Puri, Aug. 18 (UDN): A security scare unfolded at the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri after a youth allegedly climbed onto the temple structure and performed puja atop the Anla Bedha on Monday. Representational Image The youth was identified as Mahadev Gopinath Nayak, a resident of Saraipalli in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district. According to reports, Nayak managed to scale the temple and reach the restricted…
SEBI Launches Two Portals to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Incident Reporting
Mumbai, August 18: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched two new portals aimed at strengthening cybersecurity, improving cyber-incident reporting and facilitating information sharing across the securities market ecosystem. The SEBI Incident Reporting Portal is designed to make reporting of cyber incidents more structured, timely and actionable. It also aligns incident reporting with the Common Information Framework for Incidents (CIFI), helping bring…
Woman Fights Back, Foils Chain-Snatching Bid Near AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 18 (UDN): A woman’s courage helped foil an alleged chain-snatching attempt near the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday morning. Representational Image The incident occurred when the woman was out for her morning walk near the hospital. According to preliminary reports, two men riding a motorcycle allegedly approached her and attempted to snatch a gold chain from her neck.…
Major Relief for Farmers Living Abroad: Farmers Can Now Complete Registration Even While Staying Outside the Country
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}: Farmers residing abroad will also be able to complete their registration.Like an Aadhaar card, farmers will receive a Farmer Identity Card.The government will reach out to farmers to facilitate the creation of their AgriStack ID.AgriStack IDs will be generated through cooperative institutions.If a farmer is unable to visit the cooperative institution, officials will visit the farmer to complete the registration…
Odisha Dy CM Pravati Parida Urges CWC Members to Put Child’s Best Interest First
Bhubaneswar, August 18: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Women and Child Development Minister Pravati Parida urged newly inducted members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to ensure that the “best interest of the child” remains central to every decision and intervention concerning children in need of care and protection. Parida was speaking at the inauguration of a five-day training programme for the second batch of…
Woman Farmer Achieves Self-Reliance Through Profitable Orchard, Inspiring Others with Her Successful Agricultural Journey
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 Flood Situation Worsens as Salandi, Baitarani Rivers Rise
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…
District-Level Grievance Redressal Camp Held at Jeypore Sub-Collector’s Office, Koraput Collector and SP Hear Public Complaints
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.
Odisha Police Proudly Represents the State at ASMITA National Water Sports Championship, Showcasing Talent and Sporting Excellence
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.
Odisha Mother Battles Hyena to Save 4-Year-Old Daughter in Malkangiri
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…