Bhubaneswar,26th Aug 2025: Former Baliguda MLA Karendra Majhi (51) passed away on Sunday evening at around 9:30 PM. He had been suffering from a kidney-related ailment for the past few days and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. On his demise, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and State BJP President Manmohan Samal expressed their condolences.
Unable to See Son’s Cancer Pain, Mother Jumps into Well
Bhanjanagar, 26th Aug 2025: A tragic incident has come to light from Bhanjanagar. A 70-year-old mother, unable to endure the agony of watching her son suffer from cancer, ended her life by jumping into a well. Her son had been battling cancer for a long time. Despite treatment, his condition was not improving. He would writhe in pain and remain bedridden, which deeply distressed his…
Chief Minister Assures Regularization of 9,000 NHM Employees
Bhubaneswar, 26th Aug 2025: After many years, relief is finally in sight for contractual health workers. Around 9,000 employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) across various health centers in the state will benefit, as the government has given a green signal, the Odisha NHM Employees’ Association confirmed. A delegation of the Odisha NHM Employees’ Association, led by its president, met Chief Minister Mohan…
Teachers Plan Siege of District Education Office Over Online Attendance Row
Nayagarh, 26th Aug 2025: The Nayagarh District United Teachers’ Association has strongly opposed the district education department’s move to enforce online attendance without providing the necessary equipment and by threatening to stop teachers’ salaries. The association has warned that they will lay siege to the District Education Office if this continues. On Sunday, an emergency meeting of the association was held at the Primary Teachers’…
Kotpad Farmers Shocked as Sand and Cement Found in Fertilizer Bags
Kotpad, 26th Aug 2025: For the past one month, farmers in Kotpad region have not been receiving adequate fertilizer. Meanwhile, serious allegations have surfaced that instead of fertilizer, bags filled with sand and cement are being sold in the name of fertilizer. Farmers alleged that they are forced to wait from 7 AM till 10 PM at the cooperative department for fertilizer, but even then…
Kotpad Residents Urge MLA to Resolve Local Issues
Kotpad, 26th Aug 2025: Various irregularities have been reported in Kotpad region. At present, there is an acute shortage of fertilizer, while some farmers have alleged that fake fertilizers mixed with sand are being sold in the area. In such a situation, people have been discussing the need for urgent intervention and action by the MLA. Senior advocate Pankaj Kumar and Pradip Kumar Bakshi, along…
Tribute Paid to Freedom Fighters at Kotpad
Kotpad, 26th Aug 2025: On the occasion of Shaheed Diwas, floral tributes were offered to the statues of freedom fighters in Kotpad. Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhattarai paid homage by garlanding the statues of Shaheed Laxman Nayak, Biswanath Mahapatra, Gopal Rao Pattnayak, Suryanarayan Majhi, Gopinath Sahu, Sadashiv Pradhani, and Madhav Randhari at the NAC Square.
Kotpad Telugu Community Submits Memorandum for Burial Ground Land Identification
Kotpad,26th Aug 2025: The Kotpad Telugu Community submitted a memorandum to Kotpad Tehsildar Tyunkal Sethi and Kotpad Panchayat Samiti Executive Officer (EO) Kamalesh Mohanty, demanding identification of land for a burial ground. It was informed that along with the submission of the memorandum, the Tehsildar directed the Amin and RI to identify the land and initiate necessary action. Members of the Telugu Community expressed that…
Monthly Meeting of Sarpanchs Convened at Chandili Panchayat
Kotpad .26th Aug 2025: A monthly meeting of Sarpanchs was held at Chandili Panchayat under Kotpad Block, chaired by Chandili Panchayat Sarpanch Pushpa Pujari. The meeting discussed the overall development of all panchayats of the block and the delivery of various government schemes to the villagers. Issues like distribution of ration cards, old-age pensions, provision of drinking water, road connectivity, and allotment of houses under…
“Ama Police Samiti” Held at Puruna Chimitapalli Panchayat by Orkel Police
Malkangiri, 26th Aug 2025: On Sunday at 11 a.m., the Orkel Police of Malkangiri district organized the Ama Police Samiti programme at the village square of MV-120 under Puruna Chimitapalli Panchayat, Korukonda Block. The event was held under the chairmanship of Orkel Police Station IIC Duren Pattana Nayak. Distinguished guests included Puruna Chimitapalli Panchayat Sarpanch Rajesh Madkami, Samiti Member Madana Pamiya, along with SI Ajit…