Ahmedabad, Paradip, Sept. 9: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has secured a major expansion opportunity at Odisha’s Paradip Port, winning the Letter of Award (LoA) for developing and operating two dry bulk berths with a combined capacity of 18 million metric tonnes (MMT). Representational Image The 30-year concession, awarded under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, is expected to strengthen APSEZ’s presence along…
Major Recruitment Boost in Odisha Police as 4,195 New Posts Receive Approval, Bringing Fresh Opportunities for Job Aspirants
Cuttack:Sept 9 [UDN}: In a major development that is expected to bring significant relief and fresh opportunities to thousands of job aspirants across Odisha, the state government has approved the creation of 4,195 new posts in the Odisha Police Department. The decision is being viewed as an important step towards strengthening the state’s police force, improving law-and-order management, and increasing manpower at various levels. The…
17th Session of Odisha Legislative Assembly to Commence on September 22, Key Legislative Business Expected
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}:The 17th Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly is scheduled to commence on September 22 and will continue until October 3. The House will remain in session during this period to conduct legislative and other important parliamentary business. The upcoming Assembly session is expected to witness discussions on several significant issues concerning the state, including government policies, development programmes, public welfare initiatives,…
Grain ATM Inaugurated in Dhenkanal, Odisha, Marking a New Step Towards Convenient and Accessible Foodgrain Distribution
Dhenkanal,, Sept 9 [UDN}:A Grain ATM (Shasya ATM) has been inaugurated in Dhenkanal, providing beneficiaries with a convenient and technology-enabled way to collect their monthly foodgrain entitlement. The Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister inaugurated the Grain ATM. The machine will provide rice to beneficiaries 24 hours a day, making access to subsidized foodgrains more convenient. Beneficiaries can collect their allotted rice by authenticating themselves…
Niali Farmer Abdullah Embraces Hybrid Brinjal Cultivation, Hopes for Better Yield and Quality Produce
Gobindpur,Sept 9 [UDN}: Farmer Abdullah from Gobindpur in Niali has taken up hybrid brinjal (eggplant) cultivation on his farmland. He planted F-1 variety brinjal seedlings in his field, expecting better productivity and quality produce. Hybrid seeds of varieties such as F-1 and 801 are currently available in the market and are being used by farmers for commercial cultivation. The F-1 hybrid brinjal has shown higher…
The Great Indian Space Race – Why Bigger Is Suddenly Better
– By Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces Indian home buyers are stretching their EMIs, their patience, and often whatever goodwill is left in their joint family WhatsApp groups. Everyone, with very few exceptions, now wants a big flat – even if it means longer, heftier EMI tenures. 3BHKs and above now get up to 50% of all property buyer demand. About a…
BJP Felicitates 98-Year-Old Pilgrim Embarking on an Inspirational Cycle Journey to Major Hindu Shrines
Umerkote: Sept 9 [UDN}:The Umerkote unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) felicitated 98-year-old Sadhu Harijan of Murtuma village under Murtuma Gram Panchayat for undertaking an extraordinary pilgrimage by bicycle. Despite his advanced age, Sadhu Harijan has demonstrated remarkable determination and devotion. According to the report, he had cherished a dream since childhood of visiting major pilgrimage destinations on his own bicycle. With strong self-confidence…
Detailed Review of Railway Station and Railway Track Construction Work Undertaken to Ensure Timely Project Completion
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}: Senior officials from the Railway Department recently visited the Charichhak Railway Station, located along the Khurda–Balangir railway line, to conduct a detailed review of the ongoing development and construction activities at the station. During the visit, the senior railway officials inspected various ongoing works at the station and took stock of the overall progress of the project. They reviewed the status…
Britannia Milk Bikis celebrates the love for Tamil Nadu’s much-loved Poo Potta Border Biscuit
Sep 09: Britannia Milk Bikis has been a part of growing up in Tamil Nadu, celebrating the state’s language, culture and traditions through various initiatives. One such unique habit that has existed for decades is the way people eat Britannia Milk Bikis Classic: biting around the flower-patterned border and then finishing the centre. The ritual has become so iconic that generations across the state have…
Odisha Para-Badminton Star Aakash Ranjan Munda Felicitated by Nityananda Gonda for Bringing Pride to State and Nation
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}: Odisha’s young and emerging sporting star, Aakash Ranjan Munda, who has brought immense pride to the state and the nation by representing India at the international level in para-badminton, was met and felicitated by Nityananda Gonda. Aakash Ranjan Munda’s unwavering dedication, relentless hard work, determination, and strong willpower are truly inspiring. His remarkable journey and achievements will continue to motivate young…