Puri: July 25 UDN}: Puri: The sacred city of Srikshetra was filled with an atmosphere of deep devotion and spiritual fervour as countless devotees gathered to seek the blessings of the beloved Lord. With hearts filled with faith and emotion, devotees had the divine darshan of the Chaturdha Murti — Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Sudarshan — and considered themselves truly blessed…
Five-Man Crew Complete 2,000 Mile Row Around Great Britain Setting a New World Record
July 24: Team Rowmads has successfully completed an extraordinary unsupported circumnavigation of Great Britain by rowing boat, covering approximately 2,000 miles in one of the world’s most demanding endurance challenges. The team is the first and fastest team of five to complete the GB Row Challenge unsupported, completing the row in 32 days, 30 minutes and 58 seconds. They crossed the finish line underneath Tower…
Nearly 2 Crore Odisha Farmers Covered Under PMFBY; ₹7,219 Crore Insurance Claims Settled
Bhubaneswar, July 24 (UDN): Nearly two crore farmers in Odisha have been covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) since its launch in 2016, with insurance claims worth ₹7,219.28 crore disbursed to beneficiaries over the past nine years, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply to a question by BJD Rajya Sabha MP Manas Ranjan Mangaraj, Union Minister of State…
Odisha Registers 4,123 DPIIT-Recognised Startups Under Startup India Initiative
Bhubaneswar, July 24 (UDN): Odisha’s startup ecosystem continues to expand, with 4,123 entities recognised as startups by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Startup India initiative as of June 30, 2026, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada informed the Rajya Sabha. Representational Image In a written reply to a question by BJD Rajya Sabha MP…
NIT Rourkela Hosts First IEEE INSTCon 2026, Brings Together Global Experts in Instrumentation
Rourkela, July 24 (UDN): The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela on Friday inaugurated the first IEEE International Conference on Instrumentation (INSTCon 2026), bringing together eminent researchers, academicians, industry leaders and students from across the globe to deliberate on cutting-edge developments in instrumentation, measurement systems and intelligent engineering technologies. The two-day international conference, scheduled for July 24 and 25, is being organised by the Departments of…
Suicidal Thoughts Among U.S. Veterans Increased Nearly 50 percentage Over Five Years, National Study Finds
July 24: Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among U.S. military veterans, claiming more than 6,000 lives each year. Although suicide prevention efforts have expanded in recent years, it has remained unclear whether the prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors has changed as the prevention landscape and veteran population has evolved. A new nationally representative study led by researchers at the National…
Odisha Gets 12 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals; 36 More Approved to Boost Freight Infrastructure
Representational Image Bhubaneswar, July 24 (UDN): Odisha’s freight and logistics network is set for a major expansion with 12 Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminals (GCTs) already operational across the state and 36 more locations receiving in-principle approval for development, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha. In a written reply to Parliament, the Railway Minister said the initiative is aimed at strengthening rail-based…
108 Ambulance Crashes into Divider on NH-16 in Jajpur; Driver, Attendant Injured
Jajpur, July 24 (UDN): A 108 emergency ambulance met with an accident on National Highway-16 near Khanditar Bridge in Odisha’s Jajpur district on Friday after the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle. The mishap left the ambulance driver and an attendant seriously injured, while the patient being transported and an accompanying family member escaped unhurt. According to sources, the ambulance was carrying a patient from…
Three Arrested After Outsiders Allegedly Trigger Clash at Maharshi College in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, July 24 (UDN): Odisha Police have arrested three persons in connection with the recent clash at Maharshi College in Bhubaneswar, where alleged reckless driving and abusive behaviour by outsiders inside the campus sparked panic among students and left one student injured. The incident occurred on July 20 within the college premises under the jurisdiction of Saheed Nagar Police Station. Reckless Driving Allegedly Sparked Tension…
Vedanta Aluminium Supports Over 180 TB Patients in Sundargarh Through Nikshay Mitra Initiative
Sundargarh, July 24 (UDN): Vedanta Aluminium Coal Mines has extended nutritional and healthcare support to more than 180 tuberculosis (TB) patients in Balishankara block of Odisha’s Sundargarh district under the Nikshay Mitra initiative, reinforcing efforts to eliminate tuberculosis through community-based intervention. Implemented under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the programme focuses on improving treatment adherence by providing nutritional assistance, counselling and continuous follow-up support…