Bhubaneswar, July 5 {UDN}: The Commerce and Transport Minister has directed officials to take strict action against vehicles operating without valid fitness certificates. Authorities have been instructed to intensify inspections and ensure full compliance with road safety regulations. Vehicles found violating the rules may face penalties, fines, or seizure as per the law. The government has emphasized that maintaining vehicle fitness is essential for passenger…
OTET Examination to Be Held Today Across Odisha, Over 97,000 Candidates Set to Appear at 311 Examination Centres Under Tight Security
Bhubaneswar, July 5 {UDN}: The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) will be conducted today across 311 examination centres in the state, with nearly 97,000 candidates appearing for the exam. Candidates will remain under CCTV surveillance throughout the examination to ensure transparency and prevent malpractice. The authorities have made extensive arrangements to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination. Invigilators and officials have been…
Low-Pressure System Triggers Major Threat Across the State, Government Issues High Alert and Activates 24-Hour Control Room
Bhubaneswar, July 5 {UDN}: The state government has issued a high alert and activated a 24-hour Control Room in view of the worsening weather situation. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in several parts of the state. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert and follow official advisories. Emergency response teams have been kept on standby to handle any…
Doctors’ Protest in Odisha Suspended After Successful Talks Between OMSA and Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Healthcare Services Expected to Return to Normal
Bhubaneswar:July 5 {UDN}: The doctors’ protest in the state has been suspended. The decision was announced by the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) after a discussion with State Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling.The association stated that it has decided to temporarily put the agitation on hold following the meeting with the minister. The government assured the representatives that their concerns would be addressed through continued dialogue.…
Boudh Hit by Heavy Rain, Roads Submerged and Cut Off
July 4 (UDN): Heavy and continuous rainfall has thrown normal life out of gear in Odisha’s Boudh district, with waterlogging and overflowing streams disrupting movement across several areas. The Kantamal–Sagada road has been submerged in multiple stretches, cutting off connectivity and making travel extremely difficult for residents. In several villages, people are struggling to move through flooded paths and rising water levels. Daily life has…
Maharashtra: Heavy Rainfall Brings Waterlogging and Traffic Jams
July 4: Heavy rainfall across several parts of Maharashtra has led to widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions, affecting normal life in multiple regions of the state. Continuous downpours have inundated low-lying areas, causing inconvenience to commuters and slowing vehicular movement in major cities and towns. Traffic congestion was reported on key roads as water accumulated in several stretches. Local authorities have been deployed to manage…
EPFO Introduces Three-Day PF Claim Settlement, Expands Auto-Processing for Subscribers
New Delhi, July 5 (UDN): The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a series of reforms aimed at simplifying and expediting provident fund (PF) claim settlements, with eligible claims now set to be processed within three days under an enhanced auto-settlement mechanism. Representational Image The move is intended to improve service delivery and provide faster access to provident fund savings for millions of subscribers…
Swaranjali Delhi to Present ‘Baithaki 2026’ in Association with Eternal Oasis Gurugram on August 8
Gurugram, July 4, 2026: Swaranjali Delhi, in association with Eternal Oasis Gurugram, will present Baithaki 2026, an evening dedicated to Indian classical music, on August 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The event will be held at Prakriti Hall, 1st Floor, Eternal Oasis, 591A, Sector 42 Main Road, Gurugram, Haryana. The musical evening will feature acclaimed Hindustani vocalist Dr. Veena Kedar Sawale and renowned Carnatic vocalist…
Koraput: Machkund Dam Releases Water as Level Rises
Koraput, July 4 (UDN): The Koraput district administration has opened the first gate of the Machkund Dam reservoir on Saturday following a continuous rise in water levels due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas. This is the first instance in the current year where a gate of the Machkund Dam has been opened to discharge excess water safely. The released water is being…
Kendujhar Bus Crash: One Critical, Six Injured
July 4 (UDN): A passenger bus travelling from Jharsuguda to Bhadrak met with an accident in Kendujhar district of Odisha after it reportedly lost control and crashed into a roadside tree near Ghasiapura market. The bus, carrying around 50 passengers, struck a tree close to a petrol pump, causing panic among commuters. One passenger sustained critical injuries and has been shifted to SCB Medical College…