Bhubaneswar, Aug 5 [UDN}:Rainfall activity to intensify again across the state from August 6.Weather department issues alert till August 9.Yellow warning issued for 17 districts; heavy rainfall expected in 8 districts.Thunderstorms and lightning likely along with rain; IMD issues Yellow Alert.Rain warning issued across Odisha on August 6 and 7.Rain may continue for a week; SRC alerts district administrations.Possibility of heavy rainfall; SRC cautions district…
President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Jagadguru Kripalu University in Cuttack District During Her Three-Day Visit to Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 5 [UDN}:President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to Odisha, today inaugurated the Jagadguru Kripalu University at Baantara under Dampada Tehsil of Cuttack district.Addressing the gathering organised on the occasion, the President emphasised the importance of developing moral education along with modern knowledge. She highlighted that education should focus not only on academic excellence but also on building values and character…
Koraput Collector Visits Boriguma Block to Review Ongoing Development Activities and Assess the Progress of Government Welfare Schemes
Koraput , Aug 5 [UDN}: During his visit to Boriguma Block in Koraput district, the District Collector inspected several government facilities and development initiatives. He visited the tailoring unit located at the Block office, Kolar Gram Panchayat, the “Ama Anganwadi Kendra” at Tanginiguda, and a Government High School.During the school visit, the Collector interacted with students and participated in a tree plantation campaign aimed at…
Nandahandi Tahsildar Receives OSWAS Appreciation Certificate for Outstanding Performance in Efficient Online Disposal of Government Files and Public Service Delivery
Nabarangpur, Aug 5 [UDN}: A joint public grievance hearing camp was held at the Zilla Parishad Conference Hall in Nabarangpur under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Kashyap Partha Jagadish.During the programme, Nandahandi Tahsildar Chandradas Mahanandia was presented with an OSWAS Appreciation Certificate in recognition of his outstanding performance.According to the report, a total of 6,906 files were…
Commerce Day and Career Counselling Programme Held at Balimela Degree College in Malkangiri, Highlighting the Role of Language, Markets, and Knowledge in Global Trade
Malkangiri, Aug 5 [UDN}:: The Department of Commerce of Balimela Degree College of Science and Technology, Balimela, successfully organized an International Commerce Day celebration along with a Career Counselling Programme to create awareness among students about global trade, commerce education, and career opportunities.The programme was coordinated by Mr. Sudarshan Bate, Lecturer in the Department of Commerce. The event began with an inaugural address by the…
Massive Campaign Launched in Nabarangpur District to Achieve a ‘Leprosy-Free Odisha’ Through Intensive Screening, Early Detection, and Public Awareness
Nabarangpur, Aug 5 [UDN}: With the objective of building a ‘Leprosy-Free Odisha’, the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), has launched a 15-day Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) across Nabarangpur district. The campaign began today and will continue until August 18, 2026.Under this initiative, health workers will conduct door-to-door visits to identify suspected leprosy patients…
Nabarangpur Launches 15-Day Leprosy Detection and Awareness Campaign to Promote Early Diagnosis, Timely Treatment, and Eliminate the Disease
Nabarangpur, Aug 5 [UDN}: Nabarangpur district has launched a 15-day Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) from August 4 to August 18, 2026, under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) and the Odisha Government’s Health and Family Welfare Department. The campaign aims to support the vision of a “Leprosy-Free Odisha” by identifying hidden cases through door-to-door screening and ensuring immediate treatment. The campaign will cover all…
Thousands of Devotees Throng Gupteswar Shrine on the First Monday of Shravan to Offer Prayers to Lord Shiva Amid Deep Religious Fervour
Baipariguda, Aug 5 [UDN}: Thousands of devotees thronged the famous Shaivite shrine of Gupteswar in Odisha’s Koraput district on Monday to mark the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan, one of the most auspicious occasions for the worship of Lord Shiva.From the early hours of the morning, the temple premises witnessed a steady influx of worshippers. Devotees patiently waited in well-organized queues for…
District-Level Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held at Baipariguda Panchayat Samiti Office as Koraput Collector, SP, and Senior Officials Address Public Concerns
Koraput,Aug 5 [UDN}: A District-Level Public Grievance Hearing Camp was held at the Panchayat Samiti office in Baipariguda, Koraput district. The camp was attended by the Koraput District Collector, the Superintendent of Police, and officials from all district-level departments, who listened to and addressed the grievances of the public.
NEET PG 2026 to Be Conducted in a Single Shift Nationwide with Enhanced Security Measures to Ensure Fairness, Transparency, and Examination Integrity
Delh,iAug 5 [UDN}: The Central Government has introduced extensive changes to make the NEET PG 2026 examination more transparent, secure, and candidate-friendly. The exam will be conducted in a single computer-based session on August 30, 2026 (Sunday) from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.Candidates will be allowed to enter examination centres from 7:00 AM, while the entry gates will close at 8:30 AM.Union Health Minister Jagat…