Jeypore: A preparatory meeting was held regarding Gupteswar Shaiva Peetha, located in Baipariguda block of Koraput district, which is one of the oldest and most renowned Shaiva shrines in South Odisha. Every year, a large number of devotees visit this holy site, and with the month of Shravan approaching, special arrangements are being made. The meeting emphasized the need to provide round-the-clock services such as…
Bharat Bandh Disrupts Daily Life in Jeypore: Transport, Shops Most Affected
Jeypore: The Bharat Bandh had a visible impact in Jeypore, Koraput district. Various trade unions across the country called for a nationwide strike (Bharat Bandh) raising multiple demands. The protest was spearheaded by 10 central trade unions and their affiliated organizations. The key demands include: Opposition to the new labor policies that allegedly harm worker rights, Repeal of the four new labor codes, Addressing rising…
Papadahandi: Antodaya Beneficiaries Gherao APD Over Fund Release Delay
Papadahandi: Despite receiving work orders under the Antodaya Housing Scheme, beneficiaries have not received the first installment of funds even after more than three months, leaving them in distress. Many had already demolished their existing huts in preparation for constructing new houses, but due to continuous rains, they are now struggling to find shelter. As a result, beneficiaries gheraoed the Assistant Project Director (APD) when…
Pest Outbreak in Jharigaon Threatens Maize Crops, Farmers on Edge
Jharigaon : Farmers are alarmed due to the rampant spread of an unknown grass species in maize fields. Although weather conditions have been favorable for maize cultivation this year, around 90% of farmers who have sown maize are now worried about the growing threat of this mysterious grass that is causing potential damage to their crops. This unwanted weed was not visible in the fields…
Gautam Memorial Trust Assists Five Kotpad Students with College Admissions
Kotpad : The Gautam Memorial Trust provided financial assistance to five students for admission into college. In recent days, the Gautam Memorial Trust has been appreciated in various intellectual circles for its social initiatives. At Kotpad College, under the Kotpad Panchayat Samiti, in the presence of local Chairman M. Shankar Rao, five economically disadvantaged students—Suman Harijan, Sunami Barik, Bijayalaxmi Barik, Santoshi Bhatra, and Sunamani Pujari—were…
Koraput PESA Journalists’ Association Celebrates Annual Festival with Cultural Fervor
Kotpad: The annual festival and general meeting of the State Kalinga PESA Journalists’ Association was held at the Kalyan Mandap of Kotpad Block. The meeting was presided over by District President Gyanendra Pattnaik, while State President Manoj Das, Vice President Basudev Barad, and State Secretary Raj Kishore Swain attended as guests. Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra was the chief guest, and Shankar Rao was present as…
Leaning Tree Near Road Sparks Safety Concerns Among Commuters
Kotpad: A tree located near the office premises of the Forest Department adjacent to National Highway No. 63, passing through Kotpad town, is in a dangerous condition and appears likely to fall onto the road at any time. This road is used to reach Kotpad Post Office and HBSVN Kids School. Local residents and parents regularly travel along this road with their young children. People…
Vedanta Unveils Rs1.28 Lakh Crore Aluminium Smelter Project in Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal: Vedanta to Set Up Aluminium Smelter Plant in Dhenkanal. An investment of Rs1.28 lakh crore will be made. With land already identified, the next phase of the project will begin very soon. This information was shared by Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain.
Jajpur District Sees Major Shake‑Up as Education Officers Transferred
Jajpur: Nityananda Barik, the District Education Officer (DEO) and DPC (District Project Coordinator) of Jajpur district, has been transferred and appointed as the DEO and DPC of Cuttack district. Meanwhile, Maheswar Sahu, the Joint Director of OSEPA (Odisha School Education Programme Authority), has been appointed as the new DEO and DPC of Jajpur district. Similarly, Jagabandhu Sahu, the Additional District Education Officer (ADEO) of Jajpur, has…
Lamp Rally Lights the Way for Nationwide Strike Success
Bhubaneswar: To make the upcoming nationwide strike a success, a Lamp rally was organized in Bhubaneswar by central trade unions and independent federations in support of a 17-point charter of demands. The rally was part of a broader call to shut down all key establishments in the capital tomorrow—including shops and markets, public transport, government offices, the airport, railway station, banks, and major central offices…