Malkangiri, 29th Aug 2025: Malkangiri district’s Chitrakonda block includes Panasput, Dhuliput, and Jantri Panchayats, which share borders with the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra has been trying to extend its influence by bringing border villages of Odisha under its control. On the other hand, the border villages of Odisha are still deprived of development, forcing villagers to remain dependent on Andhra Pradesh for their…
College Student Dies in Head-On Bike Collision
Malkangiri, 29th Aug 2025: A tragic road accident on the main road from MV-71 village to Edikonda Konda under MV-79 police limits claimed the life of a college student. Near Edikonda village, one motorcycle collided head-on with another. In the accident, a college student died while another youth was seriously injured and is undergoing treatment at Kalimela Community Health Centre. According to reports, Suresh Kartami…
Adivasi Mahasangh Submits Memorandum to Collector Highlighting District Issues
Malkangiri ,29th Aug 2025: The Malkangiri District Adivasi Mahasangh, representing 15 tribal communities, submitted a memorandum with 14 major demands to the District Collector under the leadership of its president Bandhu Muduli. Presidents, secretaries, and office-bearers of the respective tribal societies accompanied him. A press meet was also held later, where the issues were highlighted. The Mahasangh stressed that if these problems are addressed urgently,…
Farmers Demand Probe as Sand Found in Urea and Potash Fertilizers
Kotpad,29th Aug 2025: Allegations have surfaced that sand is being mixed into urea and potash fertilizers and sold in the Kotpad area. This complaint was raised by farmers from Ghumar under Kotpad block, including Uddhab, who alleged that adulterated fertilizers were being supplied. Farmers say they have been using urea and potash for years, but recently they have suspected adulteration. They claim that when fertilizers…
Preparations Underway for Autonomous Governance Day
Kotpad, 29th Aug 2025: A preparatory meeting for celebrating Autonomous Governance Day was held under the chairmanship of Kotpad NAC Chairman Shankar Rao. Executive Officer Kamalesh Mohanty informed that the day will be observed across the state on August 31, and Kotpad NAC will also celebrate it. On this occasion, various competitions will be organized among school students and the general public, and the winners…
Heavy Rain Destroys 18 Houses, Residents in Distress
Jeypore, 29th Aug 2025: Due to low-pressure-induced rainfall in Koraput district, 13 houses collapsed and roofs were blown away on Tuesday in Jeypore tehsil. On Monday night, heavy rains damaged houses in several villages under different panchayats. In Kanga Panchayat’s Khutuguda village, the house of Subhadra Ged collapsed. In Dumuriguda, the house of Urmila Sahu was destroyed. In Phampuni, Hari Bhumia’s house was damaged. In Kalaguda,…
Special Voter List Revision Campaign: BLOs Seek Teachers’ List
Bhubaneswar, 29th Aug 2025: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll is set to begin across the state. Ahead of this, the Directorate of Primary Education has directed all District Education Officers (DEOs) to immediately submit the list of teachers appointed as Booth Level Officers (BLOs). In addition, the list of teachers who have applied online for inter-district transfer has also been sought.…
Historic Ganesh Temple in Nandapur Faces Neglect
Nandapur, 29th Aug 2025: While villagers are busy preparing for Ganesh Puja in local community halls, the historic Ganesh temple at Nandapur block headquarters is lying in a neglected condition. According to locals, though the temple is considered a victory symbol of the Puri Gajapati King’s Kanchi expedition, neither the Endowment Department nor the administration has taken proper care of it. The temple road is…
Bhitarkanika Bird Census to Begin on August 30
Kalinga:29th Aug 2025: The annual bird census at Bhitarkanika National Park will begin on August 30 and continue till September 1. The three-day exercise will cover areas like Mathadiya, Lakshmiprasaddia, Durgaprasaddia, Kaging, and Balidia. Compared to last year, it is expected that the number of birds will be higher this year.
Free Bus Travel Announced for School Students
Bhubaneswar, 29th Aug 2025: School children can now travel free of cost in government buses. By showing their identity cards, they will be allowed to travel without buying tickets. Through the Chief Minister Bus Service, students from Class I to Class XII will get this free travel facility. If students are in uniform and show their ID cards, their tickets will be waived. This decision…