Bhubaneswar, 7th Aug 2025: The Education Department will now remain active on social media to protect and promote its public image. While reports on issues and complaints in the education sector are often published, the positive developmental activities undertaken by the department have not been adequately conveyed to the public. Concern Over Image Management Keeping this in mind, the department has launched a campaign to…
Youth Drowns in Pond in Nandahandi Block
Nandahandi, 7th Aug 2025: A youth named Parmananda Saura (35) of Gurujani Guda village under Dhandra Panchayat in Nandahandi block tragically died by drowning in a pond. According to information received from Tentulikhunti police station officer Pranab Kumar Tudu, Parmananda had gone out for morning defecation on July 23, but did not return home. His family began searching, but he remained untraceable. This morning, villagers…
Journalist Naveen Das in Critical Condition, Admitted to VIMSAR ICU
Sambalpur, 7th Aug 2025: Journalist Naveen Das, who was severely injured in a road accident, remains in a critical condition at VIMSAR, Burla, where he is undergoing treatment in the ICU. Six days after the accident, he is yet to regain consciousness. As per reports, the accident occurred last Saturday while Naveen was returning with his wife from the Mukteshwar temple in Jamankira. Both were…
Rourkela to Get Vande Bharat Train Depot with Rs 400 Crore Investment
Bandhamunda,7th Aug 2025: An ultra-modern depot for the maintenance and operation of Vande Bharat trains will be constructed in Rourkela under the South Eastern Railway Zone. The project is expected to cost around ₹400 crore. This announcement was made by South Eastern Railway General Manager Anil Kumar Mishra during his recent visit. He stated that Rourkela has been strategically chosen due to its significance as…
Minister Issues Stern Warning: Agencies Missing Deadlines to Face Penalties
Bhubaneswar,7th Aug 2025: Access to safe and clean drinking water is a fundamental necessity, and the government is fully committed to ensuring its availability to the people of Odisha, said Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik. He informed that out of 207 major drinking water projects underway in the state, 18 have been completed. The remaining projects are being expedited, and regular…
Former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik Dies at 79
Jammu and Kashmir, 7th Aug 2025: Satya Pal Malik, former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away at the age of 79. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at RML Hospital. Malik had been critically ill for an extended period and was admitted to the ICU. Notably, he had served as Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya, and Bihar. He also held additional charge as Governor of Odisha for…
Law Minister Responds Strongly to Hidden Camera Controversy in Srimandir
Bhubaneswar, 7th Aug 2025: The Law Minister has reacted to the hidden camera incident inside the Srimandir. Stricter checking will be implemented at the temple premises. Devotees are repeatedly entering with hidden cameras. The violations are only being discovered when photos surface. Authorities are considering how to further tighten the security checks. Attempts are being made to secretly click photographs inside the Srimandir. Strict punishment will be imposed on those involved.
Lightning Awareness Vehicle Launched in Nabarangpur to Promote Public Safety
Nabarangpur, 7th Aug 2025: To protect people from lightning-related disasters and raise public awareness, a Lightning Awareness Campaign Vehicle was launched in Nabarangpur district. The campaign was flagged off by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain from the District Collectorate premises. The Collector stated that timely and proper precautions during lightning can significantly reduce fatalities. The awareness vehicle will tour all villages, panchayats, and blocks of…
Odisha Govt to Issue Digital Health Cards to Hostel Students for Regular Medical Monitoring
Bhubaneswar, 7th Aug 2025: The Odisha Government has announced a major initiative to monitor the health of students residing in hostels across the state. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond informed that all hostel-based students will be issued Digital Health Cards. These cards will help the government track and record the health status of each student in real time. The move is aimed at…
Sobhna Mohanty Appointed Chairperson of State Women Commission; Babita Patra to Head Child Protection Panel
Bhubaneswar,7th Aug 2025: The Odisha Government has appointed Sobhna Mohanty as the new Chairperson of the State Women Commission, as announced in a notification released today by the Department of Women and Child Development. A resident of Karanjia village under Remuna block in Balasore district, Sobhna will hold the post for three years. Reacting to her appointment, Sobhna said she had not expected the position,…