Jharsuguda: Aug 17 [UDN}:The 6th Jharsuguda District Badminton Championship-2026, organised by the Jharsuguda Badminton Association, was formally inaugurated at the Sports Complex located in Mangal Bazar, Jharsuguda. Jharsuguda District Collector Kunal Motiram Chavan attended the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest and officially inaugurated the championship by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The four-day badminton championship is being held from August 6 to 9, bringing together…
World Ayurveda Foundation Delegation Meets Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Discusses Promotion and Expansion of Ayurveda and Traditional Healthcare in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Aug 17 [UDN}:A delegation of the World Ayurveda Foundation met Dr. Mukesh Mahaling at his residence in Bhubaneswar and held discussions on the successful organisation of the 11th World Ayurveda Congress, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar from December 10 to 13, 2026. During the meeting, the delegation discussed various aspects related to the upcoming Ayurveda Congress and deliberated on measures to ensure its…
IIM Sambalpur Student Bhismati Naik Receives Prestigious Invitation from Rashtrapati Bhavan, Marking a Proud Moment for the Institute and Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 [UDN}:Bhismati Naik, a student of the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur, has received a prestigious invitation from Rashtrapati Bhavan.She will attend the President’s “At Home” reception to be hosted on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15. The invitation is considered a significant honour and a proud moment for Bhismati Naik, her institution, and Odisha.The special invitation recognises her achievements and…
Jharsuguda Launches Special Food Safety Enforcement Drive: District Food Safety Department and Municipal Authorities Conduct Inspections Across Town to Ensure Hygiene and Safety Standards
Jharsuguda, Aug 17 [UDN}: Acting on the directions of the Jharsuguda District Collector, the District Food Safety Department, in coordination with the municipal authorities, has launched a special inspection and enforcement drive at various locations across the town to ensure food safety and hygiene standards. As part of the campaign, an intensive inspection was conducted in the Sarbahal area from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM.…
Student Union Elections Not Held Since 2017: ABVP Submits Memorandum at Ravenshaw University, Urges Authorities to Restore Democratic Student Representation
Cuttack: Aug 17 [UDN}:Student Union elections have not been held at Ravenshaw University since 2017, leading to renewed demands from student organisations for the restoration of the democratic process on campus. Raising the issue, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) submitted a memorandum to the university authorities, urging them to take immediate steps to conduct the student union elections.The ABVP representatives highlighted that student elections…
OUAT Set for Major Academic Expansion as Four New Colleges to Be Opened Across Odisha, Creating More Opportunities for Higher Education in Agriculture and Allied Fields
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 [UDN}:The academic and institutional scope of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) is set to expand, with plans to establish four additional new colleges across the state. The move is aimed at strengthening agricultural education and providing more opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher studies in agriculture and allied fields.As part of this expansion, a new Agriculture College in Mayurbhanj…
Former MLAs Meet Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Hold Detailed Discussions on Allowance Hike and Reimbursement of Medical Expenses
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 [UDN}:A delegation of former Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) met the Chief Minister and held discussions on various issues concerning their welfare. During the meeting, the former legislators raised demands related to an increase in their allowances, reimbursement of medical expenses and other expenditure-related provisions.The former MLAs reportedly discussed the financial challenges faced by former legislators and sought appropriate measures to…
New Chapter in Digital Nutrition Monitoring: All 73,543 Anganwadi Workers Across Odisha Adopt ‘Poshan Tracker’ to Strengthen Monitoring and Delivery of Child and Maternal Nutrition Services
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 [UDN}:Odisha has marked a new chapter in the state’s nutrition and child-care services, with all 73,543 Anganwadi workers now using the ‘Poshan Tracker’ platform. The digital system is expected to strengthen real-time monitoring of nutrition services, beneficiary records, growth tracking and the delivery of various welfare programmes at the grassroots level.The initiative will help improve transparency and efficiency in Anganwadi services while…
Dr Jitendra Singh to Confer National Anubhav Awards 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan
New Delhi, August 17: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will organise the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on August 17, 2026. The programmes will be held under the auspices of Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and…
Odisha Flood Damage Update: 13.71 Lakh People Across 24 Districts Affected, 5,044 Houses Damaged as Revenue Minister Details Extent of Flood Losses
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 [UDN}:Flood Damage Update: Revenue Minister provides details on the flood losses. 13.71 lakh people across 24 districts have been affected, while 5,044 houses have been damaged. A special package has also been announced for farmers affected by the floods.