Bhubaneswar, July 24 (UDN): Odisha is set to have a new Director General of Police (DGP) after the state government approved the voluntary retirement of incumbent police chief Y.B. Khurania, effective August 16, 2026. The decision paves the way for the appointment of a new state police chief at a crucial time when the government is focusing on strengthening law enforcement, modernising policing and enhancing…
Rath Yatra Celebrated with Grandeur and Devotion in Balimela, the City of Brotherhood, Bringing Together People in Faith and Unity
Balimela,July 24 UDN}: Rath Yatra, one of the most famous and significant festivals of Odisha, was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in the Balikshetra area of Balimela. The festival is not merely a religious occasion; it is a magnificent symbol of devotion, faith, surrender, unity, and universal brotherhood. The Rath Yatra is traditionally observed every year on the second day of the bright fortnight…
During Two-Day Puri Visit, Child-Friendly Awareness Camp and Information Centre Inaugurated with Support from OSCPCR, Puri District Administration and UNICEF
Puri , July 24 UDN}: During her two-day visit to Puri district, I visited the Child-Friendly Awareness Camp and Information Centre, inaugurated by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Smt. Pravati Parida, with the joint support of the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Puri District Administration, and UNICEF.I reviewed the arrangements and took stock of the situation. In view of the…
Sonepur Girl Swaroopa Priyadarshini Creates Academic History with Success in NEET, JEE, NISER and OUAT Examinations
Sonepur: July 24 UDN}: Proving that hard work, determination and strong willpower can lead to remarkable success, Swaroopa Priyadarshini Mishra, a talented daughter of Biramaharajpur Block in Sonepur district, has made her family and the entire district proud with her outstanding performance in several national- and state-level entrance examinations.Swaroopa, the daughter of Prakash Mishra and Biswaranjita Mahapatra of Nuapada village under Subalaya Gram Panchayat in…
First BBSA Camp of Financial Year 2026–27 Successfully Held in Baipariguda, Marking the Beginning of a New Annual Initiative
Baipariguda: July 24 UDN}:The first Bhima Bhoi Samarthya Abhiyan (BBSA) camp of the financial year 2026–27 was successfully organized at Ramgiri under Baipariguda Block. The camp was organized with the objective of providing various government facilities and services to persons with disabilities under one roof. A large number of persons with disabilities attended the camp and registered themselves. Various services, including health check-ups, disability assessment,…
Bahuda Yatra 2026: Special Desi Ghee-Fried Poda Pitha Prepared for Lord Jagannath at Mausi Maa Temple
Puri, July 24 (UDN): As Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra make their sacred return to the Shree Jagannath Temple during the Bahuda Yatra, one of the festival’s most cherished traditions unfolds at the Mausi Maa Temple—the offering of the special Poda Pitha to the sibling deities. Considered one of Lord Jagannath’s favourite delicacies, the unique Poda Pitha prepared for this occasion differs significantly…
Low-Pressure System Weakens Over the Region: Rainfall Activity Likely to Decrease Across Odisha in the Coming Days
Bhubaneswar, July 24 UDN}: The low-pressure area formed over north Odisha and adjoining Jharkhand and West Bengal is moving towards the northwest.The system is likely to weaken within the next 24 hours. However, under its influence, heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur at a few places across Odisha during the next 24 hours. An Orange Warning has been issued for parts of Bargarh, Subarnapur,…
Saubhagya Sundar Nayak Achieves Remarkable Success in NEET Examination, Bringing Pride and Joy to Family and Community
Malkangiri, July 24 UDN}: Saubhagya Sundar Nayak, popularly known as Lipu, has achieved remarkable success in the NEET examination. He is the son of Shyam Sundar Nayak, a Section Officer in the Revenue Department, and resides with his family in a government residential building at Reclamation Colony in Malkangiri district headquarters. In the 2026 All India NEET examination, more than 20 lakh students appeared, of…
Good News for Odisha’s Railway Connectivity: Land Handover Process Begins for Jeypore–Nabarangpur New Railway Line Project
Borigaon: July 24 UDN}:Good News! The process of handing over the land acquired for the Jeypore–Nabarangpur new railway line project to the Railway Department has begun. The development is expected to pave the way for faster progress on the long-awaited railway connectivity project in the region.
Bhagaban Muduli Appointed as State Joint Secretary of BJMTUC, Bringing New Leadership to the Organisation
Semiliguda, July 24 UDN}:: Noted social worker and young politician Bhagaban Muduli has been appointed as the State Joint Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Mazdoor Trade Union Council (BJMTUC). He will continue to serve in the post until further orders and will carry out all responsibilities and activities of the trade union. The news has brought a wave of happiness across the Sunabeda area. In…