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Baripada, (26/06): As per the instructions of the Election Commission of India, a booth level officer (BLO) and a booth level agent (BLA) meeting was held today under the direct supervision of Additional District Magistrate Mayurbhajan and Election Registration Officer (Badsahi) Mr. Chukabandhu Naik at polling center No. 56 under 32-Badsahi (SC) Assembly Constituency. In the meeting, the progress of the special task force correction work going on at the booth level was discussed and emphasis was placed on strengthening the mutual coordination between the booth level officers (BLOs) and the booth level agents (BLAs). There was also a detailed discussion about the progress of the work related to the collection of voter data, verification and necessary amendments in the nomination guidelines by going door to door at the field level. In particular, there is a need for joint efforts of BLOs and BLMs to ensure that no eligible voter’s name is omitted from the electoral rolls, include new eligible voters, properly verify dead, transferred or second names and keep the rolls correct and updated, Mr. Naik opined. He also advised BLOs and BLAs to strictly follow the instructions of the Election Commission and carry out their work with impartiality, transparency and responsibility. Election Registration Officer Mr. Naik said that the main objective of SIR-2026 is to prepare a fair, comprehensive and updated electoral nomination through the active cooperation of all. BLOs of various political parties including concerned BLO Mutunjay Das, BLO Supervisor Satasi Kumar Behera were present in this meeting today.

Date: 26/06/2026 International Anti-Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Day has been observed in Nehru city on Rikh Khariar Road in collaboration with District Legal Service Authority and Notified Area Council, Khariar Road. An awareness procession and law awareness camp were organized on the occasion. The procession was organized from Amsena Street to Nehru City and in which the members of Women’s Mandal of Khariar Road area, students and friends of Gurukula Ashram participated and sensitized the general public in favor of drug addiction. In the awareness program organized on the occasion, Secretary of District Legal Services Authority Nabanita Dash, Chairperson of NAC of Notified Area Council, Khariar Road Dr. Sonia Jain, Acting Drug Inspector of Nuapada Prasanajit Mohanty, and Deepak Kumar Singh of Bargarh Range, Additional Group Education Officer of Nuapada Cheitaram Naik, Principal of Kul Guru Ashram Kunjdev Acharya, Prajapati Brahmakumari Elohimiya University Kalahandi Zone Chairman Brahma Kumari Sumati Didi, Former Public Prosecutor Trilok Chand Soni, Chief Legal Services Adviser of the Authority Prakash Kathapana Advocate, Deputy Legal Adviser Advocate Anup Sharma, Khariar Road Muslim Jamaat Chairman Muhammad Yakub, Presidents of various local women’s circles and the authority’s voluntary human rights friends (lawyers) participated. On this occasion, Secretary Navnita Das informed the public about the ill effects of addiction on the society, family conflicts caused by addiction, drug abuse, illegal traffic, ways to get rid of addiction, NALSA toll free helpline number 1511 and free legal services. On this occasion, the members of Prajapati Brahmakumari Elohimiya University staged a short play titled ‘Nisha Jahri India’ to create public awareness. Bishwanath Samal reports from Nuapada

On the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking-2026, a discussion was held today at Sadbhavna Assembly Hall on behalf of the district administration and Social Security and Disability Empowerment Department, Nuapada. Presided over by District Collector Madhusudan Das, the discussions were held on the ill effects of drugs, prevention of illegal drug trade and creation of a drug free society. On this occasion, District Collector Madhusudan Das said that behavior change is the best change. The role of youth is very important in building a drug free society. He called upon the students to act as ambassadors of change and contribute to building a drug-free Nupada. He advised the students to develop the attitude of ‘painter’s eyes, poet’s heart and scientist’s mind’. On this occasion, everyone present took a collective oath against addiction and resolved to create a drug free society. Brahmakumari Anita Patel, ADMO Dr. as Resource Person. Umakant Meher and Assistant Director, Handicrafts Pushranjan Sahu highlighted the issue of drug addiction and its social impact. In the beginning, District Social Security Officer Anant Kumar Hembram delivered the welcome speech while Swachh Bharat Coordinator Anil Kumar Lenka moderated the stage. Sub-district Social Security Officer Smreekha Nanda proposed vote of thanks. Various organizations working in the field of drug addiction were honored on this occasion. Successful students were also awarded in various competitions. In the program, CDMO Dr. Dwarikanath Satpathy, Upazilapal Surmi Soren, District Council APD Khamnidhi Bhoi, officials of various departments, teachers, students and representatives of voluntary organizations attended. Bishwanath Samal reports from Nuapada

Kandhamal: Tumudibandh, Ta. 25/06/2026: ‘Bikashar Bhandali Odisha Sara’ block level farmer news, discussion and training workshop program related to natural and progressive agriculture was organized under the leadership of Group Agriculture Officer Anil Kumar Behera in the premises of Tumubandh Agriculture Office. In this program Tumoband Panchayat Committee Chairperson Basanti Majhi, MP representative Purunchandra Padhi, Bajpa Block President Sarmeswar Majhi, senior leader Netra Manseth, Tumoband Group Development Officer Banbihari Harpal, Group Agriculture Officer Anil Kumar Behera, Assistant Garden Officer Dekshisha Mallik, Assistant Fisheries Officer K. Many public representatives and dignitaries were present including Sharmishta Pot, Veterinary Officer Anang Kumar Das, Soil Conservation Officer Pradeep Kumar Sahu and Block Farmer Morcha President Jalendra Pot. Farmers from different panchayats of the block participated in the program and became aware of new technologies in agriculture, natural farming methods, importance of organic farming and various farmer welfare schemes of the government. The experts advised the farmers to adopt better farming methods to increase production and give priority to eco-friendly agriculture. Farmers appreciated the program for its smooth management and useful discussions. The staff of the Department of Agriculture actively cooperated from the beginning to the end in making the entire program successful.

Report: Ranganath Ladaset

Malkangiri, 25/6/26: Malkangiri district has won the first position in Odisha state by successfully completing the digitization of census forms. All the workers have been honored for this exceptional achievement by the District Election Officer and District Magistrate, Mr. Arvind Rajashirke. On this occasion, a meeting was organized and the officers and employees were awarded for their outstanding work. Additional District Administration Somnath Pradhan was awarded as the best ERO and Deputy District Collector Duryodhan Bhoi was awarded as the best sweep nodal officer. Similarly, Arpita Mohanty of Khairput video and Ashwin Kumar Mohapatra of Pataya video got the best AIO award. Ashok Kumar Mohanty of 4th block and Jyot Ranjan Sethi of Khairput block have been honored as the best GPDIO. In the ministerial staff category, Vishan Ranjan Swaymen and Ravi Shankar Marndi have been awarded, while Muka Madkami from 146-Malkangiri and Laxman Khara from 146-Chitrakonda have been awarded as the best BLO. In addition to this, Ashok Chakraborty, Assistant District Collector, has been specially commended for managing the entire process in an efficient manner. Superintendent of Security Vinod Patil H, Additional District Collector Rajsab Vedbar Pradhan, Chief Development Officer Dasharathi Sarabu and other senior officers were present in this meeting and appreciated the team effort of all.

The meeting of DDC and DLRC in Nuapada district has been held under the chairmanship of District Collector Madhusudan Das in the District Collector’s Conference Room. At the beginning of the meeting, LDM Harishkan Nial welcomed everyone and highlighted the purpose of the meeting. The meeting reviewed the objectives of the annual credit plan, disbursement of credit to horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries and other sectors, financial inclusion, bank linkage of Self Help Groups etc. District Collector Mr. Das emphasized on coordination between various banks and departments to provide timely loan assistance to eligible beneficiaries and to meet the targets of government financial schemes. On this occasion, annual awards were presented to banks and institutions for outstanding achievements in the field of Self Help Group Finance, Agricultural Credit and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Credit. While Odisha Gramya Bank was adjudged the best bank at the district level in terms of self-help group lending, SBI ADB Nuapada was awarded the best branch. SBI was awarded the Special Achievement Award in the MSME category for sanctioning 238 loans under PM Swanidhi Yojana. Balangir Central Co-operative Bank (BCCB) Limited was adjudged the best bank at the district level for disbursing Rs.180 crore towards Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans. SBI performed best at the district level in terms of MKUY loan sanctioning. Khariar Road NAC was felicitated for its continuous success in NULM and PM Swanidhi schemes in urban planning. Nuapada NAC under NULM scheme and Kharia NAC under PM Swanidhi scheme were awarded for best performance at district level. On this occasion Shashibhushan Munigrahi was presented with the ‘Bank Param Mitra’ award and the Regional Manager of SBI was presented with the ‘Banker of the Year’ award. District Council Chief Executive Officer Lambodar Dharua, RBI Bhubaneswar LDO Rajesh Kunda, SBI RBI Balangir Regional Manager Saikrishna Patnaik, NABARD DDM S. Majhi, RCET Director J. Sahu, various district level officials and bankers were present.

Bishwanath Samal reports from Nuapada

Malgiya, 25/06 : An awareness program has been held on the drug free India campaign by the block administration in the government high school in Malkangiri Block Sadar Mahkuma. In this program conducted under the leadership of Group Social Security Officer Desha Karam, there was a thorough discussion about the prohibition of drug use and its ill effects, various health problems caused by drug use in the current situation. The guests expressed the opinion that a healthy society can be formed if every person receives awareness about drug addiction from student life. The chief guest in the event was P. Venkateswar Rao, representative of Maliya Block MP, while the other guests were Chairman of Maliya Regional Higher Secondary School Parmanand Mohapatra, Madiya Group Health Officer Raj Narayan Singh, Principal of Madiya High School Narayan Sarkar and Naka Ravi Kumar Pramukh. Rajesh Behera, Gobind Sardar and Mithun Haldar have organized the program.

Daringbadi: 25/6 (Salmon Bindhani) Two two transformers were burnt due to lightning. In this situation, two transformers were burnt due to lightning strike. Due to the lightning strike, the electricity has stopped. The villagers of Mardipanka village are living in the dark. Even though they complained to the department to resolve the electricity problem, the villagers have been in darkness for more than a week due to the negligence of the electricity workers. Mardhipanka Villager under Daringwadi Block Brahmanigaon Thana Saramuli Gram Panchayat. The power line of the transformer has been shut down. Due to the lack of electricity in the village of Mardhifanka, doctors and nurses are expressing their grief that the primary health center is hindering the treatment of patients. According to this information, due to the power cut for more than a week, the school students have been unable to study and drinking water and essential services have been completely cut off. The villagers of Mardhipanka have expressed their displeasure because the department officials are not taking any action despite complaining to the electrician. If the installation of the electricity transformer is delayed, the villagers will unite and surround the Daringbadi block after a few days. On the other hand, do not pay the electricity bill without using the electricity.

Daringbadi, 25.6 (Fast News Odisha): A fatal accident has occurred in the village of Pangali, Daringbadi police station, Kandhamal district. A biker has died after a bike collided head-on with a van used in a postal office. While the identity of the deceased has not been found, the IIC, Keshari Jena, who is searching for the identity of the police, said. Police informed that the van that caused the accident was a postal delivery van. It is revealed that Van No. (OD12F-3416) was going to Daringbadi Block Brahmanigaon police station after taking a call from Phulbali, while a biker was going to Daringbadi from Brahmanigaon side in Bike No. (OR 07 AJ-6837). When there was only 5 km left to reach Daringbadi, near Pangali, the bike collided head-on with the van, killing the rider along with some other bikes. After reporting this to the police from a source, the Daringbadi police arrived at the scene and admitted the serious biker to the Daringbadi Gosti Health Center. The doctor declared the biker dead there. Police have seized the bike and the van and are investigating the incident.