Bhubaneswar, Sept 19 [UDN}:HMEFCC Shri Bhupender Yadav presided over a workshop on mangrove conservation in Bhuj, reviewing progress under MISHTI and highlighting the need for scientific, site-specific and community-led approaches to mangrove restoration. The occasion also saw the launch of the Mangrove GIS (MGIS) Portal, along with key publications to support better planning, monitoring and decision-making for mangrove conservation.
From Grief to Greenery: Youth Group Launches Tree-Planting Initiative to Honour the Memory of the Departed
Kashipur,Sept 19 [UDN}:: In a unique initiative combining remembrance with environmental conservation, a group of young people in Kashipur block has started planting saplings at the local cremation ground in memory of deceased villagers. Following the death of Archit Naik, a resident of Dudukabahali village under Kashipur block, local youths planted more than 20 saplings at the cremation ground as a tribute to his memory.…
Block-Level Seminar Explores Energy Resources and Emerging Challenges for Building a Sustainable and Self-Reliant Future India
KOLNARA,Sept 19 [UDN}:: A block-level seminar on the “Prospects and Challenges of Indian Energy Resources 2047” was organised at Jagadamba Government Higher Secondary School in Kolnara, with school principal Jyotsnarani Behera presiding over the programme. The seminar focused on the opportunities and challenges associated with energy resources and their importance in shaping the future of India. The programme was organised with the objective of creating…
Headmaster of Banuaguda Government School Dies Suddenly, Leaving Students, Teachers and Local Community in Shock
Dabugaon, Sept 19 [UDN}:: A pall of gloom descended over the Chacharaguda area of Dabugaon block in Nabarangpur district following the sudden demise of Bidyadhar Majhi (47), headmaster of Banuaguda Government School under Chacharaguda Gram Panchayat. Majhi, a resident of Chacharaguda village, had been serving as the headmaster of Banuaguda Government School. He was known in the locality for his soft-spoken and friendly nature and was…
Modi Government Considers Major EPF Change as Salary Ceiling May Increase from Rs 15,000 toRs 25,000
Delhi, Sept 19 [UDN}:The Modi government has taken a major step concerning the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), with a proposal to increase the existing salary ceiling for mandatory EPF coverage from ₹15,000 per month to ₹25,000 per month. The proposed change is expected to bring a larger number of salaried employees within the ambit of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and expand the social-security…
Women Power Marks a New Chapter in CoBRA as IPS Officer Sanyukta Parashar Takes Charge as Inspector General
Bhubaneswar, Sept 19 [UDN}:A new chapter in the presence and leadership of women in India’s security forces has begun with senior IPS officer Sanyukta Parashar taking charge as the Inspector General (IG) of the CoBRA unit. Her appointment marks a significant development in the leadership structure of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a specialised force trained to undertake challenging counter-insurgency and anti-Naxal operations…
Veteran Actor Anant Nag to Receive Prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema
Bhubaneswar, Sept 19 [UDN}:Veteran Indian actor Anant Nag is set to be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. The veteran artiste, who has enjoyed a long and distinguished career spanning several decades, will receive the country’s highest honour in the field of cinema in recognition of his remarkable contribution to the growth and enrichment of Indian films.…
Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils Rs 1 Lakh Crore Railway Vision for Odisha, Six Districts Set to Receive Direct Benefits from Major Projects
Bhubaneswar, Sept 19 [UDN}:Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has made a major announcement regarding the future expansion and development of the railway network in Odisha, outlining a long-term vision involving railway projects worth around ₹1 lakh crore across the state. The ambitious railway vision is expected to give a major boost to connectivity, infrastructure development, passenger services and economic activity in Odisha. According to the…
Proposed Medical College Projects in Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur and Nabarangpur Stalled as Land Acquisition Issues Delay Progress
Nabarangpur, Sept 19 [UDN}:The proposed establishment of new medical colleges in Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur and Nabarangpur districts of Odisha has reportedly hit a roadblock due to unresolved land-related issues. The projects, which are aimed at strengthening medical education and healthcare infrastructure in these districts, have not been able to move forward as planned because suitable land has not yet been finalised or made available for…
Cyclone Threat Raises Fresh Concerns on September 9 as Multiple Weather Models Point to Possible System Near Odisha-Andhra Pradesh Coast
Bhubaneswar, Sept 19 [UDN}:The fear of another possible cyclonic system has once again begun to raise concern along the eastern coast, with September 9 emerging as a date being closely watched by weather enthusiasts and residents. Forecast projections from different numerical weather models have reportedly indicated the possibility of a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal, prompting renewed discussions about the potential threat…