Author: Neel Achary

Nabarangpur, Sept 4 [UDN}:Mrs. Lipika Panda Patra was honoured as the Best Female Health Worker of Nabarangpur Municipality on the occasion of the 73rd Autonomous Governance Day celebrated today. Nabarangpur MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi, Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain, Municipal Chairperson Kunu Nayak, all councillors, Municipal Executive Officer Ashok Kumar Karn, and other dignitaries were present on the dais during the programme. On behalf of the…

 Nabarangpur, Sept 4 [UDN}:  A preparatory meeting was held at the temple of Maa Bha  ndar Gharani, the presiding deity of Nabarangpur, to discuss arrangements for celebrating this year’s Sharadiya Dussehra festival with grandeur. The meeting was chaired by Temple Committee President Umakanta Sarangi and attended by Raj Purohit Adv. Narasingha Nath Tripathy. All members of the temple committee were present at the meeting, where…

Bhubaneswar, Sept 4 [UDN}:  A pilot survey for the upcoming Panchayat and Municipal elections will begin in Bhubaneswar from September 3. The survey will continue until September 11. From October 26, Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct a door-to-door survey across the state as part of the election preparations.

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 4 [UDN}:Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are providing direct access to green energy (solar power) for agricultural fields by integrating with the PM-KUSUM scheme. This initiative reduces irrigation costs, provides reliable electricity during the daytime, and transforms unused land into a regular source of additional income for local farmers.

Kalahandi , Sept 4 [UDN}:  A district-level ceremony for the distribution of the fifth installment under the Subhadra Yojana was organised at the Town Hall in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The programme was attended by Pradeep Bal Samant, Minister of Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts, who participated as the chief guest. The event marked the disbursement of the fifth installment…

Koraput., Sept 4 [UDN}:  On the occasion of Raksha Purnima, a touching and beautiful moment was witnessed in Koraput. A woman suddenly approached the Koraput District Collector, considering him her brother, and tied a rakhi on his wrist. The heartfelt gesture created an emotional and memorable Raksha Bandhan moment.

Siliguri, September 3, 2026: Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, will organise Uttarbanga Festival 2026, a two-day celebration of Indian classical music, dance and fine arts, in Siliguri on October 5 and 6, 2026. The festival will bring together artistes, performers, students and connoisseurs of Indian classical traditions, offering audiences an opportunity to experience a diverse range of classical dance and music performances alongside a dedicated art…