Phulbani : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Phulbani and inaugurated the newly established Government Medical College with 100 MBBS seats and an associated 650-bed hospital at 11:30 AM. The inaugural event was graced by Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs, Electronics & IT Mukesh Mahaling, MP Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi, Phulbani MLA Uma Charan Mallik, District Collector Amrut Ruturaj, Additional Collector Ramesh…
BJD Leads Green Initiative: Plantation Program Held Under Subash Chandra Maharana’s Leadership
Berahmpur A tree plantation program was organized by the Biju Janata Dal under the supervision of Medical BDA President Subash Chandra Maharana at his residence premises. As part of this initiative, 100 golden shower (Sunari) saplings were planted in various locations. The event saw the participation of former MP Chandrasekhar Sahu, former MLA Bikram Kumar Panda, Dr. Ramesh Chandra Chyau Patnaik, Mayor Sanghamitra Dalai, Deputy Mayor…
Farmers Urge Immediate Paddy Procurement as Rabi Mandi Opens in Kotpad
Kotpad: A Rabi Mandi was inaugurated on Friday at the Hatapada area of Kotpad under the Jeypore Regulated Market Committee in Koraput district. The event saw participation from the Sarpanchs, Naib Sarpanchs, farmer leaders, farmers, and the Block Vice-Chairperson of Bobeya, Nuagaon, and Ghumar Panchayats. Officials from the Kotpad LAMPCS, committee staff, and RMC personnel were also present. It was decided that the mandi will…
Five High Schools in Koraput District Receive Prestigious ‘Prakriti Mitra’ Award
Koraput: The state-level World Environment Day celebration was held at the Agricultural Education Auditorium of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar. During this event, many government schools and Gram Sabhas from across the state were recognized. As part of the celebration, five government schools from Koraput district, along with two Gram Sabhas from different blocks, were honored with the ‘Prakriti Mitra’ (Friend of…
Odisha Transport Department Faces Daily Losses Worth Crores Amid New Unified Check Gates
Koraput: The issue of daily revenue losses amounting to crores in Odisha Government’s Transport Department has become a topic of serious discussion among intellectual circles. Earlier, across the country including Odisha, unified check gates were set up at state borders for sales, transport, and RMS departments. However, after the implementation of GST, these gates were deemed unnecessary and were shut down. Odisha was the first…
Bhadrak SP M. Sandeep Sampat Transferred, Takes Charge as Nabarangpur SP
Bhadrak Bhadrak SP M. Sandeep Sampat has been transferred. He has now been appointed as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Nabarangpur. In his place, Manoj Kumar Raut has been appointed as the new SP of Bhadrak. Manoj Kumar was previously serving as the Additional SP of Keonjhar, and has now been appointed as the SP of Bhadrak by the State Government.
Two Cremation Machines Installed in Kotpad’s Karan and Brahmin Samaj Grounds, ₹80 Lakhs Spent Eac
Kotpad: Two machines were installed for cremation purposes at the Karan Samaj and Brahmin Samaj cremation grounds in Kotpad town during the tenure of the previous government. Nearly ₹80 lakhs was spent on each machine by the government. However, even after more than a year, neither of the machines has been put to use. Due to prolonged exposure to rain and heat, the machines are…
Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling Visits Kotpad During Koraput Trip
Kotpad: Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, who arrived in Koraput, visited Kotpad and participated in several programs. He first conducted a review meeting at the Kot Natapada Group Health Centre, where he interacted with doctors and staff, discussing various issues related to healthcare services. Following that, he met with Padma Shri awardee Gobardhan Panika to understand the problems faced by the weaving community and to assess…
Mahima Gantayat Honoured at National Level for Literary Excellence
Rayagada: Mahima Gantayat, a budding poetess from Rayagada, has secured the third position in the English category as the Best Poet in the National Talent Award Competition organized by Poetic Essence, one of the renowned publication houses based in Mumbai. For her literary excellence, she has been felicitated with a certificate and a memento during the event. Engaged in creative writing in both English and…
Odisha to Provide Free Sand to PMAY Beneficiaries for House Construction
Bhubaneswar: PM Awas Yojana beneficiaries will receive free sand. The government will provide two tractor-loads of sand at no cost. This information was shared by Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari.