Bhubaneswar, June 26 (UDN): In a major relief for consumers and jewellery buyers, gold and silver prices witnessed a significant decline in domestic markets on Thursday, raising hopes of increased demand ahead of the upcoming festive and wedding seasons. Representational Image Market sources said the prices of both precious metals registered a sharp correction amid fluctuations in global bullion markets, easing concerns among consumers who…
Pattachitra of Odisha: The Traditional Art of Storytelling Through Colors and Craft
Odisha is known for its rich cultural heritage, and Pattachitra is one of its oldest traditional art forms. The word Pattachitra comes from the words “Patta” meaning cloth or canvas and “Chitra” meaning picture. It is a unique style of painting created on specially prepared cloth using natural colors, fine detailing, and traditional storytelling techniques. Raghurajpur: The Cultural Centre and Historical Roots of Pattachitra Raghurajpur,…
India Wins 24 Medals at ISSF Junior World Championship 2026
New Delhi, June 26: India delivered a strong performance at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026, securing a total of 24 medals, officials said. The Indian contingent showed consistent performance across rifle, pistol, and shotgun events, reflecting the growing depth of junior shooting talent in the country. Coaches and officials attributed the success to structured training programmes, improved infrastructure, and increased exposure to international competitions,…
Sambalpur Collector Orders Unsealing of Differently-Abled Man’s House Amid Loan Dispute
Sambalpur, June 26 (UDN): The Sambalpur district administration has ordered the immediate unsealing of the house of a differently-abled man following public outrage over the alleged sealing of the property in connection with a loan default case. The directive was issued by Sambalpur Collector after reports surfaced that the residence of the divyang beneficiary had been sealed over the non-payment of a loan, drawing criticism…
From Belpahar Stage to National School of Drama: Sonia Behera Scripts History
Belpahar, Jharsuguda, June 26 (UDN): What began as a young girl’s fascination with a stage performance at a school function in Belpahar has culminated in a historic achievement for Odisha’s theatre community. Twenty-five-year-old Sonia Behera has become the first woman from the state to secure admission to the prestigious three-year Diploma in Dramatics programme at the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi. Sonia secured…
Sujata Karthikeyan Meets Bobby Das at Sankha Bhawan, Fuels Political Buzz in BJD
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (UDN): A day after formally joining the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), former IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan met senior party leader and organisational secretary Pranab Prakash Das, popularly known as Bobby Das, at the party headquarters, Sankha Bhawan, on Friday, triggering fresh political discussions within the state’s opposition camp. The meeting assumes significance as Bobby Das was conspicuously absent from Sujata’s induction programme…
Operation Amistad: India Deploys Aid Team to Venezuela
New Delhi, June 26: An Indian Army humanitarian assistance team has been deployed to Venezuela under Operation Amistad to support relief efforts following a devastating earthquake in the country. The team will assist local authorities in ongoing rescue and relief operations and provide necessary humanitarian support to affected populations. Their role is expected to include coordination of relief activities, support in search and rescue efforts…
Kandhamal Postmaster Arrested for Alleged Misappropriation of Rs 17 Lakh
Phulbani, June 26 (UDN): A postmaster attached to the Gardingia Sub-Post Office in Odisha’s Kandhamal district has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating around Rs 17 lakh collected from customers for deposit into their savings accounts. The accused, identified as Girish Nayak of Dakapala village under Phulbani police limits, was apprehended by Tikabali police from the G Udayagiri area on Thursday following an investigation into the…
Chhattisgarh Initiates First Step Towards Implementation of Uniform Civil Code
Raipur, June 26: Chhattisgarh has taken the first formal step towards exploring the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, officials said on Thursday. The move is aimed at examining legal, social, and administrative aspects related to the possible introduction of a common civil law framework governing personal laws. Officials said the process will involve consultations with legal experts, stakeholders, and civil…
Amit Shah to Launch ‘Bharat Taxi’ Initiative and ‘PM Family Care Tracker’ Pilot in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, June 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the ‘Bharat Taxi’ initiative and the ‘PM Family Care Tracker’ pilot project during his upcoming visit to Gujarat, officials said on Thursday. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening citizen-centric services through technology-driven platforms and improving accessibility of essential services for the public. The ‘Bharat Taxi’ initiative is expected to focus on enhancing organised…