Rayagada, July 21 (UDN): Unidentified burglars allegedly looted gold jewellery, silver ornaments and cash worth several lakhs from the residence of a businessman in Odisha’s Rayagada district on Sunday evening, triggering concerns over a rise in property crimes in the town. The burglary took place at a house in New Colony belonging to businessman Ippili Chandra and his wife Ippili Sujata. According to the family,…
Hera Panchami 2026: Goddess Lakshmi Symbolically Damages Lord Jagannath’s Chariot in Puri
Puri, July 21 (UDN): The sacred Hera Panchami ritual, one of the most significant ceremonies associated with the annual Rath Yatra, was observed with traditional grandeur in Puri on Monday. The festival, held on the fifth day of the deities’ stay at the Shree Gundicha Temple, symbolises the divine reunion and playful disagreement between Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Jagannath. The rituals began at the Srimandir, where…
Six Critical, Over 25 Injured as OSRTC Jagannath Express Bus Overturns in Odisha’s Angul
Angul, July 21 (UDN): At least six passengers sustained critical injuries while more than 25 others were hurt after an Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) Jagannath Express bus overturned on National Highway-149 in Angul district during the early hours of Tuesday. The bus, which was travelling from Puri to Sundargarh, met with the accident near Burukuna Chhak under the jurisdiction of Samal Police Station.…
Jeypore’s Santosh Nayak Appointed Vice President of BJP Yuva Morcha Koraput District, Strengthening the Party’s Youth Leadership in the Region
Jeypore’, July 21 [UDN}: Jeypore’s Santosh Nayak has been appointed as the Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Koraput district. Extra line: The appointment is expected to strengthen the BJP Yuva Morcha’s organizational activities and youth outreach across Koraput district.
India’s First Bullet Train Set to Begin Commercial Operations Next Year as New Route Details Emerge, Marking a Major Milestone in the Country’s High-Speed Rail Journey
Delhi, July 21 [UDN}: India’s first bullet train will soon run on the tracks. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that construction of the country’s first high-speed rail corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is progressing rapidly. He said that the first section of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is expected to become operational next year.
Tribal Federation Delegation Meets Newly Appointed IIC, Holds Detailed Discussion on Community Welfare, Public Safety and Strengthening Police-Public Relations
Baipariguda: July 21 [UDN}:Members of the Baipariguda Adivasi Mahasangha met the newly appointed Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of Baipariguda Police Station, Lakshminarayan Muduli, and extended a warm welcome by presenting him with a bouquet of flowers.Since Baipariguda Police Station has jurisdiction over Baipariguda Block as well as several panchayats of Lamtaput and Kundura blocks, the federation urged the new IIC to give special attention to maintaining law…
EPFO Invites Applications Under VISHWAS 2026 Scheme, Offering Eligible Employers a One-Time Opportunity to Settle Pending PF Damages Disputes
Bhubaneswar, July 21 [UDN}:: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has invited applications under the Central Government’s Sarvakshama Scheme 2026. The scheme provides a six-month window for institutions operating recognized Provident Fund (PF) Trusts under the Income Tax Act, 1961, to regularize their compliance status.The notification for the scheme was issued on June 29, and it will remain in force for six months from the…
Deep Discussion Held on the Spiritual Teachings and Prophecies of Mahapurusha Achyutananda as the Book ‘Brahma Achyuta’ Is Officially Released
Cuttack, July 21 [UDN}:: A literary discussion on Mahapurusha Achyutananda and the release of the book Brahma Achyuta were jointly organized by the Shri Brahma Achyuta Saraswata Samaj, Nemala, and the Odisha Sahitya Akademi at Shatabdi Bhavan on Sunday.The event was chaired by noted litterateur Dr. Gobinda Bhuyan. Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, President of Ama Odisha, attended as the chief guest and highlighted the contributions of…
Van Mahotsav Week Observed at PM SHRI Government Nodal High School in Malkangiri with Focus on Environmental Conservation
Malkangiri:July 21 [UDN}: As part of Van Mahotsav Week, a large-scale tree plantation drive was organized at PM SHRI Government Nodal High School in Malkangiri to promote environmental protection and increase greenery.The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from educationists, local dignitaries, teachers, and students. It began with an awareness rally led by the school’s Scouts and Junior Red Cross volunteers, who carried placards and banners to…
District-Level Election of Neel Utkal Kalyan Teachers and Education Inspectors’ Association Held at Malyaban Hostel in Malkangiri
Malkangiri,July 21 [UDN}:The district-level election of the Neel Utkal Kalyan Teachers and Education Inspectors’ Association was held on Sunday at Malyaban Hostel, Malkangiri.Four candidates contested for the post of President. Niranjan Mahapatra emerged victorious, defeating his nearest rival by eight votes.The newly elected office-bearers are:President: Niranjan MahapatraVice President: Kshirod Kumar MohantyGeneral Secretary: Bijay PatraJoint Secretary: Deepak Kumar NayakOther elected members include Mandakini Pradhan, Sampad Swain,…