Nayagarh: Sept 24 [UDN}:TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) is taking its awareness campaign on the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to villages across Nayagarh district to encourage people to adopt rooftop solar power and understand its benefits. As part of the initiative, TPCODL’s Solar Rath is visiting various Gram Panchayats in Khandapada block. Through the campaign, the company’s ‘Solar Sathi’ representatives are…
Decomposed Body of Unidentified Woman Found Near River Embankment in Puri
Puri, Sept. 23 (UDN): The decomposed body of an unidentified woman was recovered from a river embankment in Kaliachera area under Chandanpur police limits in Puri district on Wednesday, prompting police to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. According to police, the woman is believed to be aged between 22 and 25 years. Her identity has not yet been established. Several items,…
Sahaj Sathi 1929 Helpline Offers 24×7 Civic Complaint Registration Service Across Urban Areas in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sept 24 [UDN}:To make municipal services more accessible and convenient for citizens in urban areas, the Sahar Sathi 1929 helpline is providing a 24-hour complaint registration facility. Citizens can use the helpline to lodge complaints related to sanitation, water supply, street lighting and other civic services. The service also enables citizens to obtain information about the status and progress of their complaints, helping…
Deep Depression Crosses Coast Near Kalingapatnam, Heavy Rain Batters Southern Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 24 (UDN): A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal crossed the coast near Kalingapatnam, between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, late Wednesday night, triggering heavy rainfall and gusty winds across parts of southern Odisha. Representational Image The system made landfall at around 11:30 pm, approximately 30 km southwest of Kalingapatnam. The landfall process continued for nearly three hours, accompanied by winds reaching 55–65 kmph.…
TPSODL Launches Solar Rath in Ganjam to Promote PM Surya Ghar Scheme and Encourage Rooftop Solar Adoption
Bhubaneswar, Sept 24 [UDN}:TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has launched a Solar Rath in Ganjam district as part of its efforts to expand public awareness about the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and encourage more households to adopt rooftop solar power. The Solar Rath was formally flagged off by Ganjam Collector V. Keerthi Vasan and Amit Kumar Garg, Chief Executive Officer of…
MFs turn selective amid market volatility; Vedanta Aluminium finds favour
Chandigarh, September 24, 2026: Mutual funds adopted a selective approach to equity investments, reassessing portfolios amid concerns around rising interest rates and a large pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs). Rather than making broad-based sectoral moves, fund managers appeared to differentiate sharply between individual stocks, increasing exposure to companies where they see relatively stronger earnings and growth prospects while reducing or exiting positions in others.…
Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Review Meeting Held in Malkangiri, Minister Gokulananda Mallik Emphasises Public Participation and Tribal Education
Bhubaneswar, Sept 24 [UDN}:A review meeting on the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ was held in Malkangiri, with Odisha Minister Gokulananda Mallik placing emphasis on strengthening public participation and promoting the development of education among tribal communities. During the review, the Minister highlighted the need to ensure greater involvement of local people in development initiatives and to improve educational opportunities for tribal children and communities. He…
Dabugaon MLA Manohar Randhari Calls on Senior BJD Leader Sujata Rout, Discusses Organisational Matters
Dabugaon, Sept 24 [UDN}:Dabugaon MLA and Nabarangpur district Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Manohar Randhari paid a courtesy visit to senior BJD leader Sujata Rout. During the meeting, the two leaders held discussions in a cordial atmosphere. The courtesy meeting brought together senior members of the regional political party and focused on party-related matters and mutual interaction.
District-Level Joint Grievance Redressal Camp Held in Malkangiri, Incentives and Social Security Allowances Distributed
Malkangiri Sept 24 [UDN}:A district-level joint grievance redressal camp was held at the conference hall of the Malkangiri Panchayat Samiti office on September 21 under the chairmanship of Malkangiri Collector Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke. Malkangiri Superintendent of Police Vinod Patil, Sub-Collector Duryodhan Bhoi, the Malkangiri Panchayat Samiti Chairperson, Block Development Officer (BDO), and district-level officials from various departments were present at the camp. The officials heard…
Deep Depression Makes Landfall Near Kalingapatnam, Heavy Rain Continues Across Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 24 (UDN): Heavy to very heavy rainfall continued across several parts of Odisha on Thursday morning as the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal moved inland after making landfall near Kalingapatnam late Wednesday night. Representational Image The weather system brought widespread rain to southern and coastal parts of the state, with several areas experiencing intense spells since the early hours of Thursday.…