Baipariguda: Sept 16 [UDN}:Koraput MLA Raghuram Machha has fulfilled a long-standing demand of the local Driver Association by sanctioning a grant of ₹6 lakh for the construction of the association’s office building at Baipariguda. According to information provided by the MLA’s representative for the area, Chakra Bairagi, members of the Driver Association, including its president, had recently visited the MLA’s residence and discussed various problems…
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Returns to State After Delhi Visit Following Meeting with Amit Shah on Key Development Issues
Bhubaneswar, Sept 16 [UDN}:Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has returned to Odisha after concluding his Delhi visit, during which he held important discussions on matters concerning the state’s development and public welfare. During his visit to the national capital, Governor Kambhampati met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday. The meeting focused on a range of significant issues related to Odisha’s overall development, governance and…
Demand for New Police Outpost Intensifies at Podagada in Koraput Amid Growing Need for Improved Security and Law Enforcement
Koraput: Sept 16 [UDN}:The demand for establishing a dedicated police outpost at Podagada in Koraput district has gained momentum, with local residents citing the considerable distance from the existing Koraput Sadar Police Station and growing concerns over public safety. Podagada is located approximately 18 kilometres from the Koraput Sadar Police Station. Residents say that this distance creates difficulties in reaching the police station quickly during…
Annual Competition Held at PM SHRI Government High School in Balimela, Encouraging Students to Showcase Their Talent and Skills
Balimela: Sept 16 [UDN}:An annual competition organised by Sambad–Ama Odisha was held at the PM SHRI Government High School in Balimela, drawing participation from 176 students representing different schools in the area. The competition was conducted under the supervision of Headmistress Sushila Kumari Hial. Students participated in three categories—drawing, handwriting, and language skills-essay writing. A total of 47 students took part in the drawing competition,…
Odisha Government Announces Major Education Reform, Proposes Single Board for Both Class 10 and Class 12 Examinations
Bhubaneswar, Sept 16 [UDN}:The Odisha government is set to bring a major change in the state’s school education and examination system by merging the existing separate boards for secondary and higher secondary education into a single board. According to Mass Education Secretary N. Tirumala Naik, the state government has decided that students of Class 10 and Class 12 will no longer come under separate examination…
Odisha Higher Education Department Gears Up for Student Union Elections Across Colleges and Universities
Bhubaneswar, Sept 16 [UDN}:The Odisha Higher Education Department is fully prepared to conduct student union elections across colleges and higher educational institutions in the state, according to Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. Speaking on the issue, the minister said that the department has already made the necessary preparations and is ready to proceed whenever a decision is taken by the government and the party’s top…
Nabarangpur Makes Faster Progress in Land Acquisition for Junagarh–Nabarangpur Rail Project as Kalahandi Trails Behind
Nabarangpur, Sept 16 [UDN}:The much-awaited Junagarh–Nabarangpur railway project continues to face delays, with the land acquisition process moving at different speeds in the two districts. While the process has progressed significantly in Nabarangpur district, it remains stuck at an earlier stage in Kalahandi, raising concerns among residents awaiting the long-promised railway connectivity. The proposed railway line will stretch 116.21 km from Junagarh Road in Kalahandi…
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Visits Sambalpur for Official Engagements and Interaction with Local Stakeholders
Sambalpur , Sept 16 [UDN}:Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati is on a visit to Sambalpur, where he offered prayers and sought the blessings of Maa Samaleswari at the historic Samaleswari Temple. During his Sambalpur visit, the Governor paid obeisance to Maa Samaleswari and took part in the religious proceedings at the revered shrine. His visit to the temple holds significance as the Samaleswari Temple…
University of Houston Awarded $1.26M NIH Grant to Outsmart Superbugs
HOUSTON, Sept. 16 — Two University of Houston chemists are guiding the future discovery of treatments against antibiotic-resistant bacteria by studying how microscopic molecular “machines” inside cells use energy and change shape to build proteins. Backed by a four-year, $1.26 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, chemistry professors Yuhong Wang and Shoujun Xu will combine artificial intelligence and advanced physical measurement techniques to…
Urban Development Initiatives in Odisha Aim to Improve Quality of Life by Strengthening Civic Infrastructure and Essential Public Services
Bhubaneswar, Sept 16 [UDN}:With the objective of making urban life more convenient, comfortable and progressive, various developmental initiatives are being undertaken across municipal areas of Odisha under the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikash Yojana (Chief Minister’s Urban Development Scheme). The scheme focuses on addressing the everyday needs of urban residents and strengthening basic civic infrastructure. As part of these efforts, several projects are being implemented to improve…