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…
Construction of Saruni–Lamataguda Bridge Delayed
Tentulikhunti, 9th Sept 2025: Although 21 months have passed since the scheduled completion deadline, the construction of the Lamataguda Bridge is still incomplete, mainly due to contractor negligence. On the other hand, the concerned department claims that delays in land acquisition have also hampered the progress. Initially, a culvert was constructed near Lamataguda on the Indravati-Tentulikhunti project road. During the monsoon, the culvert would get…
Kotpad Aided Primary School Celebrates Teachers’ Day with Enthusiasm
Kotpad, 9th Sept 2025: Teachers’ Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur today at the Kotpad Aided Primary School. The event began with a tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, whose birth anniversary on September 5 is observed as Teachers’ Day across India. On this occasion, a floral offering and incense lighting ceremony were held in front of his portrait at the school, marking the…
District Collector Reviews Ongoing Development Projects in Malkangiri Municipality
Malkangiri, 9th Sept 2025: The District Collector of Malkangiri, Shri Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, has emphasized the need for beautification and infrastructural development of the Malkangiri Municipality. In this context, he conducted a field inspection today to review various ongoing developmental projects under the municipality. During his visit, he inspected the following key sites and facilities: Model Cremation Ground The newly inaugurated Multipurpose Hall Pond at…
Farewell Ceremony Held for Chief Construction Engineer at Potaru Irrigation Department
Malkangiri, 9th Sept 2025: A farewell felicitation ceremony was held at the Bangla premises of Solukonda, Balimela for Er. Pitabas Sethi, the Chief Construction Engineer of the Potaru Irrigation Department, who has now been transferred to Bhubaneswar. The event saw participation from: Er. Shiva Prasad Panigrahi, Chief Construction Engineer Er. Karuna Sagar Behera, Superintending Engineer Engineers from Andhra Pradesh, along with Assistant Engineers, Executive Engineers,…