Jeypore, 30th July 2025: Patients in critical condition will no longer need to travel outside the state for treatment. They will soon receive advanced care at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) itself. A dedicated Critical Care Block (CCB) is currently under construction within the DHH premises. Key Highlights of the Critical Care Block: The block will include Operation Theaters (OT), Intensive Care Units (ICU), High…
Tribal Communities Lead Sanitation Drive in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, 30th July 2025: In a remarkable display of awareness, the tribal residents of Bandaghati under Khairput Block in Malkangiri district have taken the initiative to promote cleanliness in their villages. With the rainy season increasing the risk of various infectious diseases, especially waterborne illnesses, the villagers have launched a voluntary sanitation campaign to protect their communities. People from nine villages in Bandaghati have joined…
Non-Functional Rural Court in Nandapur Raises Access to Justice Concerns
Nandapur, 30th July 2025: In the Koraput district’s Nandapur block headquarters, the Rural Court (Gram Nyayalaya)—a subordinate JMFC Civil Judge Court—was established with the objective of bringing justice closer to the people and providing timely legal aid at the block level. This was part of the State Government’s Department of Law’s 2015 initiative, aiming for full implementation by 2025. However, even after ten years, that target…
Passenger Waiting Shelter at Khalua Lies in Disrepair
Nandapur, 30th July 2025: The Khalua passenger waiting shelter under Nandapur block, which was constructed earlier for public convenience, is currently in a state of neglect due to lack of maintenance. Built with lakhs of rupees under the previous government’s “Lakshmi Bus Scheme”, these shelters were meant to benefit travelers at roadsides and junctions. The shelter was equipped with steel benches, iron railings, Lakshmi Bus…
‘Operation Sindoor’ Included in School Curriculum
Bhubaneswar, 30th July 2025: A separate curriculum on ‘Operation Sindoor’ will now be taught in schools. Students from Class 3 to Class 12 will study this curriculum. The module will be divided into two parts. It will be prepared in 8 to 10 pages. The first part will be for Classes 3 to 8, and the second part for Classes 9 to 12. Students will be educated about India’s defence strategies…
After IAS Shuffle, Major OAS Transfers Announced with Immediate Effect
Bhubaneswar,30th July 2025: Following the recent reshuffle of IAS officers, the Odisha Government has now undertaken a major transfer exercise at the OAS (Odisha Administrative Service) level. All officers who have been transferred have been directed to join their new posts immediately, as per an official notification issued by the General Administration Department. According to the notification: Shivnarayan Sahu, serving as the Additional Director of…
Odia Language Overlooked in TGT Recruitment Process Sparks Concern
Bhubaneswar, 30th July 2025:In the recruitment process for Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) for high schools, the Odia language has been neglected. The School and Mass Education Department has overlooked the need to appoint dedicated Odia language teachers. Earlier, during the Leave Training Teacher (LTTR) recruitment, for the first time, independent Odia teachers were appointed. However, in the upcoming TGT recruitment process, there is no separate…
PM Highlights Tribal Women of Mayurbhanj in ‘Mann Ki Baat’; Lauds Keonjhar Kirtan Group
Bhubaneswar, 30th July 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 124th edition of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’ today, engaged with listeners from India and abroad. During the episode, he highlighted notable achievements and rich folk traditions of the country, with special mention of Odisha’s Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts. While emphasizing the Swadeshi movement, local products, and India’s rich handicraft heritage, PM Modi…
Rayagada Teachers Protest Against Online Attendance Rule
Rayagada, 30th July 2025: The Rayagada District United Teachers’ Forum has strongly opposed the state government’s directive to record teacher and student attendance through online mode, demanding its immediate withdrawal. In protest, a meeting was held today at Ambabhairavi in Penguda, under the leadership of Forum Convener Shiv Prasad Mahapatra, with participation from teacher leaders of various blocks. The Forum stated that until the government fulfills…
Green Dropped from School Uniforms, Saffron ID Cards Introduced
Bhubaneswar,30th July 2025: In a significant change, primary school students in Odisha will now have saffron-colored identity cards (ID cards) for the academic year 2025–26, replacing the green ones previously used during the BJD government’s tenure. This new format will apply to all students from Class 1 to Class 8 across primary schools. Each ID card will include essential student details such as name, class,…