After Long Wait, Bulldozers Finally Begin Road Widening Work in Kotpad

Kotpad Although the people of Kotpad had been hearing for a long time about road widening, no action had been taken. However, today, the long-awaited drive finally began in Ward No. 10 of Kotpad town, starting from the road leading to Kusumi. An encroachment eviction drive was initiated as part of the road widening project by the administration. In this context, the blue-tagged eviction program…

BJP Active Members’ Meeting Convened at Kotpad Party Office to Discuss Key Issues

Kotpad : A meeting of active BJP members was held at the BJP office in Kotpad, under the Kotpad Assembly Constituency. The gathering was organized by MP representative Rameshwar Jena. Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhitara attended the meeting as the chief guest, along with several other distinguished guests. BJP workers from across the constituency—including Kundra, Bypaliguda, Borigumma, and Dangarpunsi—were present. At the start of the program,…

Transparency in Government Employee Transfers: All Departments to Implement Simple Transfer Policies

Bhubaneswar The transfer process for state government employees will now be conducted with complete transparency. In this regard, the General Administration Department has issued letters to all departmental secretaries instructing them to follow Book Circular 42 and the official government guidelines. Every year, government employee transfers are carried out by June 15. The government is aiming to ensure that the process is completely impartial and…

Sarita from Brahmapur Appointed District Board Chairperson of International Human Rights Council

Brahmapur: Veteran social worker Sarita Panda from Brahmapur has been selected as the Chairperson of the Ganjam District Women’s Board of the International Human Rights Council. She has long been working for the welfare of slum dwellers and continues her struggle for the rights of the poor and marginalized sections of society. In addition, she has been actively raising awareness among the public about traditional…

Nabarangpur Bar Association Election Postponed Due to Unforeseen Circumstances

Nabarangpur: The upcoming election of the Nabarangpur Bar Association has been postponed by the Odisha Bar Council. A re-election process had begun to fill one vacant position of Joint Secretary and three Executive Member posts. However, due to allegations of irregularities in the ongoing election, senior members of the association — Samaresh Gantayat, Sanati Kumar Mishra, Ramprasad Patra, Santosh Mishra, Deviprasad Singh, Bishnu Shekhar Tripathi,…

28th Death Anniversary of Biju Patnaik Observed with Reverence at Ramnaguda

Ramnaguda: The 28th death anniversary of Vijay Anand Patnaik (Bijubabu) was celebrated at Ramnaguda. Bijubabu, the former Chief Minister of Odisha, passed away on April 17, 1997, in New Delhi. He was a man of immense pride, bravery, and visionary leadership. Born on March 5, 1916, Bijubabu was known for his courage and dedication. One of his most remarkable acts was piloting a plane to…

Fatal Accident at Gajalabadi Ghat; Driver Rescued After Falling into Baliguda

Kandhamal A fatal accident occurred at Gajalabadi Ghat, situated in the Darinbadi block of Kandhamal district. A Bolero pickup van fell 60 feet down the ghat. The driver fell along with the vehicle. The incident occurred while the van was heading towards Brahmapur from Chhattisgarh, passing through Gajalabadi Ghat. According to reports, on Friday morning at around 9:30 AM, a van heading towards Brahmapur met with…

Kalbaishakhi Storm Ravages Chadeiapalli: House Collapses and Roof Blown Away in Dashapalla Block

Dashapalla: On Saturday afternoon at around 3 PM, a sudden Kal Baishakhi storm, accompanied by strong winds and clouds, hit the village of Chadeiapalli, under the Dashapalla block, in the Baam Gram Panchayat. As a result, a large tree fell on the house of Yadumani Mahakhud, completely destroying it. Upon hearing the sound of the tree falling, the family members rushed outside, escaping with their…

Old Hoarding Frame Cleared from Koshagumuda Road by Department for Safety

Koshagumuda: On the 14th of this month, local residents in Koshagumuda had complained about the hoarding board being placed on the side of the road. According to the information, the hoarding board displaying advertisements for the Chief Minister and Prime Minister, which had been there for 10-15 days, was removed due to safety concerns. The hoarding, which was placed near the road, posed a risk of…

India Justice Report 2025: Odisha’s Efforts in Justice Delivery to People Praised Under CM Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has shown significant improvement in justice delivery under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The state has moved up from 11th to 8th rank among the 18 states of India. This improvement is based on the analysis of crime rates over the past 90 years and the efforts made in strengthening the justice system, including police arrangements, improved prison management, and legal…