Bhubaneswar, July 1 {UDN}: Bringing pride to both India and Odisha, young chess prodigy Sattwik Swain delivered a remarkable performance at the World Cadet Chess Championship, securing a bronze medal with an impressive display of skill and determination. Extra line: The achievement marks a significant milestone for Odisha’s growing presence in international chess and is expected to inspire many young players across the state
Gangaguda Villagers Unite to Take a Collective Pledge for Building a Healthy, Addiction-Free and Drug-Free Community
Nandapur, July 1 {UDN}:: Residents of Gangaguda village under Golur Panchayat in Nandapur block of Odisha’s Koraput district have taken a collective pledge to make their village free from alcohol and substance abuse and transform it into a model village. A village meeting was held on Saturday, where residents unanimously resolved to stay away from the consumption and sale of intoxicants. According to reports, Gangaguda…
Papadahandi Girl Achieves Academic Excellence by Securing the Top Position at FH Medical College, Agra
Papadahandi, July 1 {UDN}: Humera Banu, a native of Jatabal village under Papadahandi block in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district, has brought pride to her district and the state by securing the first position in her department in the recently declared examination results of FH Medical College, Agra, affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow. Humera is the daughter of Abdul Azhar and Sayeeda Banu. She…
Kotpad’s Sujata Rani Pattnaik Honoured for Entrepreneurial Excellence at the MSME Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition in Koraput
Koraput,July 1 {UDN}: Odisha: Sujata Rani Pattnaik from Kotpad was honoured at the MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition organized in Koraput for her outstanding contribution to entrepreneurship and the promotion of small-scale industries. The exhibition brought together entrepreneurs, artisans, self-help groups, startups, and representatives of various MSMEs from across the region to showcase their products, innovative ideas, and business achievements. The event…
TPSODL Organizes a Walkathon to Raise Awareness and Inspire Public Participation for a Plastic-Free Earth
Bhubaneswar, July 1 {UDN}: TPSODL organized an awareness walkathon to promote the vision of a plastic-free Earth. The primary objective of this campaign was to encourage people to replace single-use plastics with environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives. Students from Sparsha College of Computer and Management actively participated in the walkathon, demonstrating their commitment to environmental conservation and responsible living. The event also witnessed the enthusiastic…
Rotary District Governor Visits Phulbani to Review Club Activities and Participate in Community Service Initiatives
Phulbani, July 1 {UDN}:: Rotary District Governor for the 2025–26 term, Rotarian Manoj Tripathy, accompanied by First Lady Madhusmita Tripathy, paid a two-day official visit to the Rotary Club of Phulbani, located on Narayani Road. The visit focused on reviewing the club’s performance, assessing its service initiatives, and encouraging members to strengthen their commitment to humanitarian activities. During the visit, District Governor Manoj Tripathy held…
People’s Government Prioritises Food Security, Expands Eligibility Criteria to Ensure Every Deserving Family Receives Benefits
Bhubaneswar, July 1 {UDN}: The People’s Government has placed the highest priority on ensuring food security for every family. Over the past two years, the eligibility criteria have been relaxed to bring a larger number of deserving households under the food security umbrella, ensuring that no eligible family is left behind. To further strengthen food security for vulnerable and economically weaker families, the government is…
Speculation Grows Over Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Emerging as a Strong Contender for India’s Next Finance Minister
Bhubaneswar, July 1 {UDN}: Strong speculation is currently making headlines across national media that Mr. Shaktikanta Das, the distinguished son of Odisha, who previously served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and is presently serving as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India, could become India’s next Finance Minister. Mr. Das is widely regarded as one of the country’s…
Bharat Media Association Extends a Warm Felicitation to the Newly Appointed Executive Officer in a Grand Welcome Ceremony
Kotpad:July 1 {UDN}: The Bharat Media Association, Kotpad unit, extended a warm welcome and felicitation to the newly appointed Executive Officer of the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC), Mr. Narayan Nayak, on the occasion of his joining. Before taking charge at Kotpad NAC, Mr. Narayan Nayak had been serving as the Tahasildar of Motu Tahasil in Malkangiri district. He assumed office following the transfer of…
Development Stream and Odisha-Wide Outreach Programme Launched in Kotpad to Accelerate Inclusive Growth and Public Welfare
Kotpad,July 1 {UDN}: A special public outreach programme was organized today at the newly constructed Kalyan Mandap of the Kotpad NAC (Notified Area Council) office as part of the “Special Public Contact Campaign”. The event focused on highlighting the developmental achievements and welfare initiatives implemented during the 12 years of the Central Government and the 2 years of the Odisha State Government. The programme was…