Kolkata, August 26, 2025: Standard Chartered today announced the launch of its largest branch in East India, in Kolkata. The relocated branch situated at 4 Little Russel Street is an affirmation of Standard Chartered’s long relationship and continued commitment towards the city, which hosted the Bank’s first branch in India in 1858. Since then, the bank has forged a deep relationship with India spanning more…
Low-Pressure Triggers Heavy Rain Alert Till 28th
Bhubaneswar, 26th Aug 2025: Due to the effect of a low-pressure area, heavy rain is likely till the 28th. The weather office has informed that it may intensify within the next 24 hours. Rain with thunderstorms and winds at 30 to 40 kmph are forecast across all districts. Special advisory issued to fishermen not to venture into the sea.
School Hosts Training Programme on Constitutional Rights Education in Jeypore
Jeypore,26th Aug 2025: A training camp on Constitutional Rights Education in Schools was organized at the Town Hall, Koraput, for the sevikas (caretakers) of residential schools in the district. In this program, the chief trainer of the Institute of Human Rights Education, Pradipta Nayak, explained to the participants about fundamental rights under the Constitution. Special emphasis was given on children’s rights—particularly the right to education,…
Irregularities Surface in Blood Bank; Calls for Immediate Action
Jeypore,26th Aug 2025:The District Blood Donors and Motivators Forum met with District Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan and submitted a memorandum demanding immediate corrective measures regarding irregularities at the Blood Bank of Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital, Koraput. The forum alleged that irregularities are taking place in the functioning of the blood bank. Patients are not being provided blood on time, and they are…
Preparations Kick Off for Durga Puja in Nabarangpur District
Nabarangpur, 26th Aug 2025: The Kalinga Kala and Cultural Youth Council of Guleipatna Street organized a preparatory meeting at the Baidyanath Temple for the upcoming Durga Puja. The meeting was presided over by Jayadev Parida, President of the Baidyanath Temple Committee. Last year’s expenditure report was presented by Sanjeev Sahu. A new committee was formed with Sanjay Kumar Swain as President, Lakshmi Pujari, Giridhari Majhi,…
Centre Introduces Three Amendment Bills in Lok Sabha, Set to Reshape Indian Politics
New Delhi: 26th Aug 2025:The Central Government today introduced three amendment bills in the Lok Sabha, which could bring a major change in Indian politics. Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the three amendment bills in the Lok Sabha. ???? According to the proposal, if any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Union Minister, or State Minister remains in jail for 30 consecutive days, they will automatically lose…
MLA Reviews Ground Situation in Border Villages
Nabarangpur, 26th Aug 2025: Nabarangpur MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi visited Kosagumuda block. During the tour, he inspected the border villages of Tikira Kusumi, Alupadar, and Ukiapali under Binjili Panchayat, situated along the Chhattisgarh border. He visited health centers, Anganwadi centers, and schools in these areas. On learning that many government offices remain closed and that officials seldom visit the border villages, the MLA expressed displeasure.…
District Collector Chairs Public Hearing Camp at Raighar
Nabarangpur: 26th Aug 2025:Public hearing camp was organized at the Raighar Panchayat Samiti Meeting Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. Present on the occasion were: Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad Aditya Sen, Additional Superintendent of Police Prakash Kumar Mishra, Deputy Collector The Tehsildar and other officials. In the camp, a total of 25 applicants submitted their grievance…
SCB Doctors Fly to Malkangiri Under CM’s Air Health Service Schem
Cuttack, 26th Aug 2025: With the aim of providing specialized medical services in remote areas, a seven-member team of doctors from SCB Medical College, Cuttack reached Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital under the Chief Minister’s Air Health Service Scheme. From 18th to 21st August, these super-specialist doctors will treat patients in the district under the scheme. On the first day itself, more than 200 patients from…
PM Modi from Red Fort: Sudarshan Chakra to Be India’s New Security Shield
New Delhi,26th Aug 2025: On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag for the 12th consecutive time at the historic Red Fort, followed by a 103-minute-long address to the nation. In his speech, he touched upon a wide range of issues—Operation Sindoor, terrorism, the Indus Water Treaty, self-reliance, Make in India, infiltration, and illegal immigration. Without directly…