Bhubaneswar, July 8 (UDN): Odisha has stepped up its climate action efforts by adding 558 sq km of green cover and launching major initiatives to restore river corridors across the state. Pic Credit: https://x.com/CMO_Odisha The initiatives aim to protect the environment, improve biodiversity, and strengthen the state’s resilience against climate challenges. The expansion of green cover will help enhance natural ecosystems and support carbon absorption.…
Poshan Tracker Achieves Milestone with 8.93 Crore Beneficiary Coverage
New Delhi, July 8: The Poshan Tracker platform has achieved a major milestone by recording 8.93 crore beneficiaries across the country, strengthening the government’s efforts to improve nutrition monitoring and service delivery. The digital platform has become an important tool for tracking the progress of nutrition programmes and ensuring better coordination among frontline workers, beneficiaries, and implementing agencies. It enables real-time monitoring of key services…
Heavy Rains Wash Away Bridge in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj, Road Connectivity Severed
Baripada, July 8: Continuous heavy rainfall has caused the collapse of a bridge in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, disrupting road connectivity and affecting transportation in the area. The bridge, which served as a crucial link for several villages, was washed away after incessant rains triggered a sharp rise in the water level of the local river. The incident has cut off vehicular movement, leaving residents to…
IIT Bhubaneswar Lends Technical Expertise for Safe Construction of Kendrapara Rath Yatra Chariot
Kendrapara, July 8 (UDN): In a unique blend of tradition and technology, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar is providing engineering support for the construction of the chariot for the upcoming Baladevjew Temple Rath Yatra at Ichapur in Odisha’s Kendrapara district. Representational Image The annual Rath Yatra, scheduled to commence on July 16, will witness the procession of the temple’s towering 67-foot-high, 14-wheeled chariot,…
Rough Seas Bring Giant Navigation Buoy to Puri Coast
Puri, July 8 (UDN): An unusual sight greeted visitors at Astaranga beach in Odisha’s Puri district after a massive iron navigation buoy washed ashore following turbulent sea conditions in the Bay of Bengal. The heavy marine structure reportedly broke free from its anchorage due to strong waves triggered by a low-pressure system over the sea and drifted towards the coastline. The buoy, equipped with a…
PM-Surya Ghar Scheme to Cover Odisha Housing Beneficiaries
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (UDN): The Odisha Government has decided to integrate the PM-Surya Ghar Yojana with various state housing programmes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY), to make clean and affordable solar power more accessible to households across the state. Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo announced the initiative during a high-level review meeting focused on power sector reforms, safety…
Odisha Adds 558 Sq Km of Forest and Tree Cover in Two Years, Ranks Third Nationally: CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (UDN): Odisha has emerged as one of the country’s leading states in expanding its green cover, recording an increase of 558 square kilometres of forest and tree cover over the last two years, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Tuesday. Addressing the state-level Van Mahotsav celebrations at Kapileswar in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister said Odisha is now the third best-performing state…
Prime Volleyball League Receives FIVB Recognition
New Delhi, July 8: The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) has received recognition from the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), marking a significant milestone for the league and Indian volleyball. The recognition by the global governing body is expected to further strengthen the league’s position on the international stage and provide a boost to the growth and development of volleyball in India. The upcoming fifth season of…
Hirakud Dam to Release First Floodwater of the Season on July 9; Four Gates to Open at 11 AM
Sambalpur, July 8 (UDN): The Odisha Water Resources Department has announced that the first floodwater of the 2026 monsoon season will be released from the Hirakud Dam on Thursday (July 9) as part of routine reservoir management. The operation will commence at 11.00 AM with the opening of four sluice gates, while additional gates may be opened later in the day depending on inflow conditions.…
Andhra Pradesh Officials’ Visit to Kotia Villages Rekindles Odisha–Andhra Border Dispute
Koraput, July 8 (UDN): The decades-old border dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh has resurfaced after a team of Andhra Pradesh government officials reportedly carried out census-related verification in several villages under the disputed Kotia Gram Panchayat in Koraput district. Representational Image According to local sources, the Andhra Pradesh team, led by Salur Tehsildar Suresh Babu from Parvathipuram Manyam district, visited Upper Sembi, Lower Sembi…