Rayagada, Sept. 18 (UDN): The Additional District and Sessions Court in Rayagada has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife with an axe following an altercation in February 2024. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on the convict, identified as Gurunath Gouda. In case of non-payment of the fine, he will have to undergo an additional six months of…
Rayagada PHC Faces Doctor Shortage as One Physician Serves Eight Panchayats
Rayagada, Sept. 18 (UDN): Healthcare delivery at the Ambadala Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Rayagada has come under scrutiny amid a shortage of doctors, medical equipment and emergency transport, with a single physician reportedly handling patients from eight gram panchayats. The concerns surfaced on World Patient Safety Day as residents highlighted the difficulties faced by patients seeking treatment at the government health facility. The PHC…
Odisha-Born Dr Prasanna Kumar Acharya Takes Charge as NLC India CMD
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 18 (UDN): Odisha-born Dr Prasanna Kumar Acharya has assumed charge as the new Chairman-cum-Managing Director of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), taking over the leadership of the public sector energy company at a key stage of its expansion. From leading its finances to leading the institution. After a distinguished journey across India’s energy and infrastructure sectors, Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya assumes charge as Chairman-cum-Managing…
Malkangiri Collector Reviews Revenue Collection and Development Projects to Accelerate District Growth
Malkangiri,,Sept 18 [UDN}: A monthly Revenue Review Meeting and PMG PRAGATI Meeting was held at the Zilla Parishad Conference Hall in Malkangiri, under the chairmanship of the District Collector. The meeting focused on a comprehensive review of various developmental activities, revenue collection, and the progress of ongoing projects across the district. Officials presented updates on the status of different projects and discussed issues affecting their…
Odisha Govt Sets SOP for Salary Deduction of Court-Ordered Alimony
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 18 (UDN): The Odisha Government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure timely payment of court-ordered maintenance and alimony, including provisions for direct deduction from the salaries of government employees. Representational Image The procedure, issued for immediate implementation across departments, follows reports of delays by some employees in complying with judicial orders. The government said such delays can cause financial hardship…
Dharmendra Pradhan Attends Angul Development Review Meeting to Accelerate Projects and Improve Basic Amenities
Bhubaneswar, Sept 18 [UDN}: Former Union Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan participated in a meeting held to accelerate developmental activities in Angul district and ensure that the people receive essential basic amenities and facilities. During the meeting, discussions were held on measures to speed up various development initiatives in the district and improve the delivery of essential public services to residents.
Sahar Sathi 1929 Helpline Strengthens Urban Governance with Faster Complaint Registration and Redressal
Bhubaneswar, Sept 18 [UDN}:The SaharSathi 1929 helpline has been made operational to provide citizens in urban areas with quick and accessible municipal services. Through this initiative, citizens can register complaints 24 hours a day regarding various civic issues, including sanitation, water supply and street lighting. The helpline is aimed at ensuring timely response and resolution of public grievances related to essential municipal services. By providing…
Odisha Lights Over One Crore Lamps to Mark PM Modi’s 76th Birthday
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 18 (UDN): Odisha marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday on Thursday with a statewide lamp-lighting programme, with the government saying more than one crore traditional lamps were lit across all 30 districts. The event, organised as part of the Aashirbadara Deepa initiative, was held alongside the launch of the month-long Seva Sankalpa Abhiyan-2026. 11,000 lamps lit at Mukteswara Temple The main programme…
NHM Planning Workshop Held Under Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling to Strengthen Odisha’s Healthcare System
Bhubaneswar, Sept 18 [UDN}:A planning workshop of the National Health Mission (NHM) was held under the chairmanship of Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling. The workshop focused on planning and strengthening various health initiatives under the NHM, with discussions aimed at improving healthcare delivery and ensuring better health services for the people of Odisha.
Forest Fire Prevention Gets a Boost in Satkosia as Monitoring Towers Improve Surveillance and Response
Bhubaneswar, Sept 18 [UDN}:With financial assistance from the CAMPA Fund, forest fire monitoring towers have been constructed in the Satkosia Wildlife Division of Odisha to strengthen surveillance and fire-management measures. The newly constructed towers will help forest officials detect forest fires at an early stage by providing a wider and clearer view of vulnerable forest areas. Early detection will enable the forest department and fire-response…