Bhubaneswar, Sept 5 [UDN}: The Odisha Government’s Health and Family Welfare Department has announced a major incentive for dentists working under the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre. As per the government’s new decision, dentists working under the Health and Family Welfare Department who have obtained postgraduate qualifications from medical colleges recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) will receive a monthly incentive of ₹20,000. According…
Koraput District Collector Chairs NCORD Meeting to Strengthen Action Against Illegal Narcotics Trade
Koraput ,Sept 5 [UDN}: A meeting of the District-Level Narcotics Coordination Centre (NCORD) was held today under the chairmanship of the Koraput District Collector. The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among various departments and agencies to effectively prevent and control the illegal trafficking, distribution, and use of narcotic substances in the district. During the meeting, discussions were held on enhancing cooperation among law enforcement agencies,…
District-Level Convention Held at OSSTA District Office in Mayurbhanj by Teachers and Employees Coordination Committee
Mayurbhanj, Sept 5 [UDN}: A district-level convention was held at the OSSTA district office in Mayurbhanj, organised by the Odisha School and College Teachers and Employees Coordination Committee. During the meeting, a discussion session was conducted on the topic “My Role in the Movement.”
Kotpad BDO Conducts Detailed Review and Inspection of Ongoing Development Works in Bobeya Gram Panchayat
Kotpad , Sept 5 [UDN}:During the visit, the BDO inspected the various development projects currently in progress within the jurisdiction of Bobeya Panchayat and reviewed their implementation status. The progress of the works was assessed in detail, with particular attention given to the quality of construction, adherence to approved plans and specifications, timely completion, and proper utilization of government funds. The BDO also interacted with…
Exhibition Football Tournament: Administration XI Emerges Victorious After an Impressive Performance
Baliguda, Sept 5 [UDN}:: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand and National Sports Day, an exhibition football tournament was organized by the local Sub-Divisional Sports Association at the Biju Patnaik Mini Stadium in Baliguda. Assistant Collector Sanjeev Kumar Rupamajhi, Rupak Kumar Kujur, Revenue Supervisor Bipin Kumar Pradhan, BDO Akshaya Kumar Mallik and others attended the…
Chief Minister Issues 10 Key Directives to Strengthen Odisha Police at State-Level DGP-IGP Conference
Bhubaneswar, Sept 5 [UDN}: At the state-level DGP-IGP conference held at the State Police Headquarters, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued 10 major directives to the Police Department. On the occasion, he emphasized law and order, internal security, cybercrime, and future-oriented “smart policing.” The Chief Minister called for a “zero-tolerance” policy against violence against women and organized crime. He also urged the police to increase…
More Than an Institution of Learning, a Central University Builds Human Beings and Future Generations
Bhubaneswar, Sept 5 [UDN}: Central University is a Factory that Builds Human Beings Efforts will continue to further strengthen the infrastructure of the Central University of Koraput. Along with the development of the university, emphasis will also be laid on shaping the future of its students, said Koraput MLA Raghuram Machha in his reaction.
Odisha Finance Department Issues Strict Directive to Ensure Transparency in Government Assistance Transfers
Bhubaneswar,Sept 5 [UDN}:: The Odisha Finance Department has issued a strict directive to all departments to make the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system used under government schemes more transparent, secure and fraud-free. Henceforth, DBT payments will not be made merely on the basis of bank account numbers. Government assistance will be transferred directly only to bank accounts that are seeded with Aadhaar. Additional Secretary of…
MP Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy Thanks Chief Minister and School & Mass Education Minister for Upgrading 12 Ganjam High Schools to +2 Level
Bhubaneswar, Sept 5 [UDN}: MP Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy Thanks Chief Minister and School & Mass Education Minister for Upgrading 12 High Schools in Ganjam into Higher Secondary (+2) Schools The upgraded Higher Secondary Schools will become operational from the 2026–27 academic session under the Samagra Shiksha programme. Ten Arts streams and two Science streams have been approved across 11 blocks of Ganjam district. The…
India Sends Fifth Phase of Humanitarian Relief Assistance to Nepal Flood Victims
Delhi, Sept 5 [UDN}: India has sent the fifth phase of humanitarian assistance to Nepal for people affected by devastating floods. The fifth Indian aircraft carried an 11-member specialist rescue team, specialised rescue equipment, and 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed about the latest assistance, which has taken India’s total relief supplies sent to Nepal to 68.5 tonnes.The assistance aims to…