Press Club Daspalla Holds Workers’ Election for New Leadership

Daspalla– The appointment of workers for the next two years at the Press Club, Daspalla has been finalized. In a meeting held on this occasion, after discussing various matters, the procedure for the appointment of workers was discussed and the method was decided upon. Following the agreement of three-fourths of the members, it was decided to reappoint the previous office bearers in the same positions…

Ice Cream Cart Crashes Into Tree, Leaving Three Seriously Injured

Jharigam– In a tragic accident near Dhanpur village, an ice cream cart lost control and crashed into a tree on the side of the road, injuring three people, including the driver. According to reports, two individuals from Banagaon village in the Uttar Chabishiparagana district of Kolkata, Subhankar Haldar (24) and Raju Biswas (28), had come to Jharigam for the purpose of selling ice cream. After…

Dr. Deepthimayee Sahu Awarded Ph.D. in Odia Literature by Rama Devi Women’s University

Bhubaneswar:  Dr. Deepthimayee Sahu, a faculty member of the Department of Odia Language and Literature at Sri Satyasai Women’s College in Bhubaneswar, has been awarded a Ph.D. in Odia Literature by Rama Devi Women’s University. Her research work was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Chitranjan Panda, a professor at the Department of Odia Literature, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore. Her research thesis titled “Feminism in Gaurahari…

Journalists’ Association Strongly Condemns Brutal Terrorist Attack

Nimapada, The Charichhak Journalists’ Association has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that occurred in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. On this occasion, a meeting was held at the association’s office under the chairmanship of the association’s advisor, Professor Gopinath Kar. In this meeting, Dr. Santosh Mitra, Kahnu Charan Behera, Panchanan Sahu, Ban Bihari Dash, Krishna Chandra Raut, An Patra, along with the association president Prafulla Kumar…

Cabinet Minister Nityananda Gond Honored at Help Line Award Ceremony

Umerkote:  The voluntary organization Help Line, operating in Nabarangpur district, has always been praised in intellectual circles for its efficient work. While the organization continues its extensive social service activities, today marked its annual celebration. In this event, Odisha Government’s Cabinet Minister Shri Nityananda Gond attended as the Chief Guest and highly appreciated the organization’s work. On behalf of the organization, Minister Gond was warmly…

Grassroots Governance Honoured at Kotpad During Panchayati Raj Day 2025

Kotpad: At the Kotpad Block Panchayat Samiti Office, the National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 was celebrated under the chairmanship of Kotpad Block Chairperson Kamala Bhatra and the direct supervision of Group Development Officer Bikram Kumar Dora. The program began with an inaugural address by Block P.E.O. Sudhanshu Shekhar, followed by a detailed description of various people-centric schemes like Subhadra Yojana, PM Kisan, Chief Minister’s Housing…

Harshita Priyadarshini Honoured with Professor Radhamohan Seed Bank Award

Baipariguda: Harshita Priyadarshini Mohanty, a young woman from Baipariguda, has been honored with the Professor Radhamohan Seed Bank Award. At the state-level Seed and Food Fair held in Koraput, Harshita Priyadarshini Mohanty — known as the “Seed Girl” — delivered a speech during the program titled Youth in Climate Change and Livelihoods, highlighting the importance of preserving indigenous seeds and ensuring food security in our…

Chhattisgarh Shuts Kalma Barrage Gates, Odisha’s Lifeline Dries Up

Jharsuguda: There can be no compromise with Odisha’s interests — this was the declaration made by the BJP government as it came to power in the state. Even after 10 months of the “Double Engine” government assuming power here, not once has the government raised its voice on any issue concerning the state’s interests. Despite having 20 BJP MPs elected to the Lok Sabha from…

Five Years After Husband’s Death, Elderly Woman Still Awaits Govt Help

Malkangiri,: It has been five years since her husband’s death, yet she has not received any government assistance. Due to the lack of an Aadhaar card, an elderly woman has been deprived of government help. She struggles every day just to survive. Despite her old age, she does not beg from others and has no proper shelter. She collects firewood and other forest products from…

Electric Pole in Middle of Road Poses Serious Safety Hazard

Khordha, It has come to light that an electric pole stands in the middle of the road connecting Bhajagada village to Benta village and the National Highway under Tangi Block. The residents of Mangala Jodi, Bhajagada, Sundarpur, and Balipatapur panchayats frequently use this road. Especially, farmers from Panipari use this road to reach Chandpur market to sell their produce. As a result, traveling on this road…