Koraput district are utilizing the occasion at the pond banks to seek traditional medicines from a local Cheramuli (herbal) practitioner, Ananta Kharata, for various ailments. On the day of the eclipse, a…
600 New E-Buses to Be Introduced for Public Transport
Bhubaneswar, 9th Sept 2025: E-buses will soon be rolled out across the state. The government is planning to expand e-bus operations to enhance environmental protection. The Urban Development Minister has announced that the state government will procure 200 e-buses. The Prime Minister will also provide 400 e-buses to Odisha. In total, 600 e-buses will serve the public. Currently, 25 e-buses are arriving, which will be allocated to Sambalpur. The Urban Development Minister…
BSF Jawan Khagendra Mahapatra from Bargarh Martyred in Meghalaya
Bargarh, 9th Sept 2025: Khagendra Mahapatra (36), a BSF jawan from Godbhaga village in Attabira Block, Bargarh district, was serving in Meghalaya and Manipur. On Wednesday, while on duty, the tragic news of his martyrdom reached his family. According to information from army headquarters, on Wednesday morning, while Khagendra was cleaning grass on the playground, he accidentally came in contact with a live electric wire. His…
Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan Launched to Strengthen Organizational Structure
Bhubaneswar, 9th Sept 2025: Only the Congress can stop the spread of misinformation and misgovernance. Congress will become stronger and will definitely come to power. District-level presidents will be selected through a democratic process, ensuring the faith and trust of all people in democracy. In the Congress party, representation will be given to all sections of society, irrespective of caste, religion, or community. Under the Sangathan…
Railway Gate to Remain Closed Temporarily for NI System Work
Jharsuguda, 9th Sept 2025: – In connection with non-interlocking (NI) work and maintenance activities near Balijori, located between Jharsuguda and Dhutra on the main Howrah–Mumbai line under South Eastern Railway, the Balijori Railway Level Crossing Gate No. 256 will remain completely closed temporarily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This has been officially notified via Railway Department Letter No. DCE-CON Rourkela ROB 256 SPL, issued…
District Health Department Observes National Eye Donation Fortnight
Debagarh, 9th Sept 2025: The National Eye Donation Fortnight was observed in the conference hall of the New Super Specialty Hospital in the district. The event was inaugurated by the Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer, Dr. Dhanurjaya Mahar, who attended as the chief guest. The District Public Health Officer, along with the chief ophthalmologist, also addressed the gathering and shared their views on…
Two Odisha Teachers from Malkangiri Felicitated by MP in Delhi
Malkangiri, 9th Sept 2025: Two teachers from Odisha, who recently received the National Teachers’ Award, were honored by Member of Parliament Balaram Majhi at his residence in Delhi. The award-winning educators are: Basant Kumar Rana, a teacher at Kandhel Government Upper Primary School in Korkunda block, Malkangiri district. Tarun Kumar Dash, a teacher at the PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Koraput district. MP Shri Majhi…
Geetarani Honored with State-Level Chief Minister’s Best Teacher Award
Nabarangpur,9th Sept 2025: Geetarani Dash, a teacher at Pujariguda Government Higher Secondary School under Tentulikhunti Block in Nabarangpur district, has been conferred with the prestigious State-Level Chief Minister’s Best Teacher Award. She received this award for the academic year 2025, specifically in the English subject category under the Arts stream. She was the only teacher nominated from the entire Nabarangpur district for this honor. On…