Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UDN): A 24-year-old youth sustained critical injuries after he was allegedly chased and attacked with a sword by a group of assailants in broad daylight in Bhubaneswar’s Samantarapur area on Monday, sending shockwaves through the locality. The victim, identified as Deepak, was reportedly intercepted by the attackers under the Lingaraj police limits. Eyewitnesses said the assailants chased him before launching a brutal assault…
Heavy Rains Trigger Sharp Rise in Vegetable Prices Across Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UDN): Continuous rainfall across Odisha has sent vegetable prices soaring in Bhubaneswar, with crop damage and disrupted supply chains triggering a sharp increase in retail rates. The price rise comes at the start of the holy month of Shravan, when demand for vegetables traditionally goes up as many people follow a vegetarian diet. Representational Image Traders at Unit-I (No. 1) Market said…
PMC’s Overnight Clean-Up Effort Keeps Puri Ready for Rath Yatra Devotees
Puri, July 20: The Puri Municipal Corporation (PMC) has earned widespread appreciation for its swift and well-coordinated sanitation drive that restored cleanliness across the holy city following the massive influx of devotees during the Rath Yatra. With more than 10 lakh pilgrims converging on Puri for the annual festival, large stretches of the Grand Road (Bada Danda) and surrounding areas were left strewn with garbage.…
President Murmu Pays Tribute to Moldova’s Historic Icon ‘Stephen the Great’ During Landmark Visit
Pic Credit: https://x.com/rashtrapatibhvn July 20: President Droupadi Murmu paid homage at the iconic ‘Stephen the Great’ monument in Moldova, as part of her historic visit to the European nation. The President laid floral tributes at the monument honouring Stephen the Great, a celebrated ruler and national figure of Moldova, acknowledging the country’s rich history and cultural legacy. The visit marks the first-ever visit by an Indian…
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Tribal Empowerment, Calls for Effective Implementation of Welfare Schemes
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UDN): Reaffirming the State Government’s commitment to the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs), emphasis was laid on expanding opportunities through enhanced reservation, strengthening tribal infrastructure, and preserving indigenous culture. increased ST reservations (22.5%), and ₹50 lakh for Adivasi Sanskrutik Bhawans in 121 TSP blocks—he urged Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons to drive scheme saturation and preserve tribal heritage for a Viksit Odisha. #STSCDevelopment #ViksitOdisha…
Odisha Seeks INR 9,755 Crore Central Assistance for Disaster-Resilient Power Infrastructure
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UDN): The Odisha Government has sought financial support from the Centre to implement an ambitious project aimed at making the state’s power transmission and distribution network resilient to cyclones and other natural disasters. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has reportedly written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking intervention to facilitate funding of ₹9,755 crore from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF)…
Nathan Smith Named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June 2026
July 20: New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith has been honoured with the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June 2026 following his outstanding performances on the international cricket stage. Smith impressed with his consistent contributions with both bat and ball, playing a key role in New Zealand’s recent success. His match-winning efforts and all-round abilities earned him recognition among the top performers in world…
Two Arrested in Odisha for Running Fake RTO Challan Clearance Scam
Cuttack, July 20 (UDN): The Commissionerate Police have arrested two youths for allegedly cheating people by promising to clear pending traffic challans at discounted rates through fake social media accounts and issuing forged court receipts as proof of payment. The accused have been identified as Raja Das (29) of Tihidi in Bhadrak district and Rajat Kumar Lenka (26) of Bhadrak Rural area. Police said Raja…
On-Duty Doctor Assaulted at Baragada CHC; Suffers Head Injury, Police Detain Accused
Baragada, July 20: An on-duty doctor at the Baragada Community Health Centre (CHC) sustained serious head injuries after he was allegedly assaulted by a patient’s attendant in the early hours of Monday, sparking renewed concerns over the safety and security of healthcare professionals in government hospitals. The injured doctor, Dr. Sudipta Kumar Raut, a medicine specialist, was attending patients during his night shift when the incident…
Odisha Promotes Alternative Fertilisers to Offset DAP, Urea Shortage During Kharif Season
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UDN): In a bid to address the anticipated shortage of key fertilisers during the ongoing Kharif season, the Odisha Government has directed district administrations to promote the use of alternative fertilisers to ensure uninterrupted agricultural activities across the state. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment has instructed all District Collectors and Chief District Agriculture Officers (CDAOs) to encourage farmers to use complex…