Jeypore: In an effort to further improve the city’s sanitation system, the municipal administration has taken key steps. A total of 15 new auto tippers have been deployed for garbage transportation. Additionally, 90 plastic drums have been distributed for collecting dry and wet waste separately. These vehicles have been assigned across various wards to carry waste from the neighborhoods to the MCC (Micro Compost Center).…
Tamanna Rani Singh of Pujariguda Clinches First Place in Tentuikhunti Beauty and Talent Contest
Tentuikhunti, Recently, a beauty and talent competition was held at the SS Convention Center in Jeypore, featuring participants from the undivided Koraput district — including Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, and the newly formed Nabarangpur. In this competition, Tamanna Rani Singh, daughter of Sushanta Kumar Singh from Pujariguda village in Tentuikhunti block of Nabarangpur district, won first place. Beauty & Super Glam Contest According to sources, 15 girls…
Panchayat By-Elections on May 23: 43 Sarpanch Posts, 272 Wards in Fray
Bhubaneswar: Panchayat by-elections will be held on the 23rd. By-elections will take place for 43 Panchayats, including 43 Sarpanch posts and 272 Ward Members. The vote counting and results will be announced on June 24. Notification will be issued on May 22 Nomination filing from May 26 to May 31 Voting will take place in 20 districts for 43 Sarpanch posts Voting will also be held…
Baghra Fades from Tourism Map as Interest Declines in Jeypore Gem
Jeypore: Baghra has slowly vanished from the tourism map. It has faded not only from tourist itineraries but also from the memory of visitors, unlike other scenic spots in Koraput district. Once featured in textbooks for many years, the Baghra waterfall is now on the verge of losing its existence due to administrative neglect. However, after many years, the administration has finally turned its attention…
Uncertainty Looms as 8th Pay Commission Formation Delayed
New Delh: On January 16 of this year, the Central Government had announced the approval to constitute the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees and pensioners. However, despite the passage of considerable time, the commission has not yet been formed. The biggest question now is: when will the 8th Pay Commission actually be constituted? Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier stated that the recommendations…
Cabinet Meeting Structure Revamped: Ministers Gain More Power
Bhubaneswar From now on, secretaries will not sit in cabinet meetings. Instead, they will remain in an adjacent room and only enter if summoned. Even then, they will remain silent and cannot speak on their own regarding departmental matters. Only ministers are authorized to speak. Secretaries may respond or give opinions only if specifically asked. This marks a significant change in the cabinet meeting structure.…
Silent Tragedy Strikes Sunki: 46 Cattle Killed in Sudden Accident
Sunki: A container truck met with an accident this afternoon in the Sunki Ghat area. The truck was carrying cattle, and 46 of them died in the incident. The driver and two other individuals were injured and were admitted to the local community health center. As their conditions were critical, they were later shifted to Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital in Koraput. Upon…
Malkangiri District Disaster Committee Urges Vigilance Amid Flood Threat
Malkangiri: A meeting of the district-level Natural Disaster Management Committee has been conducted. The event was attended by Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Malkangiri MLA Narsingha Matru Kami, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Samari Tangu, Chitrakonda MLA representative Godita Patra, Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Principal Officer, and Additional Superintendent of Police Raj Kishore Das. The meeting was presided over by District Collector Ashish Zargar Patil, who emphasized the need…
Nabarangpur College Holds Solemn Condolence Meeting to Honor Departed Soul
Nabarangpur A condolence meeting was held at Nabarangpur College to mourn the demise of its retired former Chemistry Demonstrator, Sahadev Pattnaik. He had been battling cancer for the past few days and passed away while undergoing treatment. Following the news of his passing yesterday afternoon, a pall of gloom descended over the entire Nabarangpur region. Today, under the chairmanship of the acting Principal of Nabarangpur College,…
Growth Protocol, backed by Nazara and Lysto, debuts its mainnet on Avalanche
India – 21 May 2025 – Growth Protocol has officially launched its purpose-built Layer-1 blockchain today, backed by Nazara Technologies and Lysto.The platform is designed to propel the future of advertising on-chain, with real-time engagement through tokenizing digital advertising campaigns. Growth Protocol is signaling a major shift in how global brands connect with 150K+ daily active users already on the platform post the private testnet…