Paradip, July 2 (UDN): An oil tanker carrying around 2 million barrels of crude oil safely arrived at Paradip Port in Odisha on Wednesday after reportedly facing a gunfire incident near the Strait of Hormuz during its voyage. The vessel reached Indian waters and docked at Paradip Port without any further incident. The cargo is part of scheduled crude oil imports for refining and supply…
20-km Farewell Procession Held for Retiring Teachers in Sundargarh
Sundargarh, July 2 (UDN): A grand farewell procession was organised in Bonai area of Odisha’s Sundargarh district for four retiring school teachers from Gogua village. Students, parents, former students, and villagers jointly took part in a 20-kilometre procession to honour the teachers for their long years of dedicated service. The teachers were warmly felicitated by the local community and given a heartfelt send-off, marking their…
Low-Pressure System to Bring Heavy Rain Across Odisha for Next Four Days
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): Odisha is set to experience widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next four days as a low-pressure system intensifies monsoon activity across the state. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather system is expected to bring intense rainfall to several districts in northern, southern coastal, and western Odisha. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are also…
Major Fire Scare Averted at Sambalpur Shopping Mall
Sambalpur, July 2 (UDN): A potential major fire mishap was averted after thick smoke was detected late Wednesday night inside a shopping mall near Ainthapali Chowk in Odisha’s Sambalpur district. The timely intervention of the Fire Services prevented the incident from escalating into a major disaster. The incident occurred around midnight when local residents noticed dense smoke emanating from the building and immediately alerted the…
Odisha Announces Draft Electoral Roll Date
Odisha to Publish Draft Electoral Roll on July 5; Claims and Objections Accepted Till August 4 Bhubaneswar, July 2: The Odisha Chief Electoral Office has announced that the draft electoral roll for the state will be published on July 5, 2026, marking a key step in the electoral roll revision process. The announcement comes after a comprehensive review of preparatory arrangements by election authorities. Ahead…
PG Merit List to Be Released Today at 11 AM
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): The Higher Education Department will publish the Postgraduate (PG) merit list for admissions to various postgraduate programmes across the state at 11:00 AM on Thursday. Representational Image Candidates who have applied for admission can check their selection status through the official admission portal once the merit list is released. The list will determine the allotment of seats in participating universities and…
‘Vikasara Dhara, Odisha Sara’ Public Outreach Programme Successfully Held Across Chhatarla, Chitra, and Gumuda Gram Panchayats Under Kotpad Panchayat Samiti
Kotpad, July 2 {UDN}: The “Vikasara Dhara, Odisha Sara” (The Stream of Development Across Odisha) public outreach programme was successfully organized in the Chhatarla, Chitra, and Gumuda Gram Panchayats under the jurisdiction of the Kotpad Panchayat Samiti. The initiative was conducted with the objective of highlighting the Odisha Government’s ongoing developmental initiatives, welfare schemes, and people-centric governance model. During the programme, government officials, elected representatives,…
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to Conduct Road Inspection and Test Drive of the Visakhapatnam–Raipur Bharatmala Economic Corridor During His July Visit
Delhi, July 2 {UDN}: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, is scheduled to undertake a road inspection and test drive of the Visakhapatnam–Raipur Bharatmala Economic Corridor in July. The road journey will commence from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and pass through several major towns in Koraput and Nabarangpur districts of Odisha, before connecting to Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. The 464-kilometre, six-lane…
Heartfelt Tributes Paid on the Death Anniversary of Former Odisha Chief Minister, Eminent Freedom Fighter, and Revered People’s Leader Nabakrushna Choudhury
Bhubaneswar, July 2 {UDN}: Heartfelt tributes on the death anniversary of former Chief Minister of Odisha, eminent freedom fighter, and revered people’s leader, Nabakrushna Choudhury.He was not merely a political leader, but a shining symbol of integrity, honesty, selfless service, and unwavering commitment to ethical values. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to the welfare of the people and played a significant role in India’s…
Odisha Cabinet Clears ‘Gyanodaya’ Scheme, Completes Vision of Free Education from KG to PG
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): Fulfilling a key promise to make education affordable for every child, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved ‘Gyanodaya – Shiksharu Samruddhi’, a flagship scheme that extends free education from Kindergarten (KG) to Postgraduate (PG) level by waiving admission fees for eligible students from the 2026–27 academic session. The decision was taken at the 42nd Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan…