Author: Neel Achary

Umerkote,Aug 18 [UDN}: A once modest homestead has now been transformed into a lush green and productive garden. By cultivating high-value fruit crops and planting long-term income-generating trees on a small plot of land, a woman farmer has successfully created a sustainable source of livelihood for herself and her family. She is 35-year-old Mili Biswas of Badakumari village under Umerkote block. Despite facing several hardships,…

Bhadrak, Aug. 18 (UDN): The flood situation in Odisha’s Bhadrak district deteriorated further on Tuesday as the Salandi and Baitarani rivers continued to flow above their danger levels, inundating several villages and disrupting normal life.  Representational Image Following incessant rainfall, floodwaters have spread across low-lying areas in six blocks—Bhadrak, Bhandaripokhari, Basudevpur, Dhamnagar, Tihidi and Chandbali. As a precautionary measure, authorities have ordered the closure of…

Bhubaneswar,  Aug 18 [UDN}:A District-Level Grievance Redressal Camp was held at the Office of the Sub-Collector in Jeypore. The camp was attended by the Koraput District Collector, Superintendent of Police, and officials from all district-level departments. They listened to the grievances and complaints of the general public and took necessary steps to address their concerns.

Bhubaneswar,  Aug 18 [UDN}:Championship 2026–27, held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, the participating athletes delivered an outstanding performance.The Odisha Police sportspersons won a total of 8 medals across various events, comprising 2 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze medals, bringing pride and honour to the state through their remarkable achievements.

Malkangiri, Aug. 18 (UDN): A mother in Odisha’s Malkangiri district displayed remarkable courage by confronting a hyena to save her four-year-old daughter from a terrifying attack near their home on Monday.  Representational Image The incident was reported from Jandraguda village under Temrupalli panchayat in Mathili block, where the child was sleeping on the verandah of her house. According to local sources, a hyena reportedly emerged…

Nabarangpur:Aug 18 [UDN}: World Tribal Day was celebrated across Nabarangpur district today with a focus on protecting the rights, dignity, distinct identity and rich cultural heritage of tribal communities. The grand event, organised by the District Tribal Protection Forum, witnessed the participation of a large number of tribal people from different parts of the district.The entire atmosphere was filled with the vibrant colours of tribal…

Koraput , Aug 18 [UDN}:  District Magistrate Koraput In time visit Meadam Aprajita at semiliguda District collector, Chairman Sunabeda Municipality at TheHotel Emerald.

Bhubaneswar,  Aug 18 [UDN}:  Under this support mechanism, eligible farmers whose cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep, pigs, poultry, or other livestock have been lost in the floods will receive financial assistance as compensation. The initiative is aimed at reducing the financial burden on affected farming families and helping them recover from the losses they have incurred.The assistance will not only provide immediate economic relief but also…