Jharsuguda: India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium, has played a pivotal role in enhancing the overall academic performance of students in Jharsuguda this year through its Project Vidyagraha digital learning initiative. In the Annual High School Certificate Examination, Jharsuguda district secured the third position among 30 districts of Odisha with the highest pass percentage of 97.87%, with 33 students scoring A1 grades. Among them, 26…
Central Team Reports Contaminated Water and Food Behind Diarrhea Outbreak
Bhubaneswar: The cause behind the widespread outbreak of diarrhea in multiple districts has come to light. A central team that visited the affected areas has discussed the issue with the state government and identified contaminated water and food as the primary reasons for the outbreak. The central team has suggested immediate preventive measures to control the situation. They recommended identifying and purifying the source of…
Nabarangpur Holds Awareness Program on Preventing Drug Abuse and Trafficking
Nabarangpur Under the supervision of the State Government’s Excise Department, a statewide awareness campaign is being conducted from May 31 (World No Tobacco Day) to June 26 (International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking). As part of this campaign, an awareness program on prevention of drug abuse and illicit trafficking has also been organized in Nabarangpur. Various awareness activities were carried out at Nabarangpur town…
Youth Unite at Mandei Padia Gathering in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur Today, at the new Mandei Padia, a Youth Convention was organized under the Utkarsh Mela 2025. The event was conducted by Samagra Shiksha, Nabarangpur, and the District Skill Development Department. As part of the program, informational videos were presented on the themes of “Nipun Odisha” and various government development schemes from different departments. Suraj Kumar Patra, a Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC) from Nandahandi,…
Kotpad’s Traffic Signals Lie Defunct for 3 Years, Raise Safety Concerns
Kotpad,: To regulate traffic in the Kotpad NAC area, the then NAC administration installed two traffic signal lights three years ago—one at Gandhi Square and the other near Biju Patnaik Square. However, the unfortunate reality is that these lights have never functioned, not even for a single day. Despite being purchased with lakhs of rupees from public funds, both traffic signal lights now lie damaged…
Kotpad Faces Crisis as Drainage System Fails Before Monsoon
Kotpad: Before the onset of the monsoon, the drainage system in Ward No. 10 of Kotpad NAC has completely collapsed. Due to poor drainage from the Mill Sahi area, wastewater is entering the Anganwadi Centre, creating an unsanitary environment. Although there have been some improvements in drainage after the appointment of a new Executive Officer, the unhealthy conditions at Mill Sahi’s Anganwadi Centre have raised…
Badasilinga Panchayat Residents Raise Voice for Basic Amenities
Gania: The residents of Badasilinga Panchayat are suffering from numerous basic problems. In protest, over 100 villagers from the panchayat held a dharna (sit-in demonstration) in front of the block office from May 6 to May 8. Their demands included: Construction of pucca (concrete) roads to various villages Electricity connections Appointment of ASHA and Anganwadi workers Installation of a mobile tower Drinking water facilities Provision…
Brahmapur Pays Tribute on Death Anniversary of Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das
Brahmapur: The death anniversary of Pandit Gopabandhu Das, fondly known as Utkalmani (Gem of Odisha), a great freedom fighter and a pioneer in the formation of a separate Utkal province, was observed by the Ganjam District Backward Class Development Forum, Shaunḍhik Samaj, and Pujya Puja Committee. Floral tributes were offered at his statue located at Giriraj Road Square, and his legacy was fondly remembered. Various…
Kendrapara Authorities Hold Disaster Preparedness Meeting
Kendrapara: A disaster preparedness meeting was held at Sadbhavana Hall in the office of the District Collector of Kendrapara, organized by OSDMA (Odisha State Disaster Management Authority). The meeting was attended by District DPO Ajay Kumar Mahanti, Shridhar Shekhar Acharya, and Executive Director of OSDMA Tanmaya Jena. As Kendrapara is a disaster-prone district, the discussion focused on how people can coordinate and protect themselves before,…
Vikas Rath Campaign Reaches Every Ward in Kotpad NAC
Kotpad: Under the initiative of the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC), a Vikas Rath (Development Vehicle) campaign began on 14th June, moving through all wards—from Ward No. 1 to Ward No. 13—and covering key junctions and localities. The campaign was led by Kotpad NAC Executive Officer Kamalesh Mahanti, Chairperson M. Shankar Rao, Treasurer Prashanu Kachim, Head Clerk Gopi Majhi, along with K. Ramesh, Rajesh Chetti,…