Lanjigarh : Lanjigarh MLA Pradeep Kumar Disari visited various villages under the Atri, Maligaon, and Gopinathpur Gram Panchayats in the Thuamul Rampur mining-affected region of Kalahandi district. During his visit, he went door-to-door and interacted with the tribal communities, listening to their problems and concerns. He assured the residents that steps would be taken to address their issues in the coming days. The region is affected…
Minister Gokulananda Distributes Allowances and Battery-Operated Tricycles in Buguda
Buguda: On behalf of the Buguda Block Administration, widows, unmarried women, and elderly citizens were provided financial allowances, while differently-abled individuals received battery-operated tricycles, based on priority. The distribution took place at a special function organized at the Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra, where Minister Gokulananda Malik attended as the chief guest and distributed allowances to 250 beneficiaries and battery-operated tricycles to 6 individuals. Also present…
MLA Voices Concern Over Slow Progress Despite HMI Number Connection
Tentulikhunti: Due to the negligence and arbitrary approach of the contractor, road construction has remained incomplete for the past three years, causing great inconvenience to the local population. In response, MLA Gaurishankar Majhi visited the worksite and expressed strong displeasure towards the concerned contractor, urging for the speedy completion of the project. Under the Rural Development Department, an 18-kilometer road project is underway from Musha…
Vikas Mela Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Pujariguda and Tentulikhunti
Nabarangpur : A Vikas Mela (Development Fair) was held on Tuesday in Pujariguda Panchayat and Tentulikhunti block of Nabarangpur district. MLA Gaurishankar Majhi attended the event and spoke to the public about various Central and State government welfare schemes, including efforts to double farmers’ income, empower marginalized communities, and ensure the effective implementation of social welfare programs. At the event, new beneficiaries from both panchayats…
State Transfers 406 College Lecturers in Major Reshuffle
Bhubaneswar: Today, a major reshuffling took place at the non-government aided college lecturer level, with 406 lecturers from 20 different departments being transferred by the Department of Higher Education. An official notification has been issued in this regard. Biswaranjan Jena, Lecturer of Dance at Raj College, Rairangpur, has been transferred to Talcher College. Similarly, Prakash Chandra Sethi, a Geography Lecturer at Madanpur-Rampur Degree College, Kalahandi,…
Patient Welfare Committee Meeting Convenes in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: A Patient Welfare Committee (Rogi Kalyan Samiti) meeting of the District Headquarters Hospital, Nabarangpur was held at the Mission Shakti Conference Hall, chaired by MP Balabhadra Majhi. The meeting discussed various initiatives to improve patient services for the year 2025–26. Topics of discussion included the provision of free diagnostic services, free medicines, CT scan services, and dialysis services, among other free medical services. Deliberations…
Legal Awareness Camp Conducted in Gunupur to Empower Citizens
Gunupur,: A Legal Awareness Camp was organized at Gunupur College in Rayagada district with the support of the Gunupur Taluk Legal Services Committee, focusing on the theme of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The program was chaired by Debadatta Pattnayak, Head of the Department of Sanskrut and Additional District Judge, while Sumitra Sahu, Sub-Judge of the local court, and Bijayalaxmi Mohapatra, Sub-Divisional…
Nutrition Awareness Program Held at Anganwadi Knowledge Centre
Jharsuguda: A nutrition awareness program was organized at the Sarasamal Kaharpada Anganwadi Knowledge Centre, located in Orda Panchayat of Laikera Block, Jharsuguda district. The program was held under the chairpersonship of CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) Sandhyarani Sahu. Among the attendees were Mamta PA Nibedita Bag, Sector Supervisor Santosini Mahapatra, Anganwadi Worker Jousna Mahananda, Helper Mamata Ping, and Head Teacher Padmini Karali. The event saw…
Nandapur: School Safety Wall Collapses After Heavy Rain
Nandapur: Due to rainfall triggered by two low-pressure systems, the boundary wall of Hataguda Sevashram High School under Panthlung Panchayat in Nandapur block collapsed on Friday night. The collapsed wall, approximately 70 feet long, was situated beside the school playground. Fortunately, no harm came to any residential students staying on the campus. After the incident, school authorities informed the local Block Education Officer (BEO), Block…
Bike Rams Into Tree; Two Critically Injured in Mishap
Papadahandi: Two individuals sustained serious injuries after their bike collided with a tree near Kantamal Chhak under Papadahandi block. According to reports, Uma Jani (25) and Baidenath Jani (20) from Kantamal village were heading to Maidalpura village on a bike for some work. After completing their task, they were returning to their village on the same bike. Near Kantamal, they lost control of the vehicle,…