Author: Neel Achary

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 16 [UDN}:Ekta conducted an awareness program on PWWIS health issues and its solutions at the +2 Science College in Machhaput, Dasmantpur.  The event was a great success, thanks to the active participation and support of all the college students and the lecturers. Discussions on mental health, covering mental illness, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options with special highlight on the Tele-MANAS helpline-14416 and…

Bhubaneswar, Sept 16 [UDN}:The Odisha Investors’ Summit, UAE 2026 has opened up significant opportunities for investment in the state, further strengthening Odisha’s position as an emerging global investment destination. Driven by the people-centric government’s investor-friendly policies, industrial cooperation and conducive business environment, as many as 14 new proposed projects have emerged, carrying an estimated investment potential of more than ₹2.10 lakh crore. The proposed investments…

Nayagarh , Sept 16 [UDN}:  The Nayagarh district administration and the District Tourism Department on Thursday, September 10, launched the second phase of the Senior Pilgrimage Scheme to facilitate pilgrimage for elderly residents of the district. The inaugural programme was presided over by District Tourism Development Officer Satyabhama Behera. Puri MP Dr. Sambit Patra attended the event as the chief guest and formally flagged off…

Balimela, Sept 16 [UDN}:A joint field inspection was carried out by the Superintending Engineer, Earth Dam Division, Chitrakonda, alongside the Executive Engineer, RWSS, to evaluate the water sustainability of the Balimela Reservoir near Bisoyiguda village. This joint assessment is a key step toward securing necessary water allocation permissions from the Department of Water Resources (DoWR), ensuring dependable and sustainable piped drinking water supply for local…

Borigumma: Sept 16 [UDN}:Three dedicated teachers from the Borigumma area — Mrs. Basanti Dash, Mr. Manoj Kumar Bishoi and Mr. Santosh Kumar Nayak — have brought pride to the region by receiving the prestigious state-level ‘Sarvapalli Guru Samman-2026’ in recognition of their sincere commitment, dedicated service and notable contributions to the field of education. The three educators were honoured at a special felicitation ceremony organised…

Kotpad, Sept 16 [UDN}:The traditional Dussehra celebrations in Kotpad received a religious and ceremonial beginning with the arrival of the Agyamala (sacred garland/blessing) from the presiding deity, Maa Mauli. The Agyamala was received at the Maa Mauli temple in Kotpad in connection with this year’s Sharadiya Dussehra Puja. The sacred ritual marks an important step toward the preparations for the annual festival, which is expected…

Malkangiri,Sept 16 [UDN}: Malkangiri district administration has achieved a significant national recognition for its innovative administrative and public-welfare initiatives, particularly its flagship youth empowerment programme, “Pragati Pathe Yuva Malkangiri.” The district administration will be conferred with the prestigious SKOCH Award after successfully clearing the multi-stage and comprehensive evaluation process conducted by the SKOCH Group. Malkangiri Collector and District Magistrate Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke has been officially…

Nabarangpur,Sept 16 [UDN}:: The team behind the upcoming Odia film ‘Maliput Melodies’, a distinctive cinematic portrayal of tribal traditions, literature, culture and rural life, held an interaction and meet-up with artists and content creators in Nabarangpur as part of its promotional campaign. The film is scheduled to be released on September 18 in various cinema halls across the undivided Koraput region. The promotional visit aimed…

Kotpad, : Sept 16 [UDN}:The traditional Koraputia Dhemsa dance of Koraput is all set to showcase its vibrant cultural heritage at a special Nuakhai celebration to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday. Five prominent cultural groups from Odisha have travelled to the national capital to participate in the special event. Among them are two groups from the erstwhile undivided Koraput region…