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…
Illiteracy and Lack of Awareness Plague Tribal Communities in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: The number of blood sickle disease patients in Nabarangpur district has significantly increased, causing concern. On one hand, there is a shortage of doctors and health workers, which has become an obstacle to the treatment of blood sickle patients. According to government provisions, blood sickle patients are provided free blood and medicine, along with a monthly allowance of 500 rupees for transportation to the…
D.A.V. College Alumni Association Welcomes Govt Decision to Retain College Name
Koraput: The government has been thanked for retaining the name of D.A.V. College, Koraput. Today, at a press conference organized at the local Tribal Museum under the chairmanship of Ayodhya Nath Samal, Koraput MLA Raghuram Machh expressed gratitude to the government for retaining the college’s old name after a long 13-year struggle. During the time when the college was initially named D.A.V. College, the then…
CRCC’s Dedicated Efforts Ensure Successful PTM at Papadahandi Schools
Papadahandi: The Semala Regional Resource Center (RRC) of Papadahandi block is organizing a Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) with the involvement of the parents and teachers. On behalf of Sagar, the main teacher has issued notices to the parents regarding the meeting to be held on the coming Saturday. The main goal of the meeting is to ensure successful participation from both parents and teachers. The meeting will…
Kalbaishakhi Uproots Tree, Disrupts Traffic on Major Road
Jharigam: Due to the impact of Kalbaishakhi, a tree was uprooted and fell on the road at Shiraguda Sahi in Jharigam block, blocking the way for traffic. As a result, the road was blocked for nearly an hour, causing a disruption in vehicle movement. Upon receiving information about the incident, the Fire Department of Jharigam, led by Officer Bholanath Majhi, along with employees Prashant Sahu,…
Centennial Celebration of Bhimapur High School on April 27, Chief Minister to Attend
Patrapur: There is a festive atmosphere in Bhimapur village of Patrapur block, Ganjam district. The entire village is eagerly waiting for April 27th, as the only government school in the village is set to complete 100 years. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will attend the school’s centennial celebration. On Saturday, the District Education Officer visited the school to review the preparations. Meanwhile, alumni, village…