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Komna: June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was observed with great enthusiasm at Kalyan Mandap in Komna under the aegis of the Nuapada District Legal Services Authority (DLSA). The programme aimed to create awareness about the protection, dignity, and legal rights of senior citizens. The meeting was chaired by DLSA Secretary Navanita Dash. Among the distinguished guests were Komna Block Chairperson Anusaya Kumbhar, Vice-Chairperson Jayadev Pradhan, former Block Chairman Bhaktiram Sabar, senior advocate and former Government Pleader Trilok Chand Soni, senior advocate Prashant Padhi, Komna Sarpanch Mrutyunjaya Panigrahi, eminent educationist and former Principal of National College Dr. Major Ramchandra Mishra, President of Jagannath Senior Citizens’ Association Birendra Pradhan, Additional BDO Bhaktaram Budaik, and Holy Home Old Age Home Manager Bijay Kumar Padhi. Addressing the gathering, the speakers emphasized the invaluable contribution of senior citizens to society and stressed that every elderly person has the legal right to live with dignity, respect, and security. They called upon families and society at large to ensure the welfare and protection of the elderly. During the programme, detailed information was provided on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, along with various legal provisions and welfare schemes meant for senior citizens. Participants were also informed about government initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana, and other social security programmes. The speakers further discussed the legal remedies available to elderly citizens to safeguard their rights. Awareness was also created regarding the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, under which free healthcare benefits are available to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above. A large number of elderly persons, including inmates of Holy Home Old Age Home, Kurumpuri, Sinapali, participated in the awareness programme and gained valuable information about legal aid services and government welfare measures. The event was coordinated by Pratibha Panigrahi and other legal volunteers associated with the authority. Following the meeting, the DLSA organized a plastic waste clean-up drive during which more than 130 kilograms of plastic waste was collected and removed. Participants also took a pledge to make Nuapada district clean and plastic-free.

ରାଉରକେଲା: ୟୁଜିଆଇଇ ଆଲୁମିନୀ ଅସୋସିଏସନ୍ ଲେଡ଼ିଜ୍ କ୍ଳବ୍ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ଆଲୁମିନୀ ସଦସ୍ୟା, ଆଲୁମିନୀମାନଙ୍କ ସହଧର୍ମିଣୀ ଓ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛୁ ମାନଙ୍କୁ ନେଇ ଗତ ୭ ଜୁନ୍ ରେ ଆୟୋଜିତ ହୋଇଯାଇଅଛି। ରଜପର୍ବ ଭିତ୍ତିକ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗୀତା ମାନ,ଯଥା ରଜ ଓଡ଼ିଆଣୀ , ପୋଡ଼ ପିଠା ଓ ପାନ ଭଙ୍ଗା ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତା। ଅନେକ ଆଗ୍ରହୀ ମହିଳା ମାନେ ଅଂଶ ଗ୍ରହଣ କରି ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାକୁ ବେଶ୍ ଆକର୍ଷଣୀୟ ଓ ଉତ୍ସାହପ୍ରଦ କରିଥିଲେ ଏବଂ ଜୁନ୍ ୧୪ ପହିଲି ରଜର ସଂନ୍ଧ୍ୟାରେ ରଜ ସଂସ୍କୃତି ଓ ପରମ୍ପରାକୁ ନେଇ ଗୁରୁ ପୁଷ୍ପା ମିଶ୍ରଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପରିଚାଳିତ ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ କଳା ପରିଷଦ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ଆକର୍ଷଣୀୟ ସଂକୃତିକ କାର୍ଯ୍ଯକ୍ରମ ମାନ ପରିବେଷଣ ହୋଇଥିଲା। ସଂନ୍ଧ୍ୟାର ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଅତିଥି ଭାବେ ଡ଼.ଜତିନ୍ଦ୍ର ନାୟକ (ଚେୟାରମ୍ୟାନ୍ ଡ଼ାମିଟ୍ ଗ୍ରୁପ୍ ଆଣ୍ଡ ଆଡଭାଇଜର ୟୁଜିଆଇଇ ଆଲୁମିନୀ ଆସୋସିଏସନ୍) ଏବଂ ଗେଷ୍ଟ୍ ଅଫ୍ ଅନର୍ ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ପ୍ରଗତୀ ଦାସ (ପୂର୍ବତନ ପ୍ରିନ୍ସିପାଲ, ୟୁଜିଆଇଇ) ଭାବେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇ ନିଜର ଉତ୍ସାହପ୍ରଦ ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ। ପ୍ରଥମ ଥର ଏହି ରଜ ଉତ୍ସବ ଆଲୁମିନୀ ଆରମ୍ଭ କରିଥିବାରୁ ସମସ୍ତ ସଦସ୍ୟ ଓ ସଦସ୍ୟା ଙ୍କୁ ସାଧୁବାଦ ଜଣାଇଥିଲେ ଓ ଭୁୟସୀ ପ୍ରଂଶସା କରିଥିଲେ। ପରେ ପରେ ବିଜେତା ମାନଙ୍କୁ ପୁରସ୍କାର ବିତରଣ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା।ରଜ ଓଡ଼ିଆଣୀ ଭାବରେ ପ୍ରଥମ ସ୍ଥାନ ଅଧିକାର କରିଛନ୍ତି ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ଲତିକା ପଣ୍ଡା ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ସ୍ଥାନରେ ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ରୀତା ରାଣୀ ପାଣିଗ୍ରାହୀ, ସୁଚିତ୍ରା ଖଣ୍ଡୁଆଳ ।ତୃତୀୟ ସ୍ଥାନ ଅଧିକାର କରିଛନ୍ତି ଲିଟି ମହାନ୍ତି ଓ ଅନୀମା ମହାନ୍ତି। ପୋଡ଼ ପିଠା ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାରେ ପ୍ରଥମ ସ୍ଥାନ ଅଧିକାର କରିଛନ୍ତି ଶ୍ରୀମତି ବିଜୟଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ସିଂ ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ସ୍ଥାନରେ ଅଛନ୍ତି ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ପ୍ରଭାତୀ ମିଶ୍ର ତୃତୀୟ ସ୍ଥାନ ଅଧିକାର କରିଛନ୍ତି ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ଅନୀମା ମହାନ୍ତି। ପାନ ଭଙ୍ଗା ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାରେ ପ୍ରଥମ ସ୍ଥାନ ହାସଲ କରିଛନ୍ତି ସୁଚିତ୍ରା ଖଣ୍ଡୁଆଳ ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ସ୍ଥାନରେ ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ବିଜୟଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ସିଂ ଓ ତୃତୀୟ ସ୍ଥାନ ହାସଲ କରିଛନ୍ତି ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ସୁପ୍ରଭା ସାହୁ। ଏହି ସବୁ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାର ଚୟନ ପଦ୍ଧତିରେ ବିଚାରକ ଭାବେ ଦିଲ୍ଲୀ ପବ୍ଲିକ୍ ସ୍କୁଲ୍ ର ଅବସର ପ୍ରାପ୍ତ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ବିଭାଗର ଶିକ୍ଷୟତ୍ରୀ ସୌଦାମିନୀ ସିଂ ଓ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ବିଭାଗରେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟରତ ଶିକ୍ଷୟତ୍ରୀ ସସ୍ମିତା ପ୍ରଧାନ ମହୋଦୟା ନିଜର ନିରପେକ୍ଷ ବିଚାର ପ୍ରଦାନ କରି ସମସ୍ତ ମହିଳାଙ୍କୁ ପ୍ରୋତ୍ସ|ହନ ଦେଇଥିଲେ। ସ୍ମିତା ମିଶ୍ର ମଞ୍ଚ ପରିଚାଳନା କରିଥିଲେ। ଓ ତାଙ୍କର ତତ୍ୱାବଧାନ ରେ ଏକ ରଙ୍ଗାରଙ୍ଗ ସଂସ୍କୃତିକ ସଂଗୀତ ସନ୍ଧ୍ୟା ପରିବେଷଣ ହୋଇଥିଲା। ସଭାପତି ଶ୍ରୀଯୁକ୍ତ ବୈଲୋଚନ ସାମଲ,ସାଧାରଣ ସମ୍ପାଦକ ଶ୍ରୀଯୁକ୍ତ ଶୁଭେନ୍ଦୁ ପଣ୍ଡା ଓ ସାଂସ୍କୃତିକ ସମ୍ପାଦକ ଶ୍ରୀଯୁକ୍ତ ତାପସ ଜେନାଙ୍କ ତତ୍ତ୍ୱାବଧାନରେ ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଖୁବ୍ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଭାବେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ହୋଇଥିଲା। ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମକୁ ସଫଳ କରିବାରେ ରଶ୍ମି ସାହୁ,ପ୍ରଜ୍ଞ୍ୟା ତ୍ରିପାଠୀ,ନମିତା ଦାସ,ସରିତା ବିଶ୍ୱାଲ,ନିରୁପ୍ରଭା ମହାପାତ୍ର,ଡ଼କ୍ଟର ସୁଭାଷିନୀ ଜେନା,ଓରିସନ ସିଦ୍ଧି ଟପ୍ପୋ,ଲଳିତେନ୍ଦୁ ମିଶ୍ର,ଅନାଦି ଚରଣ ବିଶ୍ଵାଲ,ବସନ୍ତ ସେନାପତି,ପଞ୍ଚାନନ ବେହେରା,ପଙ୍କଜ ସାମନ୍ତ,ମନୋଜ ମହନ୍ତ,ରଂଜିତ ଦାସ,ପ୍ରଶାନ୍ତ ପାଣିଗ୍ରାହୀ,ପ୍ରଭାତ ତ୍ରିପାଠୀ, ସଂଜୀବ ପାଲ, ଅମର ସାହୁ ଓ ଅନ୍ୟ ସଦସ୍ୟ ଙ୍କ ସାହାଯ୍ୟ ଓ ସହଯୋଗ ରେ ରଜ ଉତ୍ସବ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ସଫଳ ରୂପେ ଆୟୋଜନ ହୋଇଥିଲା।

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ରଜ ଆସିଲେ ହସେ ଧରଣୀ, ଦୋଳିର ତାଳେ ଝୁମେ ତରୁଣୀ । ଅଳତା ଛୁଆଁରେ ରଙ୍ଗା ପାଦ, ମନେ ମନେ ଫୁଟେ ଅସୁମାରୀ ସ୍ୱପ୍ନର ସ୍ୱାଦ । ପୋଡ଼ପିଠାର ମହକ ଭରେ ଆଙ୍ଗନ, ରଜଗୀତରେ ମୁଖରିତ ହୁଏ ଜୀବନ । ପାନର ଲାଲିମା, ହସର ଝଙ୍କାର, ସବୁଠି ଖେଳିଯାଏ ଆନନ୍ଦର ଜୁଆର । ଏ କେବଳ ପର୍ବ ନୁହେଁ, ମାଟି ସହ ମଣିଷର ଆତ୍ମୀୟତାର ଉତ୍ସବ । ପ୍ରକୃତି ପ୍ରତି ପ୍ରଣାମ, ନାରୀତ୍ୱ ପ୍ରତି ସମ୍ମାନ, ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅସ୍ମିତାର ଅମର ଅଭିଯାନ । ରଜ ଆସିଲେ ଲାଗେ ସତେ, ଧରା ଲେଖୁଛି ପ୍ରେମର ନୂଆ କବିତା l ଆଉ ସେହି କବିତାର ପ୍ରତିଟି ଶବ୍ଦରେ ଝଲସୁଥାଏ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଚିରନ୍ତନ ସଂସ୍କୃତିର ଗରିମା । ରଜ ମାନେ କେବଳ ତିନି ଦିନର ନୁହେଁ ଉତ୍ସବ, ଏ ହେଉଛି ଓଡ଼ିଆ ହୃଦୟରେ ସାରା ବର୍ଷ ବଞ୍ଚି ରହୁଥିବା ଏକ ଜୀବନ୍ତ ଅନୁଭବ l ମଳୟ ମେହେର, ସିନାପାଲି ସାମ୍ବାଦିକ

କଳାହାଣ୍ଡି ଜିଲ୍ଲା ଜୟପାଟଣା ବ୍ଲକ ରଣମାଳ କୃଷି ସମବାୟ ସମିତି ଅଧୀନରେ ଥିବା ବିଭିନ୍ନ ମଣ୍ଡିରେ ଦେଖାଦେଇଥିବା ଚରମ ଅବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥାକୁ ନେଇ ଆଜି ଚାଷୀମାନେ ରଣମାଳ ମଣ୍ଡିଠାରେ ଏକ ବିଶାଳ ଗଣଧାରଣା ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି। 1. ମିଲର୍ସ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟାପ୍ତ ଗାଡ଼ି ପଠାଉ ନଥିବାରୁ ମଣ୍ଡିରେ ପଡ଼ିରହିଛି ହଜାର ହଜାର କ୍ଵିଣ୍ଟାଲ ଧାନ 2. ଟୋକନ୍ ଅବଧି ସରି ଆସୁଥିଲେ ସୁଦ୍ଧା ଧାନ ଉଠୁନାହିଁ, ଚାଷୀଙ୍କୁ ମିଳୁନି ଅଖା ବସ୍ତା। 3. ପାଗ ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନ ଯୋଗୁଁ ବର୍ଷା ଭୟରେ ଚାଷୀ ରଣମାଳ ସମବାୟ ସମିତି ଅଧୀନରେ ଥିବା ମଣ୍ଡିଗୁଡ଼ିକରୁ ଧାନ ଉଠାଇବା ପାଇଁ ମିଲର୍ସମାନେ ଆବଶ୍ୟକ ପରିମାଣର ଗାଡ଼ି ପଠାଉ ନାହାନ୍ତି। ଯାହା ଫଳରେ ଚାଷୀଙ୍କ କଷ୍ଟଅର୍ଜିତ ଧାନ ଖୋଲା ଆକାଶ ତଳେ ପଡ଼ି ରହିଛି। ଅପରପକ୍ଷରେ, ଧାନ ବିକ୍ରି ପାଇଁ ଆସିଥିବା ଟୋକନର ଅବଧି ମଧ୍ୟ ସରି ସରି ଆସୁଛି। ଏହା ସହିତ ଚାଷୀଙ୍କୁ ଧାନ ରଖିବା ପାଇଁ ଅଖା ବସ୍ତା ମଧ୍ୟ ମିଳୁ ନଥିବା ଅଭିଯୋଗ ହୋଇଛି। ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ବର୍ଷା ପାଗ ହେଉଥିବାରୁ ଧାନ ନଷ୍ଟ ହୋଇଯିବା ଭୟରେ ଚାଷୀମାନେ ଆତଙ୍କିତ ଅବସ୍ଥାରେ ଅଛନ୍ତି। ଏହି ସବୁ ସମସ୍ୟାର ସ୍ଥାୟୀ ସମାଧାନ ଦାବି କରି ଆଜି ରଣମାଳ ଚାଷୀମାନେ ଗଣଧାରଣା ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି। ଚାଷୀଙ୍କ ଏହି ଆନ୍ଦୋଳନ ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ ଖବର ପାଇ ଜୁନାଗଡ଼ ବିଧାୟକ କ୍ୟାପଟେନ ଦିବ୍ୟଶଙ୍କର ମିଶ୍ର ତୁରନ୍ତ ରଣମାଳ ମଣ୍ଡି ଧାରଣା ସ୍ଥଳରେ ପହଞ୍ଚିଥିଲେ। ସେ ସେଠାରେ ଉତ୍ତ୍ୟକ୍ତ ଚାଷୀ ଭାଇମାନଙ୍କ ସହ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ସମସ୍ୟା ବାବଦରେ ପଚାରି ବୁଝିଥିଲେ। ଏହା ସହ ପ୍ରଶାସନ ଓ ମିଲର୍ସଙ୍କ ସହ ଆଲୋଚନା କରି କିଭଳି ଖୁବ୍ ଶୀଘ୍ର ମଣ୍ଡିରୁ ଧାନ ଉଠାଯିବ ଏବଂ ଚାଷୀଙ୍କୁ ଉପଯୁକ୍ତ ସୁବିଧା ମିଳିବ, ସେନେଇ ସମାଧାନର ବାଟ ଚାଷୀଙ୍କୁ ବୁଝାଇ କହିଥିଲେ। ବିଧାୟକଙ୍କ ଆଶ୍ୱାସନା ପରେ ଚାଷୀଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ କିଛିଟା ଆଶା ସଞ୍ଚାର ହୋଇଛି।

Khariar: 14/06 The ongoing Rabi paddy procurement process in Nuapada district continues to face multiple challenges, leaving hundreds of farmers worried as the monsoon season gathers momentum. With rains already making their presence felt in June, thousands of bags of paddy remain stacked in open procurement centres, exposing farmers to mounting uncertainty and potential losses. At the Khariar mandi, large quantities of paddy are lying under the open sky, covered only with tarpaulin sheets arranged by farmers themselves. Despite repeated instructions from mandi authorities advising farmers not to bring additional stock until existing produce is lifted, many cultivators have been compelled to transport their harvested paddy to the procurement centre in the hope of an early sale. Farmers allege that delays at various stages of the procurement process have become a recurring concern. Earlier, issues related to token generation and maximum procurement limits created hurdles. Now, the pace of procurement has become heavily dependent on the availability of transport vehicles sent by rice millers for lifting the stock from mandis. As a result, anxious farmers continue to wait for days, guarding their produce from unexpected rainfall. The situation has become particularly challenging as paddy procurement and transportation are being carried out based on the lifting schedule of millers, creating uncertainty among growers who fear damage to their produce if rains intensify. According to sources, quality assessment of paddy is being conducted in the presence of representatives and agents of rice millers before procurement is finalized. However, the slow movement of stocks from the mandi has led to frustration among farmers, many of whom claim they have already waited far longer than expected. Tension was witnessed at the Khariar mandi on Saturday when only one transport vehicle arrived for paddy lifting. The limited transportation capacity triggered complaints and heated arguments among farmers regarding the selection and lifting process. After prolonged discussions and intervention by officials, a decision was finally taken to proceed with the lifting of paddy. Taking note of the situation, the Khariar Tehsildar visited the mandi and reviewed the ground realities as per the directions of the District Collector. The official interacted with farmers and procurement authorities to assess the challenges and explore possible solutions to expedite the lifting process. With the monsoon season advancing and thousands of bags of paddy still awaiting transportation, farmers have urged the administration and millers to accelerate procurement operations. They fear that any prolonged delay could lead to significant damage to their produce, affecting both quality and income. The unfolding situation has once again highlighted the need for better coordination between procurement agencies, transport operators, and millers to ensure timely lifting of paddy and safeguard the interests of farmers during the crucial procurement season.

Khariar Road: 14/06 A newly constructed 500-seater multi-purpose hall at Adibasi Pada in Khariar Road of Nuapada district was inaugurated with much enthusiasm and public participation on Sunday. The facility is expected to emerge as a vital center for social, cultural, and community-based activities in the region. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Kalahandi MP Malvika Devi, who attended as the Chief Guest and formally dedicated the hall to the public. Addressing the gathering, she described the project as a significant step towards strengthening community engagement and social cohesion. She stated that the hall would provide an ideal platform for meetings, public discussions, cultural events, and various community programmes, helping bring people together and fostering a spirit of unity among urban residents. Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Nuapada MLA Jay Dholakia, Municipal Chairperson Dr. Sonia Jain, and Executive Officer Kamalasan Rath. They highlighted the importance of the new infrastructure and expressed confidence that it would play a key role in promoting social interaction, cultural activities, and community development in the area. Speaking on the occasion, the guests noted that the multi-purpose hall would serve as a common venue for public gatherings, awareness programmes, seminars, and cultural celebrations, benefiting people from all sections of society. They emphasized that such community-oriented infrastructure is essential for strengthening social bonds and encouraging public participation in developmental initiatives. The event also provided an opportunity for MP Malvika Devi to interact directly with local residents. During the interaction, she listened to their views, concerns, developmental needs, and suggestions regarding the growth of the area. The exchange was widely appreciated by the public, who welcomed the opportunity to communicate their aspirations directly to their elected representatives. Residents expressed happiness over the inauguration of the hall and hoped that it would become a focal point for community activities and social harmony in the coming years. The project is being viewed as another milestone in the urban development journey of Khariar Road, reflecting the administration’s commitment to creating better civic infrastructure for the people. The inauguration concluded on a positive note, with local citizens expressing optimism that the facility would contribute significantly to the social and cultural progress of the region.

Bhubaneswar/Nuapada: 14/06 Odisha’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll has entered a crucial phase, achieving an impressive 98.95% coverage in voter enumeration form distribution, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to ensure a cleaner, more accurate, and transparent electoral database. As per the latest report released by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha, the large-scale exercise of distributing, collecting, and digitising voter enumeration forms is progressing at a rapid pace under the directives of the Election Commission of India. The initiative aims to eliminate discrepancies in the electoral roll and strengthen the integrity of the democratic process. By 6 PM on June 14, enumeration forms had been distributed to 3,30,49,188 voters, accounting for 98.95% of the state’s electorate. The achievement reflects the extensive groundwork carried out by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and election officials across urban and rural areas. While form distribution is nearing completion, the focus has now shifted towards digitisation of the collected data. According to official figures, 1,15,36,537 voter forms have already been digitised, representing 34.54% of the total electorate. Election authorities have described the progress as encouraging and stated that efforts are being intensified to expedite the remaining work within the stipulated timeline. Among all districts, Sundargarh has emerged as the top performer, becoming the first district in Odisha to achieve 100% distribution of voter enumeration forms. The district has also demonstrated remarkable efficiency in digitisation, successfully completing the process for 62.71% of its voters, the highest in the state so far. Officials noted that with nearly all eligible voters having received the forms, administrative machinery is now concentrating on data verification and digital processing. Once digitisation is completed, the electoral database will undergo a comprehensive scrutiny process to identify and remove the names of deceased, shifted, or otherwise ineligible voters. This will pave the way for the publication of a more accurate and error-free final electoral roll. The Election Commission has instructed all Booth Level Officers and field officials to complete the exercise within the prescribed schedule. The state government has set a target of June 28, 2026, for the completion of form distribution, collection, and digitisation activities. Authorities have appealed to citizens to extend full cooperation to BLOs visiting households and to submit their enumeration forms at the earliest. Election officials have also cautioned that failure to submit the forms within the stipulated period may lead to verification proceedings and other actions as per electoral regulations. With the voter roll revision exercise entering its final stretch, Odisha is poised to set a benchmark in electoral management, reinforcing transparency, accuracy, and public participation in the democratic process ahead of future elections.

Nuapada, 14/06 With the aim of spreading the significance of voluntary blood donation across every section of society, a grand blood donation awareness and social service programme was organized in Nuapada district on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day. The event, jointly organized by Students Raktadata Mahasangha, Nuapada, Odisha and the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH), Nuapada, marked the celebration of its 5th Annual Day, along with a voluntary blood donation camp and awareness programme, conveying a strong message of humanity and social responsibility throughout the district. The programme commenced with a massive awareness rally from the premises of DHH Nuapada to National High School, Nuapada. Carrying banners and placards promoting the importance of blood donation, members of NCC, Scouts, YRC, and hundreds of volunteers actively participated in the rally. The event successfully created public awareness about the need and value of voluntary blood donation, spreading a positive message across the town. The programme was graced by several distinguished guests, including Nuapada MLA Jay Dholakia, District Collector Madhusudan Das, 2nd Commandant of CRPF 216 Battalion Radheshyam, Assistant Commandant of CRPF 19 Battalion Munna Prasad, CDMO Dr. Dwarikanath Satpathy, and the DPO, who encouraged the public, especially the youth, to actively participate in voluntary blood donation. The dignitaries described blood donation as one of the noblest humanitarian acts that can save countless lives. A total of 34 units of blood were collected during the blood donation camp. Health officials stated that the collected blood would play a crucial role in saving the lives of patients during medical emergencies. The guests highly appreciated the dedication, enthusiasm, and humanitarian spirit displayed by the voluntary blood donors. One of the major highlights of the programme was the presentation of the “Seva Samman” (Service Honour) awards. Individuals who had made remarkable contributions in the fields of social service and human welfare were felicitated for their efforts. The recognition served as a source of inspiration for the younger generation present at the event. The programme concluded successfully through the collective efforts of the members of Students Raktadata Mahasangha, staff of DHH Nuapada, NCC, Scouts, YRC volunteers, and numerous social workers. In his concluding remarks, Harshabardhan, Founder of Students Raktadata Mahasangha, Nuapada, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all guests, blood donors, supporting organizations, and volunteers for their invaluable contribution. He appealed for continued support in future humanitarian initiatives and reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to serving society. The enthusiastic participation of Nuapada’s youth in this noble cause of blood donation has undoubtedly set an inspiring example of compassion, responsibility, and service to humanity.

କୁଜଙ୍ଗ, ଜଗତସିଂହପୁର: ପହିଲି ରଜର ଆନନ୍ଦ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଏକ ଦୁଃଖଦ ସଡ଼କ ଦୁର୍ଘଟଣା କୋଠି ଗ୍ରାମରେ ଶୋକାକୁଳ ପରିସ୍ଥିତି ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରିଛି। ମଙ୍ଗରାଜପୁର ଷ୍ଟାଡିୟମ ନିକଟରେ ଦୁଇଟି ବାଇକ ମୁହାଁମୁହିଁ ଧକ୍କା ହେବାରୁ ଘଟିଥିବା ଏହି ଦୁର୍ଘଟଣାରେ କୋଠି ଗ୍ରାମର ଯୁବକ ଲୋକନାଥ ଦାସଙ୍କ ମୃତ୍ୟୁ ଘଟିଛି। ମୃତ ଲୋକନାଥ ଦାସ କୋଠି ଗ୍ରାମର ବାବୁଲି ଦାସଙ୍କ ଏକମାତ୍ର ପୁତ୍ର ବୋଲି ଜଣାପଡ଼ିଛି। ଦୁର୍ଘଟଣା ପରେ ତାଙ୍କୁ ତୁରନ୍ତ ଚିକିତ୍ସା ପାଇଁ ନିଆଯାଇଥିଲେ ମଧ୍ୟ ତାଙ୍କ ଜୀବନ ବଞ୍ଚାଯାଇ ପାରିନଥିଲା। ଏହି ଅକାଳ ବିୟୋଗରେ ପରିବାର ଉପରେ ଦୁଃଖର ପାହାଡ଼ ଭାଙ୍ଗି ପଡ଼ିଥିବା ବେଳେ ସମଗ୍ର କୋଠି ଗ୍ରାମରେ ଶୋକର ଛାୟା ଖେଳିଯାଇଛି। ଗ୍ରାମବାସୀ ଓ ସମ୍ପର୍କୀୟ ମାନେ ଲୋକନାଥଙ୍କ ମୃତ୍ୟୁରେ ଗଭୀର ଶୋକ ପ୍ରକାଶ କରିଥିବା ସହ ଶୋକସନ୍ତପ୍ତ ପରିବାରକୁ ସମବେଦନା ଜଣାଇଛନ୍ତି। ଘଟଣା ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ ପୋଲିସ ତଦନ୍ତ ଆରମ୍ଭ କରିଥିବା ସୂଚନା ମିଳିଛି। ପହିଲି ରଜର ଉତ୍ସବ ମାହୋଲ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଘଟିଥିବା ଏହି ମର୍ମନ୍ତୁଦ ଦୁର୍ଘଟଣା ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ସ୍ତବ୍ଧ କରିଦେଇଛି।