Keonjhar, Aug. 17 (UDN): The water level of the Baitarani River crossed the danger mark at Patna in Keonjhar district on Monday following heavy rainfall in the region, raising concerns over possible flooding in low-lying areas. Representational Image According to officials, the river was flowing at 311.22 metres, above the danger level of 311.10 metres. Low-Lying Areas Under Watch The rising water level has already…
Pune becomes home to Maharashtra’s first Model Sub-Registrar Office streamlining and transforming property registration
Aug 17: The inauguration of the new Model SRO in Pune was done on 13 August 2026 by Shri. Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Minister of Revenue, Government of Maharashtra, in the presence of Mr. Ravindra Binwade, Inspector General of Registration, Government of Maharashtra; Mr. Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Business Development, VFS Global, and other dignitaries from the Government of Maharashtra. Shri. Chandrashekhar Bawankule,…
Nine-Month-Old Tiger Cub Dies at Nandankanan Zoo, Tiger Count Falls to 26
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 17 (UDN): A nine-month-old male tiger cub has died at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, leaving the zoo authorities and animal lovers saddened. Representational Image The cub, which had a normal reddish coat, was born on December 27, 2025, to tigress Jayashree and tiger Amit. It was one of three cubs born during Jayashree’s first pregnancy. However, two of the cubs died earlier.…
Bhubaneswar to Get Electric Animal Crematorium Next Month
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 17 (UDN): In a move aimed at improving the scientific and hygienic disposal of animal carcasses, Bhubaneswar is set to get an electric animal crematorium at Palasuni next month. Representational Image The facility, built at an estimated cost of ₹1.12 crore, will use an electric incinerator to cremate animal carcasses. The project, which was proposed around three years ago, had remained stalled due…
Online Cab Drivers Observe 12-Hour Odisha Bandh Over Fare, Account and Earnings Issues
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 17 (UDN): Online cab drivers across Odisha have called a 12-hour statewide bandh on Monday, demanding government intervention in the functioning of app-based taxi aggregators and regulation of fares. Representational Image The protest has been organised by the Odisha Online Drivers’ United Forum and is supported by 21 organisations. The bandh is expected to have a significant impact in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and several…
Heavy Rain Washes Away Key Road in Keonjhar, Over Five Panchayats Cut Off
Keonjhar, Aug. 17 (UDN): Incessant rainfall has severely disrupted normal life in parts of Keonjhar district, with a key road washed away at Mangalpur under Padua Panchayat in Champua block, cutting off more than five panchayats from the surrounding areas. Representational Image The situation has become particularly critical near the Bagdega nullah, where heavy rain has caused a sharp rise in the water level. Nearly…
Odisha Floods: CM Majhi to Take Stock of Ground Situation in Bhadrak, Jajpur
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 17 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will visit flood-affected areas of Bhadrak and Jajpur districts on Monday to assess the situation on the ground and review ongoing relief and rescue operations. Representational Image The visit comes as several parts of the two districts have been affected by flooding following heavy rainfall, with damage reported to homes, roads and other infrastructure. The…
Hirakud Dam Opens Seven Gates as Inflow Surges Amid Heavy Rain
Sambalpur, Aug. 17 (UDN): The Hirakud Dam authorities opened five more sluice gates on Monday morning as the reservoir continued to receive a heavy inflow of water amid ongoing rainfall across the region. Representational Image With the latest opening, floodwater is now being released through seven sluice gates—five on the left side and two on the right side. Two gates had already been opened earlier.…
Railway Track Sinks Near Baripada, Train Services Suspended Amid Heavy Rain
Baripada, Aug. 17 (UDN): Train services in the Baripada area of Mayurbhanj district were disrupted on Monday after around 50 metres of railway track near Station Bazar-Sungadia reportedly sank due to continuous heavy rainfall. Representational Image The damage to the track was detected during a night-time inspection involving a DMU train. The issue came to light after the Puri–Bangiriposi Superfast Express had reached Bangiriposi the…
Seven Killed, Over 12 Injured in Stampede at Bihar’s Ashok Dham Temple
Lakhisarai, Aug. 17: At least seven devotees were killed and more than 12 others injured after a stampede broke out at the Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district on Monday morning. The incident occurred as thousands of devotees gathered at the temple to offer prayers and perform Jalabhishek on the third Monday of the holy Shravan month. According to Lakhisarai District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar,…