Nabarangpur: Shashank Shekhar Sahu, a member of Gou Fitness Park Gym located in the Nabarangpur Sadar Subdivision, has received official approval from the All India Bodybuilding Federation to participate in international bodybuilding competitions. He is set to compete in the Mr. Asia contest to be held in Bangkok this August and the Mr. World competition scheduled for November in Indonesia, with the goal of winning…
CM Launches Key Commerce and Transport Initiatives with Inauguration and Foundation Stone Ceremony
Nabarangpur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several developmental projects under the Department of Commerce and Transport. The program, organized at Lok Seva Bhawan, saw the Chief Minister launching eight new bus routes under the Shri Jagannath Express, along with laying the foundation stone for automated driving test facilities at 21 locations across the state. The Chief Minister…
Developed Agriculture Sankalp Campaign Launched at MV-18 and Boilapalli
Malkangiri: A Developed Agriculture Sankalp Campaign was organized on Tuesday for farmers at MV-18 of Sikhapalli Panchayat and Boilapalli of Padmagiri Panchayat under Malkangiri Sadar Block by the District Agriculture Department’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). The campaign focused on leading farmers and women agriculturists, where the campaigners briefed the attendees about modern agricultural methods. With the Kharif season set to begin in the next seven…
Diploma Engineers’ Service Association Holds Farewell Felicitation in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: A farewell felicitation ceremony was organized yesterday evening by the Malkangiri branch of the Diploma Engineers’ Service Association. The meeting was conducted by the association’s member Mr. Krutibas Nayak. On May 31, three diploma engineers retired from service. They are Mr. Bibhuti Bhushan Raut, Engineer of Malkangiri Block; Mr. D. Prasad Rao, Engineer of Korukonda Block; and Mr. Jenamani Panda, Engineer of ITDA. Over…
Junior Teachers Stage Protest at PMG, Demand Regularization After Months of Waiting
Bhubaneswar: The previous government had made contractual appointments, which the Mohan government had promised to revoke. However, even after 9 to 10 months, no decision has been made. Therefore, junior teachers are sitting in a protest (dharna) at the PMG today, demanding regularization.
The Lamentable Lifeline: Rayagada Overbridge Falls into Disrepair
Rayagada Due to lack of maintenance, the incomplete overbridge road at Rayagada is in a deplorable condition. In big cities, overbridges are an essential part for smooth traffic flow, reducing congestion and accidents. However, if proper maintenance is not done after construction, the condition becomes pitiable and people suffer. Such a situation is currently seen in Rayagada’s lifeline — the overbridge road. Because of its poor condition,…
Malkangiri Observes District-Level World No Tobacco Day with Awareness Drive
Malkangiri: In Malkangiri, World No Tobacco Day was observed yesterday at the district headquarters hospital. A awareness rally was organized that took a procession through the main roads of Malkangiri town and culminated at the district headquarters hospital, where the World No Tobacco Day was formally celebrated. The program was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, District Chief Medical Officer Brajbandhu Dash. Under…
Tricolor Bicycle Rally Commemorates Martyr Laxman Nayak’s Birthplace
Malkangiri : On April 22, in response to the gruesome terrorist attack in Jammu’s Pahalgam, India launched Operation Sindur against terrorists on the directive of the honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The operation began on May 7. Thanks to the unprecedented bravery of the Indian Army, terrorist hideouts in Pakistan were destroyed, and many terrorists were killed. The operation kept the enemy occupied, and…
Block Development Officer Retires After Years of Dedicated Service
Baipariguda: Abhimanyu Kabi Satapath, the working Block Development Officer of Baipariguda block, has retired from service on Saturday. Mr. Satapath joined as a Block Development Officer in Baipariguda block in 2019. During that time, he played a key role in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. After 4 years, in December 2024, he was transferred from Podia block of Malkangiri district and again took charge as Block…
Public Outcry Grows Amid Persistent Power Outages
Badachana: People in the Badachana region have expressed their dissatisfaction over the frequent unscheduled power cuts. Badachana has the only electricity sub-division, which supplies power to various panchayats in the area. During these summer days, the department has been repeatedly implementing unscheduled power cuts, often lasting around 5 to 6 hours in a single day. When common people inquire with departmental officials about this, they…