Kota, August 18: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has announced plans to establish digital libraries in every panchayat of the Kota-Bundi region, with the aim of improving access to education, technology and knowledge in rural areas. Birla said the initiative would help students and young people in villages access digital learning resources and educational content without having to travel to urban centres. The proposed libraries…
World Tribal Day Celebrated with Grandeur in Nabarangpur as Thousands of Tribal People Gather in Traditional Attire
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 District Magistrate Aprajita Reviews Development Issues During Visit to Semiliguda, Meets District Collector and Sunabeda Municipality Chairman
Koraput , Aug 18 [UDN}: District Magistrate Koraput In time visit Meadam Aprajita at semiliguda District collector, Chairman Sunabeda Municipality at TheHotel Emerald.
Odisha Government Extends Financial Assistance to Farmers Who Lost Livestock in Floods, Aims to Protect Livelihoods and Reduce Economic Burden
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…
Technology-Driven Pension Services Improve Efficiency, Save Resources: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, August 18: Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh said technology-driven pension services have improved efficiency while reducing manpower and financial costs. Addressing the 9th National ANUBHAV Awards Ceremony 2026 and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan, he described retiring and retired government employees as a “national asset” and called for continued use of technology…
Major Healthcare Boost for Odisha: Cancer Treatment Made More Accessible with 91 New Packages Added Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:Cancer treatment has been made more accessible and comprehensive for the people of Odisha, with 91 new packages added under the Ayushman Bharat and Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana schemes. Beneficiaries can now avail themselves of advanced and quality cancer treatment completely free of cost at empanelled hospitals.The key objective of this initiative is to ensure timely treatment, help control the disease, and…
Daringbadi-Bhubaneswar Bus Plunges Off Nayagarh Bypass, Over 40 Injured
Nayagarh, Aug. 18 (UDN): More than 40 passengers, including the driver, were injured after a private bus travelling from Daringbadi to Bhubaneswar met with a serious accident on the Nayagarh bypass in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 2 am when the bus, identified as Omm Shree Chakadola, reportedly lost control while travelling along the bypass. The vehicle veered off the…
Heavy Rain Alert for Odisha: Double Low-Pressure Systems Likely to Trigger Widespread Rainfall Across the State for Up to Six Days
Bhubaneswar: Aug 18 [UDN}:Odisha is bracing for another spell of intense monsoon activity as multiple weather systems over the Bay of Bengal are influencing the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that rainfall activity is likely to continue across Odisha for the next several days, with heavy to very heavy rain possible in several areas. A fresh low-pressure area over the North Bay…
Grand and Reverential Welcome Held in Kalahandi as Sacred Urn Carrying Holy Ashes of Sant Shiromani Shri Ravidas Maharaj Ji Arrives in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:The occasion was marked by deep devotion, respect, and spiritual fervour as devotees and members of the community came together to pay their heartfelt homage to Sant Shiromani Shri Ravidas Maharaj Ji. The sacred urn was received with great honour and traditional reverence, reflecting the profound respect and faith that people hold for his teachings, ideals, and spiritual legacy.The programme witnessed the…
GARIMA Scheme Awareness Campaigns Intensified Across Odisha Urban Areas to Ensure Safety, Security and Welfare of Sanitation Workers
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:Awareness campaigns are continuing across various urban areas of the state under the #GARIMA Scheme, with the objective of ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of sanitation workers. The campaigns are aimed at informing sanitation workers about the various facilities and benefits available to them, safety measures, and the use of the sanitation services