Kotpad, 18th Aug 2025: On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, the Central and State Governments jointly organized the Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra. The entire nation today united under the Tricolour, voicing the spirit of patriotism. Everywhere, people held the national flag in their hands while the chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai echoed on their lips. In this context, the Kotpad NAC (Notified…
Camp Held to Distribute Assistive Devices to Divyang Students
Kotpad,18th Aug 2025:: A camp was organized by the Inclusive Education Department of the Kotpad Education Officer Group Office for the identification of Divyang (differently-abled) students and for the distribution of assistive devices. Nearly 100 Divyang boys and girls participated in the program. Today’s event was inaugurated by Dr. Upalli Aparajita Sahu and artificial limb specialist Dr. Gurudatta Lenka. At this block-level distribution camp, MLA…
Modi Creates Record at Red Fort on 79th Independence Day
Delhi, 18th Aug 2025: The nation is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again created a record at the Red Fort. Modi broke his own record by delivering the longest speech ever. At Delhi’s Red Fort, the Prime Minister delivered a speech lasting 103 minutes, setting a new record. Last year, his longest speech was 98 minutes. This year, with a 103-minute speech, Modi surpassed all…
Citizens Submit Pension Demand Petition to Minister
Nabarangpur,18th Aug 2025: Hundreds of eligible elderly men and women, as well as widows from Maidulpur and Hatibeda panchayats under Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district, are not receiving their pension. During his visit to Nabarangpur, Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia was apprised of this grievance. The complainants said that although they have repeatedly submitted applications for pension, their applications go missing from…
Nandapur: 12 Freedom Fighters Still Await Recognition
Nandapur, 18th Aug 2025: As the nation celebrates the 79th Independence Day on Friday with floral tributes and honors to the martyrs, allegations have surfaced that the 12 freedom fighters of Nandapur block in Koraput district are being neglected and forgotten. Despite repeated demands, no memorials have been constructed in their memory after their demise. Intellectuals and family members allege that even though there were instructions…
Government Announces Four New Medical Colleges in the State
Bhubaneswar, 18th Aug 2025: Four new government medical colleges will soon be established in Odisha. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi during the celebration at the Saheed Laxman Naik Medical College in Koraput. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated a 650-bed hospital at the medical college. At present, the state has 12 government medical colleges. Very soon, new medical colleges will be set up in…
Panchanan Alleges Government in Nexus with Tata Power
Bhubaneswar,18th Aug 2025: Senior Congress leader Panchanan Kanungo has alleged that due to the “honeymoon relationship” between the Tata Power company, which is handling electricity distribution in Odisha, and the state government, all electricity consumers in the state are being exploited. The present BJP government, like the previous BJD government, has become completely tied to Tata Power, leaving consumers to suffer. He pointed out that…
Congress Demands Government to Bear Cost of Smart Meter
Bhubaneswar,18th Aug 2025: The Congress has demanded that the Odisha government bear all electricity expenses of rural panchayats, Anganwadi centres, schools, government drinking water projects, and panchayat street-lighting systems. The party further urged the withdrawal of the minimum energy charge of ₹20 per kilowatt, currently being levied, and insisted that the state government or the power distribution companies should bear all expenses related to smart…
Ashirbad Scales Mount Kilimanjaro, Hoists the Tricolour at the Summit
Rengali,18th Aug 2025: Young mountaineer Ashirbad (Anup) Mahapatra has proudly hoisted the Indian Tricolour at the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, symbolizing India’s pride and independence. Hailing from Kulita Tukura village under Attabira block, Ashirbad began his journey to Africa on August 2 for the expedition. His team included climbers from London, America, Iran, Brazil, Germany, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. He was…
Ravenshaw University Hostel Workers Allegedly Denied Minimum Wages
Cuttack, 18th Aug 2025: The problems of hostel workers at Ravenshaw University remain unresolved. They neither receive minimum wages nor have access to housing facilities. While some have retired and others have passed away waiting for their rights, the basic issues of the employees are still neglected. The university authorities have not taken any concrete steps to address their plight. Despite running from the Labour…