Betanati, Sept 21 [UDN}: The Betanati Block-Level School Sports Competition was successfully organised at S.M. Mally High School, Hadipatruka, bringing together students, teachers and education officials for a day of sporting activities and healthy competition. The event witnessed the participation of school students from different parts of the Betanati block. The competition provided an opportunity for young athletes to showcase their sporting talent, discipline, teamwork…
Rover and Ranger Units Launched at Vikram Dev University to Promote Self-Reliance, Leadership and Discipline Among Students
Jeypore: Sept 21 [UDN}:With the objective of encouraging students to engage in community service and become self-reliant, Rover and Ranger Units have been launched at Vikram Dev University in Koraput district. The initiative aims to provide students with opportunities to participate in various social-service and community-oriented activities while developing leadership, discipline, teamwork, responsibility and a spirit of service among them. Through the Rover and Ranger…
New Medical Officer Joins Nimapada Community Health Centre, Strengthening Healthcare Services for Local Residents
Nimapada Sept 21 [UDN}:Nimapada Community Health Centre has welcomed Mr. Srikant Behera, who recently joined the health facility as the new Medical Officer. Following his joining, Behera paid a courtesy visit to Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and met her today. During the interaction, discussions were held on strengthening healthcare services in the Nimapada area and improving the availability and quality of medical care…
Power Bill Dispute Leaves 1,500 Kendrapara Families Without Drinking Water for Eight Days
Kendrapara, Sept. 21 (UDN): Nearly 1,500 families in Odisha’s Kendrapara district have been struggling for drinking water for the past eight days after electricity supply to a village pump house was disconnected over pending power dues of ₹3.82 lakh. Representational Image The disruption has affected residents of Purushottampur as well as nearby Era and Korua villages, where the pump house serves as the primary source…
Simplified Rules, Easier Administration Key to Building Trust-Based Governance, Says Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi
Bhubaneswar, Sept 21 [UDN}:Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has said that simple rules and easier administration are the fundamental pillars of trust-based governance. The state government is giving priority to removing unnecessary complexities and simplifying approval procedures for citizens and entrepreneurs, with the objective of making governance more accessible and efficient. As part of this effort, the ‘Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0’ has received approval from…
Vocational Teacher Pradeep Kumar Bhatt Honoured at State Level for His Outstanding Contribution to Education
Kotpad: Sept 21 [UDN}:Pradeep Kumar Bhatt, a vocational education teacher at the Government PM SHRI Gangadhar Higher Secondary School in Kotpad block of Koraput district, has been honoured at the state level for his notable contribution to skill development and vocational education among students. The award was presented to Bhatt at a state-level programme organised by the State Parents’ Association and Rotary Club at Geeta…
District-Level Public Grievance Hearing Held at Kotpad Panchayat Samiti to Address Local Residents’ Concerns
Kotpad: Sept 21 [UDN}:A district-level public grievance hearing camp was held today at the Kotpad Panchayat Samiti office in Koraput district, providing local residents an opportunity to directly place their complaints and concerns before the district administration. The grievance hearing was conducted in the presence of the Koraput District Collector and officials from various district-level government departments. Members of the public attended the camp and…
Odisha Revenue Services to Become More Transparent, Simple and Faster Through Technology-Driven Reforms
Bhubaneswar, Sept 21 [UDN}:Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has been praised for his efforts to modernise the state’s revenue administration through the use of advanced digital technologies. The initiatives include DILRMP 3.0, Bhu-Aadhaar (ULPIN) and the GIS Land Stack, which are aimed at transforming the management and delivery of land and revenue services in Odisha. The initiatives are expected to make revenue-related…
7 Odia Devotees Killed in MP Tragedy; Bodies Being Brought to Bhubaneswar, Odisha CM Announces INR 5 Lakh Aid
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 21 (UDN): The mortal remains of seven Odia devotees who lost their lives in a tragic accident in Madhya Pradesh are being transported to Odisha and are expected to arrive in Bhubaneswar today. The bodies are being brought from Nalkheda in Agar Malwa district in specially arranged ambulances, as authorities coordinate the final journey of the victims to their hometown. Odisha and Centre…
76th General Council Meeting of Koraput Central Cooperative Bank Held in Nabarangpur with Focus on Strengthening Cooperative Banking
Nabarangpur: Sept 21 [UDN}:The 76th General Council meeting of the Koraput Central Cooperative Bank was held in Nabarangpur, with detailed discussions focusing on the bank’s future development, introduction of new loan policies and improvement of services for its members and beneficiaries. During the meeting, several important proposals concerning infrastructure development, new credit facilities and customer-oriented banking services were discussed. A budget of approximately ₹2 crore…