Author: Neel Achary

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 26 [UDN}:  Producer Jhilik Bhattacharjee and other members of the National Award-winning Odia film ‘Lahari’ paid a courtesy visit to Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Bhavan.The Governor congratulated the entire team on the film’s national recognition and appreciated their contribution to bringing greater recognition to Odia cinema. He extended his best wishes to the filmmakers for their continued success and…

Nabarangpur, Sept 26 [UDN}: An inter-departmental coordination meeting was held at the Ashok Mehta Conference Hall of the District Collector’s Office in Nabarangpur to ensure the education, safety, empowerment and overall development of girl children and to strengthen the implementation of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme in the district. The meeting was chaired by Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit Barman and organised by…

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Paradip Port in Odisha has been officially granted the status of a ‘Mega Port’ by the Union Government under the provisions of the Indian Ports Act, 2025, marking a significant milestone for India’s maritime sector.  Representational Image  The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways issued the notification on Friday after the port fulfilled the structural and operational benchmarks laid down under…

Nabarangpur, Sept 26 [UDN}:  The Nehura Post Office under Umerkote Block in Nabarangpur district has been drawing attention for its notable performance in providing life insurance services to the people. Along with delivering regular postal services, the post office has made significant efforts to create awareness among local residents about the importance of life insurance and financial security. Through its outreach and insurance-related services, the…

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 26 [UDN}:The Satyabhama Devi Welfare Trust organised a programme at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to observe International Sign Language Day and International Day of Deaf. Addressing the gathering, Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari said that ensuring government schemes, welfare programmes and public services reach every section of society, including persons with disabilities, remains one of the government’s key priorities. He emphasised the need…

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 26 [UDN}:An Inception Workshop on Sustainable Urban Mobility Transition Plans for Odisha was held under the chairmanship of ACS Smt. Usha Padhee in collaboration with Asian Development Bank The workshop focused on developing an integrated mobility framework for the #BKPPER. Deliberations focused on the Comprehensive Regional Mobility Plan, Bus Service Transformation Roadmap and Draft Odisha Transit-Oriented Development Policy, with emphasis on coordinated, inclusive…

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 26 [UDN}:A consultation and awareness programme on diabetes and its prevention and management was organised at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises by Dr Madhabananda Nayak. Odisha Assembly Deputy Speaker Bhawani Shankar Bhoi, along with several Hon’ble Ministers and Members of the Legislative Assembly, attended the programme. The programme highlighted the importance of adopting positive lifestyle changes to prevent and control diabetes. Speakers stressed…

Koraput ,Sept 26 [UDN}: District Zilla Parishad Chairperson Sasmita Melka has been appointed as the General Secretary of the State Tribal Cell.

Kotpad:Sept 26 [UDN}: Floodwaters have entered several villages in the Kotpad block of Koraput district, triggering evacuation efforts in low-lying areas. The Asana and Bania areas under Guali Gram Panchayat have been particularly affected, with floodwater entering residential areas and creating difficult conditions for local residents. Following the situation, Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra, along with the Kotpad administration, reached the affected villages and supervised the…