Malkangiri . 4th Aug 2025: Today, under the leadership of Ashok Mishra, President of the Utkal Journalists’ Association, Malkangiri district, office bearers and members of the association met Shri Somesh Upadhyay, the newly appointed District Collector of Malkangiri, for a formal courtesy visit. On the occasion, the Collector was felicitated with a traditional stole and flower bouquet as a token of welcome on behalf of…
MLA Intervenes to Repair Crumbling Road in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, 4th Aug 2025: Due to continuous rains, the road to Akarpalli village under Matapaka Panchayat in Malkangiri district has deteriorated badly, causing major inconvenience to residents. The poor condition of the road has disrupted transportation, essential services, and students’ access to school. After receiving complaints from villagers, MLA Narsingha Madkami visited the site and conducted an inspection. He later held discussions with Malkangiri BDO…
Satyabrata Panigrahi Shines in Odisha Information Service Examinatio
Jeypore ,4th Aug 2025: Rayagada, 18 (Samisa): Satyabrata Panigrahi from Gunupur has achieved remarkable success in the Odisha Information Service (OIS) Examination, conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). The results were declared yesterday, in which Satyabrata secured the 15th rank with distinction. An individual actively engaged in writing and literature, Satyabrata holds a postgraduate degree in Physics, followed by specialized studies in Journalism…
Odisha Power Employees Present 10-Point Demand Charter to Authorities
Byasanagar, 4th Aug 2025: The Odisha Power Employees’ Federation (OPEF), Jajpur Branch submitted a 10-point charter of demands to the local TPNODL Electrical Subdivision Officer on behalf of employees. The memorandum was presented under the leadership of OPEF Jajpur Branch Circle Secretary Biplab Keshari Samanta. Key demands included: 1. Filling up vacant posts in PSSMCs and Anubhav Kendras. 2. No forced overtime for employees working…
Coordination Committee Holds Preparatory Meet for 79th Independence Day
Kotpad, 4th Aug 2025: A preparatory meeting was held in the local NAC Library Hall in view of the upcoming 79th Independence Day celebration. The meeting was organized by the Kotpad Independence Day Celebration Coordination Committee and was chaired by Tahasildar and Committee Chairperson Twinkle Sethy, beginning at 11 AM. Present in the meeting were Kotpad NAC Executive Officer Komalesh Mahant, NAC Chairman M. Shankar…
Kotpad Primary Teachers’ Association Submits Charter of Demands
Kotpad, 4th Aug 2025: The Kotpad Primary Teachers’ Association has submitted a memorandum opposing the government’s UAS system through the Block Education Officer (BEO), addressing it to the Governor, Chief Minister, and Education Minister. Association President Dheeraj Bhatra, Vice President Sunita Nayak, Santosh Bishoi, Rudra Brahma, Secretary Somanath Nayak, Treasurer Anil Padhi, Subash Nayak, and Sagar Bhatt, along with other office bearers, teachers, and lady…
Mahanadi Issue Brings Political Unity – Joint Talks Held for Solution
Bhubaneswar, 4th Aug 2025: A meeting was held today by the Mahanadi Banchao Andolan (Save Mahanadi Movement) to discuss a negotiated resolution of the Mahanadi water dispute. Representatives from all political parties of Odisha, along with social organizations and subject matter experts, participated in the meeting. The proposal for an amicable resolution of the water dispute with Chhattisgarh was unanimously welcomed. It was suggested that…
BJD Thanks Authorities for Resuming Koraput–Jagdalpur Passenger Train
Kotpad, 1st Aug 2025: The passenger train service between Koraput and Jagdalpur, which had been suspended since June 2nd due to a landslide caused by falling rocks in the hilly region, has now resumed, much to the relief of the public. During the suspension period, people from Kotpad, Jeypore, Borigumma, Boipariguda, Kundura, as well as neighboring areas in Nabarangpur and Malkangiri districts, faced significant hardships…
TPNODL Installs High-Capacity Transformers to Resolve Low Voltage Issue
Balasore,1st Aug 2025: The long-standing demand of the general public has been fulfilled — the persistent low-voltage problem has been resolved. What was a serious issue for many residents over the years has now been permanently addressed by the joint initiative of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha through TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL). To tackle the low-voltage issues across various affected areas,…
NCERT Clarifies: Paika Rebellion Not Dropped from Class 8 Textboo
Bhubaneswar, 1st Aug 2025: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has clarified that the Paika Rebellion has not been removed from the Class 8 Social Science textbook. The topic will be included in the second volume of the textbook, which is scheduled to be published between September and October this year. This second volume will feature topics related to regional resistance movements…