Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 [UDN}: With the objective of ensuring that every eligible family living in urban areas has access to a permanent and secure house by the year 2029, the State Cabinet has approved the PMAY-(U) Bandhu Scheme. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) and expanding housing support for economically and socially vulnerable families residing in…
Odisha Cabinet Meeting Held at Lok Seva Bhawan Under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to Discuss Key State Matters
Bhubaneswar,Aug 11 [UDN}:Cabinet meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi. During today’s meeting, a total of 11 proposals from six different departments were discussed and approved. These people-centric and welfare-oriented decisions are expected to further accelerate the development and progress of Odisha and contribute towards improving the well-being of its people. The…
Odisha Cabinet Approves Odisha State Legal Service (OSLS) Cadre Rules, 2026, Marking a Major Step Towards Strengthening the State’s Legal Services System
Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 [UDN}:The Odisha State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved the “Odisha State Legal Service (OSLS) Cadre Rules, 2026” during its recent Cabinet meeting. The approval marks an important step towards strengthening and streamlining the legal services framework in the state. The newly approved cadre rules are aimed at providing a structured administrative and service framework for personnel working…
Subhasini Patnaik Appointed as Women’s Congress President of Ganjam District (East), Strengthening Party Leadership at the District Level
Ganjam,Aug 11 [UDN}: Subhasini Patnaik has been appointed as the new President of the Women’s Congress for Ganjam District (East). The appointment marks an important organisational development for the Congress party in the district, particularly with regard to strengthening its women’s wing and expanding its grassroots presence. With her appointment, Subhasini Patnaik is expected to play a key role in leading and coordinating the activities…
One-Day Workshop on Effective Management of Civil Cases Held at Lok Seva Bhavan to Strengthen Efficiency and Speed in District Courts
Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 [UDN}:The inaugural ceremony of a one-day workshop on the effective management of civil cases in district courts, organised at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhavan. On the occasion, I delivered an address highlighting several important issues aimed at making the justice delivery system faster, more efficient, transparent and people-centric. The programme was attended by Hon’ble Justice Shri Shashikant Mishra of the…
Nuakhai Muhurat Finalised: Nabanna to Be Offered on September 15 as Odisha Gears Up for Its Grand Agricultural Festival
Balangir,Aug 11 [UDN}: The auspicious time for Nuakhai, the major agrarian festival of Western Odisha, has been finalised. At a Pandit Mahasabha held at Shailashree Palace in Balangir, the Raj Purohit announced the date and auspicious timing for this year’s Nuakhai celebrations. The auspicious muhurat has been determined based on the zodiac signs and nakshatras of Maa Pataneswari, Maa Samaleswari and the Maharaja of Patna.…
Kind-Hearted Donor Steps Forward to Donate Blood and Save the Life of a Pregnant Woman in a Timely Act of Humanity
Nabarangpur, Aug 11 [UDN}:The family of a pregnant woman admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Nabarangpur contacted us, informing us that she urgently needed blood. Due to her low blood count, doctors were unable to proceed with her surgery. After learning about the situation, we tried our best to arrange the required blood and contacted a kind-hearted person for help. The person immediately went…
Block-Level HIV/AIDS Awareness Quiz Competition Held to Promote Health Education and Spread Awareness Among Students and Youth
Kosagumuda, Aug 11 [UDN}:A block-level quiz competition on HIV/AIDS awareness was held today, Saturday, in Kosagumuda Block with the objective of creating awareness among students about HIV/AIDS. A total of 15 students from various schools across the block participated in the competition. The programme was organised under the chairmanship of Mr. Pabitra Haldar, Principal of Kosagumuda Higher Secondary School. Mr. Bidhan Chandra Rout, CRCC of…
Senior 1994-Batch IPS Officer Sanjeeb Panda Continues to Play a Key Role as ADGP of Anti-Naxal Operations and Special Intelligence Wing in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 [UDN}:Shri Sanjeeb Panda is a senior 1994-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre. He is currently serving as the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Anti-Naxal Operations (ANO) and Special Intelligence Wing (SIW), Odisha. – Batch: 1994, Odisha Cadre (IPS)– Date of Birth: July 7, 1968– Educational Qualification: M.Tech During his distinguished career, Shri Sanjeeb Panda has served in several important positions,…
Nabarangpur Athletes Deliver Outstanding Performance at State-Level Junior Athletic Meet, Secure 11 Medals
Nabarangpur, Aug 11 [UDN}:The Nabarangpur team has made the district proud with an impressive performance at the State-Level Junior Athletic Meet, winning a total of 11 medals. The State-Level Junior Athletic Meet, held at the Rairangpur Sports Complex in Mayurbhanj, concluded today. The Nabarangpur team delivered an outstanding performance in the competition, securing 5 Gold, 2 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals, taking their overall medal…