Bhubaneswar, 31st July 2025: The World University Games were held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. India won a total of 12 medals in this global sports event. Out of those, KIIT University alone secured 5 medals. The athletes from KIIT contributed the highest number of medals among Indian participants, making the nation proud on an international platform. On the final day of the event, KIIT athletes won 3 silver and 2 bronze…
OSTTA Protest Escalates as Teachers Demand Pension Rights and Grant Suppo
Chitrada, 31st July 2025: A powerful convention of the Odisha School and College Teachers and Employees Coordination Committee (OSSTA) was held today at Jawahar Government High School in Chitrada. The meeting was presided over by Block Permanent Chairman Muralidhar Barik. Kishore Kumar Acharya, the district secretary of OSSTA, joined as chief guest and strongly criticized the government’s “anti-teacher policies.” He emphasized that thousands of teachers…
e‑KYC Deadline Extended by 3 Months as 96,000 in Nabarangpur Await Verification
Nabarangpur, 31st July 2025:– The deadline for beneficiaries who haven’t completed their e-KYC despite possessing ration cards has been extended by three months, announced Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra during his visit to Nabarangpur. He stated that if the required information is not submitted within the extended timeframe, old cards will be declared void, and new beneficiaries will be selected in…
Primary Teachers Demand Full Central Pay Scale, Threaten Indefinite Protest
Bhubaneswar,31st July 2025: Before the upcoming monsoon session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, primary school teachers under the Level V (A) category have demanded salaries at the unrevised central pay scale with Grade Pay of ₹4200. If their demands are not met, they have warned of an indefinite protest in front of the Assembly. This announcement came during a press conference in Bhubaneswar where union leaders…
MP Appoints New Representatives Across Key Department
Kotpad, 31st July 2025: Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi has appointed representatives for various offices under Kotpad Block and NAC (Notified Area Council). Ashutosh Mahapatra has been appointed as the representative for Kotpad Block, while Pradeep Kumar Rath will serve as the representative for the Kotpad NAC. Additionally, the following appointments have been made for specific departments: Dillip Dash – for ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency)…
Timely Heroism: Officer Donates Blood to Save Critical Patien
Umerkote, 31st July 2025: In a heartwarming gesture of humanity, Additional Tahsildar of Umerkote, Nilambar Pujari, voluntarily donated blood to a critically ill patient admitted to the Umerkote Sub-Divisional Hospital. According to sources, a resident of Bhubaneswar Paika Sahi in Bitaragada area under Umerkote Municipality was admitted to the hospital two days ago in serious condition. Upon examination, the doctors found the patient’s hemoglobin level…
“Grant Block Status to Kotia,” Demand Villagers Amid Border Dispute with AP
Bhubaneswar, 31st July 2025: In December last year, Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari had stated that the BJP-led state government would consider increasing the number of blocks in the state. However, that block reorganization process now appears dormant at the government level. Against this backdrop, villagers of Kotia—an area frequently in the news due to the border dispute with Andhra Pradesh—have once again demanded that…
Konark Sun Temple’s Sculptures Eroding — Masterpieces Losing Carving Detail
Konark,31st July 2025: The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Konark Sun Temple, is globally renowned for its exquisite architecture, craftsmanship, and sculpture. Tourists from across the globe visit to admire its beauty. However, a recent initiative by the Central Tourism and Culture Department, in collaboration with a survey and research organization, has raised concerns. A large tensile fabric shade structure being constructed for tourist convenience is being…
Water Crisis Hits Paddy Fields Despite Rain – Seedlings Wither
Jharigaon, 31st July 2025: Farmers are experiencing severe mental distress over the transplantation of paddy. With no irrigation facilities, farmers in this region depend entirely on the monsoon for cultivating kharif paddy. However, this year’s rainfall has been erratic and below average, according to farmers. Even though it’s the Bahuda Yatra period and the month of Shravan has begun — a peak time for transplantation…
District Collector Mandates Neem Oil Use in Residential Schools
Rayagada,31st July 2025: Rayagada is a malaria-prone district where the number of malaria cases increases each year. In response, the District Collector has directed that neem oil be used in all residential schools across the district. To safeguard students in residential schools from life-threatening diseases like malaria, dengue, and chikungunya, several precautionary measures have already been implemented. These include: Use of medicated mosquito nets, Spraying…