Malkangiri: In Malkangiri district, due to the lack of action on a no-confidence proposal against the Chairperson of the Podia Block, all local public representatives collectively boycotted the independent committee meeting that was convened by the administration. Seven Samiti members and six Sarpanches from eight panchayats of the block, along with local residents, gathered in front of the block office, raised slogans, and demanded the…
Notary Association of Nabarangpur Holds Inaugural Meeting; Dillip Elected President
Nabarangpur: The Central and State Governments have appointed all the notaries in the district to form a district-level association. The first meeting of this association was held at Tripti Lodge Auditorium under the chairmanship of the district’s first notary lawyer, Dillip Behera. Members from all areas of the district participated in the meeting and presented their views on various problems and how to address them…
From the Minister’s Desk: Auspicious Greetings with Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Dhenkanal: Krishna Chandra Patra, the Minister of Food Supply, Consumer Welfare, Science and Technical Department of the state government, is a new hope for the soil of Dhenkanal. His style is very simple — simple living, high thinking. Since this department is directly connected with the daily life of common people, the minister is very active in ensuring food reaches the poor’s plates. The Food…
Construction of Three Chariots Begins at Sabar Srikhetra, Koraput
Koraput: The construction work of chariots for the Shabar Shrikhetra Koraput Rath Yatra has started from today. After receiving the permission from the deity (Thakur), the chariot wood was ceremonially worshipped at the chariot workshop. The District Collector of Koraput, the Municipal Chairman of Koraput, members of the temple management committee, and volunteers were present. At 1:45 PM, the construction of three chariots for the…
Community Unites for Divyang Awareness Program in Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda: An awareness program for differently-abled persons was organized by the social organization Lakhya in Ward No. 1 of Mundi under Brajraj Nagar, Jharsuguda district. More than 20 differently-abled families participated and got registered during the event. The program was successfully conducted with the active involvement of the ward’s Anganwadi workers including Rani Pradhan, along with Namita Majhi, Minati Singh, Manjula Mahanti, Manasi Das, Saraswati,…
Stray Dog Menace Escalates in Jeypore; Civic Body Plans Action
Jeypore The menace of stray dogs in the city is increasing. No effective measures have been taken for population control. Although plans for sterilization were made, no progress has been achieved. The municipal corporation once administered anti-rabies vaccinations to stray dogs but then fell silent on the matter. Meanwhile, the number of stray dogs is on the rise, causing fear among people while moving around…
Volunteer Sabyasachi Mishra Tragically Passes Away During Sheetala Shasthi Observance
Sambalpur: A tragic incident occurred on Sunday night around 10:30 PM just before the start of the main procession of Sheetala Shasthi at Nandapara Chhak. Preparations were underway for the grand procession of Lord Balyukeshwar Baba and Goddess Parvati, when suddenly Sabyasachi Mishra (aged 57), an active committee member and dedicated volunteer, collapsed and lost consciousness. Local youths immediately rushed him to the District Headquarters…
Purnachandra Appointed BJP Mandal President of Maidulpur
Papadahandi Purnachandra Bishoi has been appointed as the BJP Mandal President of Maidulpur Mandal under Dabugaan Assembly Constituency. His appointment was announced following notification through Letter No. 204/25 issued by BJP State President Manmohan Samal. Subsequently, Kunj Bihari Das, the BJP District President of Nabarangpur, announced the names of the Mandal presidents for several vacant positions in the district. Among them, Purnachandra Bishoi has been named…
License Cancelled for Selling Unapproved Seeds; Official Action Underway
Nabarangpur On Saturday, the Agriculture Department of Nabarangpur district conducted enforcement raids at several seed selling centers in Chandahandi block. The inspection was carried out by Nabarangpur and Umerkote District Agriculture Officer Anil Kumar Praharaj, District Agriculture Officer Pranaya Kumar Mantri, Seed Inspection Officer Prashant Kumar Bag, and Chandahandi Tehsildar Sahadev Kuturga. They raided a total of seven seed selling outlets in the block. Inspections were…
JEE Advanced 2025 Results Declared: Top Performers and Trends Revealed
Bhubaneswar: JEE Advanced 2025 results have been declared. Candidates can check their results by visiting the official website: jeeadv.ac.in. This year, 1.87 lakh students appeared for the exam. A total of 54,378 students have qualified. Rajit from IIT Delhi zone has emerged as the topper.