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Mahanga Santosh Sahu of Nrutang village under Mahanga block in Cuttack district lost his only son, Satyamanyu (Litu), in a tragic incident. During a traditional shell game (Kaudi Khela) held as part of his wedding celebrations, he was suddenly electrocuted. He screamed in pain, and family members immediately rushed him to the nearby Mahanga Community Health Center. Unfortunately, the doctor there declared him dead on arrival.

Nabarangpur  A mere 2-kilometer stretch of unpaved road has become a major barrier in connecting Nabarangpur and Kalahandi districts. The road from Mundaguda, a border village under Tentulikhunti block, to Sindhiguda remains a mud track. As a result, during the rainy season, local residents face severe difficulties. In cases of medical emergencies, ambulances cannot reach the area, and patients must be carried on cots to the…

Jharsuguda: For the last seven decades, the problem faced by the divided families of Hirakud displaced people remains unresolved. Although the government has, on various occasions, made announcements and issued directives to provide 10 decimals of homestead land to each displaced family, these have not been implemented effectively. Consequently, displaced individuals have often been compelled to resort to agitation. The fate of those displaced by…

Rayagada: Since 2005, the Central Government has initiated surveys for constructing 90 hydroelectric projects in the Nagavali river basin, located along the Andhra Pradesh–Odisha border. The Nagavali river, which flows through dense forests and hilly terrain, has immense potential for hydroelectric projects at multiple locations. Of these, five proposed sites were in Odisha’s Rayagada district and five in Andhra Pradesh’s part of the basin. However,…

Raighar: The livelihood of traditional wall-painting (Rang Tuli) artists is under threat. Wall paintings are disappearing, being replaced by printed flex banners on school walls and other public spaces. This change has led to a serious livelihood crisis for many Rang Tuli artist families. Concerned about their survival, the Rang Tuli Artists’ Association of Raighar block in Nabarangpur district submitted a written petition today to the…

Nabarangpur: A legal awareness camp was organized by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nabarangpur at the Panchayat Samiti Conference Hall in Umerkote. The focus of the camp was to raise awareness about the NALSA Toll-Free Helpline Number – 15100, the various types of legal aid provided by the Odisha State Legal Services Authority, and how to apply online for legal assistance through the NALSA…

Bastingia: On Wednesday, a car lost control and fell into a canal from the Sramudi Bridge under the Sankarakhol Gram Panchayat of Chakapad block. The accident occurred while the vehicle was traveling from Sankarakhol toward Phulbani. The driver reportedly lost control and rammed into the iron barricade near the bridge, causing the car to fall into the canal. Fortunately, no one was reported injured in…

Umerkote: The Modi Cabinet has approved the proposal for “One Nation – One Election.” In relation to this, a brainstorming session was organized to gather public opinion, dispel doubts, and raise awareness among citizens. The program took place at Hotel SS International in Umerkote. On this occasion, Hon’ble Minister of School and Mass Education, Mr. Nityananda Gond, attended as the Chief Guest. Among the distinguished…

Rayagada: In Rayagada district, the number of migrant laborers is increasing day by day. The current generation of youth, who are working as migrant laborers, now have new addresses — Surat, Andhra Pradesh, Bangalore, Chennai, and Guntur. As a result, these young people have been staying away from their native villages for years, forgetting to return home. Due to a lack of employment under schemes…

Gania:  Neglected, oppressed, and deprived of basic amenities and opportunities, the tribal residents of the remote and underdeveloped Badasilinga region continue to suffer in silence. Even after decades, their situation remains unchanged. The area still grapples with critical issues such as drinking water scarcity, poor road conditions, lack of electricity, weak mobile network connectivity, inadequate education and healthcare, and transportation problems. Despite these problems persisting…