Malkangiri, 26th Aug 2025: An awareness programme on Parthenium (commonly known as Gajarghas) eradication was organized on Friday by the Malkangiri District Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). On this occasion, Senior Scientist of KVK Dr. Debiprasad Das and Horticulture Scientist Dr. Siddharth Kar visited Ramakrishna High School, MV-9 and Mundaguda Upper Primary School under Malkangiri Sadar Block, where they sensitized students about the menace of Parthenium…
Hon’ble PM Shri. Narendra Modi to inaugurate fourth edition of SEMICON India 2025
Delhi , AUGUST 25, 2025: The fourth edition of SEMICON India 2025 will be officially inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi on 2nd September 2025 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi. Staying true to its legacy of positioning India as a global Semiconductor powerhouse, the fourth edition of SEMICON India 2025 will convene key stakeholders including global leaders, semiconductor…
Overnight Repair of Durga Pali Overbridge Sparks Quality Concerns
Sambalpur, 25th Aug 2025: Even after months of inauguration, the Durga Pali railway overbridge has not been fully repaired. Cracks and potholes keep appearing on different stretches of the bridge. Late last night, during heavy rain, workers from the Public Works Department were seen repairing the damaged portions. Wearing raincoats, they patched potholes in several places. Locals, who raised questions about such unusual night work…
Laxmipur College Observes 36th Foundation Day and Founder’s Memorial Day
Koraput ,25th Aug 2025: The 36th Foundation Day of Laxmipur College in Koraput district was observed on the college premises. This year, the celebration was marked as a Memorial Day, as the college’s founder president and former District Collector Pramod Patnaik passed away on June 3. On this occasion, MLA Pabitra Sahu, former MP Jhina Hikaka, retired headmaster Madhab Karkara, former DWO Mohan Garada, retired…
Farmers Protest Urea Supply Irregularities, Submit Memo to Collector
Malkangiri, 25th Aug 2025: The Malkangiri District Farmers’ Organization submitted a memorandum to the District Collector on Thursday regarding irregularities in the supply of urea fertilizer. The memorandum stated that although paddy cultivation has already begun in areas like Tandiki, Chalanguda, Matapaka, Shikhapalli, Gorakhunta, Chitrangpalli, Badali, Mandapalli, Niliguda, and Materu, farmers are facing obstacles due to an acute shortage of urea fertilizer. It was mentioned…
CM’s Wife Discharged After Treatment at SCB Hospital
Bhubaneswar, 25th Aug 2025: After undergoing surgery, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s wife has been discharged from SCB Medical College and Hospital. The Chief Minister’s wife, Mrs. Priyanka Marandi, had been admitted to SCB Medical. Her surgery was successfully carried out at SCB. The operation was performed by Prof. Dr. L.V. Gauri of the Department of Surgery. She had been admitted to the Department of Surgery on August 21. Saturday, after…
Tragedy Strikes: Class IV Student Succumbs to Anemia
Chandahandi, 25th Aug 2025: Allegations have been raised that a Class IV student died today due to anemia at Umerkote Sub-Divisional Hospital. The deceased has been identified as Gitanjali Majhi of Hatibadi village under Jharigaon block. She was staying at Chandahandi Mangal Department Ashram School and pursuing her studies there. According to school teacher Bijay Kumar Sahu, Gita had suffered from chickenpox twice in June.…
BDO Rushes Ailing Dhabaleshwar to Hospital
Tentulikunti, 25th Aug 2025: Dhabaleshwar Pujari of Tentulikunti village, who had recently cleared the NEET examination, was on his way to Bhubaneswar. While reaching Nabarangpur, his health condition suddenly deteriorated. On receiving the news, Tentulikunti BDO Manoj Kumar Panigrahi immediately reached the spot and admitted Dhabaleshwar to Dab Hospital. Initially, he was given primary treatment at a local clinic in Nabarangpur and later admitted to…
Pass-Fail System Returns: Major Shift in School Evaluation Policy
Bhubaneswar, 25th Aug 2025: From now on, students will remain in the same class until they pass the standard examination. Unlike the previous policy, where there was no pass-fail system, the current government has reintroduced it. If a student fails in the class test or annual exam, they will get another chance to appear for a re-examination within a few days. Only after passing will…
CM Promises Regularisation Relief for NHM Contractual Staff
Bhubaneswar, 25th Aug 2025:: After years of uncertainty, around 9,000 employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Odisha’s health centers are set to be freed from contractual employment. The Odisha NHM Employees’ Association has confirmed that the government has given a green signal in this regard. On Thursday, a delegation of the association led by its president met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi…