Bhubaneswar:30th Aug 2025: During its tenure, the Mission Shakti Department sent officials on a “Dubai Mission” for training and exposure, reportedly spending a total of Rs 13.48 crore from government funds over five and a half months. According to information obtained under the Right to Information Act, between 15th November 2023 and 1st April 2024, a total of 959 officials were taken to Dubai. Among…
Father-Son Duo Steal the Show at Hyderabad Marathon
Nabarangpur, 30th Aug 2025:Renowned senior marathon runner from Nabarangpur, Bak Chittaranjan Patra, along with his son Nikhol Patra, successfully completed the recently held Hyderabad Marathon. In this competition, Chittaranjan Patra participated in the half marathon, while his son Nikhol Patra ran the full marathon and achieved remarkable success. Nikhol Patra credited his father’s encouragement and motivation for his accomplishment. Sports enthusiasts said that Chittaranjan Patra’s…
Father-Son Duo Steal the Show at Hyderabad Marathon
Nabarangpur, 30th Aug 2025: Renowned senior marathon runner from Nabarangpur, Bak Chittaranjan Patra, along with his son Nikhol Patra, successfully completed the recently held Hyderabad Marathon. In this competition, Chittaranjan Patra participated in the half marathon, while his son Nikhol Patra ran the full marathon and achieved remarkable success. Nikhol Patra credited his father’s encouragement and motivation for his accomplishment. Sports enthusiasts said that Chittaranjan…
PCODL Issues Safety Advisory Ahead of Festival Season
Bhubaneswar, 230th Aug 2025: Tata Power and the Odisha Government’s joint venture, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), has announced comprehensive preventive measures to ensure a reliable and safe electricity supply during the upcoming festival season. Reinforcing its commitment to public safety, TPCODL has issued guidelines advising program organizers and vendors to use legal temporary electrical connections for pandals and stalls. They have cautioned against…
Congress Holds Press Meet on Borigumma NAC Recognition Demand
Borigumma, 30th Aug 2025: In a press meet regarding the long-pending recognition of Borigumma as a NAC (Notified Area Council), Congress leaders highlighted the ongoing delay and political issues. PCC Vice President and Jaypur MLA Taraprasad Bahini Pati addressed the press at Borigumma. He stated that Borigumma has fulfilled all criteria for NAC recognition for many years, but due to lack of political will, it…
District Gets Only 9,930 Tons of Urea Against 15,000-Ton Requirement
Malkangiri,30th Aug 2025:The district is facing a urea shortage as farmers require 15,000 metric tons of fertilizer, but so far only 8,930 tons have been supplied. Due to this shortage, farmers have repeatedly rushed to local lamp stores and dealers in frustration. The situation has caused unrest among farmers in various parts of the district. In Malkangiri, at Shikhapali Chowk and Mathuli lamp stores, farmers…
Brahmin Community Holds Family Meeting at Balimela
Malkangiri,30th Aug 2025: A family meeting of the Utkal Vaidik Dik Brahmin community was held in the premises of the local Kali Temple at Balimela. Around 150 families from Balimela and Nilakasper participated in the meeting. The event began with guests offering flower garlands to the oil painting of Shri Durgamadhav, marking the formal commencement of the program. The meeting was presided over temporarily by…
Ayurvedic Hospital Damaged in Heavy Rain at Malkangiri
Malkangiri, 30th Aug 2025:Continuous heavy rainfall in the past two days in the hilly regions of Malkangiri district has caused water levels in small rivers and streams to rise, resulting in local flooding. Several areas have reported damage to homes, roads, and small bridges. In Mudulipada Panchayat of Khairput block, a government Ayurvedic hospital building has been damaged due to rainwater seepage. Water entered the…
Daytime Train Service from Koraput to Bhubaneswar Approved
Koraput, 30th Aug 2025: Residents of Koraput and Rayagada will soon get a daytime train service to Bhubaneswar, following a green signal from the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Koraput MLA Raghuram Machh had written to the Railway Minister, demanding a daytime train service, a long-standing request from the residents of Koraput, Nabarangpur, and Rayagada, who have been facing significant inconvenience due to the absence of…
TPWDL Launches New Scheme: 1 kW Solar Panel at Just Rs 8,747
Sambalpur, 30th Aug 2025:: TPWDL (Transmission & Power Distribution Limited) has announced a new scheme for residential consumers using up to 1 kilowatt of electricity. Under the scheme, even middle-income families who cannot afford full upfront payment can install a 1 kW rooftop solar system by paying only Rs 8,747. The cost breakup is: Rs 5,000 for the rooftop solar system Rs 3,747 for the…