Bhubaneswar (UDN): Governor Kambhampati Hari Babu today addressed probationers of the Odisha Administrative Service (ORS), urging them to build a strong understanding of government welfare schemes and uphold the highest standards of integrity in public service. Speaking to the young officers who represent the next generation of the state’s administration, the Governor emphasized that effective governance begins with clear knowledge of welfare programmes and their…
Jharsuguda Air Services to Mumbai Suspended; Kolkata and Bengaluru Flights Reduced
Jharsuguda, July 1 (UDN): Air connectivity from western Odisha has been impacted following schedule changes by IndiGo, including the suspension of its daily Jharsuguda–Mumbai flight and a reduction in services to Kolkata and Bengaluru. Pic Credit: Pexel The changes affect operations at Veer Surendra Sai Airport, a key aviation hub serving western Odisha. The suspension of the Mumbai route and reduced flight frequencies are expected…
Jharkhand YouTuber Kidnapped, Murdered During Robbery in Sundargarh; Main Accused Dies While Fleeing
Sundargarh, July 1 (UDN): A suspected robbery attempt ended in the murder of a Ranchi-based YouTuber in Odisha’s Sundargarh district, while the alleged mastermind of the crime died in a road accident during an attempt to flee with the victim’s vehicle, police said on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Shivdhan Lohar of Ranchi, had travelled to Sundargarh along with his friend, Anmol Mallick, to admit…
Odisha Moves to Set Up New World Skill Center Campus in Brahmapur
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (UDN): The Government of Odisha has begun the process to establish a new World Skill Center campus in Brahmapur, aimed at strengthening advanced skill development facilities in southern Odisha. The Skill Development & Technical Education Department has initiated preliminary work for the proposed campus, with a site already identified at Mouza Laudigaon under Konisi Tahasil in Ganjam district. In an official communication issued…
Sydney Jagannath Temple Celebrates Historic First Snana Yatra
Sydney, Australia, July 1: Shree Jagannatha Consciousness ANZ successfully celebrated the first-ever Debasnana Purnima (Snana Yatra) at the newly established Jagannath Temple in Sydney, marking a historic milestone for the Jagannath community in Australia. The celebrations began with the traditional Pahandi procession, followed by the ceremonial bathing of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. After the sacred bathing ritual, the deities were adorned in…
Government Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike in Odisha; Health Services Affected Across State
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (UDN): Healthcare services across Odisha were disrupted on Wednesday as government doctors, under the banner of the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA), began an indefinite strike demanding the implementation of their 10-point charter of demands. Representational image Doctors posted at government hospitals and healthcare institutions abstained from routine services and staged demonstrations in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and several other districts. While emergency and…
Businesses Get Relief as Commercial LPG Prices Fall
New Delhi, July 1: State-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have reduced the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by up to ₹183.50 across major cities, offering relief to restaurants, hotels, eateries, and other commercial establishments that rely on LPG for their daily operations. The revised prices came into effect on July 1, with the largest reduction of ₹183.50 recorded in Delhi and Lucknow. Commercial LPG…
IMD Issues Thunderstorm, Lightning Alert for 14 Odisha Districts
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast warning for 14 districts of Odisha, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph over the next three hours. The districts likely to be affected are Angul, Ganjam, Kendrapara, Dhenkanal, Nayagarh, Puri, Gajapati, Jagatsinghpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Kandhamal, Sambalpur, Jajpur, and Cuttack, including Cuttack city.…
Government Says E20 Fuel Still in Experimental Phase
New Delhi, July 1 (UDN): The Central Government has clarified that the use of E20 fuel—a blend of 20 per cent ethanol and 80 per cent petrol—remains in an experimental and transition phase, with efforts underway to assess its long-term performance and compatibility across different vehicle categories. Representational image The government said the phased rollout of E20 fuel is aimed at reducing dependence on imported…
NALCO to Invest Up to INR 30,000 Crore in Odisha Expansion
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (UDN): State-run National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has announced plans to invest between ₹28,000 crore and ₹30,000 crore over the next three to four years to significantly expand its aluminium production capacity in Odisha. The proposed investment will support the establishment of a new aluminium smelter along with a captive power plant, strengthening NALCO’s manufacturing capabilities and meeting the growing demand for…