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Bhubaneswar,  July 23 UDN}:  The Chief Minister reviewed the arrangements for the upcoming Bahuda Yatra and Suna Besha, emphasizing the need for effective crowd management, smooth coordination, and enhanced security measures to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees.

Puri: July 23 UDN}:Public darshan of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra will remain closed from 6 PM today to facilitate the smooth conduct of various rituals and religious ceremonies associated with the Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of the three chariots from the Gundicha Temple to the Shree Jagannath Temple. Devotees and visitors have been advised to take note of the temporary restriction…

Sambalpur: July 23 UDN}:Floodwater is currently being released through 12 sluice gates of the Hirakud Dam. The discharge of water has been initiated as part of the dam’s flood management measures amid rising water levels, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

Bhubaneswar, July 23 (UDN): The investigation into the alleged disappearance of files from the Odisha Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) gathered pace on Wednesday after former 5T Chairman V.K. Pandian was formally summoned by the police. Earlier in the day, Bhubaneswar Police Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh met Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania to review the progress of the high-profile investigation. The meeting, which lasted…

Puri, July 23 (UDN): Ahead of the grand Bahuda Yatra and Suna Besha of Lord Jagannath and His siblings, the Puri Police has rolled out a comprehensive traffic advisory for two-wheelers to ensure smooth vehicular movement, effective crowd management, and the uninterrupted conduct of the sacred rituals. With lakhs of devotees expected to throng the pilgrim town over the next few days, the advisory outlines…

Kandhamal, July 22 (UDN): Farmers cultivating the renowned Kandhamal turmeric, a Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged crop known for its high medicinal value, are facing mounting challenges as declining quality and stagnant prices threaten their livelihoods.  Representational Image Growers say turmeric prices have remained largely unchanged over the past decade, while a sharp fall in curcumin content—the key compound responsible for the spice’s medicinal and commercial value—has…

Raurkela, July 22 (UDN): The district administration has directed all government offices and departments to adopt ‘Raurkela’ as the official English spelling of the Steel City in all administrative records and communications with immediate effect. The directive was issued through a notification by the Office of the Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Raurkela, on July 21, in line with the Odisha government’s ongoing initiative to standardise the…

Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed preparations for the upcoming Bahuda Yatra and directed officials to ensure effective crowd management, seamless communication, and smooth coordination among all departments. During the review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan, the Chief Minister urged devotees and visitors to follow the guidelines issued by the administration and police to ensure a safe and orderly experience…

Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN): The Odisha State Election Commission (SEC) has announced a comprehensive revision of electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) and Urban Local Body (ULB) elections, with a statewide door-to-door voter verification drive scheduled from October 26 to November 7.  Representational Image The exercise is aimed at preparing an accurate and updated voter list before the local body elections,…

Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN):The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for six districts of Odisha, forecasting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms at isolated locations during the next few hours. According to the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, the weather warning covers Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Khordha, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts, along with Cuttack city and Bhubaneswar city. The nowcast warning, issued on Wednesday…