Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): The seventh session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly begins on Tuesday, with the 12-day Monsoon Session scheduled to continue until October 3. Representational Image The session will feature official legislative business, a day for Private Members’ Business and scheduled breaks, with the Assembly expected to take up several Bills and matters of public interest. The official Assembly portal has listed…
Bhubaneswar Traffic Restrictions Announced Ahead of Odisha Assembly Session to Ensure Smooth Movement and Public Safety
Bhubaneswar, Sept 22 [UDN}:The Commissionerate Police has announced traffic restrictions in and around the Odisha Legislative Assembly in Bhubaneswar in view of the upcoming session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. The seventh session of the current Assembly is scheduled to begin on September 22, 2026, and will continue until October 3, 2026. The restrictions have been introduced to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and…
Semiliguda College Principal Dr Jhanshi Singh Meets Koraput Sub-Collector Fabi Rasheed, Extends Greetings on Assuming New Responsibility
Semiliguda , Sept 22 [UDN}: The Principal of Semiliguda College, Dr. Jhanshi Singh, paid a courtesy visit to Ms. Fabi Rasheed, IAS, Sub-Collector, Koraput, to extend warm greetings and welcome her on assuming her new responsibility. The meeting was marked by cordial interaction and a positive exchange of views on higher education, student development, and community engagement in the region.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Arrives in Bhubaneswar for Two-Day Odisha Visit, Set to Attend Key Programmes
Bhubaneswar, Sept 22 [UDN}:Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai arrived in Bhubaneswar on Monday for a two-day visit to Odisha. His visit is expected to focus on discussions concerning matters of mutual interest between Odisha and Chhattisgarh, with the long-pending Mahanadi water dispute likely to be among the key issues that may come up for discussion. Sai’s arrival in the Odisha capital assumes significance as…
‘Chandua: Canopies of Labour’ Documents Odisha’s Rich Craft Tradition
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): A new bilingual publication documenting Odisha’s traditional Chandua craft and the lives and labour of its artisans was unveiled at the Odisha Research Centre in Bhubaneswar during the concluding session of the Odisha Craft Odyssey Symposium 2026. Representational Image Titled ‘Chandua: Canopies of Labour’, the book has been published in both Odia and English and is based on nearly nine months…
Bay of Bengal Cyclone Threat: Odisha Coast on Alert as Weather System Shows Signs of Further Intensification
Bhubaneswar, Sept 22 [UDN}:A weather system developing over the Bay of Bengal is showing signs of further intensification, with the active low-pressure area expected to strengthen into a depression today. According to the latest weather information, there is a possibility that the system could intensify further and develop into a cyclonic storm, potentially affecting the Odisha coast. The system is expected to move towards the…
All-Party Meeting Held Ahead of Seventh Session of 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly to Ensure Smooth Conduct of House Proceedings
Bhubaneswar, Sept 22 [UDN}:An all-party meeting was held at the Odisha Legislative Assembly ahead of the commencement of the seventh session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. The meeting was chaired by Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy. The meeting brought together representatives of different political parties to discuss the smooth and orderly conduct of the upcoming Assembly session. Deliberations focused on maintaining parliamentary decorum, ensuring meaningful…
OSRTC to Launch New AC Night Express Connecting Nabarangapur and Paralakhemundi, Improving Overnight Travel Connectivity
Nabarangapur: Sept 22 [UDN}:The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) is set to introduce a new 2/2 AC Night Express bus service between Nabarangapur and Paralakhemundi, bringing a long-awaited inter-district connectivity link back into operation. The service is expected to commence shortly after the arrival of the new bus. The route, which had remained non-operational for more than 10 years, is now being revived following…
BMC Orders Internal Vigilance Probe Into Road Work, Ganesh Puja Immersion Pond
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered an internal vigilance inquiry into alleged irregularities in two civic works, including a road project and a temporary immersion pond constructed for Ganesh Puja. The decision follows concerns raised over the execution, sanctioned scope, cost and billing of the projects. The internal inquiry has been tasked with examining the records and determining whether prescribed…
Kharagpur–Amaravati Greenfield Expressway: 522-Km Stretch to Pass Through Odisha, Strengthening Interstate Road Connectivity
Kharagpur,Sept 22 [UDN}: The proposed Kharagpur–Amaravati Greenfield Expressway is set to emerge as a major inter-state road corridor connecting Kharagpur in West Bengal with Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh. The proposed high-speed corridor is expected to have an overall length of around 1,107 km, passing through West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.The project is estimated to involve an investment of around ₹75,629 crore. The proposed…