Bhubaneswar, Sept. 18 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has travelled to New Delhi to participate in two major national-level events focusing on investment, technology and fiscal cooperation. Majhi is scheduled to attend the Semicon India-2026 summit on Friday, followed by the All-India Finance Ministers’ Conference on Saturday. The finance ministers’ meeting will be held under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.…
BJP Holds Induction Programme in Ranaspur as Around 50 Workers Join the Party
Borigumma, Sept 18 [UDN}: An induction programme of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was organised at Ranaspur Gram Panchayat under Borigumma block in Koraput district, where around 50 workers from Ranaspur, Tingiriput and Benagaon panchayats joined the party. BJP leader Gautam Samantaray attended the programme as the chief guest and welcomed the newly inducted workers into the party. He said the participation of new workers…
Koraput MSMEs Receive Interest Reimbursement Benefits Under State Government’s CM-SRIM Initiative
Koraput, Sept 18 [UDN}:Financial assistance has been extended to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Koraput district under the Chief Minister’s Scheme for Reimbursement of Interest to MSMEs (CM-SRIM). Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries have been provided reimbursement of the interest paid on Cash Credit (CC) loans during the 2025–26 claim period. The initiative is aimed at reducing the financial burden on MSME units…
Mahanadi Tribunal Defers Odisha–Chhattisgarh Water Dispute Hearing to Sept. 28
Cuttack, Sept. 18 (UDN): The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal has once again postponed proceedings in the long-running water-sharing dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh, with the next hearing now scheduled for September 28. Representational Image The tribunal was expected to review the progress of an expanded technical committee, led by the Central Water Commission (CWC), which is examining water availability and utilisation data submitted by both…
Odisha Braces for Monsoon Withdrawal, Retreat Expected to Start from Second Week of October
Bhubaneswar,Sept 18 [UDN}: The southwest monsoon is expected to begin its retreat from parts of western Rajasthan from September 19, with weather conditions likely to become favourable for the withdrawal process, according to the latest forecast. The monsoon is subsequently expected to gradually withdraw from northwestern parts of the country. If the withdrawal begins on schedule and favourable atmospheric conditions continue, the southwest monsoon could…
CM Mohan Majhi Visits Sambalpur, Reviews Development Initiatives and Attends Key Programmes
Sambalpur,Sept 18 [UDN}:: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Sambalpur on Wednesday and attended a series of official programmes, including the inauguration and foundation-laying ceremonies for various development projects. The Chief Minister arrived at the Jamadarpali Airstrip in Sambalpur at around 1:50 pm. From the airstrip, he proceeded directly to the auditorium of Gangadhar Meher University (GMU). He reached the university at around 2:30…
Review Meeting of District Chief Fisheries Officers Held in Bhubaneswar to Assess Fisheries Sector Progress
Bhubaneswar, Sept 18 [UDN}: A review meeting involving District Chief Fisheries Officers from across Odisha was held at the Krushi Bhawan Auditorium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday to assess the progress of various fisheries development programmes and discuss measures to further strengthen the fisheries sector in the state. The meeting reviewed the implementation and progress of several major government schemes, including MMKY, PMMSY, PM-MKSSY, MKUY and…
Sambalpur Hosts Odisha’s Third Doppler Weather Radar, Boosting Forecasting and Disaster Preparedness
SAMBALPUR: Sept 18 [UDN}:A Doppler Weather Radar (DWR), described as the country’s 51st such weather radar, has been inaugurated at Sambalpur, marking a significant expansion of India’s weather-monitoring infrastructure and strengthening forecasting capabilities across western Odisha. The newly installed radar has special regional importance as it will bring a large part of Odisha under enhanced weather surveillance and forecasting coverage. The system is expected to…
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi to Visit Delhi, Set to Attend Major Roadshow
New Delhi Sept 18 [UDN}:, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will travel to New Delhi today and participate in a roadshow in the national capital tomorrow. He shared the information while speaking during the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. During his Delhi visit, the Chief Minister is also scheduled to hold discussions with teams and representatives from Europe, Japan and South Korea. According to Majhi,…
Centre Accepts Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena’s Resignation from Police Service
Bhubaneswar, Sept 18 [UDN}:The resignation of Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena, a 2013-batch IPS officer, has now been formally accepted by the Central Government, bringing the process of his exit from the Indian Police Service to its final stage. The Odisha Government had earlier accepted his resignation and forwarded its recommendation along with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)…