Chandahandi ,23rd July 2025: For the past six months, Basudev Majhi, a poor resident of Banam Hul village under Dalbeda Bada Panchayat in Chandahandi block, has been bedridden due to a festering wound on his leg. His swollen thigh developed a painful sore, which continuously oozes pus. Unable to bear the pain, he has been confined to his bed for months. Though he underwent treatment…
Teacher Shortage Hits Nilamadhab Nodal High School, Students Struggle in Nayagarh
Kantilo, 23rd July 2025: The long-standing shortage of teachers is severely disrupting education at Nilamadhab Nodal High School in Kantilo. For several years, the school has lacked teachers in key subjects like Hindi, Science, and Arts, as well as a headmaster. This has adversely impacted the academic environment and created multiple administrative challenges. According to sources, the school, located under Khandapada block, currently has 286…
Six Odia-Medium Schools Shut in Koraput Border Villages as Telugu Influence Rises
Koraput, 23rd July 2025: The influence of the Telugu language is rapidly eroding the presence of Odia in the border areas of Koraput district. A recent example has emerged from Bandhugaon block, where six Odia-medium schools have shut down due to lack of students, while children from at least four panchayats are now going to Andhra Pradesh schools to study in Telugu. Most areas of…
All Educational Institutions to Be Declared Drug-Free; Teachers Undergo Training
Umarkote, 23rd July 2025: A special training camp was held to support the mission of making all educational institutions drug-free. The initiative, focused on raising awareness and capacity-building, was conducted in Umarkote for teachers from various secondary and higher secondary schools across the district. A total of 40 teachers and staff from different schools participated in the program. Notable participants included PR Officer and English…
Odisha to Raise Five Women’s NCC Battalions to Empower Girl Students
Bhubaneswar, 23rd July 2025: In a significant decision aimed at empowering girl students, the Odisha Higher Education Department has proposed the establishment of five new women-only NCC battalions in the state. A formal letter has been sent to the Director of Odisha NCC, outlining this initiative. Currently, Odisha has around 63,000 NCC cadets, and the state plans to increase this number to 90,000. The new women…
Kolab Dam Severely Silted, Water Depth Drops Sharply — Koraput Authorities Alarmed
Jeypore, 23rd July 2025: Kolab Dam — the lifeline of Koraput — is now facing a critical crisis due to heavy siltation. Once a dependable water source for irrigation, drinking, and power generation, the Kolab reservoir has now become heavily silted, leading to a significant reduction in water depth. This has alarmed local residents and experts, who worry about the dam’s declining storage capacity and its…
Villagers Gherao Electricity Office Over Frequent Power Cuts in Chamundia
Gania, 23rd July 2025: Angered by repeated power cuts, the residents of Chamundia village under Gania block gheraoed the local electricity office on Wednesday night around 9 PM. Villagers alleged that frequent and unexplained power outages had become a daily issue. When they reached the office, they found only one staff member present, who was reportedly unable to provide any explanation regarding the recurring outages.…
Teachers Unhappy with UAS Rollout, Demand Basic Infrastructure First
Bhubaneswar,23rd July 2025: Teachers across Odisha have expressed dissatisfaction over the implementation of the Unified Automation System (UAS) without ensuring the necessary foundational infrastructure. The Nil Utkal Primary Teachers’ Federation has termed this a result of lack of foresight by the administration. The federation has demanded that the UAS rollout be suspended until certain minimum requirements are fulfilled—such as: Recruitment of sufficient teachers, Provision of…
Community Halls in Nabarangpur: No Firm Completion Date Announced Yet
Nabarangpur, 23rd July 2025:The construction of four Urban Multipurpose Community Halls (ବହୁବିଧ ସମ୍ପ୍ରଦାୟ ଗୃହ) in Nabarangpur town is underway at a cost of ₹8 crore. Although the deadline has already passed, work is yet to be completed. These halls are being built to serve the needs of middle-class and economically weaker sections living in the town—for hosting weddings, rituals, birthdays, and meetings. Though the grant…
Rahul Gandhi Gifts Chocolate to Young Girl During Constitution Awareness Campaign in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, 23rd July 2025: A heartwarming moment unfolded during the “Save the Constitution” campaign held today at Baramunda, when Rahul Gandhi personally invited a little girl named Nilam Bastia onto the stage. Nilam, originally from Cuttack, had come to the event with her uncle Sameer Kumar Khuntia. As Rahul waved to the crowd, Nilam waved back—prompting Rahul to call her up to the dais. He…