Tikabali: In response to the alarming rise in crimes such as sexual assault and murders across Odisha, including the concerning number of missing women reported in recent years, the Indian National Congress has taken a serious step. With the directive of Rahul Gandhi, the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) has appointed a fact-finding team to tour various districts of Odisha, gather data, and submit a detailed…
Kotpad Reels as Hirakhand Express Narrowly Escapes Major Mishap on Sunday
Kotpad: The Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express narrowly escaped a major accident on Sunday. The train had departed from Jagdalpur station at 4:25 PM heading toward Bhubaneswar. Shortly after departure, near Ambaguda station on the Chhattisgarh–Odisha border, the train reportedly broke into two parts due to a coupling failure. After traveling a short distance, the loco pilot managed to stop the train. The coaches that had separated…
365 Special Trains to Run During Puri Rath Yatra, Devotees Get Rs5 Lakh Insurance
Puri The East Coast Railway has made extensive arrangements for the occasion. Trains will operate from nearly all regions of the state. Special trains will also run from neighboring states like Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal. Trains will originate from Palasa, Visakhapatnam, Jagdalpur, Gondia, and Kolkata.
Nabarangpur Hosts Awareness Rally and Health Camp Against Drug Abuse
Nabarangpur Under the supervision of the State Government’s Excise Department, a special awareness campaign titled “Aama Sankalpa – Nisha Nuhein, Jeevan” (“Our Pledge – Not Intoxication, But Life”) is being conducted across Nabarangpur district from May 31 to June 26 to raise awareness about the harmful consequences of consuming intoxicants and adulterated toxic drugs. As part of this initiative, a special awareness rally was organized today…
Kotpad Block Sarpanch Association Holds Monthly Review Meeting
Kotpad : The condition of road s and public pathways has become extremely deplorable. Discussions held during the Kotpad Block Sarpanch Association’s monthly meeting revealed growing dissatisfaction among members regarding incomplete development work. It was noted that while projects are being shown as completed on paper, the ground reality tells a different story. Roads remain in poor condition, and basic infrastructure work appears abandoned. In the meeting,…
Administrative Lapses Stall Electric Cremation Services
Kotpad: Two electric cremation machines worth nearly Rs1.5 crore are on the verge of becoming scrap due to administrative apathy. Whether it is the negligence of the administration or the lack of willpower among community members, the project now appears to be a waste of government funds, drawing concern and criticism from local intellectuals. According to sources, during the COVID-19 pandemic—when even family members were…
Devotees Light Lamps at Maa Mauli Temple Praying for Former CM’s Speedy Recovery
Kotpad : Today, at the Maa Mauli Temple in Kotpad, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) unit of the Kotpad Assembly Constituency held a prayer ceremony and lit lamps for the speedy recovery of former Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik. The event took place at the sacred shrine of the presiding deity, Shri Shri Shri Kanak Mani Maa Mauli. It was conducted under the leadership of…
EV91 Launches Electric Two-Wheeler Fleet in Delhi
EV91Technologies Private Limited Launches Flagship Electric Two-Wheeler Operations Fleet in Delhi, Strengthens Commitment to Urban EV Adoption and Women Empowerment New Delhi, 23rd June 2025: EV91Technologies, one of India’s fastest-growing electric mobility startups, has launched its flagship electric two-wheeler operations fleet in Delhi, further solidifying its commitment to building a reliable and inclusive EV ecosystem in the country. The newly inaugurated facility, strategically located in…
OMFED Announces Increase in Milk Prices
Bhubaneswar The new prices of OMFED milk have been released in the market. There is an increase of Rs2 per litre in the price of Premium and Toned milk. Meanwhile, the price of OMFED Gold milk has been increased by Rs4 per litre. This information has been announced by OMFED authorities.
Blood Donation Day Successfully Celebrated by Umerkote Blood Bank
Umerkote: World Blood Donor Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Umerkote Blood Bank. On this occasion, the newly established blood bank at Umerkote was the center of the celebration. The event began with a ceremonial cake-cutting. Blood Bank Officer Dr. Sabyasachi Das extended his greetings to everyone and shared that since its inauguration on January 25, the Umerkote Blood Bank has collected 1,100…