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Thanks to the timely intervention of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), a poor, destitute woman suffering from blood cancer has managed to get an Ageusman card. The cooperation of the authorities has now come as a relief to the families concerned. Patients facing problems: It was revealed that Ms. Pankajini Patel of Chandopla (Pendrawan) village under Komna police station of Nuapada district was suffering from Leukemia for a long time and she had to go to the hospital frequently for regular treatment and her family was very poor and was facing severe financial crisis. Even though he knew that he could get free medical facilities under the government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme, he could not get the card for a long time due to lack of knowledge and not understanding the necessary paperwork (documentation) process. Prompt intervention of the authority: As Mrs. Patel was bedridden, her husband Laxeshwar Patel, on June 11, 2026, received a message from some sources and finally approached the Nuapada District Legal Services Authority and requested them to provide assistance in applying for Ausman Card. Realizing the importance of the issue, the authority’s secretary Navnita Das immediately intervened and directed the legal counsel Nikhil Singh Kshatriya to provide all legal assistance to the patient. Card Prepared Successfully: On the instructions of the Secretary, Juraj Mitra Mr. Kshatriya was taken to the Nuapada District Ayushman Card Coordinator’s office in Lakshwar. By preparing all the necessary application documents and expediting the government process, the Ayushman card was successfully produced in the name of Mrs. Panjini Patel on that same day (last 11th June 2026). Through this card, he now has access to various medical facilities and financial assistance under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. He thanked the District Legal Services Authority for this. Such prompt intervention by the Legal Services Authority has further enhanced the hope of getting free legal aid in the minds of the people. Bishwanath Samal reports from Nuapada

The President and the Prime Minister will attend the program on the occasion of the completion of two years of the Government of Odisha in Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj. The President and the Prime Minister will inaugurate various developmental projects worth more than Rs. 47,600 crores and lay the foundation. The President of India Mrs. Draupadi Murmu will also be present on this occasion, which will be an important and glorious moment for the state. On the 20th at around 11:15 AM, the President and Prime Minister will visit Pahadpur village in Mayurbhanj District. Later, both the leaders will offer prayers at Holy Santali Jahera and Ho Jahera, Abhiyan Center and Pahadpur School. The visit is expected to highlight ongoing efforts to strengthen educational opportunities, skill development and socio-economic empowerment in tribal areas and rural areas. At around 1 pm, the President and the Prime Minister will attend a program on the occasion of two years of the Odisha government at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj. The theme of the program is “Development trends across Odisha”. During the programme, various developmental projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore will be inaugurated and foundation laid. Along with this, the Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion. During the event, projects in key sectors including energy, industrial infrastructure, road connectivity, drinking water, health, education, tourism and irrigation will be inaugurated and foundation laid. These projects are expected to strengthen infrastructure, improve connectivity, increase energy security and create employment opportunities across Odisha. Reflecting the Prime Minister’s vision of inclusive and holistic development, these initiatives will further accelerate growth in tribal and rural areas and spread the benefits of development to every corner of the state. Major projects to be inaugurated include the 600 MW Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project and Phase-II Expansion Project of IB Thermal Power Station. These projects will enhance energy security and support economic growth in Odisha. The foundation stone of the Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) project will also be laid at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district. It will promote clean utilization of domestic coal resources, reduce import dependency and create new industries and employment opportunities in the region. Among the projects to be laid foundation stone are a 300 TPD Source-Segregated Municipal Solid Waste-Based Compressed Biogas Plant in Bhubaneswar, a bridge over the Vadjodi river providing direct connectivity between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, widening and strengthening of the Dhalpur-Harbhanga road in Boudh district and four-laning of a section of NH-353 from Nuapada to Ghatipada, Kusumdihi. These include Megalift Irrigation Project, IGNOU Regional Center and Indoor Badminton Complex at Rairangpur. Similarly, a 300-bed district headquarters hospital building will be inaugurated in Boudh, along with 24 Atal bus stands and 9 automated testing centers in various districts of Odisha. These projects are expected to strengthen healthcare and public transport infrastructure in the state. Other important projects to be inaugurated include Nayagarh Town Bypass on NH-57, underground pipeline portion of Kusumi Smart Irrigation Project, Jakhpura-Jajpur Kenjhar Road-Beitrani Road Multi-Tracking Project, Hindod Road-Meramandali Multi-Tracking Project, Sports Complex and Tribal Research Center at Rairangpur. Rairangpur/Bhubaneswar, 19/6: A glorious chapter is about to be written in the history of Odisha. The visit of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi to Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district is not only an official event, but a shining reflection of the Central Government’s strong resolve towards the development, empowerment and building of a self-reliant India in the tribal areas that will invigorate the hopes and aspirations of millions of tribal people of Odisha. For the first time in the history of Odisha, His Excellency the President and Hon’ble Prime Minister are going to be present on the same stage and address the public. On the occasion of this visit, Bivin infrastructure will be inaugurated and the foundation stone will be laid. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Odisha is scheduled for tomorrow. Before this, a press conference has been organized on behalf of Bharatiya Janata Party, Odisha today. In this conference held at Hotel Hindustan Inn in Rairangpur, the projects to be inaugurated by the State President Shri Samal Kah during his visit to Rairangpur tomorrow will strengthen connectivity, employment generation, industrial development and standard of living. This will strengthen the role of Mayor in the development journey of New India. In addition to this, Hon’ble Prime Minister will visit the President’s village for an hour and pay homage to the soil of Odisha on the occasion of the President’s birthday. He will also discuss with the local students. There are other programs as well. Whenever Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji has come to Odisha, he has never come empty-handed but has inaugurated or laid the foundation stone of a comprehensive plan for the prosperity and development of Odisha. We extend a warm welcome to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on behalf of the people of Mayurbhanj and the people of Odisha and we believe that under his leadership the development journey of Odisha and East India will be faster and more dynamic,” said Mr. Samal. On the occasion of today’s conference, among others, BJP state general secretary Biranchi Narayan Tripathi, Mayurbhanj MP Navcharan Majhi, Rairangpur MLA Jalen Naik, BJP spokesperson Prakash Chandra Rath and Sanjay Rath were prominently present. Birchi Narayan Tripathi is General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party

Baripada, (19/06): In collaboration with Odisha State Disaster Management Authority, Bhubaneswar and under the supervision of District Disaster Management Authority, Mayurbhanj, Disaster Management Mock Exercise has been successfully conducted in 10 multipurpose flood shelters of the district. The main objective of the exercise was to assess the effectiveness of preparedness, coordination and response systems during natural and man-made disasters. This year, an artificial disaster situation was created based on the “severe floods and landslides” scenario provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The rescue team demonstrated evacuation procedures, search and rescue operations, first aid and emergency medical services. The emergency communication system between the responding agencies was also tested while the injured were shifted to designated health centers. The fire service, police, health department, Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), civil defense volunteers and local community members actively participated in the mock exercise. The entire program was successfully completed with the active support of the management and monitoring committee members/members of the 10 shelters and the nodal NGOs such as Spardha, Resolve, VARD, SECURE, FORD, Aadhaar, Aadhaar, Balaji, Shakti Sacha and PRIDE. At district level Assistant Collector of Emergency Department Mr. Tapas Kumar Mahanth, District Project Officer Mr. Jagbandhu Mohanty and State Project Officer Mr. Sutanu Kumar Thakur as State Observer observed the practice. They reviewed response times, resource mobilization and inter-agency coordination, as well as emphasized the need for group collaboration and regular mock exercises for disaster risk reduction. On this occasion the participants were sensitized about disaster preparedness, emergency helpline numbers and safety protocols to be followed in case of emergency. A debriefing session was held at the end of the exercise, where the achievements, challenges and potential areas of future improvement of the exercise were discussed. Officials said that such practice is effective in strengthening disaster response capacity and ensuring public safety in real emergencies. It is worth noting that before the mock practice District level preparatory meeting was held on 16.06.2026 and table top exercise was held in 25 blocks of the district on 18.06.2026.

Grand welcome to President at Rairangpur: Inauguration of several public welfare projects including mega pipe water supply project, inauguration of free health camp of AIIMS at Rairangpur, President Special Circuit House, Office of New Superintendent of Police District; President’s Grand Visit to Rairangpur Rairangpur 19 June 2026 Hon’ble President Draupadi Murmu has arrived at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district on a two-day visit to Odisha. Hon’ble Governor of Odisha Haribabu Kambham Pati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi were present and extended warm welcome to the President. After arriving at his first workplace and birthplace, the President inaugurated the first free health camp organized in partnership with AIIMS, Bhubaneswar and spoke to the health workers. The President then inaugurated several important public welfare projects including mega pipe water supply project for Kusumi Block, new building of Brahmakumari Organization, Special Circuit House and new Superintendent of Police office of newly formed Rairangpur Police District. Many senior officials and public representatives including the Governor, Chief Minister and senior ministers were present during the launching ceremony of all these projects which are going to create a new chapter of development in the state. It is worth noting that the most emotional aspect of this visit is the birthday of President Draupadi Murmu tomorrow. As he spends this special day in Rairangpur, his birthplace and first workplace, there is tremendous enthusiasm among the locals. The second day of this visit, tomorrow (June 20) is going to be a memorable day in the history of Odisha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mayurbhanj tomorrow and participate in various programs with the President. On the occasion of two years of BJP government in Odisha, the Prime Minister and the President will participate in the mega rally “Bikash ra Nadhila, Odisha Saara” organized at Rairangpur’s Jakbosh Mahal. On this occasion, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various development projects worth more than Rs 47,600 crore for Odisha. It includes major projects in energy, railways, road connectivity, health and education sectors.

Malkangiri, 18/6/26: Chief Secretary Saroj Kumar Pradhan visited Malkangiri district and reviewed various developmental works. A high-level review meeting has been held in the conference room at Satiguda Eco Park. In this meeting, the Chief Secretary Shri Pradhan inquired about the progress of the projects of various departments and gave strict instructions to the concerned developers to finish all the remaining works as soon as possible. Nabarangpur Lok Sabha MP Balabhadra Majhi, Malkangiri MLA Narsingh Madkami, District Magistrate Arvind Rajshirke, Additional District Magistrate Rajsab Vedbar Pradhan, Bankhand Officer Sai Kiran, Chief Development Officer and Executive Officer Dasharthi Sarabu and Praktan Chittarakonda MLA Dumbru Shisha Major were present in this meeting. In the meeting, recruitment of health department staff and medical system were reviewed in the district. Emphasis is placed on improving the status of higher secondary schools and tribal schools under the Education Department, hostel arrangements and infrastructure. Along with this, the establishment of an Ayurvedic Medical College has also been discussed. Discussions have been held to improve the livelihood of the tribals along with the overall development of the Banda and Diblik tribes. Block and Gram Panchayats have been directed to monitor the work of the Department of Public Works and Rural Development and to connect new roads. Paved roads will be constructed under Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana. With the successful implementation of Subhadra Yojana in the district, it is aimed to create Lakpati Didi by empowering women through the power of the mission. Chief Secretary Mr. Pradhan joined the Swachh Bharat mission in the morning at Malkangari City Bus Stand and Mallikeshwar Shiva Temple. He visited the agricultural projects, mega projects, various bridges, mega drinking water projects (Mariwada and Kiang), MV7 Bridge, dams and canals and expressed his satisfaction with the work. Similarly, the Chief Secretary visited the airport and informed that the airstrip will be operational soon. The land acquisition for the Jaipur-Malkangiri railway project has reached the final stage and the main construction work will start from next year, he said. This year, more than 15 lakh quintals of additional paddy has been purchased from more than 41 thousand farmers in the district and input subsidy of Rs. 800 is being provided to the farmers. Along with this, the government will provide 4 cents of land in rural areas and 2 cents in urban areas under the Poor Welfare Scheme. After the meeting Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi said that the economic and social situation of the district will be strengthened in the coming days. Malkangiri is a ‘District of Potential’ and will soon be ranked number 1 in terms of development as a prosperous district.

Nuapada: A district-level workshop on organic farming and progressive agriculture under Odisha government’s two-year public relations program ‘Development Trends, Odisha Sara’ was held today at the local National College Auditorium under the chairmanship of District Collector Madhusudan Das. Nuapada block president Tarashwari Sahu, vice president Dilip Nirlamkar, district farmers’ morcha president Ratanlal Chandrakar, district level officers of various departments, progressive farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs and media representatives were present in the program. The workshop discussed in detail the need for natural and organic farming, protecting soil health, water conservation, reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, climate-friendly farming practices and scientific agricultural management. Officers and experts from the College of Agriculture, Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer Center (ARTS), Agricultural Science Centre, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Watershed Development Departments briefed about the various schemes of their respective departments, the potential of agriculture-based income generation and how farmers can benefit from these schemes. Promotion of organic farming in horticultural crops and benefits of soil testing were also highlighted. Addressing the gathering, District Collector Mr. Dash said that to make agriculture profitable and sustainable, emphasis should be placed on organic and natural farming. He appealed to the farmers to increase their income by cultivating pulses, oilseeds, vegetables and other non-irrigated crops in Rabi season. “Let’s work together to grow organically and maintain good soil health.” He also advised the farmers to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and increase the use of nano urea. The district administration further said, “The district administration is of the farmers, for the farmers and by the farmers. The district administration is always committed to the overall development of the agriculture and farmers of the district.” On the occasion, soil health cards were distributed to the farmers and the productive and progressive farmers of the district were honored. Report by Biswanath Samal from Nuapada.

A meeting of the Nuapada District Road Safety Committee has been held today in the conference room of the district headquarters under the chairmanship of District Collector Madhusudan Das. At the beginning of the meeting, District Transport Officer Sharmila Maharana welcomed everyone and presented the agenda of the meeting and the compliance report of the previous meeting. Emphasizing on awareness and strict adherence to the law in the field of road safety, District Collector Mr. Das said that government employees driving two-wheelers will not be allowed to enter the office if they do not wear helmets. He directed all departmental heads to ensure strict compliance in their respective offices. Similarly, all employees traveling in four-wheelers were asked to use seatbelts. The district governor directed the district education officer and the district welfare officer to ensure the use of helmets among the teachers. He also directed to make first aid boxes available in all 10 helmet hubs in the district within the next two days. In the meeting, the District Transport Officer informed that a ‘District Highway Safety Task Force’ has been formed in the district as per the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The main objectives of the task force are to strengthen security on national highways, remove illegal encroachments, prevent illegal parking and ensure a coordinated enforcement system. The District Magistrate directed the Executive Officers of Nuapada, Khariar and Khariar Road NACs to procure cranes to remove illegally parked vehicles from roadsides. Similarly, he directed all Tahsildars to take action against illegal dams built on government land on the side of the national highway. From January to June 17 this year, 3159 cases of driving without a helmet and 147 cases of driving under the influence of alcohol have been conducted. Only in the month of May, 495 e-challans were issued by the district transport department while 153 driving licenses were suspended. It was reported that a revenue of 12 lakh 75 thousand rupees was collected in the month of May in connection with various traffic violations. In the meeting, District Chief Development Officer Lambodar Dharua, Upazilapal Surmi Soren, Additional District Medical Officer Dr. Dilip Kumar Das, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. Sukhendu Roy, Acting Superintendent Sanammitra Pradhan, All Block Development Officers, R&B SDO Sukant Gardia, Executive Officers of Nuapada, Khariar and Khariar Road NAC and officials of various departments were present. Bishwanath Samal reports from Nuapada

Nuapada: Urban Public Relations and Citizen Partnership program was organized by the notified Achal Parishad, Khariar Road at Ward No. 16 and 17 Mangarapali on the 10th day. Council Chairperson Sonia Jain, Parishad Vedaram Sahu, Sandeep Sharma, Executive Officer of the Council Kamlasan Rath, Kalahandi MP Representative Goldi Agarwal and senior citizens of the ward were present. The program was organized with the aim of improving the direct relationship between the public and the government, promoting active participation of citizens, creating awareness about the various public welfare schemes and development programs of the central and state governments and connecting the views and aspirations of the citizens with the governance process. While the book was launched by , many complaints of the common man were heard and a decision was taken to redress them. Many women and men were present in the program. Report by Vishwanath Samal from Nuapada.

Kandhamal- 17th June (Fast News Odisha): Heavy rains and stormy winds have caused extensive damage in Tumuband area this afternoon. In Sardhapur village under Jhiripani panchayat, a huge old lentil tree fell down and stuck to the house and cage of a big boy. In this accident, the cage was completely broken and one of the bulls tied to it died on the spot. Due to the death of the buffalo, there will be a hindrance in the future farming operations, Ladababu Ganotiya expressed his grief. The local people have demanded that the government provide adequate compensation and financial assistance to the affected families. Reporter-Ranganath Ladset

Nuapada: Urban Public Relations and Civic Partnership program has been organized in Ward No. 13, 14 and 15 Patel city on the ninth day by the notified Local Council, Khariar Road. Council Chairperson Sonia Jain, Vice Chairperson, Nishant Daga, Parishad Sarojini Bhoi, Mohan Chelak, Sandeep Sharma Executive Officer of the Council, Kamlasan Rath, Kalahandi MP Representative Goldi Agarwal and all senior citizens of the ward attended. The program was organized with the objective of improving the direct relationship between the public and the government, promoting active participation of the citizens, creating awareness about the various public welfare schemes and development programs of the central and state governments and connecting the views and aspirations of the citizens with the governance process.

Bishwanath Samal reports from Nuapada