Nabarangpur ,Sept 10 [UDN}: Nabarangpur Collectorate has secured first position among all 30 district collectorates in Odisha in government file processing through the Odisha State Workflow Automation System (OSWAS), based on its performance in August 2026. The effective use of OSWAS across various district offices and institutions has significantly improved the speed of file processing and decision-making. During August, the Establishment Section of Nabarangpur Collectorate…
Major IAS Reshuffle in Odisha as Senior Officer Suresh Vashisth Appointed Principal Secretary of General Administration Department
Bhubaneswar: Sept 10 [UDN}:The Odisha Government has carried out a major reshuffle at the IAS level, assigning new responsibilities to several senior officers across various departments. The administrative changes have drawn considerable attention. Suresh Vashisth has been appointed as the Principal Secretary of the General Administration Department. He will also hold additional charge of the Parliamentary Affairs Department. Similarly, Sudhanshu Mohan Samal has been given…
2024-Batch IAS Officer Ms. Subhra Panda Appointed as Sub-Collector of Jeypore, Taking on Key Administrative Responsibility in Koraput District
Jeypore, Sept 10 [UDN}: Ms. Subhra Panda, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2024 batch, has been appointed as the new Sub-Collector of Jeypore. Her appointment marks an important administrative development for the Jeypore subdivision. As Sub-Collector, Ms. Panda will play a key role in overseeing the administration of the subdivision and ensuring the effective implementation of various government programmes and public welfare…
Malkangiri District Administration Set to Receive Prestigious National SKOCH Award for Flagship Youth Empowerment Programme ‘Pragati Pathe Yuva Malkangiri’
Malkangiri: Sept 10 [UDN}:The district administration has achieved a major success in the field of skill development and innovative public welfare initiatives. The Malkangiri District Administration is set to receive the prestigious national SKOCH Award for its flagship youth empowerment programme, “Pragati Pathe Yuva Malkangiri.” After successfully clearing all the rigorous and multi-level evaluation processes conducted by the SKOCH Group, Malkangiri Collector Shri Prathamesh Arvind…
Russian President Vladimir Putin to Visit India, Expected to Attend BRICS Summit and Hold Key Discussions on Bilateral and Global Issues
Russian , Sept 10 [UDN}: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India as part of an upcoming diplomatic engagement and is expected to participate in the BRICS Summit. His proposed visit is likely to further strengthen the longstanding strategic partnership and close diplomatic relations between India and Russia. The visit is expected to provide an important opportunity for the two countries to discuss…
Speculation Grows Over Union Cabinet Expansion as 2 to 3 MPs from Odisha May Join the Central Council of Ministers, Says Pradeep Purohit
Bhubaneswar:Sept 10 [UDN}: Speculation has intensified over a possible expansion of the Union Council of Ministers, with indications that two to three Members of Parliament from Odisha could potentially be inducted into the Union Cabinet or given ministerial responsibilities. Senior BJP leader and former MP Pradeep Purohit has made a significant statement in this regard, adding to the growing political discussion surrounding a possible reshuffle…
Nine IAS Officers from the 2024 Batch Appointed as Sub-Collectors Across Odisha, Strengthening District-Level Administration and Public Service Delivery
Bhubaneswar: Sept 10 [UDN}:In a significant administrative development, the Odisha Government has appointed nine IAS officers belonging to the 2024 batch as Sub-Collectors (Sub-Divisional Magistrates) in different parts of the state. The appointments are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the district-level administrative machinery and ensure more effective implementation of various developmental and welfare programmes. The newly appointed officers, who are members of…
Rainfall Activity Likely to Intensify Across Odisha as Two Successive Low-Pressure Systems Expected to Influence Weather Conditions in Coming Days
Bhubaneswar: Sept 10 [UDN}:Rainfall activity is expected to increase significantly across Odisha in the coming days, with the weather department indicating that two low-pressure systems are likely to develop and move in succession. The back-to-back weather systems are expected to influence the state’s weather conditions and bring increased rainfall to several parts of Odisha. According to the latest weather indications, the formation and movement of…
Good News for Dairy Farmers as OMFED Announces Rs 2 Per Litre Increase in Milk Procurement Price, Providing Additional Income Support to Producers
Bhubaneswar:Sept 10 [UDN}: In a major piece of good news for dairy farmers across Odisha, the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has announced that it will provide an additional ₹2 per litre to milk producers. The decision is expected to bring some relief to dairy farmers by increasing their earnings from milk production and strengthening their economic position. The increase in the procurement…
SCB Medical College launches advanced Sickle Cell Centre to boost diagnosis and treatment in Odisha
Pic credit:x.com/HFWOdisha Cuttack, Sept. 10 (UDN): Odisha has strengthened its fight against sickle cell disease with the inauguration of a new Centre of Competency at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The facility, inaugurated by Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling at the Department of Haematology, aims to enhance early diagnosis, specialised treatment and long-term care for patients across the state. The new centre has been…