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,…

Delhi to Deny Fuel to Old Vehicles from July 1: Stringent Ban to Address Air Pollution

New Delhi:  Starting July 1, vehicles older than 15 years will no longer be allowed to refuel in Delhi. As part of a new initiative to phase out end-of-life vehicles from the roads, the Delhi government has introduced this unique measure. Guidelines have already been issued in this regard, and all fuel stations have been instructed to stop dispensing fuel to old vehicles. According to…

Ghosha Yatra Celebrated with Devotion in Tentulikhunti; Devotees Moved by Darshan

Tentulikhunti:  The Ghosha Yatra of Mahaprabhu Jagannath was celebrated with grandeur at Gopal Shreekhetra, located near the Indravati River in Nabarangpur district. The Pahandi Yatra (procession of deities) of the Chaturdha Murti (the four deities) was held in the afternoon for about two hours. Following that, rituals such as Maharaja’s invitation, Chhera Pahanra (sweeping of the chariot), and Dahuka Boli were performed. Around 5 PM,…