Bhubaneswar, Sept 28 [UDN}:A review meeting of the Chief District Veterinary Officers (CDVOs) of Odisha was held today at the Krishi Bhawan Auditorium in Bhubaneswar to assess the progress of various programmes and activities being implemented by the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department. The meeting was chaired by Prem Chandra Chaudhary, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department. The discussions focused on…
Train Journey Dream of Differently-Abled Students Comes True in Nabarangpur Through Special Initiative
Nabarangpur: Sept 28 [UDN}:An inspiring initiative by a group of young people in Nabarangpur brought smiles to the faces of differently-abled students and helped fulfil a long-cherished dream of travelling by train. As part of the first anniversary celebration of ‘Our Citizen of Nabarangpur’, a special outing was organised for the differently-abled students and inmates of Asha Kiran Special School in Nabarangpur town. Many of…
‘Our Citizen of Nabarangpur’ Group Marks First Anniversary with Special Initiative Supporting Divyang Students
Nabarangpur, Sept 28 [UDN}:: The first anniversary celebration of the Our Citizen of Nabarangpur group was marked by a unique and heartwarming initiative aimed at bringing joy and memorable experiences to children with disabilities. As part of the anniversary programme, the youth members of the group organised a special outing for students of Asha Kiran Special School in Nabarangpur town. Instead of holding a conventional…
The Privacy Documents Attached to Just One Family’s Digital Day Can Take More Than 10 Workdays to Read – Longer Than the Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Zurich, Switzerland | Sept 28: A new Web3 Foundation study of six evidence-based model households in the United Kingdom and United States found that it may take up to 10 full working days to read the privacy policies, terms, notices and supporting documents linked to one ordinary modelled digital day. Across the six scenarios, researchers identified 1,195 relevant documents containing more than 5.38 million…
Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling Reviews Ayushman Card Treatment Facilities at Apollo Hospital, Assesses Services Available to Beneficiaries
Bhubaneswar: Sept 28 [UDN}:Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling visited Apollo Hospital in Bhubaneswar and interacted with patients receiving treatment under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. During the visit, he discussed with beneficiaries the healthcare facilities and services they were availing through the Ayushman Card. The Minister particularly interacted with patients undergoing cancer treatment under the scheme and enquired about their treatment experience, the quality of medical…
Floodwaters Enter Bhattarika Temple in Badamba as Water Levels Rise
Sept. 28 (UDN): Rising floodwaters have entered the premises of the revered Maa Bhattarika Temple in Badamba of Odisha’s Cuttack district following the release of water through gates of the Hirakud Dam, prompting the district administration to impose prohibitory restrictions around the shrine. The rising water has reportedly reached close to the sanctum sanctorum, raising concerns over further inundation as preparations for the upcoming Navratri…
Jashipur Woman Earns ₹8 Lakh Annually from Nursery Business, Emerges as an Inspiration for Rural Women Through Successful Enterprise
Mayurbhanj —Sept 28 [UDN}: Jaimani Behera, a woman from Begunia village under Jashipur block of Mayurbhanj district, has emerged as an inspiring example of women’s entrepreneurship by earning around ₹8 lakh annually through her nursery business. Coming from a traditional potter family, Jaimani grew up making earthen pots and other clay products. However, instead of continuing the family’s traditional occupation, she chose to explore a…
IIT Team to Probe Kalinga Ghat Landslides, Odisha Orders Emergency Road Restoration
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): An IIT technical team will conduct a detailed investigation into landslides reported at two points along Kalinga Ghat on NH-157 in Odisha’s Kandhamal district, as the state government has ordered immediate restoration and safety measures following heavy rainfall in the region. Pic Credit: x.com/PWD_Odisha Odisha Works Department Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh inspected the affected stretches on Sunday and reviewed the…
24th District Planning Committee Meeting Held in Nabarangpur to Review Development Priorities and Progress of Key Projects
Nabarangpur, Sept 28 [UDN}:The 24th meeting of the Nabarangpur District Planning Committee (DPC) was held on September 18, 2026, at the Mission Shakti Conference Hall in Nabarangpur, with emphasis on people-oriented development and the timely implementation of key welfare and infrastructure projects. The meeting, which was the first DPC meeting of the current year following the completion of the election of District Planning Board members,…
OSRTC to Launch New AC Night Express Bus Service Connecting Nabarangpur and Paralakhemundi, Boosting Inter-District Connectivity
Bhubaneswar, Sept 28 [UDN}:The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) is set to introduce a new 2/2 air-conditioned (AC) Night Express bus service between Nabarangpur and Paralakhemundi, bringing back a long-discontinued public transport connection between the two important towns. The service is expected to begin shortly after the arrival of the new bus.The route had remained non-operational for more than 10 years. Following sustained efforts…