Bhubaneswar, Aug. 4 (UDN): Odisha’s capital is set to host the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting and the 3rd BRICS Senior Officials’ Meeting from August 5 to 7, as India, under its BRICS Chairship 2026, brings together education leaders from member nations to strengthen cooperation in education, research and skill development. Representational Image Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi will lead the Indian delegation at the…
Nabarangpur Employee Receives Final Pension Order on Retirement Day, Marking a Milestone in Efficient and Citizen-Friendly Administration
Nabarangpur, Aug 5 [UDN}:: Bishwanath Panigrahi, Section Officer of the Dabugaon Tahasil Office, retired from government service today.As his final pension proposal had already been approved before his scheduled date of retirement, he received all the necessary documents related to his final pension on the very day of his retirement. It is being considered the first such instance in the revenue cadre of Nabarangpur district,…
Priority Given to Ensuring Essential Healthcare Services Reach Every Family in Flood-Affected Areas with Special Focus on Vulnerable Groups
Bhubaneswar, Aug 5 [UDN}:Priority is being given to ensuring that essential healthcare services reach every family in flood-affected areas. Special attention is being provided to ensure the safety, treatment, and continuous health monitoring of pregnant women, children, elderly persons, and vulnerable individuals.Health teams are reaching the affected locations and providing necessary medical services, health consultations, and emergency assistance to the people in need.
Centre Approves Rs 500 Crore Advance for Odisha as the Second Instalment of Its Share Under the State Disaster Response Fund to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness
Bhubaneswar,Aug 5 [UDN}:An advance amount of ₹500 crore has been approved for Odisha as the second instalment of the Centre’s share under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to further accelerate efforts to tackle the flood situation and intensify relief, rescue, and rehabilitation operations.During this critical time, I sincerely express my heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and Hon’ble Union Minister…
Farmers Stage Protest in Nuapada, Demand Speedy Irrigation Projects Ahead of Cropping Season
Nuapada, Aug. 4 (UDN): Hundreds of farmers from Khariar and Komna blocks of Odisha’s Nuapada district staged a demonstration outside the office of the Executive Engineer on Tuesday, demanding immediate action to expedite irrigation projects and ensure adequate water supply for agriculture. The protesters alleged that several irrigation-related proposals have remained pending for years despite repeated representations to the authorities. They urged the department to…
Jharsuguda District Collector Reviews Special Intensive Revision Hearing Centre to Ensure Smooth, Transparent, and Error-Free Electoral Roll Revision Process
Jharsuguda: Aug 5 [UDN}:Jharsuguda District Collector Kunal Motiram Chavan visited the hearing centre at the office of the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer-cum-Tahasildar in Lakhanpur to review the progress of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme in the district.During the visit, the District Collector conducted a detailed assessment of the status of disposal of various claims and objections submitted under the SIR process. He directed…
Odisha to Upgrade ODRAF into State Disaster Response Force, Add 10 New Units
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 4 (UDN): In a major step towards strengthening disaster preparedness, the Odisha government has decided to upgrade the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) into the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), aligning the state’s emergency response mechanism with the national disaster management framework. Representational Image The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting on disaster preparedness and management chaired by the Revenue…
Revenue Collection and Operational Performance of the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Federation Reviewed During District-Level Meeting to Enhance Service Efficiency
Jharsuguda: Aug 5 [UDN}:A significant district-level committee review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Jharsuguda District Collector Kunal Motiram Chandan. During the meeting, a detailed review was conducted regarding the current status of the ‘Mukhyamantri Bus Seva’ scheme in the district and the functioning of block-level federations associated with the service.Special focus was given to reviewing the performance of the ‘Maa Samaleswari Federation’ operating…
Cattle Feed Reaches Rasulpur Block as Administration Strengthens Support for Livestock Owners Amid Challenging Conditions
Rasulpur,Aug 5 [UDN}:In the first phase, two tonnes of cattle feed arrived at the Rasulpur Block office on Monday for cattle affected by the flood situation. The feed was distributed among around 1,400 cattle belonging to different flood-affected villages under Bandhdihi, Bahadalapur and Prathamakhandi Gram Panchayats.For large cattle, feed was provided at the rate of 1 kg per animal per day, while calves were given…
Juang Youth Receives Prestigious Invitation from Rashtrapati Bhavan in Recognition of His Inspiring Journey and Remarkable Achievements
Keonjhar, 3Aug 5 [UDN}:: Mayadhar Juang, a young man from the Juang tribal community of Gonashika area under Banspal Block in Keonjhar district, has received an invitation from Rashtrapati Bhavan. He has been invited to attend the Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 15.Mayadhar has been working dedicatedly for the development of education among the Juang community. The invitation extended to him by…