Orangutan to Be Housed at Nandankanan Zoological Park as Odisha Forest and Environment Minister Announces Major Addition to Zoo’s Wildlife Collection

Bhubaneswar: Sept 10 [UDN}:The rescued orangutan currently being kept at Nandankanan Zoological Park will continue to receive careful care and protection, Odisha’s Forest and Environment Minister said while reacting to the recent orangutan rescue incident. The Minister said that the orangutan has been kept safely and under close observation at Nandankanan. The state government has also sought permission from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to…

Panchayat-Level Grievance Redressal and Awareness Camp Held in Kaliagaon to Address Public Concerns and Promote Awareness of Government Services

Jeypore,Sept 10 [UDN}: A panchayat-level grievance redressal and awareness camp was organised at Kaliagaon Gram Panchayat under Jeypore Block in Koraput district, providing local residents with an opportunity to directly raise their concerns before officials and seek information about various government welfare schemes and public services. The programme was attended by Kaliagaon Sarpanch Sabita Muduli, Assistant Nirbahi Adhikari Rakesh Kumar Sahu, Panchayat Executive Officer Shibani…

Odisha Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo Meets Kalahandi Farmers at Lok Seva Bhawan, Holds Detailed Discussions on Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare

Bhubaneswar: Sept 10 [UDN}:Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo met with a group of farmers from Kalahandi district at Lok Seva Bhawan and held detailed discussions with them on various issues concerning agriculture and the welfare of the farming community. During the interaction, the Deputy Chief Minister listened to the farmers’ views, concerns, suggestions and experiences related to farming and rural livelihoods. He…

OJU Organises Tree Plantation Drive in Salepur, Promoting Environmental Awareness and Encouraging Community Participation in Green Initiatives

Salepur, Sept 10 [UDN}: A tree plantation programme was organised by the Salepur branch of the Odisha Journalists’ Union (OJU) at the premises of Guali Bilvakantha Math, located along the Mahanadi River in Tarito Gram Panchayat. OJU district vice-president Prafulla Mishra presided over the programme. Salepur Superintendent of Police Biranchi Narayan Pati attended the event as the chief guest, while OJU district president Prafulla Kumar…

Mohan Charan Majhi Government Announces Major Rs 1,560-Crore Urban Development Package for 28 Newly Formed NACs Across Odisha

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 10 [UDN}:The Mohan Charan Majhi-led Odisha Government is committed to ensuring better infrastructure, a clean and healthy environment, and quality civic amenities for citizens. As part of this vision, the State Government has announced a special development package of ₹1,560 crore for the comprehensive development of 28 newly constituted Notified Area Councils (NACs) across Odisha. The special package is aimed at accelerating urban…

Chief Minister’s Education Awards: Four Teachers from Nabarangpur District to Be Honoured for Their Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Education

Nabarangpur, Sept 10 [UDN}:: Four talented teachers from Nabarangpur district have been selected to receive the Chief Minister’s Education Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the field of education. Along with teachers, meritorious students and schools from the district have also been identified as eligible for various categories of the prestigious awards. Among the selected awardees, Puriba Pariba, a teacher of PM SHRI…

BJP Holds Condolence Meeting in Nabarangpur to Pay Tribute to Former Minister Dambaru Majhi and Remember His Contributions to Public Life

Nabarangpur,Sept 10 [UDN}:: A condolence meeting was organised by the Nabarangpur district unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party office to mourn the demise of former minister and senior BJP leader Dambaru Majhi. The meeting was attended by several senior BJP leaders, including District President Kunjabihari Dash, Nabarangpur MLA Gourishankar Majhi, Jharigam MLA Narsingh Bhatra, State General Secretary Purnima Nayak, State Vice-President…

63-Year-Old Nabarangpur Marathon Runner Chittaranjan Patra Achieves Remarkable Success in Hyderabad, Bringing Pride to Odisha Through His Sporting Spirit

Nabarangpur, Sept 10 [UDN}:: Chittaranjan Patra, a well-known 63-year-old marathon runner from Nabarangpur district, has brought pride to the district and the entire state of Odisha by successfully participating in the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon held in Hyderabad. Patra competed in the 55–64 years age category and successfully completed the challenging marathon distance of 43.196 kilometres. He took 5 hours and 48 minutes to complete the…

District-Level Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held in Koraput to Address Citizens’ Concerns and Ensure Timely Resolution of Public Complaints

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 10 [UDN}:  A District-Level Public Grievance Hearing Camp was held today at the Sadbhavana Conference Hall in Koraput to hear and address various grievances raised by members of the public. The Koraput District Collector, Superintendent of Police (SP), along with senior district-level officials from various government departments, were present at the camp. The officials directly interacted with citizens and listened to their complaints…

Road Safety Awareness Programme Held Across Malkangiri Schools and Colleges to Promote Traffic Discipline and Prevent Road Accidents Among Students

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 10 [UDN}:  On the direction of the Malkangiri District Collector, the District Education Office organised road safety awareness programmes across all schools and colleges in the district. The initiative aimed to educate students about the importance of responsible road behaviour and strict adherence to traffic rules. As part of the campaign, students took a road safety pledge and participated in discussions highlighting the…