Kotpad, June 16: Under the i6nitiative of the Odisha Government’s Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, hearing aids were distributed to deaf and hearing-impaired persons at the premises of the Kotpad Panchayat Samiti Office. The distribution programme was organized under the chairmanship of Kotpad BDO (Block Development Officer) Sandhyarani Samarath. Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra attended as the chief guest and distributed…
District Collector Reviews Healthcare Services in Malkangiri, Emphasizes Quality Patient Care and Strengthening of Medical Infrastructure
Malkangiri, June 16: A district-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Malkangiri District Collector and District Magistrate Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke to assess the progress of quality healthcare services, healthcare infrastructure development, and various national health programmes being implemented in the district.At the beginning of the meeting, Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer (CDM & PHO) Dr. Nihar Ranjan Praharaj briefed the participants…
Joint Meeting of Primary Teachers Held in Bhubaneswar to Discuss Long-Pending Demands, Educational Reforms, and Service-Related Issues
Bhubaneswar, June 16 : The government had constituted a high-level committee to address the long-pending demands of primary teachers. It had assured that after consulting all teachers’ organizations and submitting a report within six months, the demands would be fulfilled. However, even after the completion of six months, none of the primary teachers’ demands have been addressed so far. The Primary School Teachers’ Association alleged…
Nabarangpur District Journalists Welfare Trust Organizes Grand Friendship Meet to Strengthen Unity and Professional Camaraderie Among Media Personnel
Jharigaon:June 16: A friendship meet was organized on Wednesday by the Nabarangpur District Journalists Welfare Trust at the Chandan Dhara tourist destination, located under Bada Temara Panchayat in Jharigaon Block of Nabarangpur district. The event was held under the chairmanship of Sabyasachi Bharatiya, President of the Jharigaon Block unit. The chief guest was Mrs. Yamuna Muduli, Sarpanch of Bada Temara Panchayat. Other distinguished guests included…
Lawyers and Police Officers Honoured at Special Ceremony in Nabarangpur for Their Outstanding Contribution to Justice and Public Service
Nabarangpur, June 16: A coordination meeting was organized by the Nabarangpur District Police Administration to ensure proper coordination in handling cases and the accurate submission of all case-related documents before the court. The meeting was chaired by Kashyap Partha Jagadish, Superintendent of Police, Nabarangpur, while Additional Superintendent of Police Aditya Sen coordinated the programme.Public Prosecutor Manoj Kumar Ekka, in his address, highlighted the importance of…
Enumeration Forms Distributed to Voters Across Nabarangpur District as Part of Electoral Roll Revision and Voter Verification Drive
Nabarangpur, June 16: As part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Nabarangpur district, enumeration forms have so far been distributed to 852,332 voters. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have conducted door-to-door visits and distributed the forms to 99.30% of voters. According to information from the District Election Office, the distribution status in various Assembly constituencies is as follows:Umerkote Assembly Constituency: 98% distribution completedJharigaon Assembly…
Koraput District Contractors Association Organizes Extensive Tree Plantation Drive to Promote Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development
Baipariguda June 16: With a focus on environmental protection and social responsibility, the Koraput District Contractors Association organized a large-scale tree plantation program in front of the Jayapur Law College. The program was conducted under the leadership of contractor Ganesh Nayak, with the participation of a large number of contractors who planted trees to help maintain ecological balance. More than 200 saplings of medicinal and…
Koraput Bypass Road Set for Four-Lane Expansion, Bringing Major Boost to Regional Connectivity and Urban Infrastructure Development
Koraput, June 16: A new wave of hope has emerged regarding the long-pending Koraput Bypass Road project, a longstanding demand of the town’s residents. While the project was initially planned as a two-lane road, the proposal has now been revised to construct a four-lane bypass. The project is estimated to cost around ₹500 crore. A joint inspection by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)…
Utkal Sammilani Submits Memorandum on the Kotia Issue, Urges Immediate Government Intervention to Safeguard Odisha’s Territorial Interests
Jayapur, June 16: Utkal Sammilani has expressed deep concern over the activities of the Andhra Pradesh government in the disputed Kotia region of Koraput district. The organization has submitted a memorandum demanding immediate intervention by the Odisha government. According to the memorandum, although the Kotia region is an integral part of Odisha, the Andhra Pradesh government continues to carry out various developmental and administrative activities…
Drivers’ Union Submits Six-Point Charter of Demands to the Government, Seeking Enhanced Social Security and Comprehensive Welfare Measures
Jayapur, June 16: Representatives of various drivers’ organizations submitted a memorandum to the District Collector, Superintendent of Police (SP), and Regional Transport Officer (RTO), demanding measures for the safety, social security, and welfare of professional drivers in Odisha. The drivers’ union presented a six-point charter of demands and also discussed several issues related to the Odisha Motor Transport Drivers and Workers Welfare Board.According to the…