Khandapada: 24th July 2025: After many years, a high-capacity 63 kV power transformer has been installed at Trinath Chhak in Kumbarapada village, under Khandapada block, bringing joy to the local residents. Villagers shared that they have finally gotten relief from the long-standing low-voltage issues. For quite some time, the residents had been repeatedly appealing to the electricity distribution company, drawing attention to the poor voltage…
PGT Teachers’ Training Camp Concludes Successfully
Bhubaneswar, 24th July 2025: A five-day training camp for Postgraduate Teachers (PGTs) appointed in private aided higher secondary schools under the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education was successfully concluded. At the closing ceremony, Director of Higher Secondary Education Raghuram R. Iyer, retired educationist Prof. Dr. Bimal Charan Swaain, Joint Directors Sasmita Mali and Snigdha Mishra, Deputy Directors C.H. Bijayalaxmi and Dr. Jyoti Prakash Rath were…
Rider Loses Balance, Seriously Injured in Bike Accident
Konark, 24th July 2025:A bike accident occurred near Bagalei Chhak, adjacent to the main road in Gop, Konark, leaving one person critically injured. According to reports, the victim was rescued by fire service personnel and admitted to a medical facility. The individual was returning home from Chandrabhaga after fishing, riding a Hero Honda Glamour bike bearing registration number OD 02 BD 3972. Due to loss…
Sambalpur Struggles with Waste Management Despite High Collection Rates
Sambalpur –24th July 2025: The Swachh Survekshan Report, conducted by the Central Government, was released today, revealing a mixed performance for Sambalpur city. While the city has achieved an impressive 98% success in door-to-door garbage collection, it still lags behind in waste segregation (48%) and waste processing (59Percent). In 2023, Sambalpur was granted the GFC-1 Star Rating for the first time. The city participated in…
Tree Plantation Drive Conducted at Dashaharapada Cremation Ground, Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur,24th July 2025: A tree plantation program was organized at the Dashaharapada cremation ground located in Nabarangpur town. Participating in this initiative were senior social workers of the town including Nanda Nayak, Jagannath Baghe, as well as youth from Patel Marg such as Rajlima, Manoj Nayak, Pinku Sagar, and Priyabrata Shyamal, who all extended their support and cooperation to make the program a success. Senior…
Citizen Committee Holds Key Meeting on Urban Civic Infrastructure
Nabarangpur, 24th July 2025: A delegation from the District Citizen Committee met with Dr. Ashok Kumar Kantha, the Executive Officer of the Nabarangpur Municipality, to follow up on the memorandum previously submitted to him. The team, including Committee President Jagannath Mahapatra, Secretary Ram Prasad Patra, Kishori Pattnayak, Tapan Kumar Bishoyi, Subrat Behera, Pradeep Kumar Sahu, and Srinibas Patra, held detailed discussions with the Executive Officer…
Financial Aid Empowers Rural Women to Carry Out Traditional Paddy Transplantation
Nabarangpur, 24th July 2025: In the predominantly tribal district of Nabarangpur, agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood for 90% of the local population. Most residents depend on farming, with paddy and maize cultivation being the major crops. While agriculture has been integral to human survival for ages, the growing influence of modern machinery, techniques, and scientific approaches has gradually reduced the time and labor…
Tears and Tributes as Teacher Bhimasen Bawali Bids Farewell
Raighar,24th July 2025: An emotional farewell ceremony was held for Bhimasen Bawali, the headmaster of Adivasi Parchipara Primary School in Raighar block of Nabarangpur district, on the occasion of his retirement. According to reports, he began his teaching career in 1988 at Malkangiri MV 104 Madhusudanpur village. After his initial posting, he was transferred to Deobharandi Upper Primary School in Raighar block, where he served for…
Balangir Burn Survivor Undergoes Successful Skin Transplant
New Delhi, 24th July 2025:The Balangir burn victim is currently undergoing treatment at AIIMS, Delhi. An independent team of doctors is overseeing her treatment , she underwent a skin transplant surgery. Her health condition is currently stable. She is still being kept on oxygen support, and the special medical team is monitoring her condition closely. Even four days after the incident, the accused is still absconding, and…
OHPC Rehires Retired Officers, Ignoring Unemployed Educated Youth
Nabarangpur,24th July 2025: Despite having been neglected for years, Nabarangpur district contributed significantly to the Indravati Hydro Power Project, but the district has received neither water nor electricity in return. In 1999, the chief engineer’s office was moved from Indravati, effectively stripping it of its operational power. It was downgraded to a purely administrative office with no financial authority, despite still bearing the title of…