Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN): Continuous rainfall across the upper catchment areas of the Mahanadi basin has led to a rise in water inflow into the Hirakud Dam reservoir, prompting authorities to open 10 gates for the controlled release of excess water. The move was taken as a precautionary measure to manage the increasing water level and ensure the safe operation of the reservoir. Officials said…
Odisha Govt Orders Immediate Use of Revised English Spellings for Administrative Units
Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN): The Odisha government has directed all district administrations to immediately implement the revised English spellings of districts, sub-divisions, tahasils, blocks and urban local bodies across all official platforms and records. The directive, issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, asks authorities to ensure uniform adoption of the updated spellings in government correspondence, official documents, websites, digital portals, databases, signboards, nameplates and…
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi to Hold Public Grievance Hearing on July 27; Online Registration Opens Today
Bhubaneswar, July 22: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will hold the next edition of the state’s public grievance hearing programme, Jana Sunani, on Monday, July 27, in Bhubaneswar, providing citizens with an opportunity to present their grievances directly before the Chief Minister. UDN_File The grievance hearing is scheduled to commence at 8 am at the former Government Primary School premises near Capital Nursery in…
Odisha Selects 10 ITIs for PM-SETU Modernisation, Centre Releases Initial Funds
Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN): Odisha has identified 10 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for upgradation under the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening vocational education through industry partnerships. Representational Image The state has selected two Hub ITIs and eight Spoke ITIs under the hub-and-spoke model, marking the beginning of a major overhaul of skill…
Delhi Metro Shuts 16 Stations Amid Jantar Mantar Protest, Security Measures Intensified
New Delhi, July 22: Several Delhi Metro stations were temporarily closed on Wednesday as security arrangements were tightened in view of the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) took the step as a precautionary measure to manage crowd movement and ensure passenger safety. The closures affected 16 metro stations, including key locations in central Delhi such as Rajiv Chowk, Janpath, Patel…
BRICS CCI WE Releases Whitepaper on Advancing Women in Innovation, Science and Entrepreneurship Across BRICS+ Nations
New Delhi, July 22: The Women Empowerment Vertical of BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry, a not-for-profit dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship, trade and business across BRICS+ and partner countries has released a comprehensive whitepaper titled “Women in Innovation, Science & Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Opportunities”, presenting a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen women’s participation in science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship ecosystems across BRICS nations. The whitepaper emerged…
Malkangiri Airport to Host First Trial Flight Today, Commercial UDAN Services Expected Soon
Malkangiri, July 22 (UDN): Malkangiri is set to take a major step towards improved regional air connectivity as the district’s newly developed airport is scheduled to receive its first trial flight on Wednesday. The successful completion of the trial is expected to pave the way for the launch of commercial flights under the Centre’s UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme within the next month.…
Odisha Rural Works Department Proposes AI, Cloud Subscriptions to Strengthen Digital Governance
Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN): In a move aimed at accelerating digital transformation and improving project management, the Odisha Rural Works Department has proposed procuring premium artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-based services to support its day-to-day operations under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Representational Image The proposal, submitted by the Office of the Engineer-in-Chief (Rural Works) to the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Rural Development Department,…
Odisha Braces for Heavy Rains as Athagarh Records Over 200 mm Rainfall
Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN): Several parts of Odisha witnessed intense rainfall in the past 24 hours as an active low-pressure system continued to influence weather conditions across the state. Athagarh in Cuttack district recorded the highest rainfall, receiving 206 mm of rain by Wednesday morning. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the heavy downpour affected multiple districts, with several locations recording very heavy to…
Jharsuguda Fire Scare: Emergency Crews Fight to Contain Mall Blaze
Jharsuguda, July 22 (UDN): A fire broke out at a shopping mall in Jharsuguda town on Wednesday morning, prompting an immediate response from fire and emergency teams who launched efforts to control the blaze and prevent further spread. The incident came to light after smoke and flames were spotted from the mall premises during the early hours. Fire services were quickly informed, following which multiple…