Puri: July 4 {UDN}: The Chief Minister will inspect the ongoing preparations for the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri to ensure all arrangements are in place. A high-level review meeting will be held on July 6 to assess security, traffic management, crowd control, sanitation, and emergency response measures. Senior government officials and district authorities are expected to participate in the meeting. The government aims to…
Doctors’ Stir: OMSA Warns Government Will Be Accountable for Any Patient Deaths During Agitation
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (UDN): The standoff between the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) and the Odisha Government intensified on Friday, with the association warning that the state administration would be responsible for any adverse consequences arising from the ongoing doctors’ agitation, including patient deaths. Addressing the media, OMSA President Dr. Kishore Mishra said the association has remained open to dialogue since the beginning of the…
GARIMA Initiative Strengthened to Boost Sanitation Workers’ Safety in Odisha
July 3 (UDN): The Government of Odisha has expanded the GARIMA initiative to further enhance safety, dignity, and welfare measures for core sanitation workers across the state, focusing on mechanisation and improved social protection. The programme aims to eliminate hazardous manual cleaning practices by deploying mechanised sewer and septic tank cleaning systems, along with providing comprehensive safety equipment such as helmets, gloves, masks, protective eyewear,…
Driver Found Murdered in Jharsuguda; Body Dumped on Road, Police Probe Underway
Jharsuguda, July 3 (UDN): A 42-year-old man was allegedly murdered and his body dumped on a roadside at Muchbahal under the Belpahar police limits in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district, police said on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Srujan Kumar, a native of Jharkhand who had been residing in Muchbahal for nearly two decades. He was employed as a driver in the local mining sector.…
Forest Department Rescues 297 Seagulls, Arrests Poacher in Major Anti-Bird Hunting Operation in Balasore
Balasore, July 3 (UDN): In a major crackdown on illegal bird hunting, the Odisha Forest Department rescued 297 live seagulls and recovered 113 dead birds during a late-night operation in the sea off Subarnadandi under Bhograi block in Balasore district. One alleged poacher was arrested, while three others managed to flee. The arrested accused has been identified as Kali Charan Mandal (22) of Choumukh village under…
India Urged to Strengthen Carbon Markets Amid EU Carbon Tax Pressure
July 3: Indian industry leaders are urging the government to strengthen the country’s carbon markets, as the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) begins to reshape global trade dynamics. They warn that the EU’s carbon-linked import tax is pushing exporters to account for emissions more strictly, which could affect the competitiveness of Indian goods in international markets if domestic systems are not strengthened in…
Odisha Rolls Out VB-G RAM-G Across All Districts to Boost Rural Employment and Livelihoods
Bhubaneswar/ Malkangiri, July 3 (UDN): The Odisha Government on Thursday rolled out the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) (VB-G RAM-G) across all districts, marking the launch of the state’s revamped rural employment programme aimed at strengthening livelihoods and accelerating inclusive rural development. The scheme, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) framework in Odisha, was formally launched at…
Ganjam Coast Erosion Raises Displacement Fears in 17 Villages
Ganjam, July 3 (UDN): Rapid coastal erosion along the Ganjam coast in Odisha is threatening 17 low-lying villages across two gram panchayats, raising serious concerns over potential displacement of residents, according to local reports. Severe sea-induced erosion has caused significant damage in several areas, including Podampeta village under Ganjam block, where portions of concrete houses have been affected, triggering panic among local communities. The advancing…
Faith Drives Devotees to Alarnath Temple During Anabasara
July 3 (UDN): Thousands of devotees are visiting the Alarnath Temple at Brahmagiri in Odisha’s Puri district during the sacred Anabasara period, when Lord Jagannath and the sibling deities remain unavailable for public darshan at the Jagannath Temple. According to tradition, devotees worship Lord Alarnath during Anabasara, believing that offering prayers at the temple during this period carries significant spiritual importance. The annual observance draws…
Odisha, Japan Forge Strategic Partnership for INR 67,000-Crore Green Energy and Industrial Projects
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (UDN): Odisha took a major step towards strengthening its economic partnership with Japan on Thursday by signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with IHI Corporation and ACME Group to jointly explore large-scale investments in green energy, advanced manufacturing and industrial infrastructure. The agreement was signed during an Interaction with Japanese Business Delegates hosted by the Odisha Government, reaffirming the state’s growing reputation as…