Nabarangpur, Aug 17 [UDN}:Section Officer Bishwanath Panigrahi of Dabugaon Tehsil in Nabarangpur district retired from government service on August 1, 2026. In a notable administrative achievement, his final pension proposal was approved by the Accountant General (A&E), Odisha, before his retirement date, enabling him to receive all the final pension-related documents on the very day of his retirement.This is reportedly the first such instance in…
Arundhati Choudhury Becomes Commonwealth Games Champion in Women’s 70kg Category, Defeats England’s Chantelle Reid to Secure a Prestigious Gold Medal
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 [UDN}:Arundhati Choudhury has become the Commonwealth Games champion in the women’s 70 kg category, defeating England’s Chantelle Reid to clinch the gold medal. Her remarkable victory marks a proud achievement and adds another prestigious Commonwealth Games title to her sporting career.
District-Level Narco Coordination Meeting Held in Koraput to Strengthen Coordination Among Departments and Intensify Measures Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Koraput , Aug 17 [UDN}:A district-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre was held today under the chairmanship of the Koraput District Collector. The meeting was attended by the Superintendent of Police, along with senior officials from various concerned departments. The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among the departments and reviewing measures related to the prevention and control of narcotic drugs and substance abuse in…
Kotpad Youth Shines on National-Level Music Platform, Bringing Pride to the Region Through Exceptional Musical Talent and Performance
Kotpad , Aug 17 [UDN}: A young talent from Kotpad, Om, has made the region proud by earning recognition on Chhattisgarh’s biggest reality singing show, “Bastar Idol.” His participation on the prestigious music platform has brought attention to Kotpad’s emerging musical talent and marked a significant achievement for the young singer.Om’s performance and musical abilities have impressed audiences and music enthusiasts, giving him an opportunity…
District-Level Grievance Redressal Camp Postponed Amid Flood Situation, as Officers Remain Engaged in Relief Distribution and Rehabilitation Efforts
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 [UDN}:Due to the deployment of district-level officers in connection with the flood situation in the district, as well as ongoing relief distribution and rehabilitation efforts, the District-Level Grievance Redressal Camp scheduled for tomorrow, August 3, 2026 (Monday), has been postponed. The decision has been taken to ensure that the concerned officials can remain engaged in flood management, relief operations, and rehabilitation activities…
Additional Secretary of Union Cooperation Ministry Reviews PACS in Odisha, Assesses Their Performance, Functioning and Role in Strengthening the Cooperative Sector
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 [UDN}:Additional Secretary of the Union Ministry of Cooperation, Pankaj Kumar Bansal, visited Shree Jagannath FSCS in Cuttack and Gengutia PACS in Dhenkanal to review the functioning and development of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS).During the visit, he reviewed PACS loan schemes, business diversification initiatives and infrastructure strengthening measures. He also emphasized expanding cooperative services for farmers and further strengthening cooperative institutions in…
Affordable Housing Boost for Urban Poor Under PMAY-Urban Bandhu as Government Steps Up Efforts to Provide Secure and Dignified Homes to Eligible Families
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 [UDN}:The Odisha Government is set to launch Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)–Bandhu with the objective of providing affordable housing facilities to economically weaker and poor families living in urban areas.The State Cabinet has approved the proposal submitted by the Housing & Urban Development Department for implementation of the scheme.The scheme will be implemented with an estimated expenditure of ₹1,615 crore over two…
1st Test: Padikkal’s 167, Rahul and Jurel Fifties Put India in Command at 460/9
Galle, August 17: Devdutt Padikkal struck a magnificent 167, while KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel made valuable contributions as India reached 460/9 in 116 overs against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit second day of the opening Test at the Galle International Stadium. Persistent rain delayed the start of play and allowed only 43 overs during the day. Despite the interruptions, India added 172 runs to…
Newly Elected Members of the Primary Teachers’ Association Take Oath, Pledge to Work Together for the Development and Welfare of Teachers and the Education System
Malkangiri, Aug 17 [UDN}: The election of the Primary Teachers’ Association of Malkangiri district was successfully held at the District Primary Teachers’ Federation Bhavan. The election and constitutional meeting were conducted in the presence of several senior teachers’ leaders and representatives from different districts. State President of the Utkal Federation, Odisha, Ramani Ranjan Tripathy, attended the programme as the chief guest, while Bala Padhi delivered…
Government School Students Continue to Shine in Jharsuguda, Topping the Matriculation Examination for Three Consecutive Years and Setting a Remarkable Academic Record
Jharsuguda, Aug 17 [UDN}: Jharsuguda district has been scripting a remarkable success story in the field of school education. For the past three years, students from government and aided high schools have consistently secured the top positions in the district in the Matriculation examinations. Although competing with students from private schools and securing the district’s top position is not an easy task, Jharsuguda has made…