Author: Neel Achary

Koraput, Sept 26 [UDN}:Koraput District Collector and District Magistrate Manoj Satyavan Mahajan today visited several flood-affected areas of Kotpad block to assess the situation on the ground. During the visit, the Collector directly interacted with affected residents in nearby villages and discussed the difficulties they were facing due to the flooding. He reviewed the relief arrangements and directed the concerned officials to ensure timely distribution…

Koraput,Sept 26 [UDN}: Due to continuous heavy rainfall, the Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Express service has been cancelled as a precautionary measure amid adverse weather conditions affecting the railway route. 🚆 Train No. 18515, operating from Visakhapatnam to Koraput, Jeypore and Kirandul, was cancelled on September 23. Similarly, the return service from Kirandul to Jeypore, Koraput and Visakhapatnam was also cancelled. 🚆 Train No. 18516 was cancelled on…

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 26 [UDN}:  A road safety awareness programme was organised at Mundali by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), Cuttack, for personnel of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). During the awareness camp, participants were sensitised on several important aspects of road safety, including road signs and traffic signals, the PM-RAHAT scheme, Solatium Fund provisions, and the 4Es of road safety — Education, Engineering, Enforcement…

Borigumma: Sept 26 [UDN}:Two gates of the Muran/Murang Dam have been opened following a rise in water levels. People living in low-lying and downstream areas have been alerted and advised to remain cautious as water discharge may increase the risk of flooding.

Malkangiri, Sept 26 [UDN}:As per the instructions of the District Collector and under the direct supervision of the District Welfare Officer, students of the Ashram School have been safely shifted to a secure location. In view of the situation arising due to heavy rainfall, the administration has taken special measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the students. An administrative team has been closely…

Kosagumuda, Sept 26 [UDN}:  A review meeting was held at Kosagumuda Block in Nabarangpur district under the chairmanship of District Planning Board Chairman and Nabarangpur MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi to assess preparedness for a possible flood situation. The meeting focused on strengthening preventive measures and ensuring a coordinated response in the event of flooding. The district and block administrations have been put on alert, while…

Indravati , Sept 26 [UDN}:The gates of the Indravati Dam have once again been opened due to the rising water level in the reservoir. At present, water is being released through a total of three gates. According to the available information, each of the three gates has been opened by 2 metres to facilitate the discharge of excess water from the reservoir. The current water…

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 26 [UDN}:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched the statewide cooperative membership campaign ‘Sambandh’, aimed at strengthening and expanding the cooperative movement across the state. On the occasion, Koraput MLA Raghuram Machha and the SDC Chairman were present and called upon people to actively participate in the initiative and make the cooperative movement stronger and more widespread. The ‘Sambandh’ Maha Abhiyan seeks…

Bhubaneswar: Sept 26 [UDN}:The Odisha Government has proposed a new set of pedestrian safety rules aimed at improving road safety and making road infrastructure safer and more accessible for pedestrians across the state. Under the proposed draft rules, the maximum speed limit in school zones would be restricted to 25 kmph. The proposal also calls for the development of continuous footpaths along major roads, along…

Bhubaneswar: Sept 26 [UDN}:Sharvana Vivek has taken charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Bhubaneswar. After assuming office, Vivek stressed the importance of teamwork within the police department, saying that all personnel must work together as one team to effectively maintain law and order and ensure public safety. He said that policing is essentially about teamwork and that coordinated efforts among all…