Bhubaneswar,20th Aug 2025: Reaffirming its commitment to safety and operational excellence, the Odisha DISCOMs, led by Tata Power, have launched a transformative digital solution called ‘Suraksha Kavach’. With this initiative, a new Permit-to-Work (PTW) system has been introduced, reshaping how High Tension (HT) network operations are carried out in Odisha. This technology-enabled safety shield integrates safety protocols into a strong digital framework. Suraksha Kavach is…
NEET Success via YouTube Learning, Yet Medical Aspirant Struggles With Financial Constraints
Tentulikhunti,20th Aug 2025: Without any coaching, Sipun Pujari of Tentulikhunti, Nabarangpur district, has cracked the NEET exam by studying only through YouTube. He secured a State Rank of 3858 and an ST Category Rank of 376, earning a seat at Koraput Medical College during the just-concluded counseling process. However, despite his achievement, the dream of pursuing MBBS now faces uncertainty due to financial hardship. Coming…
Collector’s Directive Leads to Cleaning of Roadside Garbage and Drains in Papadahandi
Papadahandi, 20th Aug 2025: Acting on the instructions of Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Dr. Maheshwar Swain, roadsides and drains in Papadahandi block headquarters were cleaned. A few days ago, the Collector had visited Papadahandi. During his inspection, he expressed dissatisfaction after finding drains clogged with garbage and roadsides littered with waste. Following this, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of BDO Kapildev Sahu, where…
Jagannath Mahapatra Re-Elected as Lions Club Nabarangpur President for 7th Term
Nabarangpur, 20th Aug 2025: The new office bearers of Lions Club Nabarangpur, under Lions District 322 C4, have been selected for the Lions Year 2025–26. Senior social worker Lion Jagannath Mahapatra has been unanimously elected as President for the seventh consecutive time. Lion Bhubaneswar Sura has been chosen as Secretary, Lion Bijay Kumar Jain as Treasurer, Lion P. Shekhar as Vice-President (I), and Lion Nandikeswar…
Tragedy in Rajkanika: 73 Buffaloes Drown in River, Farmers Shattered
Rajkanika, 20th Aug 2025: In a tragic incident in Aali area of Kendrapara district, 73 buffaloes drowned in a river on Sunday while crossing from one side to the other. Following the sudden death of so many buffaloes at once, three farmers have been left devastated. The mishap occurred in the Galia river, a branch of the Brahmani, near Ekamania village under Aali police station.…
POSCO Returns to Odisha With Mega Steel Plant Project in Keonjhar
Keonjhar, 20th Aug 2025: POSCO to Revive Odisha Mega Steel Plant Project. Hope Rekindled for Integrated Steel Plant in State. South Korea’s POSCO Group to set up an Integrated Steel Plant in Odisha. The project will be established in collaboration with JSW. After nearly two decades of uncertainty, POSCO is making a fresh attempt following the cancellation of its $12-billion project. POSCO had originally announced the mega project in 2005. In 2017,…
Kalinga 24 News Organises Bandhu Milan at Sinapali
Sinapali, 20th Aug 2025: A Bandhu Milan (friendship gathering) was organized by Kalinga 24 News at Shri Giridhari Bhavan in Sinapali village. The event was graced by Mr. Babul Behera, Director of Kalinga 24 News, as the Chief Guest. Mr. Sanjeev Khura, Odisha Bureau Chief, attended as the Distinguished Guest. Mr. Saroj Kumar Sahu, Western Odisha Bureau Chief, and Mr. Sushil Behera, Sonepur District Correspondent,…
“Planting Trees Is Not Enough, Caring for Them Equally Important” – Message from Jharigaon
Jharigaon, 20th Aug 2025: Under the initiative of Jharigaon Forest Ranger Gobinda Nayak, a program titled “Ek Ped Maa Ka Naam 2.0” was organized on Sunday near the Model School at the block headquarters under the Urban Afforestation Scheme. Member of Parliament Balabhadra Majhi, MLA Narsingh Bhatra, and DFO Shubhendu Prasad Behera participated and planted saplings on the occasion. Speaking at the event, MP Balabhadra…
Farmers Demand Canal Water Supply in Umerkote, Submit Memorandum
Umerkote, 20th Aug 2025: Despite having check dams and fertile lands, farmers of several villages in Umerkote block remain deprived of irrigation facilities. Hundreds of farmers have submitted a memorandum to the Umerkote Minor Irrigation Officer demanding water supply from the Singari Check Dam through the canal system. According to reports, earlier villages like Jaragaon, Laharguda, Malkiguda, Saitiguda, Durjiguda, Jiraguda, Tumarguda, Bagdabetta, Riajaguda, Turinji, and…
Atal Yuva Bahini Organises Tree Plantation Drive in Sheragada
Sheragada, 20th Aug 2025: Atal Yuva Bahini of Hinjili Assembly Constituency, Ganjam district, organized a tree plantation programme at the premises of Nuapalli Shiva Temple under Narendra Pur Panchayat of Sheragada block. During the organizational discussion, constituency coordinator Shri Rakesh Rath elaborated on the objectives of Atal Yuva Bahini and highlighted how trees are the true friends of human beings. He urged the youth to…