Jeypore, Sept 28 [UDN}:The long-standing problem of frequent power outages at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Jeypore has now been addressed with a dedicated power supply system. The development is expected to provide major relief to patients, doctors and healthcare workers, who had earlier faced difficult situations during power cuts, including instances where medical treatment had to be carried out in darkness or under…
Kanha and Radhika Find a New Bond After Losing Their Herds in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): Two young elephants, Kanha and Radhika, have found companionship in each other after being separated from their respective herds, forming a close bond that has made them a popular attraction at the Kumarkhunti Elephant Training Centre in Chandaka. Both elephants arrived at the centre at a young age after being rescued from difficult circumstances. Away from their mothers and herds, the…
Jeypore Achieves National-Level Success in Kickboxing, Bringing Recognition to Koraput Through Outstanding Sporting Performance
Jeypore ,Sept 28 [UDN}: Sanjeev Harijan from Jeypore in Koraput district has brought pride to the region by securing a bronze medal at a national-level kickboxing competition. Sanjeev delivered an impressive performance throughout the competition and successfully finished among the medal winners. His achievement has brought recognition to Jeypore and Koraput district, highlighting the growing participation and talent of local athletes in competitive sports. His…
Odisha Chief Secretary Reviews Health, Care of Rescued Orangutans at Nandankanan
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 27 (UDN): Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Sunday visited Nandankanan Zoological Park near Bhubaneswar to review the health condition and care arrangements for rescued orangutans housed at the zoo’s Hand Rearing Centre. Pic Credit: x.com/ddnandankanan Garg was accompanied by Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department Principal Secretary Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma, PCCF (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden Prem Kumar Jha, along with other…
Koraput Collector Reviews Pending Cases Under Harishchandra Sahayata Yojana, Directs Officials to Expedite Assistance to Beneficiaries
Koraput Sept 28 [UDN}: A virtual review meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Koraput District Collector to review pending cases under the Harishchandra Sahayata Yojana and ensure their early disposal and timely assistance to eligible beneficiaries. The meeting was attended by the Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, District Panchayat Officer, Koraput, along with Block Development Officers (BDOs), Executive Officers (EOs) and Gram…
Koraput Municipality to Increase Ward Count from 21 to 26, Expanding Urban Administrative Coverage
Koraput, Sept 28 [UDN}: The number of wards under the Koraput Municipality is set to increase from the existing 21 to 26, with the expansion being proposed in view of the city’s growing population. Koraput Municipal Chairperson Lalat Ranjan Sethi has informed that five new wards will be added to the municipality. The proposed addition of five wards is expected to bring changes to the…
Odisha Floods: 432 Schools Shut in Bhadrak, Jajpur Amid Waterlogging
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): Authorities in Odisha’s Bhadrak and Jajpur districts have ordered the temporary closure of 432 schools as flooding, waterlogging and restoration activities continue to affect several areas. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, teachers and school staff in the affected regions. 91 Schools Closed in Jajpur In Jajpur, classes have been suspended in…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Pledges to Donate Organs After Death on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Birthday
New Delhi: Sept 28 [UDN}:On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday on September 17, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made a significant pledge to donate her organs after death.Gupta launched Delhi’s online organ donation pledge portal under the month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ and became the first person to register on the newly launched platform. The initiative aims to encourage citizens to come…
After Nandigram, TMC Candidate Withdraws Nomination from Rejinagar Bypoll Amid Political Developments in West Bengal
West Bengal Sept 28 [UDN}:The political developments surrounding former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) took another turn on Saturday, September 19, with the party’s candidate for the Rejinagar Assembly by-election, Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, announcing his withdrawal from the electoral contest. The development came a day after the Mamata-backed candidate in Nandigram, Sanchita Pradhan Dey, also withdrew her nomination. …
Vedanta Plans Rs 1 Lakh Crore Investment in Odisha, Eyes Major Aluminium Expansion
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): Vedanta Group is planning to invest around Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha over the next two-and-a-half to three years, with the proposed expansion covering aluminium, mining, refining and downstream manufacturing. Representational Image Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal announced the investment roadmap after meeting Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday. The proposed projects, he said, would depend on timely…