Bhubaneswar, 19th Aug 2025: Naveen Patnaik once again shared a video message from his hospital bed. He thanked everyone who wished for his speedy recovery. He also expressed gratitude to the doctors and hospital authorities for their care. Extending his warmth to well-wishers, Naveen Patnaik invited them to visit him at Naveen Nivas, saying: “If you want to meet me, please come to Naveen Nivas.” He is likely to…
73 Km Drain Project Planned in Nabarangpur for Effective Water Disposal
Nabarangpur, 19th Aug 2025: The drainage system of Nabarangpur town has not improved for decades, causing waterlogging in half of the city whenever it rains. To resolve this, a plan has been made to construct 73 km of drains and 47 outlets for wastewater and rainwater disposal. The survey work has been completed, and the process of preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is currently…
Champa Raspeda of Rare Didai Tribe Secures MBBS Seat at Fakir Mohan Medical College
Malkangiri, 19th Aug 2025: Champa Raspeda, a talented girl from the rare Didai tribal community, is set to become a doctor. After qualifying in the NEET examination, Champa has enrolled at Fakir Mohan Medical College, Balasore. Champa’s journey from a remote, cut-off region to Balasore was not an easy one. Poverty never left her side since childhood, yet with strong determination and dedication she has…
PM Awas Yojana Distribution to Start from November
Bhubaneswar, 19th Aug 2025: Rural Development Minister Rabi Narayan Naik has informed that the distribution process of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) will begin from November. On the occasion of the Prime Minister’s birthday, houses under this scheme will be allotted to the beneficiaries in a phased manner. The government has also decided to provide houses to widows and differently-abled beneficiaries under this…
Cluster-Level Coordination Meeting Convened at Muribahal Samiti Conference Hall
Balangir ,19th Aug 2025: A cluster-level coordination meeting on the issue of distressed migrant workers was held at the Muribahal Samiti Conference Hall. Officials from three blocks—Muribahal, Bongomunda, and Titilagarh—representing different departments participated in the meeting. The discussion primarily focused on preventing people from migrating as distressed bonded labourers to other states and instead ensuring they receive employment opportunities locally and are properly rehabilitated. The…
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated with Devotion by Hasaterua Group in Jeypore
Jeypore, 19th Aug 2025: Like every year, this year too the Hasaterua Facebook Group, which has more than 1,17,000 members, organized a fancy-dress competition on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Many participants from Odisha as well as outside the state took part in the event. The competition included categories such as Radha-Krishna, Krishna, Nanda-Yashoda, and Nanda Family fancy dress. The group’s founder Ramanath Tripathy,…
Therubali Station Gets Halt for Three Express Trains; Citizens’ Forum Welcomes Move
Kolnara, 19th Aug 2025: Keeping their promise, the railway authorities have started halts for three long-awaited express trains at the Therubali railway station in Kolnara block from August 15. On August 8, the railway authorities had issued a notification confirming that from August 15, three trains would stop at Therubali. The news brought a wave of joy among the people of the area. Accordingly, at…
Rakhi Festival Celebrated Outside BJD District President’s Residence
Brahmapur, 19th August 2025: On the occasion of the sacred Rakhi festival, the BJD district unit, under the leadership of District BJD President Vikram Kumar Panda, organized a celebration in front of his residence at Gajapati Nagar. The event saw participation from numerous BJD leaders and party workers. Sisters tied Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers and distributed sweets to mark the occasion. Prominent…
Brahmapur Hosts State-Level Rural Theatre Day Celebrations
Brahmapur, 19th Aug 2025: The “Rural Theatre Day” was celebrated at Prakasham Hall, Giri Market Square, Brahmapur, organized by the senior artists’ forum “Nishul Odisha Baristha Kalakar Mahasangh”. The event was inaugurated by senior theatre artist Rajendra Mohan Pati, who highlighted that Rural Theatre Day serves as an inspiration for local artists. The cultural assembly, presided over by eminent playwright and stage actor Dr. Vijay Chandra…
‘Gati Bandha Bharat Express’ to Soon Connect Koraput–Jeypore with Bhubaneswar
Koraput, 19th Aug 2025: Very soon, the “Gati Bandha Bharat Express” will run from Koraput-Jaypur to Bhubaneswar, improving connectivity in the region. The paper mill in Jaypur is set to resume operations. A new college will be established in Jaypur, as announced by the Chief Minister during the distribution of Subhadra’s financial assistance. In Koraput district, projects worth over ₹762 crore have been inaugurated or had…