Bhubaneswar, Sept 2 [UDN}:At a meeting held at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar, I joined Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Puri Gajapati Maharaja Shri Dibyasingha Deb to discuss several important matters concerning the administration of the temple of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath. Puri Lok Sabha MP Dr. Sambit Patra, Chief Secretary Smt. Anu Garg, Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath…
Rayagada Bids a Tearful Farewell to Senior Social Worker and Odisha BJP Invited Member Late Yalla Kondababu as Leaders and Supporters Pay Last Respects
Rayagada,Sept 2 [UDN}: Senior social worker of Rayagada town and permanent invited member of the Odisha BJP, late Yalla Kondababu, was given a final farewell. Hon’ble Minister Nityananda Gond, along with senior leaders, party workers and well-wishers, joined the funeral procession and paid their last respects. His demise is an irreparable loss to the social and political spheres of Rayagada. May the Almighty grant peace…
Dharmendra Pradhan’s Letter Paves the Way for Ethanol Project in Bargarh, Signalling a Major Transformation in the District’s Economy
Bargarh, Sept 2 [UDN}:A 2G bio-ethanol refinery in Bargarh is producing biofuel by utilizing paddy straw and other agricultural waste. The project aims to convert agricultural residue into renewable fuel while creating new opportunities for farmers, transporters and rural businesses. Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan has played an important role in taking the project forward. The initiative has the potential to promote clean fuel, increase farmers’…
Odisha’s Strong Agrarian Economy Supports Thousands of Families as Agricultural Production, Marketing and Trade Promote Economic Self-Reliance
Bhubaneswar, Sept 2 [UDN}:Odisha is widely known as an agrarian state. Along with the production of agricultural commodities, their marketing and sale have helped many families across the state become economically self-reliant. There are immense opportunities for agriculture and horticulture in the Chilika and Banapur blocks under the Chilika Assembly constituency of Khordha district. Keeping this in view, I chaired a review meeting today at…
Free Bird Fitness Club Celebrates National Sports Day in Nabarangpur with Enthusiasm, Promoting Fitness, Sportsmanship and Healthy Living
Nabarangpur: Sept 2 [UDN}: Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain attended the programme as the chief guest and said that sports can play an important role in developing the personality and character of students and athletes. Social worker Sushil Jain, who attended as a distinguished guest, said that sports are essential for maintaining both physical and mental health. Among the other guests were Anup Patra,…
Koraput Hosts Grand Kalash Vandan Procession and Saints’ Conference Under the Samaras Sankalp Abhiyan Dedicated to Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji
Bhubaneswar, Sept 2 [UDN}:A Kalash Vandan procession, along with a Saints’ Conference, was organised at Koraput as part of the “Samaras Sankalp Abhiyan” dedicated to Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji. Several saints and spiritual leaders attended the conference. The greatness of a person is determined not by birth, but by deeds and conduct. Born into a leatherworker family in Varanasi, Guru Ravidas Ji proved this…
Bicycle Rally Organised in Nayagarh with Great Enthusiasm to Mark the Celebration of National Sports Day 2026
Nayagarh, Sept 2 [UDN}:: The Nayagarh district administration celebrated the third day of National Sports Day 2026 with enthusiasm at 7 am today at the Jagannath Temple in Old Town, Nayagarh. The event was organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary Indian hockey player. Nayagarh District Collector Madhumita Rath, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Er. Debashish Pattnaik, and District Sports Officer Sujata…
Minister Pradeep Bal Samant Warns of Strict Action Against Those Involved in Fertilizer Black Marketing and Illegal Profiteering
Bhubaneswar, Sept 2 [UDN}: According to the Minister, the Agriculture Department has so far supplied 2,76,973 tonnes of fertilizer, while the Cooperation Department has supplied 2,48,676 tonnes to PACS and LAMPS. At present, 28,297 tonnes of fertilizer remain in stock with the department. The Agriculture Department is expected to supply another 3.20 lakh tonnes of fertilizer in the coming days. The share of fertilizer allocated…
Family Recognised as the Safest and Most Supportive Haven for Ensuring a Child’s Protection, Rights and Healthy Future
Ganjam,Sept 2 [UDN}: Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) Chairperson Babita Patra attended a regional-level consultation meeting on family-based care and prevention of children from being separated from their families at the Rishikulya Conference Hall of the District Parishad Development Office in Chhatrapur, Ganjam. The consultation meeting was organised jointly by OSCPCR Odisha and UNICEF. Discussions focused on strengthening the child protection…
Sports Day Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm and Competitive Spirit at Ashakiran in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur,Sept 2 [UDN}:: Sports Day was celebrated at the Ashakiran institution in the Nabarangpur district headquarters under the chairmanship of Ashakiran President Jagannath Behera. District Sports Association Joint Secretary Manoj Kumar Pattnaik attended the programme as the chief guest, while In-charge Sports Officer Shubhan Sritam Panda was present as the distinguished guest. On the occasion, the guests interacted with the differently-abled students and discussed the…