Malkangiri,2nd Sept 2025: With the aim of bringing transparency and cleanliness to governance, the state government has launched the “Ama Shasan” system, which enables direct feedback collection from citizens. This initiative is intended to enhance efficiency and behavioral change in government offices through a direct opinion-gathering mechanism. Today, the honorable Chief Minister Moham Han Charan Majhi inaugurated the “Ama Shasan” portal at a separate program…
Odissi Dance Steals the Show at Sindur Festival
Brahmapur, 2nd Sept 2025: The Sindur Festival was successfully celebrated under the auspices of Ashtakar Nrityayan. On this occasion, Mayor Sanghamitra Dalei participated as the chief guest. Former Kaju Nigam GM and former district Information and Public Relations Officer Ravi Narayan Behera also attended as honored guests. The program was conducted under the guidance of Guru Jayant Acharya, with Gayatri Shatapathi and other organizers cooperating…
Floodwaters Submerge Bridges, Cutting Off Kundura Block Headquarters
Kundura,2nd Sept 2025: The Kundura block is surrounded by several rivers, and due to recent rains, water is flowing over multiple bridges, cutting off connectivity to the Kundura block headquarters from all directions. Around noon, water flowed over the Lima Kurll river bridge, completely stopping communication in the Lima area. Similarly, in the Digapur area, water about 2-3 feet deep flowed over the Barinadi river…
Mā’ Suhāṇī Devī Yātrā Observed in Baṁśājāla
Redhakhol, 2nd Sept 2025: In the Sambalpur district’s Redhakhol block, the worship ceremony of Mā’ Suhāṇī Devī was conducted on Tuesday at the Suhāṇī Hill near Baṁśālāl village, following traditional rituals. This worship has been celebrated since the time of the princely states and, for the past few years, has been organized with the cooperation of the local community around Baṁśājāla. On Tuesday morning, the…
Block-Level Social Audit Public Hearing Conducted at Redhakhol
Redhakhol, 2nd Sept 2025: A social audit public hearing camp was held at the conference hall of Redhakhol block in Sambalpur district. The camp was presided over by Additional District Collector (General) Ashok Kumar Bhoi of Sambalpur. Present at the event were District Social Auditor Artrana Satapathy, Block President Pradeep Pradhan, District Council member Sarat Kumar Pradhan, GPO Panchanan Behera, Additional Programme Officer Sabyasachi Dandasena,…
Major Reshuffle at OAS Officer Level
Bhubaneswar, 2nd Sept 2025: The State Government has issued a notification today regarding the transfer of Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers. As per the General Administration Department, 11 senior officers have been transferred, while 5 BDOs (Block Development Officers) under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department have also been reshuffled. Gangadhar Nayak, formerly Director of Housing in the Housing & Urban Development Department, has…
Wall of Rice Mill Collapses After Continuous Rain
Kolanara,2nd Sept 2025: For the past two days, heavy rainfall has been continuing across various parts of the district. While this rain has proven beneficial for agricultural activities, there are reports of property damage in certain areas due to the persistent downpour. In Kolanara block, near Bhujabala village, a 100-foot-long wall of the Har Bilas Rice Mill has collapsed as a result of the relentless rain.…
Festive Spirit High in Kolnara Despite Rain Worries
Kolnara, 2nd Sept 2025: With the Ganesh Puja scheduled for tonight, Kolnara has become a hub of festive activity. Various localities, community puja committees, and schools have almost completed preparations for the celebration. However, there is concern over continuous rainfall caused by a low-pressure system, which has persisted for the last 2–3 days. Although the morning saw some respite, light showers continued intermittently, and heavier…
Odisha Assembly’s Monsoon Session to Begin on September 18
Bhubaneswar, 2nd Sept 2025: The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly’s fourth (monsoon) session will begin on September 18, according to sources from the Assembly Secretariat. The session is scheduled to continue till September 25, comprising a total of seven working days. It is expected that multiple contentious issues will keep the House heated during this period. The session may prove challenging for the state government, as…
Training Program Organized for TB-Free Gram Panchayat Initiative
Dabugam, 2nd Sept 2025: A training program was conducted on Tuesday at the conference hall of Dabugam Block, focusing on the long-term vision of developing TB-free Gram Panchayats, as part of the localization of sustainable development goals. The event was chaired by BDO Sarat Majhi. Other key participants included: Gagan Bag, Head of the TB Unit at Dabugam Group Health Centre Padmanabh Bhalla, Panchayat Development…