Malkangiri, Jan, 17: A tragic incident occurred today in Balimela town of Malkangiri district. A fire broke out and completely destroyed the shop of an electrical goods trader. According to information received, on Wednesday night the shop owner had closed the shutter and returned home. However, sometime after midnight, a fire broke out inside the shop, and the entire establishment was burnt down to ashes.…
Preparatory Meeting Held for District-Level Republic Day Celebrations
Jeypore, Jan, 17: A preparatory meeting for the district-level celebration of the 77th Republic Day was held at the Sadbhavana Conference Hall at the Koraput district headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Koraput District Collector Manoj Satyan Mahajan, during which detailed discussions were held regarding the arrangements for the celebrations. It was decided that prior to Republic Day, various competitions such as speeches, patriotic songs,…
New Chief Secretary Launches Major Initiative at Monthly Collectors’ Meeting
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 17: Major Initiative by the New Chief Secretary A high-level meeting will be held on the 16th of every month. Collectors of all districts will join the meeting via video conferencing. The meeting will review pending works at the district level. Each department has been instructed to prepare a 30-minute presentation. The Planning and Convergence Department has issued a letter to all departments in…
Mokim Makes Major Announcement, Sparks Political Buzz
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 17: By the end of March, a new political party will be formed in the state. Deliberations regarding this are currently underway. Former MLA Mohammed Mokim has shared this significant information about the formation of the new party. He said that discussions are being held with people from various sections across the state, and their opinions and suggestions are being taken into consideration. According…
Water Tanks to Be Installed in Buses, Says Minister
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 17: Installation of water tanks and sprinklers made mandatory in sleeper coach buses. The decision was taken during a meeting between Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena and bus owners’ associations. Strict compliance with existing rules for sleeper coaches has been directed. The Minister stated that installing sprinklers will be compulsory. As per court directives, the rules will be strictly enforced, said the Minister. Due to…
Christian Community Hosts Fellowship Programme with Hindu Brothers
Lamtaput,Jan, 17: On the occasion of New Year celebrations, a friendship and fellowship meeting was organized by members of the Christian community, under the guidance of Christian priest D. Khemundu, in the premises of a Christian church near Doliguda village. The event brought together Christian brothers and sisters and Hindu brothers in a spirit of harmony and goodwill. The organizers stated that the programme aimed…
Block-Level SDG Training Programme Organised for Officials
Korukonda, Jan, 17: One-day Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)–2030 training programme was organized in the conference hall of the Korukonda Panchayat Samiti under the chairmanship of Panchayat Samiti Development Officer Shri Amulya Kumar Sahu. At the outset, Shri Sahu inaugurated the training programme by lighting the lamp and offering floral tributes before Lord Jagannath. In his inaugural address, he emphasized that sustainable development can be achieved…
10 Lakh Beneficiaries to Get Pucca Houses Under Housing Scheme
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 17: 10 lakh beneficiaries will receive Padma houses in January. This information was shared by Panchayati Raj Minister Rabinarayan Naik. The Panchayati Raj Department will present this as a New Year gift for the poor. 37 lakh beneficiaries have applied for housing assistance. So far, 34 lakh applicants have been shortlisted.
Cold Wave to Grip Five Districts, Temperatures Set to Drop
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 17: Severe cold conditions continue to prevail across the state. The temperature has dropped to as low as 2.6 degrees Celsius. In six locations, the temperature is below 6 degrees Celsius, while in seven places the mercury is hovering between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius. From the coastal areas to the interior regions, the biting cold of the month of Magha is dominating everywhere.…
Balaram Jena Takes Charge as New Supply Inspector of Nandapur Block
Nandapur, Jan, 17: The newly appointed Supply Inspector of Nandapur Block in Koraput district, Balaram Jena, assumed charge on Wednesday. He met the Block Development Officer (BDO), Durgaprasad Dora, and submitted his joining report. Outgoing Supply Inspector Johnson Buru briefed him about the functioning and current status of the Supply Department in Nandapur Block. Balaram Jena informed that, in coordination with public representatives of all 23…