Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The Odisha government has notified a new set of rules for managing land belonging to the Shree Jagannath Temple, replacing the uniform land policies of 2003 and 2019 with the Shree Jagannath Temple Land Management Rules, 2026. Representational Image The new framework aims to modernise temple land administration through online processing, GIS-based mapping and a structured approval system designed to improve…
Odisha Cabinet Clears 18 Proposals; Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 Pushes Major Regulatory Reforms
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved 18 proposals spanning 12 government departments, with the Odisha Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 emerging as the centrepiece of the decisions aimed at making governance more citizen- and business-friendly. Pic credit: x.com/CMO_Odisha The proposed legislation marks the second phase of the state’s Jan Vishwas reform programme, building on the Odisha…
Nabarangpur Youth Krishna Pujari Shines on National Modelling Stage, Wins Mr Category Title at India Crowns Legends Season-2
Nabarangpur,Sept 8 [UDN}:: A young model from Nabarangpur district has brought pride to the region by showcasing his talent on a national-level platform. Krishna Pujari of Rajpur village under Umerkote block emerged victorious in the Mr Category at the national-level beauty pageant and talent hunt, India Crowns Legends Season-2. Following his achievement, congratulatory messages have poured in from across Nabarangpur district. The India Crowns Legends…
Bargarh’s Pride Soars High as Tanisha Achieves Dream of Becoming an IndiGo Pilot
Bargarh, Sept 8 [UDN}: Bargarh district has a new reason to celebrate as Tanisha Agrawal has brought pride to the region by joining IndiGo Airlines as a pilot. Tanisha, the daughter of Manoj Agrawal and Pratima Agrawal of Bargarh, successfully completed her pilot training and fulfilled her dream of becoming a commercial pilot. She received her pilot training in Los Angeles, USA, and achieved this…
137th Mann Ki Baat Programme Listened to at Vande Mataram Bhavan in Golnura
Golnura, Sept 8 [UDN}:At the Vande Mataram Bhavan located in Golnura, we had the opportunity to join everyone in listening to the 137th edition of the Hon’ble and respected Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat programme. It was a memorable occasion to come together and hear the inspiring story of India’s progress, development, achievements, and collective journey towards a stronger and more prosperous nation. The programme…
Chief Minister to Launch ‘Sambandh’ Cooperative Membership Programme to Strengthen the Cooperative Sector
Bhubaneswar, Sept 8 [UDN}:The Chief Minister will launch the cooperative membership programme, ‘Sambandh’.The programme aims to make one person from every family a member of a cooperative society, the Chief Minister said. Dividends will be distributed among farmer members of PACS and LAMPS.Dividends worth ₹14 crore will be distributed among more than 3 lakh beneficiaries. The Chief Minister will inaugurate 21 milk collection centres and 50 agricultural…
Odisha Govt Reshuffles Senior IAS Officers; Suresh Vashishth Gets GAD, Sudhanshu Samal Named OMC CMD
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The Odisha government has carried out a significant reshuffle of senior IAS officers, assigning key administrative responsibilities to Suresh Kumar Vashishth, Sudhanshu Mohan Samal and Dr. Brunda D. The changes were notified by the General Administration and Public Grievance (G&PG) Department through an order issued on September 7. Vashishth takes charge of General Administration Senior IAS officer Suresh Kumar Vashishth (1998…
Free Bird Fitness Club Celebrates National Sports Day with Great Enthusiasm in Umerkote
UmerkoteSept 8 [UDN}:: Free Bird Fitness Club celebrated National Sports Day at Prakriti Resort परिसर under the chairmanship of its president, Prahallad Tripathy. Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain attended the programme as the chief guest and said that sports can play an important role in developing the personality and character of students and athletes. Social worker Sushil Jain, attending as a distinguished guest, emphasized…
Phulbani Traders’ Association Gets New Office-Bearers Following Completion of Previous Committee’s Term
Phulbani,Sept 8 [UDN}: New office-bearers of the Phulbani Traders’ Association were elected following the completion of the tenure of the previous committee. Well-known businessman, former president of the Narayani Yatra Committee, social worker and Rotarian P. Sudhanshu Shekhar Senapati was unanimously appointed as the President of the association. Social worker and businessman Arun Kumar Panda was appointed as the Secretary. Similarly, Kabula Senapati was appointed…
Burjuguda Crowned Champions After Thrilling Victory in Volleyball Tournament
Kolnara, Sept 8 [UDN}:: The block-level volleyball tournament organised at Balikhmara village under Khedapada Panchayat of Kolnara Block concluded successfully. Kolnara Block Vice-Chairman Haldhar Himirika attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Khedapada Sarpanch Narsingh Kilaka, Therubali businessman Anup Biswas, and Laxman Pidishika, representative of the Bisamakatak MLA, attended as honoured guests. In an exciting final match, the Burjuguda team defeated Kartupadu to emerge…