Author: Neel Achary

 Kotpad, Sept 29 [UDN}:The Mahishasura Mardini Sangha of Belma Sahi in Kotpad organised a special felicitation programme during its 54th Ganesh Puja celebrations to remember and honour artists from the region who had brought pride and recognition to the soil through their artistic contributions. As part of the programme, the puja committee honoured the families and descendants of several late artists with posthumous honours, recognising…

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 29 [UDN}:The traditional Nabanna ritual was performed at the shrine of Maa Manikeswari at the designated auspicious time. The newly harvested rice was first offered to the presiding deity as part of the sacred Nabanna ceremony. Following the offering of Nabanna to Maa Manikeswari, people across the Gadajat region observed the traditional Nuakhai festival and partook of the new harvest. The ritual marks…

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 29 [UDN}:  Prithiviraj Harichandan met delegations representing OSTA and various teachers’ associations at his official residence. The representatives apprised him of the problems being faced by teachers and placed their various demands before him. During the interaction, the minister assured the representatives that the legitimate demands of teachers would be taken seriously and discussed again in detail. He also assured them that the…

Malkangiri, Sept 29 [UDN}:: Residents of Balimela in Malkangiri district are set to get a new recreational facility, with the proposed ‘Hill Dongari Park’ likely to be developed soon in an area opposite the Orkel police station. The initiative has been taken following efforts by Chitrakonda MLA Mangu Khila, with preliminary administrative work for the proposed park already underway. The project is expected to provide…

Bhubaneswar: Sept 29 [UDN}:Odisha Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan attended the book release ceremony of ‘Kara Kahani – Jane Misa Bandinka Sangharsha Gatha’ (A Struggle Story of a Misa Prisoner), authored by Madhab Prasad Mishra, at the Buddha Mandir auditorium in Bhubaneswar. Harichandan formally unveiled the book at the event and extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the author for his literary endeavour. Speaking on…

Kendughat, Sept 29 [UDN}:The Health Department has taken immediate steps following reports of fever and vomiting-diarrhoea cases in Kendughat village. To ascertain the cause of the illness and assess the health condition of the affected people, a four-member team of specialist doctors visited the village and examined the patients. Blood and water samples were also collected for laboratory testing to identify the possible source and…

Kantabanji,Sept 29 [UDN}:: It is a matter of pride for Balangir district and the Kantabanji region as distinguished educationist, academician, writer, social worker and legal adviser Dr Ramesh Chandra Mahanand has been honoured with the ‘Bharat Ratna Seva Samman–2026’. The prestigious honour was conferred by ‘Helping Humans’ and ‘Darpan’ in recognition of Dr Mahanand’s contributions across the fields of education, literature, social service, law and…

Gopalpur, Sept 29 [UDN}:The International Coastal Cleanup Day 2026 was observed at Gopalpur Beach by the Brahmapur Zonal Office of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB). As part of the initiative, a large-scale beach-cleaning drive was conducted, along with an awareness campaign highlighting the need to keep the sea and coastline free from plastic waste and protect the marine ecosystem. The programme was attended…

Koraput, Sept 29 [UDN}:  A district-level programme under the Shri Jagannath Darshan Scheme was organised at the District Culture Bhawan in Koraput. On the occasion, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida virtually flagged off the first journey under the scheme, marking the formal commencement of the pilgrimage programme. The event was attended by the local MLA and other dignitaries…