Bhubaneswar: July 18 [UDN}:IGNOU admissions and re-registration will continue until July 31. The extension gives both new and existing learners additional time to complete the admission and re-registration process for the current academic session.
Career Guidance Sessions to Empower Class 9 and 10 Students; Monthly Webinars Scheduled on the First and Third Saturdays
Bhubaneswar:July 18 [UDN}: Career guidance sessions will be provided to students of Classes 9 and 10. Webinars will be conducted on the first and third Saturdays of every month.The initiative aims to help students make informed academic and career choices at an early stage through expert guidance and interactive sessions.
Rath Yatra Concludes as All Three Sacred Chariots Reach Sharadhabali; Deities to Perform Adapa Bije Ceremony Today
Puri:July 18 [UDN}: The Rath Yatra procession has concluded, with all three majestic chariots reaching the sacred Sharadhabali. Today, the deities will ceremonially enter the Adapa Mandap (Adapa Bije), where they will remain for the customary stay before the return journey. Extra line: Thousands of devotees gathered to witness the grand procession, marking another significant milestone in the world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations.
Kotpad NAC Enhances Public Infrastructure with Installation of 32 High-Mast LED Lights; Three Inaugurated During Rath Yatra Celebrations
Kotpad, July 18 [UDN}: The Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC) has installed a total of 32 high-mast LED lights at various road junctions and key public places across the town to improve street lighting and public safety. On the occasion of the Rath Yatra, three of these high-mast lights were inaugurated at Mausi Maa Temple on Bada Danda, Hanuman Temple premises, and Maa Mauli Temple…
Kotpad Rath Yatra Celebrated with Great Devotion and Grandeur as Thousands of Devotees Join the Sacred Chariot Festival Amid Traditional Rituals
Kotpad:July 18 [UDN}: The annual Rath Yatra was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious fervour at Kotpad. Thousands of devotees gathered to witness the famous chariot festival, while several Sankirtan (devotional singing) groups added to the spiritual atmosphere with their melodious bhajans and traditional music. Extending greetings on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra to the people of Kotpad and Odisha, the festivities began after…
Constructive Dialogue on Nation-Building Marks Meeting Between Dr. Bhargav Mallappa and Dr. Dinesh Sharma
New Delhi, July 17, 2026 Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, National Chairman and Founder of the Akhila Sevak Samaj Council (ASSC), met Dr. Dinesh Sharma, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Uttar Pradesh and former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, during a courtesy meeting in New Delhi. The meeting focused on issues related to national development, public welfare, youth empowerment, and the importance of strengthening social…
Gajapati: 15-Year-Old Boy Dies of Electrocution at Meena Bazaar
Gajapati,July 17 (UDN): A tragic incident was reported from a Meena Bazaar in Gajapati district, where a 15-year-old boy lost his life after allegedly suffering an electric shock. According to preliminary information, the minor came in contact with an electrified object or installation at the fair premises and was critically injured. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, where doctors declared him…
Odisha Monsoon Surge Raises River Level Concerns
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (UDN): Odisha has recorded 17 per cent excess rainfall between July 1 and July 17, leading to waterlogging and localised flood-like situations in several districts, officials said. The Water Resources Department informed that continuous rainfall activity has resulted in rising water levels in various rivers, while authorities are closely monitoring the overall situation across the state. Engineer-in-Chief of the Water Resources Department Dillip…
JioStar Complaint Triggers Enforcement Action Against Alleged Cable Piracy in Odisha
July, 17: In an enforcement action against cable piracy, Odisha Police have registered an FIR against a cable operator based in Korei, Jajpur district, following a complaint by JioStar under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 37, 51, 63 & 65 of the Copyright Act, 1957. Following the registration of the FIR, police officials conducted a raid at the premises…
Record Flash Flood Hits Sapua River as Odisha Battles Heavy Rainfall, Authorities Monitor Situation
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (UDN): The Sapua River in Odisha has recorded its most significant flash flood in nearly 50 years following intense rainfall across parts of the state, triggering concerns in several affected areas. The Water Resources Department has clarified that Odisha is not facing a statewide flood situation at present, although continuous rainfall has led to rising water levels in some rivers and localised flooding.…