Bhubaneswar: Aug 1 [UDN}:The Odisha government has launched the Heritage School Scheme to preserve and upgrade the state’s oldest schools that have completed 100 years of existence. A total of 49 schools have been identified under the scheme.A private agency was entrusted with preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the selected schools. After conducting site visits, the agency has submitted feasibility reports for 13 schools.…
Loan Assistance Distributed to Eligible Beneficiaries During Joint Public Grievance Hearing at Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti in Koraput District
Koraput, Aug 1 [UDN}: During the joint grievance hearing held at Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti in Koraput district, loan assistance of ₹2 crore 2 lakh was provided to 27 Self-Help Groups (SHGs), while members of 14 SHGs received loan support of ₹14 lakh.
Tight Security in Place Ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s Odisha Visit; Railway Station on High Alert
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 1 (UDN): Odisha Police has stepped up security arrangements across the state ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s three-day visit from August 3 to August 5, with Bhubaneswar Railway Station and key travel routes placed under heightened surveillance. Preparations were reviewed during a high-level meeting chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania, who directed officials to ensure comprehensive security measures at all…
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Successfully Held at Dabugaon Block, Providing Citizens a Platform to Raise Issues Before District Officials
Raighar Aug 1 [UDN}: A joint public grievance hearing camp was held at the conference hall of Dabugaon Block in Nabarangpur district under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain and Superintendent of Police Kashyap Partha Jagadish.Several senior officials attended the camp, including Additional District Magistrate (General) Dr. Pramod Kumar Prusty, Divisional Forest Officer Udayan Subudhi, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, Excise Superintendent Pratap…
Revenue Minister Conducts Aerial Survey of Flood-Affected Areas, Announces Comprehensive Damage Assessment After Floodwaters Recede
Bhubaneswar, Aug 1 [UDN}: The water levels of rivers flowing through northern Odisha have started gradually decreasing today. However, the hardships faced by people in the post-flood situation have begun to increase. Due to the floods, a total of 5,87,822 people in five districts of the state have been affected.With the rising water level of the Mahanadi River, concerns among people living in low-lying areas have…
Odisha Mandates ELV Portal Registration for Vehicle Stakeholders Within Three Months
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 1 (UDN): The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has directed vehicle manufacturers, registered vehicle scrapping facilities (RVSFs) and bulk vehicle owners to register on the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) portal within three months to ensure compliance with the Environment (Protection) (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025. Representational Image In a recent notification, the Board said registration on the CPCB’s…
Bastar’s Rich Tribal Heritage and Timeless Traditions Showcased at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the First Time, Marking a Historic Cultural Milestone
Bhubaneswar, Aug 1 [UDN}: For the first time, the rich tribal heritage and traditions of Bastar have been showcased at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the country’s highest constitutional institution.President Droupadi Murmu welcomed a 209-member delegation from Bastar led by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The President herself served lunch to the members of the delegation. Union Home Minister … was also present at the programme.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Attends High-Level Meeting in New Delhi on Mahanadi River Water Sharing and Management Chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil
Bhubaneswar, Aug 1 [UDN}: Mohan caran Majhi attended an important meeting in New Delhi on the sharing and management of Mahanadi river water, chaired by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, in the presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai. During the meeting, we firmly presented Odisha’s position, giving the highest priority to safeguarding the…
East Coast Railway Extends the Service of the Sambalpur–Erode Special Train to Meet Continued Passenger Demand and Improve Travel Convenience
Bhubaneswar, Aug 1 [UDN}: Good News for Passengers: East Coast Railway has extended the operational period of the Sambalpur–Erode “Train on Demand” Special Train in response to growing passenger demand.In a major relief for rail travelers, East Coast Railway has decided to continue the operation of the Sambalpur–Erode Junction “Train on Demand” Special Train for an extended period, considering the heavy passenger rush and repeated…
Four Youths Swept Away in Separate Water Mishaps in Odisha, Rescue and Search Operations Continue
Bhubaneswar, Aug 1 (UDN): Four youths were swept away in two separate water-related incidents in Odisha’s Keonjhar and Jagatsinghpur districts on Friday while bathing in swollen water bodies amid the ongoing flood situation. Rescue teams were immediately deployed, with one youth rescued while efforts continued to trace the remaining three. In Keonjhar’s Champua area, two youths were caught in the strong current of the Kanpur…