Phulbani, July 31 UDN}:: Er. Nihar Ranjan Behera assumed charge as the Superintending Engineer of the Minor Irrigation Department in Kandhamal district on Monday. Prior to this, he had been serving as the Superintending Engineer of the Malkangiri Division, where he earned appreciation for his dedication, sincerity, honesty, and professional efficiency. During his tenure in Malkangiri district, Er. Behera played an important role in the…
Athlete Dutee Chand Meets Former MP Shri Prasanna Patarani During Courtesy Visit, Shares Inspiring Interaction and Valuable Life Lessons
Bhubaneswar, July 31 UDN}: Dutee chand had the opportunity to pay a courtesy visit to former Member of Parliament Shri Prasanna Patarani and engage in a warm and cordial discussion with him on various matters. Interacting with him was a deeply enriching experience, and I gained many valuable insights, perspectives on life, and inspiration from our conversation. His contribution towards building a healthy, harmonious, beautiful,…
Odisha Floods: Mahanadi in Spate as Over 9.5 Lakh Cusecs Expected at Mundali; Downstream Districts on High Alert
Cuttack, July 31 (UDN): Odisha’s flood situation remained critical on Friday as the Mahanadi river continued to swell, with authorities estimating that more than 9.5 lakh cusecs of floodwater will pass through the Mundali barrage. The projected discharge has prompted the state administration to intensify surveillance and issue alerts for vulnerable downstream areas. Representational Image Officials warned that the increasing inflow in the Mahanadi is…
Awareness and Preventive Measures Key to Protecting Against Hepatitis; Citizens Urged to Adopt Healthy Practices for a Hepatitis-Free and Healthier Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 31 UDN}: Small awareness and preventive measures are extremely important to stay safe from hepatitis. Let us all become aware, adopt these healthy practices in our daily lives, and contribute to building a hepatitis-free and healthier Odisha.
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held in Bandhugaon to Address Citizens’ Issues and Ensure Faster Resolution of Local Problems
Bandhugaon, July 31 UDN}: A joint public grievance hearing camp was organized by the Koraput district administration on Monday at the Panchayat Samiti conference hall in Bandhugaon block. Koraput Additional District Magistrate Naresh Chandra Sabar and Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad, Benudhar Sabar, attended the camp and directly listened to various grievances and problems raised by local residents.During the hearing, the officials…
AITUC Holds Its First District Conference in Koraput, Bringing Together Workers and Leaders to Discuss Labour Issues and Future Strategies
Jeypore, July 31 UDN}:: The first district conference of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in Koraput district was held in Jeypore. The conference began with the hoisting of the red flag by veteran trade union leader Yudhishthir Raul in front of the Shramik Karmachari Bhawan. The proceedings of the conference were conducted by a three-member presidium comprising Yudhishthir Raul, Yamuna Bhumia, and Pramod…
Flood Fury Intensifies in Jajpur as Seven River Breaches Leave 250 Villages Under Water
Jajpur, July 31 (UDN): The flood crisis in Odisha’s Jajpur district has worsened significantly after multiple breaches in major rivers inundated vast stretches of the district, affecting nearly 250 villages across around 100 gram panchayats and disrupting the lives of more than one lakh residents. Authorities said nearly 10,000 people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas and moved to safer locations as floodwaters continued to…
Jeypore City High School Students Promote Environmental Protection Through Cycling Rally, Spreading Awareness About Green and Sustainable Living
Jeypore, July 31 UDN}:: With petrol and diesel prices rising day by day, pollution caused by smoke and emissions from vehicles is also reaching alarming levels. To address this growing problem and create awareness among society, students of Jeypore City High School in Koraput district have taken an inspiring initiative. As part of a programme organised on the school premises, boys and girls gathered with…
Panchayat-Level Grievance Hearing and Awareness Camp Organised to Address Public Issues and Promote Awareness About Government Schemes
Jeypore, July 31 UDN}: A Panchayat-level grievance hearing and awareness camp was held at Ekamba Gram Panchayat under Jeypore block of Koraput district. The programme was attended by Ekamba Sarpanch Moti Suddha, Assistant Executive Engineer Bijay Kumar Nanda, Assistant Executive Engineer Rakesh Kumar Sahu, Panchayat Executive Officer Jayshree Nayak, GPDO Subash Chandra Khil, Assistant Engineer Mita Nayak and others. A large number of villagers from…
Rail Traffic to Be Disrupted on Bondamunda–Rourkela Route as 13 Train Pairs Cancelled for NI Work
Bhubaneswar, July 31 (UDN): Train operations on the Bondamunda–Rourkela section under the Chakradharpur Railway Division will face major disruptions between September 24 and October 3 due to scheduled non-interlocking (NI) work. As part of the maintenance exercise, Indian Railways has cancelled 13 pairs of passenger and long-distance trains and revised the schedule of the Tapaswini Express. Representational Image The non-interlocking work is being undertaken to…