Author: Neel Achary

Cuttack: Sept. 28 (UDN): The festive spirit is building in Cuttack as preparations for Durga Puja gather momentum across the city, with more than 170 puja pandals getting ready to welcome devotees.  Representational Image  From traditional clay idol-making to mandap preparations, artisans and puja committees are working against the clock to complete arrangements ahead of the festival. Despite interruptions caused by rain, work has continued…

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 29 [UDN}:Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the official residence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The visit provided an opportunity for the two neighbouring state leaders to meet and hold discussions on matters of mutual interest and issues concerning Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The meeting between the two Chief Ministers assumes significance as Odisha and Chhattisgarh share close geographical, cultural and…

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 29 [UDN}:Ayurveda can play an important role in helping us maintain good health and lead a healthier, better quality of life. Its traditional practices and remedies are widely associated with promoting overall well-being and healthy living. However, it is important to seek proper medical advice before taking any Ayurvedic medicine. Consult a qualified doctor or Ayurvedic practitioner to understand whether a particular medicine…

Bhubaneswar: Sept 29 [UDN}:The Commissionerate Police bid a formal farewell to Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena, who has reportedly resigned from the Indian Police Service citing personal reasons. A farewell felicitation programme was organised by the Commissionerate Police to honour the senior police officer for his service in the state capital. During the programme, colleagues and members of the police force conveyed…

Ganjam, Sept 29 [UDN}:A meeting of the District Planning Committee was held to discuss the overall development and planning priorities of Ganjam district, under the chairmanship of Committee Chairman and Khallikote MLA Purnachandra Sethi. During the meeting, an annual development plan proposal amounting to ₹8,011.89 crore for the financial year 2026-27 was approved. The proposed allocation focuses on major sectors considered crucial for the district’s…

Koraput, Sept 29 [UDN}:A meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Koraput District Collector to discuss the development, promotion and wider marketing of ‘Koraput Coffee’, produced by tribal farmers of the district. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on measures to strengthen the coffee sector and give Koraput Coffee a distinct identity in the global market. The district administration emphasised the need to…

Koraput, Sept 29 [UDN}:  A district-level programme under the Sri Jagannath Darshan Scheme was organised at the District Culture Bhavan in Koraput, marking the launch of the first journey under the initiative. On the occasion, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Women and Child Development Pravati Parida virtually flagged off the first pilgrimage journey under the scheme. The virtual inauguration marked the formal commencement…

Malkangiri: Sept 29 [UDN}:A TEJAS workshop, organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), was successfully conducted at the Government ITI in Malkangiri in the presence of the District Collector and other distinguished guests. The workshop focused on encouraging grassroots-level innovation, entrepreneurship and startup development in Tier-2 and Tier-3 regions, with the broader objective of contributing to the vision of Viksit…

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 29 [UDN}:  Fishermen along the Odisha coast have been advised not to venture into the sea in view of the likely impact of a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal and the possibility of adverse weather conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong winds are expected to prevail over the sea, with wind speeds likely to reach 50–60 kmph.…