Bhubaneswar, July 1 (UDN): Electricity distribution companies (discoms) operated by Tata Power in Odisha are facing increasing financial pressure as outstanding electricity dues from various state government departments have exceeded ₹271 crore. Pic Credit: Pexel The mounting unpaid bills have created significant cash flow challenges for the discoms, affecting their ability to manage operational expenses and invest in strengthening the power distribution network. The companies…
Second-Year Science Student Found Dead in Bhubaneswar Hostel; Family Alleges Foul Play
Bhubaneswar (UDN): A second-year Plus Two science student was found dead inside the hostel of a private educational institution in Bhubaneswar’s Mancheswar area on Tuesday, prompting an investigation by police and allegations of foul play from the deceased’s family. Representational Image The deceased, a second-year science student, was found under suspicious circumstances inside the hostel. While the exact cause of death is yet to be…
Monsoon to Intensify Across Odisha; Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Likely for Next Five Days
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (UDN): The southwest monsoon is set to become active again across Odisha from Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over the next five days. Representational Image The revival of monsoon activity is expected to bring widespread rainfall to several districts, providing relief from the recent dry spell and benefiting agricultural operations. However,…
International Yoga Day Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm at Kotpad Park, Promoting Health, Wellness and Mindfulness
Kotpad, ,July 1 {UDN}: The 12th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the park near Diwanmunda under the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC) in Koraput district. As in previous years, yoga practitioners and local residents gathered at the park to mark the occasion through a series of yoga sessions. The park has become a regular venue where yoga enthusiasts practice daily and…
Puri Dispatches Sacred Chariot Materials for the Grand Jagannath Rath Yatra Celebrations in Belaguntha
Belaguntha,July 1 {UDN}: In a significant gesture ahead of the annual Rath Yatra, the administration of the Jagannath Temple in Puri has provided essential chariot materials for the deities worshipped at Triveni Sangam in Benipalli Panchayat under Belaguntha Block. For the first time in 34 years, a grand chariot has been constructed for Lord Jagannath at Triveni Sangam to celebrate the sacred Sri Gundicha Yatra.…
OTET Examination Postponed to July 5, Candidates Advised to Follow the Revised Schedule and Official Updates
Bhubaneswar, July 1 {UDN}: The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET), which was originally scheduled to be held on June 28, has been postponed. The authorities have announced that the examination will now be conducted on July 5. Revised Exam Schedule:Paper I: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AMPaper II: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PMCandidates who have already downloaded their admit cards do not need to download them…
A Historic Step Towards Accelerating Entrepreneurship in Odisha, Opening New Opportunities for Innovation and Economic Growth
Bhubaneswar, July 1 {UDN}: With the aim of giving a new direction to entrepreneurship and industrial development in Odisha, Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched the ‘Udyami Odisha’ MSME Programme and the Odisha Chapter of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). The initiative is expected to strengthen the state’s startup ecosystem, promote women-led enterprises, and create greater opportunities for innovation, employment, and sustainable economic…
Odisha Launches State Chapter of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform on MSME Day to Empower Women-Led Businesses
Bhubaneswar, July 1 {UDN}: On the occasion of MSME Day, the State Chapter of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) was inaugurated at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhavan. Launched in collaboration with NITI Aayog, this initiative marks a significant milestone in promoting women’s entrepreneurship in Odisha. The platform aims to empower women by providing opportunities to enhance and utilize their skills, knowledge, and entrepreneurial…
MSME Exhibition Inaugurated in Koraput to Promote Local Enterprises, Innovation and Small Business Growth
Koraput,, July 1 {UDN}:An MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Exhibition was inaugurated today at the Town Hall, Koraput, under the initiative “Empowered MSMEs for Viksit Odisha”, with the objective of strengthening Odisha’s local MSMEs. The exhibition aims to accelerate industrial growth, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and create sustainable employment opportunities. It also provides a platform for local entrepreneurs to showcase their products, expand business…
Over 90 Percent of Children in the District Successfully Administered Pulse Polio Drops During Intensive Immunization Drive
Koraput:July 1 {UDN}: The Universal Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign was formally launched at the Gandhinagar Health Centre under the Koraput Municipality by Additional District Magistrate Tapan Kumar Nayak, who attended the event as the chief guest. As part of the campaign, Pulse Polio drops were administered to children from birth to five years of age at 1,590 vaccination centres across the district. The district has…