Baipariguda , Aug 28 [UDN}:A review meeting of the Rath Yatra Management Committee was held at the Baipariguda Block Conference Hall.According to the committee, a total of ₹4,48,281 was collected for this year’s Rath Yatra, while ₹3,77,280 was spent, leaving a balance of approximately ₹71,000.For the first time this year, local villagers worked in coordination with the administration to conduct the Rath Yatra smoothly. The…
District Collector Takes a Class at Government School, Personally Teaches Class 9 Students and Inspires Them to Dream Big
Korapu, Aug 28 [UDN}:A unique scene unfolded at Manabar Government High School in Koraput Block, where the Koraput District Collector personally taught Class 9 students during a school visit. The Collector interacted with the students about their studies and also asked them about the teaching methods followed by their teachers. He encouraged the students to study with dedication, work hard, and strive to become good…
Odisha Government Doubles Uniform Allowance for Jail Employees, Major Financial Relief Announced for Prison Department Staff
Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 [UDN}:The annual uniform allowance for officers and employees of the Odisha Jail Department has been doubled.For officials from Jail DIG to Assistant Matron, the allowance has been increased from ₹3,000 to ₹6,000.For warders and women warders, the allowance has been raised from ₹4,000 to ₹8,000.Around 2,500 officers and employees will benefit from the decision.The proposal has been approved by Chief Minister Mohan…
North Central Range DIG Transferred in Major Odisha Police Reshuffle, New Officer Appointed to Strengthen Law and Order
Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 [UDN}:Ashish Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new DIG of the North Central Range.The incumbent IG, Satyabrata Bhoi, has been transferred and appointed as IG, Intelligence.
Mrs. Rita Mohanty Takes Charge as New Block Education Officer of Nandahandi, Assumes Responsibility for Strengthening Education Administration
Nandahandi ,Aug 28 [UDN}: Mrs. Rita Mohanty assumed charge as the new Block Education Officer (BEO) of Nandahandi Block in Nabarangpur district. Earlier, Nabarangpur Additional District Education Officer Shri Shrikanta Jani was holding the charge.The Naranagpuriya family extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Rita Mohanty on taking up the new responsibility.
FBDOO Organizes Blood Donation Camp in Odisha, Volunteers Come Forward to Support Life-Saving Healthcare Efforts
Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 [UDN}:: A voluntary blood donation camp was organized jointly by FBDOO and Accenture at the Accenture Acharya Vihar Auditorium in Bhubaneswar. HR Head Satyapriya Mohanty, Yojan Mohanty, General Manager Mihir Das, and Akshaya Kumar Rout, Secretary of the Federation of Blood Donor Organizations of Odisha, were among those present as guests. A team from the Red Cross Regional Blood Centre, led by…
Odisha Adds 100 More MBBS Seats for 2026–27 Academic Session, Bringing Greater Opportunities for NEET-UG Aspirants
Bhubaneswar,Aug 28 [UDN}:For the 2026–27 academic session, the number of MBBS seats has been increased by 50 each in two medical colleges in Odisha. VIMSAR, Burla, a government medical college, has received 50 additional seats, while private medical college DRIEMS has also received 50 additional seats.With this increase, Odisha’s 14 government medical colleges will have a total of 1,850 MBBS seats. Of these, 15% will…
Newly Enacted MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 Comes Into Force, Bringing Major Changes to Taxation of Mineral Rights and Mineral-Bearing Lands
Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 [UDN}:The newly enacted MMDR Amendment Act–2026 is feared to have serious implications for Odisha’s mineral resources, the state’s rights, the constitutional safeguards of tribal communities, and District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds.In view of this serious issue, the Congress Legislature Party submitted a request letter to the Hon’ble Governor, urging the immediate convening of a two-day special session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly…
Kendrapara Flood Situation Reviewed: ADMs Rabindra Kumar Mallick and Nabakrishna Jena Visit Flood-Affected Areas of Pattamundai Block
Kendrapara,Aug 28 [UDN}: ADM (Rev) Shri Rabindra Kumar Mallick and ADM (Gen.) Shri Nabakrishna Jena visited different flood-affected areas of Pattamundai Block today and took stock of the prevailing situation. They reviewed relief and restoration measures and interacted with affected people to assess their needs. Necessary directions were issued to the field officials to ensure timely relief and all essential support to the affected population.
Tamil Nadu Announces Three Free LPG Cylinders Every Year for Eligible Families Under New Annapoorani Super Six Scheme
Tamil Nadu, Aug 28 [UDN}:Tamil Nadu families will receive three free LPG cylinders every year. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay made the major announcement. The cost of the three cylinders will be credited directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Around 1.30 crore families in Tamil Nadu will benefit. Vijay also announced free bus services for women and transgender persons.