Pipili , Sept 22 [UDN}:The Solar Rath initiative of TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has reached various gram panchayats across Pipili Block in Puri district, carrying the message of clean and renewable energy to rural communities. Through this outreach campaign, TPCODL’s ‘Solar Saathi’ representatives are engaging directly with local residents and creating awareness about the benefits of adopting solar power for household electricity needs.…
Koraput Division PH Contractors’ Union Holds Meeting to Discuss Tender Participation, Contracting Issues and Development Works
Koraput , Sept 22 [UDN}:A meeting of the Koraput Division PH Contractors’ Union was held at the auditorium of the Local Skill Development Training Centre, where contractors discussed various issues concerning the tendering process and the participation of local contractors in development and public works under the division. During the meeting, the members discussed the need to ensure greater participation of contractors belonging to the…
Odisha Publishes Final Electoral Roll 2026; State’s Voter Count Stands at 3.16 Crore
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): Odisha has completed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of its electoral rolls, with the publication of the Final Electoral Roll 2026, reducing the state’s electorate to 3.16 crore voters after an extensive verification exercise. Representational Image According to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha now has 3,16,32,754 registered electors, comprising 1,61,30,319 male voters, 1,54,99,661 female voters, and 2,774…
Solar Awareness Drive Reaches Villages Across Nayagarh’s Khandapada Block to Promote Clean and Renewable Energy Use
Nayagarh’, Sept 22 [UDN}:The use of solar energy is witnessing growing interest among people as households increasingly explore renewable sources of electricity. As part of its public awareness initiative, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) is taking its Solar Rath to villages to educate people about the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The Solar Rath has reached various Gram Panchayats in Khandapada block of…
Deep Depression Likely Over Bay of Bengal as Malkangiri Braces for Heavy Rainfall in Coming Days
Malkangiri , Sept 22 [UDN}:The low-pressure area that had formed over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area as of Monday morning, according to the latest weather assessment cited in the report. The system is expected to strengthen further over the coming days. It is likely to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours and subsequently become a deep…
Malkangiri Launches ‘Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana’ with 490 Devotees Embarking on Sacred Journey to Puri
Malkangiri , Sept 22 [UDN}:The Odisha Tourism Department, in association with the Malkangiri district administration, has launched the ‘Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana’ in a grand ceremony aimed at facilitating devotees from the district to visit the holy city of Puri and have darshan of Lord Jagannath. Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated the programme. Following the inauguration, a fleet of Odisha State Road…
District-Level Grievance Hearing Camp Held in Koraput’s Dasmantpur to Hear Public Complaints and Address Local Concerns
Koraput ,Sept 22 [UDN}: A District-Level Grievance Hearing Camp was held today at Dasmantpur Panchayat Samiti in Koraput district to hear and address various public grievances. The camp was attended by the Koraput District Collector and the Superintendent of Police, along with senior officials from all major district-level departments. Officials directly interacted with members of the public and listened to their complaints and requests concerning…
No Cyclone Threat to Odisha, Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Southern Districts
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): Odisha is not facing a cyclone threat at present, but the state government has sounded a high alert for heavy rainfall across several southern districts as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen in the coming days. Chief Secretary Anu Garg chaired a high-level preparedness meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Monday and directed all concerned…
Low-Pressure System Over Bay of Bengal May Intensify Further; Fishermen Along South Odisha Coast Alerted Amid Weather Threat
Bhubaneswar, Sept 22 [UDN}:A low-pressure area that has formed over the north Andaman Sea is likely to move west-northwestwards and may intensify into a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, according to the weather outlook. Under its influence, heavy rainfall is expected in southern Odisha, including Ganjam district, while rough sea conditions are also likely along the coast. In view of the developing weather…
Ganjam District Administration Reviews Preparedness to Tackle Possible Deep Depression and Anticipated Heavy Rainfall
Ganjam, Sept 22 [UDN}:A preparedness meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Ganjam District Collector to review the district administration’s arrangements for dealing with the possible impact of a Deep Depression developing over the Bay of Bengal. During the meeting, preparedness measures across several key departments were reviewed, including the functioning of control rooms, evacuation of vulnerable people, identification and readiness of shelter centres,…