Sambalpur -15th July 2025: The Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC) has become almost non-functional. Due to the absence of elected public representatives and municipal elections, large-scale irregularities are being reported, which have severely affected the citizens—this was alleged by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). BJD leaders including Sanjit Mohanty, Gokul Meher, MD Sanaullah, Mohammad Murtuza, Dhiren Devta, Duryodhan Mohanty, Sumit Patel, Chuman Pradhan, Shubham Sahu, and…
IDCO Invites EOIs for IT Towers in Berhampur and Rourkela to Boost Tech Infrastructure
Bhubaneswar, 15th July 2025: With the aim of staying at the forefront of the information technology revolution and extending its benefits to various parts of the state, the Odisha government has decided to establish two IT towers—one in Berhampur and another in Rourkela. These towers will be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model based on Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) mode. For…
Rabbit Song and Dance: Teacher’s Unique Classroom Surprise Goes Viral
Baipariguda 15th July 2025: Many efforts are being made to make education more enjoyable and engaging. The government is conducting various training sessions and programs to ensure quality education in schools. One such example of innovative teaching comes from Koraput district’s Baipariguda block, under Ramagiri panchayat at R.R. Bhaluguda Upper Primary School. Assistant teacher Kahnu Charan Behera has been making headlines for his unique and…
BJD Demands Construction of Modern Market Complex with Auditorium in Sambalpur
Sambalpur, 15th July 2025: The central area of Sambalpur, where the old Mudipada bus stand and SDA Market Complex were previously located, now lies vacant and unused. The SDA had initiated the construction of a modern market complex with an auditorium on this land. Tenders had been finalized and work orders issued. The remaining structures of the old market complex have now been demolished. The…
New Forest Officer Takes Charge in Dabugaon
Dabugaon -15th July 2025: Asit Kumar Sahu has taken charge as the new Forest Officer of the Dabugaon Forest Division. Prior to this, he was serving at the DFO office in Nabarangpur. After his joining, the forest staff welcomed him with flower bouquets. Now, all eyes are on how the new Forest Officer and his team will protect the forests and wildlife of the Dabugaon region
Chaos at Panchayat Samiti Meeting as Protesters Storm Front of Dais
Nischintakoili, 15th July 2025: The sixth general meeting of the Nischintakoili Panchayat Samiti was held on Friday morning in the block conference hall under the chairmanship of Goli Sethy. During the meeting, Block Development Officer (BDO) Britondu Das coordinated discussions on various state and national-level welfare schemes including Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), social security programs, “Viksit Gaon, Nikshit Odisha Yojana,” agriculture, health, education, the…
Political Heat Rises as Aspirants Jockey for Corporation Chairperson Roles
Keonjhar, 15th July 2025: Following the Odisha Assembly elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has now turned its attention to expanding the council of ministers and appointing party leaders to important posts in state-run corporations and boards. This announcement by State BJP President Manmohan Samal has stirred excitement and anxiety among aspirants across the state. In Keonjhar district, where no leader previously held a…
Disability Certificates Decentralized: State Rolls Out Ground-Level Certification Camps
Jeypore, 15th July 2025: Disability certificates have now reached the grassroots level from the district level due to the efforts of Koraput District Collector V. Keerthi Vasan. Thanks to his initiative, persons with disabilities can now obtain disability certificates at the block level instead of having to travel to Koraput Sadar sub-division or Jeypore. As part of this effort, health checkups are being conducted at…
Digapur Residents Demand Start of Classes 9 & 10 at Government High School
Jeypore,15th July 2025 : In Digapur, under Kundura Block of Koraput district, students and their parents locked the gate of the Government High School in protest, demanding the opening of Class 9 and 10. According to them, the school currently offers education only from Class 1 to 8, and the villagers have long been demanding the inclusion of Classes 9 and 10. The school caters…
Koraput DSA Election Postponed Indefinitely After Court Directs Administration to Stall Polls
15th July Jeypore: After nearly 10 years, a date had been finalized for the election of the Koraput District Sports Association, and the district administration had announced it officially. However, following a recent directive from the High Court, the administration has postponed the election indefinitely. The General Body Meeting and the election, which were scheduled for 11th July (today), have now been put on hold until…