Bhubaneswar, July 17 (UDN): The first phase of admissions to Plus Two (Higher Secondary) courses in Odisha has concluded, leaving 2,18,264 seats vacant across higher secondary schools and colleges in the state, according to official admission data. The School and Mass Education Department completed the first round of admissions through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS), with thousands of students securing seats in Arts, Science,…
PM Modi to Inaugurate Seven Redeveloped Railway Stations in Odisha Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (UDN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate seven redeveloped railway stations in Odisha on Friday as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), a flagship initiative aimed at transforming railway stations into modern, passenger-centric transport hubs while preserving regional heritage. UDN_File The seven upgraded stations—Bolangir, Barpali, Paralakhemundi, Talcher, Kesinga, Baripada, and Bimalgarh—have been redeveloped at a combined cost of ₹109 crore.…
Puri Rath Yatra 2026: Lord Jagannath’s Tahia Comes Off During Pahandi, Devotees Express Concern
Puri, July 16 (UDN): An unexpected moment during the Puri Rath Yatra 2026 drew the attention of thousands of devotees when Lord Jagannath’s ceremonial Tahia, the distinctive floral headgear worn during the sacred Pahandi Bije, became dislodged before the completion of the procession. The incident occurred as servitors carried the deity from the sanctum of the Shree Jagannath Temple towards the Nandighosha chariot amidst the rhythmic…
Used PET Bottle-Free Rath Yatra’ Collection Drive Launched at Puri Rath Yatra 2026
Community-led initiative, supported by HCCB, Anandana: The Coca-Cola India Foundation, OSPCB and Puri Municipal Corporation, focuses on systematic PET collection and civic awareness through folk art and volunteer outreach Bhubaneshwar, Puri, July 17, 2026: The Odisha Development Management Programme (ODMP) announced the on-ground rollout of its “Used PET Bottle-Free Rath Yatra” initiative, which will run from July 15 to July 27, 2026. The initiative is…
Puri Rath Yatra 2026: Chariot Pulling to Resume Today After Midway Halt on Grand Road
Puri, July 17 (UDN): The spiritual fervour of Puri Rath Yatra 2026 continued to captivate lakhs of devotees as the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra began their sacred journey along the Grand Road (Bada Danda). Owing to delays in the day’s schedule and the sheer scale of the procession, the three chariots halted at different locations before completing their journey to…
Ivy Hill Park Residents Cool Down with a Sweet Summer Treat Courtesy of Argo Real Estate
NEWARK, N.J. (July 17, 2026) — Argo Real Estate treated 400 residents of Ivy Hill Park Apartments to a complimentary visit from Danny’s Soft Serve Corp. on June 12, bringing a festive, community-wide celebration to its Newark, N.J., property as temperatures climbed across the region. The summertime event reflected Argo Real Estate’s long-standing belief that a great home is about more than four walls; it…
Revised Edition of “Kotpad in the Mirror of History” Unveiled at Literary Gathering Held at Gopabandhu Library
Kotpad, July 17 [UDN}: A revised edition of the book “Kotpad in the Mirror of History” was unveiled during a literary gathering held at the premises of the Gopabandhu Library in Kotpad. The book highlights the contributions and achievements of many talented personalities from various fields associated with Kotpad.The event was presided over by the President of the library, Ganesh Panda. The programme was conducted…
Work Orders Issued to 39 Farmers for Construction of Livestock Sheds to Promote Self-Reliance and Rural Livelihoods
Nandapur, July 17 [UDN}: In an effort to enhance livestock resources and encourage self-employment through the rearing of cows, buffaloes, poultry, ducks, and goats, work orders for the construction of livestock sheds were distributed to 39 selected beneficiaries from various panchayats under Nandapur Block in Koraput district on Thursday at the Nandapur Veterinary Office. Under the supervision of Block Veterinary Officer Dr. Yashabanta Kumuti, the…
Special Camp Court Organised in Kotpad Block to Ensure Support, Protection and Welfare of Vulnerable Children
Kotpad, July 17 [UDN}: A special camp court was organized today at Kotpad Block by the District Child Welfare Committee, Koraput, to provide protection and assistance to children who have lost both parents, as well as children being raised by a single parent. The camp aimed to ensure their safety and facilitate access to various government welfare schemes and support services. Officials and staff from…
Special Camp Organised in Kotpad Block for Identification and Rehabilitation of Orphaned and Single-Parent Children
Koraput , July 17 [UDN}: Under the supervision of Koraput District Collector Shri Manoj Satyawan Mahajan, a special camp was organized on 14 July 2026 at the Mission Shakti Bhavan premises in Kotpad Block as part of the second phase of the initiative for the identification and appropriate rehabilitation of orphaned children and children living with a single parent. During the camp, a total of…