Khallikote, Sept. 26 (UDN): Continuous rain over the past two days has disrupted road connectivity in parts of Ganjam district, with nearly four feet of floodwater flowing over a bridge on the main road linking Badarampalli and Bilaspur in Khallikote block. Representational Image The inundation has severely affected movement along the route and left residents of six villages dependent on the road facing difficulties in…
OSSTET 2026 to Be Held on September 30; BSE Issues Entry-Time Advisory
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 will be conducted on September 30 as per the schedule announced by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. The examination will be held in a single sitting from 9 am to 11:30 am across designated centres in the state. Candidates Asked to Reach Centres Early The BSE has advised all candidates…
Railway Crime Cases Plunge 83% at Solar CCTV-Monitored Locations Under ECoR
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Railway-related crime cases have dropped by nearly 83 per cent at locations covered by solar-powered CCTV surveillance under the East Coast Railway (ECoR), according to railway authorities. Representational Image Data for the January-August period show that the number of reported cases fell from 200 in 2025 to 34 in the corresponding period this year at locations where the solar-powered surveillance system…
Odisha Governor Calls for Sustained Thalassemia Awareness Drive
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has called for a sustained, long-term awareness campaign on thalassemia to improve early identification of cases and strengthen public understanding of the blood disorder in the state. Pic Credit: x.com/DrHariBabuK The Governor made the observation while chairing the executive committee meeting of the Indian Red Cross Society, Odisha State Branch (IRCS-OSB) at Lok Bhawan in Bhubaneswar…
Odisha’s Water Management Model Wins Best State Honour at IIWW 2026
New Delhi, Sep 26: The Odisha Pavilion has received the Best Award in the State Category at the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026, recognising the state’s efforts to promote climate-resilient water management, strengthen irrigation systems and involve local communities in water governance. The five-day international event was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 22 to 26 under the theme “Climate…
ODRAF Rescues Over 30 Flood-Hit Families in Malkangiri as Heavy Rain Batters District
Malkangiri, Sept. 26 (UDN): More than 30 families stranded by floodwaters in Odisha’s Malkangiri district were rescued by the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) on Friday as relentless rain triggered by a deep depression continued to inundate several parts of the district. The rescue operation was carried out in Kuduguda village under Kutinipali panchayat in Mathili block, where rising floodwaters had surrounded homes, leaving…
Landslide, Collapsed Power Tower Disrupt Rail Traffic Near Maliguda in Koraput
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Train services on the Koraput-Kirandul route were severely disrupted on Friday after a high-voltage transmission tower collapsed near Maliguda railway station amid strong winds and heavy rain, triggering landslides that damaged sections of the railway track. The incident occurred in the Maliguda-Chhatriput section, where nearly 150 metres of earth slid onto the tracks. Railway officials said the landslide caused subsidence at…
Only 294 of Odisha’s 3,000+ Heritage Monuments Enjoy Protected Status
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Despite Odisha being home to more than 3,000 identified temples and archaeological monuments, only 294 sites have been granted protected status by the state and central governments, the Assembly was informed on Friday. Representational Image Replying to a question by BJD MLA Prasanna Acharya, Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said that 212 monuments are protected by the State Archaeology…
Centre to Borrow Rs 7.86 Lakh Crore in Second Half of FY27
New Delhi, Sep 26: The Central government plans to borrow Rs 7.86 lakh crore through dated securities during the second half of FY27, with the borrowing programme covering the period from October 2026 to March 2027. The borrowing calendar, finalised in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), takes the government’s gross market borrowing for the full financial year to about Rs 15.99 lakh…
Decathlon Launches Kiprun, Powered by 17 New High-Performance Running Shoes: Built for every runner’s journey
September 26, 2026: Decathlon Sports India today brought its running community even closer together with the launch of the new collection from KIPRUN, Decathlon’s expert running sub-brand. Designed for every runner who chases the joy of movement, not just the miles, the lineup features highly technical products engineered specifically for running as a sport. It spans high-performance apparel, essential accessories, targeted nutrition, and post-run recovery…