Sambalpur: Despite promises from the District Collector to provide land and assurances from the Revenue Minister that land allotment would happen soon, the transfer process of Gangadhar Meher Higher Secondary School (GM Junior College) remains stalled after more than eight years. Though the proposal to establish a new campus in Professor Colony, separate from the university campus, began in 2017, the land acquisition has yet…
Gift to Hirakud Displaced: Third Generation Finally Receives Justice
Jharsuguda: A foundation stone has been laid for a connecting bridge between Pujaripali in Laxmanpur block of Jharsuguda district and Ambabhona in Bargarh via Pujaripali-Jarimuli. The proposed 3-kilometer-long bridge will connect Jarimuli. The project was virtually inaugurated on Thursday by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari from Bhubaneswar. Simultaneously, a local event was held at the Bhikhampali High School ground, where many people…
Demand Grows for Bus Service to Kalamati Adarsha Vidyalaya in Sambalpur’s Dhanakauda Block
Chipilima: There has been a demand for school bus service for students from Dhanakauda Block Zone-2, especially those from Bishalkhinda, Sasan, and Kanakhinda, who attend Kalamati Adarsha Vidyalaya in Sambalpur district’s Dhanakauda block. According to reports, students from Zone-1 of the block already have access to school bus services. However, students from Zone-2, particularly from Chipilima area including villages like Kardola, Kudgunderpur, Basantpur, and Kalamati…
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…