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…
Rural Development Minister Chairs Review Meet in Nabarangpur with Top Officials
Nabarangpur,1st Aug 2025: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik, during his two-day visit to Nabarangpur district, conducted a review meeting on various developmental activities in the local Mission Shakti Conference Hall. Also present were School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, Nabarangpur MLA Gourishankar Majhi, Jharigaon MLA Narsingha Bhatra, District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mahapatra, Nabarangpur Municipality Chairperson Kunu Nayak, MP Representative Kunjabihari…
Kotpad Administration Clears Illegal Encroachments, Triggers Mixed Reactions
Kotpad, 1st Aug 2025: For the third time, bulldozers have rolled through Kotpad NAC (Notified Area Council) to demolish illegal encroachments on government land. This step taken by the administration has received praise from many local residents, while others have expressed strong disapproval. According to several locals, the administration appears to be targeting only the poor and working-class people, sparing the influential and wealthy. They allege…
Water Crisis Halts Farming in Nischintakoili, Canal Cleaning Still Incomple
Nischintakoili, 1st Aug 2025: Agricultural activities in the Nischintakoili block have come to a complete standstill due to severe water scarcity. To ensure irrigation to farmlands in the area, the Department of Water Resources had undertaken cleaning work of the main Canal No. 8, along with its branch and sub-branch canals. Alongside this, concrete lining (called “dhalai lining”) work is also ongoing in the canals.…
Bhadrak’s Rs 50-Crore Bus Terminal Becomes Shelter for Anti-Socials
Bhadrak, 1st Aug 2025: Despite an investment of over ₹50 crore, the new bus stand near Dakshina Kali Temple in Bhadrak town remains non-operational and has instead turned into a hotspot for anti-social activities. With the initiative of then-MP Ananta Prasad Sethi, former municipal chairperson Biren Palei, and former MLA Prafulla Samal, over 5 acres of land near the Dakshina Kali Temple were identified for constructing…
Andhra Sapuri Floods Koraput Markets, Boosts Tribal Women’s Inco
Koraput,1st Aug 2025: Andhra Sapuri has taken over the Koraput market. Two tribal women are bringing sapuri from Andhra and selling it in Koraput city—earning a good income of nearly two paise per unit. Moreover, on the city’s roadside, these sapuri stalls attract many who stop by to make purchases. The women carefully select and carry the sapuri home. The cost is minimal; even a…
Odia Film Charikandh Shines Bright with Multiple Award
Bhubaneswar, 1st Aug 2025: The short Odia film Charikandh, written and directed by filmmaker Biswanath Rath and produced by Atish Kumar Raut, has been making headlines for winning multiple prestigious awards. Acclaimed at National and International Film Festivals The film has been screened and appreciated at various national and international festivals, garnering widespread praise. Recently showcased in Belgium, the film has continued its impressive journey,…
Centre Allows Employees 30 Days of Leave to Care for Elderly Parents
New Delhi, 1st Aug 2025: As per service rules, Central Government employees are allowed to take up to 30 days of leave to care for their elderly parents or for other personal reasons. This information was provided today by Union Minister of State for Personnel, Jitendra Singh, in the Rajya Sabha. Responding to a question on whether government employees are entitled to leave for caring…
Workshop on Women’s Safety and Respect Held at Chitrakonda Govt College
Malkangiri, 1st Aug 2025: An awareness workshop was organized at Chitrakond Government Degree College to promote women’s safety and dignity, in alignment with the Odisha Government’s initiatives in this regard. The day-long workshop was held under the leadership of Principal Dr. Chinmaya Kumar Behera. The discussions focused on: Ensuring respectful behavior toward female students, Preventing misconduct and harassment, and Creating a safe and dignified learning…