Balangir, 22nd Aug 2025: All medicines sold in the country—whether imported or manufactured domestically, generic or branded—are required to meet the same quality standards as prescribed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 of the Government of India. According to information obtained by RTI activist Hemanta Panda from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), the law does not provide separate rules or distinct definitions…
Ex-Servicemen Association Holds Annual Celebration at Athagarh
Athagarh,22nd Aug 2025: The Ex-Servicemen Association held its annual celebration at the local Biju Patnaik Kala Mandap. The event, presided over by Association President Prafulla Parida, had Lokanath Sahu, Chairman of Gopabandhu Science College, as the Chief Guest. General Secretary Ramesh Chandra Nayak presented the annual report. With the participation of associations from Athagarh, Tigiria, Badamba, and Narasinghpur, a proposal was adopted to establish a…
Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides, Roads Blocked in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir, 22nd Aug 2025: Landslide on the Poonch Highway in Jammu and Kashmir disrupts vehicular movement. Continuous rainfall causes boulders to fall near Akhnoor, blocking the road. Police and administration are engaged in clearing soil and debris from the road. The Weather Department has advised travelers to remain cautious. Due to continuous rain and landslide risk, all schools in Rajouri and Poonch districts have been closed. The Meteorological Department…
Koshal State Coordination Committee Holds Meeting in Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda, 22nd Aug 2025: A meeting of the Koshal State Coordination Committee was held at the Old Dak Bungalow in Jharsuguda, under the chairmanship of senior Koshal leader and advocate Narayan Mohapatra. In the meeting, it was resolved to intensify the demand for a separate Koshal State. It was decided that all possible organizations in the district will be involved to prepare a broad-based movement…
Report Reveals 11 Odisha Districts Lagging in Industrial Growth
Bhubaneswar,22nd Aug 2025:Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s government is making efforts to take industrialization to every district of Odisha. However, according to information presented in Parliament, as many as 11 districts of the state are still considered industrially backward. The districts are Kalahandi, Nuapada, Balangir, Subarnapur, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Gajapati, and Mayurbhanj. Responding to a question from MP Dr. Sasmita Patra, Union Minister…
BJP Launches Cleanliness Drive in Umerkote
Umerkote ,22nd Aug 2025:As part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the Umerkote unit of the BJP conducted a cleanliness drive at various locations across the town with the participation of party workers. As per the Central Government’s directives, since August is observed as the Month of Revolution with Independence Day being celebrated, programmes have been scheduled from August 10 to 14. These include Swachh Bharat…
Marigold Plantation Programme Launched at Kolnara
Kolnara,22nd Aug 2025: A marigold plantation programme was organized at Barachampia village under Bankili Panchayat of Kolnara Block. Kolnara BDO Reena Pradhan attended as the chief guest, planted marigold saplings, and inaugurated the programme. Among the distinguished guests were Shankar Chalan, District Project Officer of Rayagada, and Varsha Priyadarshini Pradhan, BPM in charge of Odisha Livelihood Mission, Kolnara Block. The programme also saw participation from…
Babita Patra Takes Charge as New Chairperson of Child Rights Commission
Bhubaneswar, 22nd Aug 2025: Babita Patra formally took charge as the Chairperson of the Child Rights Commission. After assuming office, she told the media that she would work for the development and welfare of children. She added that she would review past cases and prepare a roadmap for future action. On this occasion, the newly appointed members of the Commission were also present.
Umarkote Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Anti-Addiction Pledge
Umarkote, 22nd Aug 2025: At Biju Patnaik Women’s College, Umarkote, the organization Ama Odisha celebrated Raksha Bandhan and the Anti-Addiction Pledge Festival with great enthusiasm. In this program, more than 25 male members from Sahitya Ghar and 35+ women and mothers participated. The event began with a welcome address by Lecturer Ramesh Chandra Pattnaik. On the subject of addiction prevention, social worker Ram Chandra Ram,…
World Tribal Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Baipariguda
Baipariguda,22nd Aug 2025: World Tribal Day was celebrated by different tribal communities residing in Baipariguda Block. This afternoon, hundreds of people from various corners of the block participated in a grand procession that began from the local Paschimeshwar Temple, moving through the town with traditional tribal dance and songs. On this occasion, the tribal communities submitted a 10-point memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister through…