Berhampur, July 7 (UDN): Berhampur Railway Station is poised for a major transformation as Indian Railways has approved a comprehensive redevelopment project worth ₹300 crore to convert the station into a world-class transportation hub. The ambitious project aims to modernise passenger amenities, strengthen infrastructure, and improve overall rail connectivity in southern Odisha. Announcing the project, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the redevelopment will be executed…
Odisha Tightens Traffic Enforcement; Vehicles Without Mandatory Documents to Be Seized
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UDN): In a bid to improve road safety and ensure stricter compliance with motor vehicle laws, the Odisha government has introduced tougher enforcement measures against traffic violations, empowering officials to seize vehicles operating without mandatory documents. Representational Image The State Transport Authority (STA) has issued a fresh directive authorising enforcement officials to impound vehicles found plying without valid fitness certificates, insurance, permits,…
First Floodwater Reaches Bhattarika Temple as Rising Mahanadi Raises Flood Concerns
Cuttack, July 7 (UDN): The first wave of monsoon floodwater entered the premises of the revered Bhattarika Temple in Odisha’s Cuttack district on Tuesday as the Mahanadi River swelled following days of incessant rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system. The rising river breached the temple courtyard in Badamba, marking the onset of the annual flood season at one of the state’s prominent riverside shrines. Although…
Hirakud Dam’s Additional Spillway Project Remains in Limbo Nearly Three Decades After Proposal
Sambalpur, July 7 (UDN): The long-awaited construction of an additional spillway at Odisha’s Hirakud Dam, a project considered vital for strengthening flood management and ensuring the reservoir’s long-term safety, remains stalled despite being proposed nearly three decades ago and formally launched in 2019. Representational Image The additional spillway was envisaged to enhance the dam’s flood discharge capacity, enabling it to safely handle rising inflows during…
Stray Dog Attacks Class I Student Inside Ganjam School, Sparks Safety Concerns
Berhampur, July 7 (UDN): Fear over the growing stray dog menace has resurfaced in Odisha’s Ganjam district after a Class I student was attacked by a stray dog inside her school premises on Tuesday. The incident took place at Maa Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir in Mahanala village under Patapur police limits in Sanakhemundi block. According to sources, the young student had gone to the rear…
20 Fishermen Rescued After Two Andhra Trawlers Drift in Rough Sea off Odisha Coast
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UDN): A swift rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Odisha Marine Police saved the lives of 20 fishermen after two fishing trawlers from Andhra Pradesh developed engine failure and drifted in turbulent waters off the Odisha coast. The incident occurred in deep sea off the Puri coast, where the two trawlers became stranded after suffering mechanical failure amid…
India to Get New Monthly Services Growth Tracker from July 14
New Delhi, July 7: The Central Government is set to launch a new monthly Index of Services Production from July 14, aimed at providing a clearer picture of the performance and growth trends of India’s rapidly expanding services sector. The new index will track changes in service-sector activity and provide timely data to policymakers, businesses, and researchers for better assessment of economic trends. The services…
Odisha Invites Applications for Mukhyamantri Research Fellowship 2026–27 to Support PhD Scholars
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UDN): The Odisha Government has invited applications for the Mukhyamantri Research Fellowship (MRF) 2026–27 under the Mukhyamantri Research Incentive Programme (MRIP), reaffirming its commitment to promoting quality research and strengthening the State’s higher education ecosystem. Representational Image The Higher Education Department has called upon eligible PhD scholars enrolled in State Public Universities under the department, as well as universities functioning under other…
Students Protest at RD Women’s University Over Alleged Campus Breach, Demand Stronger Security
Bhubaneswar, July 7(UDN): Academic activities at Rama Devi (RD) Women’s University were disrupted on Tuesday after students staged a protest over the alleged entry of unauthorised persons into the campus, demanding immediate measures to strengthen security and ensure the safety of students. The protest intensified as students locked the university’s main gate, temporarily restricting the movement of people in and out of the campus. Raising…
Woman’s Alertness Foils Daylight Robbery Bid in Paradip; Armed Miscreants Flee Leaving Behind Weapons
Paradip, July 7 (UDN): A daring daylight robbery attempt was thwarted in Odisha’s Paradip on Tuesday after the quick thinking of a woman and the prompt response of local residents forced two armed miscreants to flee before they could carry out the crime. The incident occurred at Uday Vihar Colony, where the accused allegedly posed as customers looking to hire a vehicle to gain entry into…