Bengaluru, July 06: MTR Foods, one of Karnataka’s most loved and trusted food brands, has launched the Sambar Anthem, a musical tribute celebrating the state’s deep-rooted love for Sambar. Created in collaboration with acclaimed musician Vasu Dixit, the anthem captures the flavours, traditions, stories and nostalgia that have made Sambar an inseparable part of everyday life across Karnataka. For generations, Sambar has been more than just a dish in Karnataka; it is a part of the state’s cultural identity. From accompanying idlis…
Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena Resigns, Cites Personal Reasons
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UDN): Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Bhubaneswar, Jagmohan Meena has submitted his resignation to the Odisha Government, citing personal reasons, according to official sources. Meena, a 2013-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre, recently tendered his resignation. The State Government is yet to take a final decision on accepting it. While the reasons behind his resignation have not been officially disclosed, sources…
Koraput District Media Representatives Urge Authorities to Appoint Yashoda Gadaba as In-Charge District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPO)
Koraput , July 6 {UDN}: The media representatives of Koraput district have requested the District Collector, Manoj Satyabhan Mahajan, to appoint Mrs. Yashoda Gadaba, the Sub-Divisional Information and Public Relations Officer (SDIPRO) of Jeypore, as the In-Charge District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPRO) for Koraput district.According to the request, the journalists believe that Mrs. Gadaba’s experience, administrative capability, and close coordination with the media…
Urban Areas Across Bhubaneswar Placed on High Alert as Continuous Rainfall Raises Concerns Over Waterlogging, Flooding, and Public Safety
Bhubaneswar, July 6 {UDN}: As continuous monsoon rainfall persists across Odisha, the State Government has placed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) on high alert due to the risk of waterlogging and urban flooding. The directive aims to ensure swift action in case of any rain-related emergency. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra has instructed the department and all ULBs to remain fully…
Koraput Collector Reviews Progress of School and Mass Education Department, Directs Officials to Strengthen Learning Outcomes and Improve Educational Infrastructure
Koraput, July 6 {UDN}: Koraput Collector Manoj Satyaban Mahajan conducted a detailed review of the various programmes and initiatives being implemented by the School and Mass Education Department in the district.During the meeting, the Collector assessed the progress of educational schemes and emphasized the importance of improving the quality of education in government schools. He instructed officials to ensure the effective implementation of all ongoing…
Rayagada–Gopalpur Railway Line Set to Boost Odisha’s Industrial Corridor as Ramanaguda Emerges as a Strategic Tri-Junction
Rayagada, July 6 {UDN}: The proposed Rayagada–Gopalpur railway line has received approval. During a high-level meeting held recently, the Railway Board gave its final clearance for the new rail project. The Railway Department plans to connect the Gopalpur line with the Therubali–Gunupur railway line at Ramanaguda Station, creating a direct link to the industrial corridor. The survey has already been completed, and the 197-km railway…
Jai Jagannath! Construction of Jeypore’s New Rath Progresses Rapidly as Iron-Fitted Wheels Replicate the Design and Dimensions of Puri’s Iconic Chariots
Jeypore:July 6 {UDN}:The construction of the new chariot is progressing steadily in Jeypore. This year, devotees will witness cart-shaped wheels fitted with ironwork, crafted in the same style and dimensions as the chariots in Puri. The new design reflects traditional craftsmanship while enhancing the chariot’s strength and durability. Local artisans are working with great dedication to complete the construction ahead of the annual Rath Yatra.…
Grand Retirement Felicitation Held for GPDO in Chandahandi, Honouring Years of Dedicated Service to Rural Development and Public Welfare
Chandahandi,July 6 {UDN}: Under the direct supervision of Chandahandi Block BDO Chain Gand, a retirement felicitation ceremony was organized on Tuesday in honor of Banambar Dash, the Gram Panchayat Development Officer (GPDO), in Nabarangpur district. The event was attended by Assistant Executive Engineer Bhagaban Hera, Block Drinking Water Sub-Engineer Anita Pradhan, Junior Engineer Rajib Lochan Dhal, Fisheries Extension Officer Bhabagrahi Nayak, and all Panchayat Executive…
Veteran Sanskrit Teacher Felicitated on His Retirement in Bhawanipatna, Honoured for Decades of Dedicated Service to Education
Bhawanipatna, July 6 {UDN}:A retirement felicitation ceremony was organized in honor of Prajaranjan Panda, Sanskrit teacher of Priyadarshini Indira High School, Churagaon, under Kalampur Block in Kalahandi district, Odisha. The function was held under the chairmanship of Pradeep Kumar Panda. Among those present on the dais were Headmaster Bishnu Mohan Dixit, Shatrughna Bag, Sujit Kumar Munda, Bipin Bihari Nayak, Prashanu Kumar Panda, and Romaranjan Panda.…
New Temple of Maa Mangala Consecrated in Balanga Amid Grand Religious Ceremonies and Devotees’ Enthusiastic Participation
Balanga, July 6 {UDN}: A consecration ceremony for the newly constructed temple of the village deity, Maa Mangala, was successfully held at Sandha Goroda village under the Balanga police station limits. The temple was built through the collective efforts and contributions of the villagers. According to local belief, devotees who offer prayers and perform rituals at the sacred shrine of Maa Mangala with sincere faith…