Bhubaneswar, July 10 (UDN): Odisha has immense potential in the fisheries sector, and the State Government has drawn up a comprehensive roadmap to position Odisha as one of the country’s leading fish-producing states, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, and MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallik said. “ମତ୍ସ୍ୟ ଉତ୍ପାଦନ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ ପ୍ରଚୁର ସମ୍ଭାବନା ରହିଛି। ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ୫ ହଜାର କୋଟିରୁ ଅଧିକ ଟଙ୍କାର ସାମୁଦ୍ରିକ ମାଛ ରପ୍ତାନୀ ହେଉଛି। ଗତ ଦୁଇ ବର୍ଷ ମଧ୍ୟରେ…
Mahanadi Water Level Rises in Sonepur as Hirakud Floodwater Reaches Downstream
Sonepur, July 10 (UDN): The water level of the Mahanadi River has begun rising in Odisha’s Sonepur district following the release of the season’s first floodwater from the Hirakud Dam, prompting authorities to maintain close surveillance over the river’s course. The Hirakud reservoir released floodwater through 10 sluice gates on Thursday as part of reservoir management during the monsoon. The initial discharge reached Sonepur early…
Class X Student Missing for 10 Days; CCTV Shows Teen Boarding Ama Bus in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (UDN): A 15-year-old Class X student from Bhubaneswar has been missing for the past 10 days, prompting an intensive search by the Commissionerate Police and an emotional appeal from his family for information about his whereabouts. The missing teenager has been identified as Priyanshu Behera, a resident of the Bermunda area. According to his family, he went missing on June 30 while…
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Confers Degrees on 263 Graduates at NISER’s 15th Convocation
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (UDN): Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday conferred degrees on 263 students at the 15th Convocation of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Jatni, celebrating the academic achievements of one of the country’s premier science institutions. Graduates from four academic programmes received their degrees in the presence of their parents, faculty members and distinguished guests. The ceremony…
B.Ed. Entrance Examination Results Expected Today; CPET Merit List Already Released
SAMS Opens Online Objection Window for CPET and Teacher Education Entrance Applicants Bhubaneswar, July 10 (UDN): The Higher Education Department has opened the online objection facility for candidates who appeared in the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) and Teacher Education Entrance Examinations for the 2026–27 academic session. Applicants who have any objections regarding their provisional marks can submit them through the Online Objection Module available on…
One Gate of Machkund Dam Opened Following Continuous Heavy Rainfall and Rising Water Levels in the Reservoir
Machkund, July 10 [UDN}: Due to incessant rainfall, one gate of the Machkund Dam has been opened. Continuous heavy rains have caused the D-Dam of the Machkund Hydroelectric Project in Lamtaput Block to reach the danger level, prompting authorities to open one of its gates.Water is currently being released through Gate No. 7 at a rate of 1,000 cusecs per second. While the reservoir’s full…
District Collector Visits Tribal Ground to Review Progress of Upcoming Tribal Museum Project Ahead of Its Expected Launch
Malkangiri , July 10 [UDN}: The District Collector today visited the Tribal Ground and reviewed the progress of the upcoming Tribal Museum project, which is expected to commence operations soon. The museum is set to play a significant role in preserving and promoting the rich tribal culture, traditions, and heritage of the region.During the visit, the District Collector also inspected the ongoing construction work of…
Maharashtra Farmers Receive Major Relief as Government Raises Onion Procurement Price by 13 Percent Under Revised MSP
Maharashtra,, July 10 [UDN}: The government has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for onions in Maharashtra, providing major relief to farmers. The procurement price of onions has been raised by 13 percent, increasing from ₹1,875 per quintal to ₹2,125 per quintal.The revised MSP has been enhanced under the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) to ensure better returns for onion growers and to protect them from…
Ten IAS Officers Appointed as Observers to Oversee the Special Intensive Revision of the Electoral Roll Across Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (UDN): The state government has appointed ten senior IAS officers as “Electoral Roll Observers” for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists across Odisha. The appointments have been made by the Election Commission of India to ensure the smooth and transparent conduct of the voter list revision process.According to a notification issued by Additional Chief Electoral Officer-cum-Special Secretary Sushant Mishra, the…
Malkangiri District Collector Shri Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke Conducts Extensive Field Visit to Review Infrastructure Development and Ongoing Projects Across the District
Malkangiri, July 10 [UDN}: To strengthen the district’s infrastructure and accelerate various developmental activities, the District Collector of Malkangiri, Shri Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke, visited several important locations across the district for inspection and review.Under the directions of the District Collector, the district administration has prioritized education and employment generation and initiated several important measures:A plan has been prepared to establish a modern coaching centre in…