21st July 2025: Bhubaneswar: A new low-pressure area is forming over the Bay of Bengal. There is a possibility of this system developing between July 22 and 24. As a result, rainfall is expected to increase in Odisha starting from July 23. The effect of this system is likely to continue until July 26. Heavy rainfall is most likely on July 24 and 25. Initially, northern Odisha will experience intense rain…
Nabarangpur ADCs Inspect Revenue Offices at Sindhiguda and B. Maliguda
Nabarangpur .21st July 2025: Shri Tapan Pankutia, Additional District Collector (General), and Shri Biswajit Barman, Additional District Collector (Revenue) of Nabarangpur, conducted inspections of the Sindhiguda and B. Maliguda revenue circle offices under the Nandahandi Tahasil. In the forenoon, Shri Pankutia inspected the Sindhiguda Revenue Circle, while in the afternoon, Shri Barman visited the B. Maliguda Revenue Circle Office. During their inspections, they reviewed and…
College Marks 115th Birth Anniversary of Its Esteemed Founder
Polasara, 21st July 2025: The 115th birth anniversary of Late Kahnucharan Nayak, founder of Polasara Science College and former MLA of Kodala, was celebrated with great reverence at the college campus. The event was graced by Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Resources Development, and MSMEs Gokulananda Mallik as the chief guest. The program commenced after the minister paid floral tribute to the statue of the…
Railway Projects Crawl in Backward Districts, Triggering Public Discontent
Jeypore,21st July 2025:Land acquisition is currently underway for new railway projects, and compensation is being provided to those who are losing their land. Public hearings for land acquisition are also taking place. Every year, budget allocations are made for these projects. However, the projects have not progressed. While many eagerly awaited railway projects in the state have been completed and train services have already begun,…
Govt Staff Ordered to Report to Office by 9 AM Sharp
Bhubaneswar, 21st July 2025: In response to the protest called by opposition party BJD tomorrow over the alleged suicide of Fakir Mohan College student Soumyashree Bishi, the government has issued strict instructions for all officials and employees to report to office by 9 AM. BJD leaders and workers are expected to lay siege to Lok Seva Bhawan starting 10 AM, which could lead to law…
Faulty Aadhaar Corrections Spark Public Frustration; Simplification Demanded
Nandapur,21st July 2025: The Aadhaar card, issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has become a mandatory requirement for inclusion in all government schemes. However, widespread errors in Aadhaar data and the complicated correction process have become a major concern for citizens. In the Nandapur block of Koraput district, almost every family has at least one or two members whose Aadhaar card contains…
OERC Questions Quality of Power Services Provided by Tata
Bhubaneswar, 21st July 2025: The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the performance of Tata-distribution companies — namely TPCODL, TPWODL, TPSODL, and TPNODL — regarding their power service delivery. Following repeated complaints from consumers against Tata’s electricity services, the Director (Regulatory Affairs) of OERC had registered Case No. 51/2025. A hearing in this case was held today. Former OERC Member Vijay…
Implement Vision Document with Full Commitment: Ahuja Warns Inefficient Staff
Bhubaneswar, 21st July 2025: As the Odisha Vision Document, inaugurated by the Prime Minister, moves forward, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Ahuja has issued strict directives to all departments to make coordinated efforts to achieve its objectives. Chairing a high-level meeting of secretaries at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for inter-departmental coordination to meet the government’s goals. To ensure effective…
Kotpad PRI Members File Complaint Against AE’s Arbitrary Behavior with MLA and Collector
Kotpad:21st July 2025: Kotpad Block Chairperson Kamala Bhatra, Vice Chairperson Tapan Panigrahi, Zilla Parishad members, Panchayat Samiti members, and Ward Members have collectively submitted a written complaint against the Assistant Engineer (AE) of Kotpad block, Santosh Bagh, alleging arbitrary behavior and misconduct. According to the complaint, the AE has been executing works according to his own will without consulting elected representatives and has been disrespectful…
Kotpad College Constitutes Internal Complaints Committee for Student Safety
Kotpad :21st July 2025: Today, an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) was constituted at Kotpad College as per the directive of the Higher Education Department of the State Government. The committee is chaired by Malvika Pattnayak, with Dr. Sheshandanda Mishra, Principal of Kotpad College, as the Convenor. Key members include retired CDPO Pratima Raul, social worker Ajay Kumar Mishra of Kotpad, and faculty members Hemanta Dalei,…