Harichandanpur,8th Sept 2025: On the road from the Harichandanpur Block Sunapencha Panchayat office via Kamalangi and Mahulgoda, vehicular movement was disrupted today due to a 5-foot-deep water flow in the Bagira canal. Residents from villages like Badashiadimal, Juwanibeda, Durgamela, Kamalangi, Dalki, Baishmamandali, and Gopinathpur usually travel this route to reach the panchayat office for collecting PDS rice and pension benefits. No bridge has been constructed…
Despite Higher Marks, Anushubh Left Out of OAS List — Takes Legal Route for Justice
Puri, 8th Sept 2025: After years of hard work, Anushubh has finally been declared successful in the Odisha Civil Services examination. Although he had scored well above the required marks for OAS, his name was not included in the final selection list. Candidates with lower marks than him were selected. Despite not making any mistakes himself and failing to understand where the error was, he…
Heavy Downpour Throws Life Out of Gear in Keonjhar
Keonjhar, 8th Sept 2025: The district of Keonjhar continues to reel under persistent rainfall, with intermittent heavy showers affecting normal life over the past two days. Though today’s rain was comparatively lighter, constant drizzles and dense clouds have made day-to-day activities difficult across all 13 blocks. Rainfall Records (Today – 3rd Sept) Block Rainfall (mm) Harichandanpur 68.6 Ghasipura 39.2 Hatadihi 32.1 Anandapur 28.8 Joda 43.2…
Lemon Cultivation Gains Momentum Among Keonjhar Farmers
Keonjhar, 8th Sept 2025: Farmers in Keonjhar district are showing a growing interest in lemon cultivation, thanks to the region’s favorable climate and soil conditions. With consistent market demand and stable prices for lemons throughout the year, many farmers are now seeing it as a profitable option. ✅ Government Support for Lemon Cultivation To promote horticulture-based self-employment, the State Government is distributing free lemon saplings…
New Leadership: BJD Appoints Koraput District President to Strengthen Grassroots Organization
Koraput, 8th Sept 2025: Jhina Hikaka (also spelled Jhinu Hikaka) has been appointed as the District President of the BJD’s Koraput unit. This is based on organizational appointments made by the party in 2025. Executive (Working) President — Information Not Available You also inquired about the Executive (or Working) President (“କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ସଭାପତି”) for Koraput. As of the latest 2025 updates, I couldn’t find any reliable sources…
Road to Badigaput School Lies in Deplorable Condition
Nandapur, 6th Sept 2025: The approach road to Badigaput Primary School, under Kulabira Panchayat in Nandapur Block of Koraput district, has become muddy and nearly unusable due to rainwater, causing severe difficulties for students and villagers. A dangerous 18-inch-high protection wall, built by the block and panchayat administration, runs along the side of the road. Locals, including students, guardians, school staff, and residents, report that…
Three-Day Residential Programme of Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan Begins in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, 6th Sept 2025: Under the flagship initiative Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a three-day residential district-level orientation and capacity-building workshop is being organized from 4th to 6th September 2025 in Nabarangpur. This initiative aims to strengthen the delivery of services to the remotest tribal areas and to establish a responsive and accountable governance system. The workshop was inaugurated with the participation of prominent dignitaries including: Motiram…
“Will Oppose Tree Cutting, Even If by My Own People” – Nityananda
Umarkote,6th Sept 2025: “Trees that sustain life should never be cut down. If I see anyone doing so, I will not tolerate it—regardless of whether they are my relatives or powerful members of my own political party. I will oppose them,” said Umarkote MLA and Odisha School & Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond while attending an environmental panchayat program organized by Sambad at the SS…
Villagers Deprived of Bus Services Owing to Ghat Road Problems
Kotpad ,6th Sept 2025: Due to the poor condition of a ghati (hilly) road, the residents of Phulbhatta Bhata Panchayat have long been deprived of bus services. Starting from the panchayat headquarters village Phulbhatta, the road passes through a jungle area and includes a winding ghat section about 500 meters long on both sides. The road is steep, zigzag, and in very poor condition, while…
District Collector Conducts Inspection of Fertilizer Godowns in Umerkote
Umerkote, 6th Sept 2025: During his visit to Umerkote, Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain made surprise inspections of fertilizer godowns in the area. He visited the godowns of JIT Fertilizer near Umerkote LAMP and Siddhi Binayak Traders near Dadiguda, close to Umerkote town. During the inspection, he checked the stock of fertilizers and thoroughly examined all related documents and registers. The District Collector reportedly…