Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): More than 28.42 lakh rural households in Odisha have been identified as initially eligible for pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), following the completion of the AwaasPlus-2024 survey, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik informed the Assembly on Tuesday. Representational Image In a written reply to Kendrapada MLA Ganeswar Behera, Naik said the survey covered…
Odisha Records Over 73,000 Forest Fire Incidents, More Than 11,700 Ha Affected
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): Odisha reported 73,418 forest fire incidents between 2024 and 2026, damaging or affecting 11,732.561 hectares of forest land, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia informed the Assembly on Tuesday. Representational Image The figures were provided in a written reply to Balangir MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo. CAMPA Funds And Expenditure The minister also placed details before the House…
BHIM Payments App Introduces MyUPI to Simplify UPI Support, Mandate Management and Safety Controls for Users
Bengaluru, Sep 22: NPCI BHIM Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India, today announced the introduction of MyUPI, a conversational AI-powered assistant on the BHIM Payments App. MyUPI offers BHIM users simple, 24/7 multilingual support for their UPI-related needs, helping make payments safer, more convenient and easier to manage. Users can view transaction history, raise and track complaints, view and…
CM Majhi Congratulates Indian Women’s Cricket Team On Asian Games Gold
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for clinching the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, describing the achievement as a celebration of women’s strength and ambition. Pic Credit: x.com/MohanMOdisha Taking to social media platform X, Majhi praised the team for its performance and said the triumph reflected the spirit of ‘Nari Shakti’.…
Odisha Places 33 ODRAF Teams On Alert As Deep Depression Heads Towards Coast
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): Odisha has intensified its disaster preparedness as a depression over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to strengthen into a deep depression and cross the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur between the night of September 23 and early hours of September 24. Representational Image The state government has deployed 24 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams…
10-Year-Old Dies, Uncle-Aunt Missing After Sea Currents Sweep Them Away At Mandarmani
Jaleswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): A family outing turned tragic at Mandarmani in West Bengal after strong sea currents swept away a 10-year-old boy and his uncle and aunt while they were bathing near the Mohana area on Monday. The child was rescued by lifeguards and rushed to a hospital, where he was declared dead. His uncle and aunt remain missing and a search operation is…
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Announces Prices of Honda QC3, Honda CB500 and Refreshed Honda CB350 Range
Mumbai, Sep 22: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today announced the prices of the new Honda QC3 and Honda CB500, along with the refreshed Honda CB350 range, comprising the CB350, CB350RS and CB350C. The announcement marks the next phase of the 10-product portfolio unveiled in July 2026, reinforcing Honda’s Multi-Pathway product strategy and its Make in India for the World commitment. Spanning electric mobility, a…
Cuttack Village Dispute Escalates As Man Alleges Assault, Social Boycott Over Land Compensation
Cuttack, Sept. 22 (UDN): A dispute over compensation received for land acquired for a national highway project has reportedly escalated into allegations of assault, threats and social boycott in Padanpur village under Banki block of Cuttack district. Village resident Parshuram Pal has alleged that he was pressured to share a portion of the compensation money and was later assaulted during a village meeting after refusing…
Kalinga Ghat To Remain Closed On Sept 23-24 As Heavy Rain Threat Looms
Kandhamal, Sept. 22 (UDN): Authorities in Kandhamal have decided to shut the Kalinga Ghat road for two days on September 23 and 24 as a precautionary measure amid a forecast of heavy rainfall under the influence of a depression over the Bay of Bengal. Representational Image The decision comes as intermittent rain and strong winds have been reported in the Bhanjanagar area, raising concerns over…
MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar Advances Precision Imaging with Low-Dose CT and Deep-Learning Technology
Chennai, Sep 22: Marking a milestone in bringing advanced radiology closer to patients, MGM Healthcare Malar-Adyar, has introduced a set of innovations in CT imaging that enable early detection of cancer and heart disease. Combining deep-learning technology, advanced CT protocols and radiology expertise, these innovations enable CT examinations to be performed with substantially lower radiation doses while preserving or enhancing diagnostic information. The hospital has…