Balasore, 19th July 2025: The award aims to encourage the spirit of risking one’s own life to rescue others during accidents or times of grave danger. Jyoti Prakash Biswal of Fakir Mohan College, Balasore, will receive this prestigious honor. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh. In the tragic incident that occurred at Fakir Mohan College, we lost an innocent and unsuspecting young student.…
Congress to Gherao Parliament on July 21 Over Balasore Student Death
Delhi. 19th July 2025: The Indian National Congress has announced plans to gherao (lay siege to) the Parliament on July 21, protesting the death of student Soumyashree Bishi in Balasore. The protest will coincide with the opening day of the upcoming Parliament session, signaling a nationwide escalation of the issue. This decision was formally announced by National Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba, who stated that the…
No-Confidence Motion Filed Against Jeypore Block Chairperson Tilottama Muduli
Jeypore .19th July 2025 : A no-confidence motion has been filed against Jeypore Block Chairperson Tilottama Muduli. In this regard, 19 Samiti members and 16 Sarpanchs from the Jaypur Block met Sub-Collector A. Shasya Rengie and submitted a memorandum. The complainants alleged that after being elected as Block Chairperson, Tilottama has neither been attending the block office regularly nor conducting committee meetings as required. Furthermore,…
NAC Councillors Meet Collector to Press for Solutions to Civic Issues
Konark.19th July 2025 : Under the leadership of Konark Block Chairperson Sanyukta Tripathy, a delegation of elected representatives from all 13 wards of the Konark NAC (Notified Area Council) met the newly appointed Puri District Collector Chanchal Rana. During the meeting, they extended a warm welcome to the Collector and held detailed discussions regarding various problems faced by the Konark region. The delegation apprised the…
Major Power Line Malfunctions Over Mahanadi; Repairs Carried Out Swiftly
Barang, 19th July 2025: A high-capacity power line located in the middle of the Mahanadi river near Sanamunduli under Barang block developed a fault in its insulator, disrupting electricity supply from Thursday. On Friday, personnel from the Barang Fire Services first reached the site, followed by the Electricity Department workers who, with assistance from the NDRF, carried out repair work in the deep waters of…
Congress-Led Bandh Shuts Down Malkangiri Over Soumyashree Bishi’s Death
Malkangiri,19th July 2025 : The bandh called by the Indian National Congress over the untimely death of Soumyashree Bishi has had a visible impact in Malkangiri district. Party workers raised slogans against the deteriorating law and order situation and demanded punishment for the real culprits as well as the resignation of the Chief Minister. Chitrakonda MLA Shri Mangu Khul stated that under BJP rule, the…
Jeypore Resonates with Devotion Amid Ram Mandir Consecration Festivities
Jeypore: The entire Jeypore city in Koraput district was filled with spiritual fervor today as devotees celebrated the consecration (Prana Pratistha) of Lord Ram’s idol and statue with a grand Vijay Shobha Yatra (victory procession). The event commenced from the premises of the Jhankad Devi Temple located in Parabeda area of Jaypur and proceeded towards the Raghunath Temple. Thousands of people participated in this massive…
Protest Meeting Held Demanding Justice for Soumyashree
Baipariguda 19th July 2025:: A protest meeting was held at Shaheed Laxman Nayak Square in Baipariguda Subdivision by SUCI (Communist), AIMMS, and AIDSO, condemning the death of Soumyashree Bishi, a student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous University, Balasore. The meeting, held today at 11 AM, saw active participation from members of these organizations. The leaders expressed deep concern over the tragic death of the student and…
Education Dept Acts Swiftly, Appoints 4 Teachers to Upar Kolab High School
Jeypore, 19th July 2025: There’s a sign of relief for students of Upar Kolab High School, located in the Irrigation Colony under the Department of Water Resources in Jeypore, as the teaching crisis is finally being addressed. Following a report by Samaja highlighting the acute teacher shortage, the Education Department has appointed four teachers to the school on deputation. Earlier, teachers appointed under the Kolab…
Dhutara‑Orda Panchayat Locals Block Road, Demand Repairs Over Deplorable Conditions
Jharsuguda 19th July 2025,: Residents of Dhutara village under Orda Panchayat in Kirmira block, Jharsuguda district, staged a road blockade from the IOCL Chhak to the Orda bus stand, demanding immediate construction and repair of the main road. The people of Dhutara, Orda, and nearby areas have repeatedly submitted petitions to public representatives—MLAs, ministers, political leaders—as well as the district and block administration and UltraTech…