TI Medical, a Murugappa Group company, was recently honoured on the same day with two prestigious awards by two of India’s leading financial publications, in recognition of its leadership in the country’s healthcare and medical technology space. At an event in Mumbai, The Economic Times named TI Medical one of the Best Healthcare Brands of 2025 — marking the third consecutive year the company has…
Lightning Strike Claims Lives of Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law in Telkoi
17th July 2025, Telkoi: A tragic incident occurred in Binjabahal village under Telkoi police limits of Keonjhar district. According to reports, two women died after being struck by lightning while working in the fields. The deceased have been identified as Rukmini Naik (50), wife of Tent Naik, and her daughter-in-law Lavni Naik (28), both residents of the village.
BJD Demands Rs 2 Crore Compensation for Soumyashree’s Family
17th July 2025, Jeypore: The government should provide a compensation of Rs 2 crore to the family of deceased student Soumyashree Bishi, demanded the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) during a protest and road blockade staged in Jeypore. The party activists expressed deep anguish over the alleged negligence that led to the student’s death and held the Higher Education Minister and the Chief Minister morally responsible for…
Jeypore District Hospital Shines in Infrastructure, But Doctor Shortage Hits Patient Care
17th July 2025, Jeypore: Jeypore District Hospital boasts a well-maintained and beautiful environment. The hospital is clean and well-equipped, with strong infrastructure. However, due to a severe shortage of doctors, patient care remains poor. As a major town in South Odisha and a key transit hub, Jeypore was long demanding its Sub-Divisional Hospital be upgraded to a District Headquarters Hospital. After efforts to establish a medical…
Sudeb Named BJP Nagar Yuva Morcha President in Umerkote
Umerkote,17th July 2025 – The new Nagar Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Umerkote has been formed, with Sudeb Nandi appointed as the President of the BJP Nagar Yuva Morcha. Sudeb has been an active party member for over nine years. He had contested as a councillor candidate in the 2009 municipal elections on a BJP ticket. Previously, he served as the General…
Nabarangpur Farmer Earns Rs 8 Lakhs in 2 Months Through Broiler Farming
Nabarangpur, 17 July : By running a broiler poultry farm, a family has earned Rs 8 lakhs in just 2 months. The Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyogi Yojana has opened up a path to income. “If you have the will, opportunities will come,” says Jharana Dash Mahapatra and her son Ishan Mahapatra of Salpa village under Digi Panchayat, Tentulikhunti Block, Nabarangpur district, who have benefited from government…
Women in Nandapur Adopt Electric Tools for Clay Craftsmanship
17th July 2025, Nandapur: As part of an initiative by ORMAS (Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society) in Koraput district, over 20 women from Kumbhara Sahi under Nandapur Sub-division were provided with electric pottery-making machines on Saturday. This step aims to revive the traditional pottery skills of the potter community, which are gradually disappearing, and to promote self-reliance among the women by creating renewed interest in clay…
e-KYC Pending for 98,500 Beneficiaries in Koraput, Authorities Issue Final Reminder
17th July 2025, Jeypore: According to information provided by the District Supplies Department, around 98,500 beneficiaries in Koraput district have not yet completed their e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) process. This includes beneficiaries from all 14 blocks, one municipality, and two NACs (Notified Area Councils) of the district. In Jeypore, the e-KYC process under the Supplies Department has been completed. Despite multiple deadline extensions and the…
Odisha Launches Statewide Survey to Identify Orphaned and Vulnerable Children
Bhubaneswar: To ensure the rights and welfare of children in the state, a survey of orphaned children has been launched. The survey began on July 11 and is being conducted across all districts of Odisha, with Anganwadi workers going door-to-door to collect information. The survey will continue until July 21, during which the Anganwadi workers will identify: Children who have lost both parents, Children who…
High-Level Visit: Odisha’s Tourism Secretary Inspects Deomali Hilltop Developments
Pottangi, 17th July 2025: Odisha Tourism Secretary Balwant Singh visited Deomali, the highest peak in Odisha located in Pottangi block. He was accompanied by Koraput District Collector V. Keerthi Vasan and a probationary IAS officer. The team reviewed various ongoing development works at Deomali and assessed the current situation to explore ways to further enhance the area’s tourism potential. Following the Deomali visit, they went…