Sanjay Kumar Mishra
From protecting forests to preserving heritage, Nimain Charan Panigrahi’s life is a mission
The ex-forester has developed a museum at his home in Balangir to showcase documents, objects, musical instruments integral to western Odisha, writes Sanjay Kumar Mishra
23 Jan 2022
A minor’s fight against child marriage
In December last year, Reena Deep fought against her parents and society to stall her own marriage as she was a minor.
21 Nov 2021
Chandra Boe: Balangir Braveheart who defies pain to keep Maoists away
Chandra continues to stand tall in the harshest of conditions and contribute his mite towards keeping the district safe from the Red rebels.
06 Dec 2020
When cops turn messiah for the hungry
Realising that many destitute and poor may not find food due to the lockdown, he hired some youths to cook meals for distribution.
15 Apr 2020
Alone and scared, migrants’ children fend for themselves
For the last six days, eightyear- old Kanha Parabhoi of Tentelmunda has been eagerly waiting for his parents to return from Hyderabad.
31 Mar 2020
Celebrations begin at Rajendra College
Vice-President conveys his good wishes to students, faculty members and alumni of the college.
28 Dec 2019
Badimunda PHC in Odisha sets example in OPD management
Medical officer Dr Sekharlal Pradhan, who joined Badimunda PHC nine years back, said despite its location in a far-flung area, people don’t hesitate to come to the hospital for health-care needs.
22 Jul 2019
Villages face acute drinking water scarcity
Women walking miles with pitchers on their heads is a familiar scene in various parts of Balangir district.
29 Apr 2019
Niranjan faces litmus test in Sonepur
Locals dissatisfied with the sorry state of primary education and ailing healthcare sector in the constituency
15 Apr 2019
Battle of newcomers in Loisingha
BJP’s Mukesh Mahaling, BJD’s Pradeep Behera and Naba Kishore Naik from Cong will be trying their luck
09 Apr 2019
Lok Sabha polls: Stage set for royal family fight in Odisha's Balangir
The incumbent MP and royal family scion Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo of BJD had defeated his sister-in-law Sangeeta Singh Deo of BJP by a margin of 1,04,299 votes in the 2014 elections.
28 Mar 2019
Elections mean nothing for migrant workers
The hustle and bustle of the polls has gripped rural areas of Odisha but the upcoming festival of democracy brings no cheer to Bairagi Majhi of Manigaon village in Bangomunda block.
24 Mar 2019
Khaprakhol Block Development Officer shoulders body to cremation site
The deceased, who belonged to the Banjara community from Nanded in Maharashtra, was left behind by his gypsy group as he was too old to move.
05 Dec 2018
In migration-hit Nuapada, women reap profit from paddy
Around 30 women from the village, on persuasion of District Industry Centre (DIC), underwent training on paddy craft a few months back and are now able to earn themselves a decent income.
31 Jul 2018
Rising heat, scarce water turn Balangir a cauldron
Power supply disrupted frequently, water not supplied to half the population of the town during summer months.
07 May 2018
Ranipal-Jharial temple ruins crave for facelift
The signboard placed at the entrance of the hypethral temple of 64 Yoginees in the twin villages of Ranipal-Jharial reads: “This monument has been declared to be of national importance and protected
13 Dec 2017
Dirt, garbage dot Balangir bus terminus
The Balangir bus stand is in a dismal state. Every monsoon, passengers face difficulty walking through the slippery muck in the bus stand.
29 Jul 2017
Doctors fail to show up at DHH, patients left to suffer
Most of the specialist doctors allegedly do not visit the DHH during duty hours as they make quick bucks from private practice
18 Jun 2016
Watermelon, a sweet choice for farmers
Crop has revived hopes for better life among farmers and farm labourers, most of whom used to migrate to AP.
16 May 2016
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