Kolnara, June 24 {UDN}: International Yoga Day was celebrated at PM SHRI Jagadamba Government Higher Secondary School, Kolnara. The school’s Physical Education Teacher, Aravinda Swain, guided the students through Dhananjaya Sukshma Vyayama (warm-up exercises). Subsequently, Yoga Instructor Dhana Bagarti demonstrated various yoga postures (asanas), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation practices to all those present. The school Principal, Mrs. Behera, highlighted the importance of yoga in…
Krishna Mohan Secures First Place in Solo Acting Competition, Showcasing Exceptional Theatrical Talent
Kundura, June 24 {UDN}: Krishna Mohan Rao (K. Krishna Mohan Rao) from Kundura town in Koraput district secured first place in the Solo Acting category at the state-level Raja King Competition. His remarkable achievement has earned him widespread appreciation from various quarters. The competition was held at the Cuttack Town Hall as part of the Kalinga Kala Raja King and Queen Competition. Krishna impressed both…
District-Level Disaster Preparedness Workshop Held in Phulbani to Strengthen Emergency Response Mechanisms
Phulbani, June 24 {UDN}:: A District-Level Disaster Preparedness and Table Top Exercise–2026 was successfully organized at the District Council Conference Hall under the joint initiative of the Kandhamal District Administration and the District Disaster Management Authority, with support from the Odisha Disaster Management Authority (ODMA).The workshop was conducted with the objective of strengthening preparedness and ensuring an effective response to future natural disasters. Senior officials,…
Monsoon Arrives in Koraput, Bringing Widespread Rainfall and Relief from Summer Heat
Koraput, June 24 {UDN}: Koraput town and its surrounding areas were soaked in a gentle drizzle today as the monsoon finally arrived in the region. While the sky remained overcast since morning, light rainfall that began in the afternoon made the atmosphere cooler, fresher, and more pleasant. After enduring several days of intense heat and uncomfortable humidity, the arrival of the monsoon has brought much-needed…
Farmer Dialogue Session Takes Center Stage on Day Two of ‘Bikashara Dhara, Odisha Sara’ Programme at Kotpad Panchayat Samiti
Kotpad , June 24 {UDN}: On the second day of the “Bikashara Dhara, Odisha Sara” programme held at Kotpad Panchayat Samiti, a special Farmer Dialogue Session was organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment. The session focused on strengthening the agricultural sector and empowering farmers through awareness, knowledge-sharing, and discussions on various government schemes and initiatives. Farmers were informed about modern farming techniques,…
Mithun Sets an Inspiring Example by Celebrating His Birthday Through Voluntary Blood Donation in Belaguntha
Belaguntha, June 24 {UDN}:Setting an inspiring example, Mithun Naik, a teacher at Vivekananda Shishu Shiksha Pratisthan in Gangapur under Belaguntha Block of Ganjam district, celebrated his birthday by donating blood during the auspicious Raja festival, continuing a tradition he has followed for several years. Instead of cutting a cake and hosting a feast, Mithun chose to mark his special day in a meaningful way by…
Massive Cleanliness and Sanitation Drive Conducted at Mallikeshwar Temple and Bus Stand Under State Government’s Public Outreach Programme
Bhubaneswar, June 24 {UDN}: Under the public outreach programme being conducted as per the directions of the State Government, a large-scale cleanliness and sanitation drive was organised today at the prominent public gathering sites of Malkangiri district headquarters—Mallikeshwar Temple premises and the bus stand. In this programme, the Hon’ble Chief Whip of the State Government, Shri Saroj Kumar Pradhan, the Hon’ble Malkangiri MLA, and the…
Belaguntha Block Education Office Facilitates Gratuity and Family Pension Payment to Deceased Teacher’s Wife
Belaguntha, June 24 {UDN}: In the Belaguntha block, the Block Education Officer (BEO) Lopa Mudra Rath has earned a distinct reputation for her dedicated initiatives towards promoting quality education and safeguarding the interests of teachers and teaching staff. In this context, under her initiative, for the first time in the Belaguntha block, the family of a deceased teacher under the New Pension Scheme has been…
ICAR-CRRI Hosts National Workshop on Converting Industrial By-Products into Eco-Friendly Fertilizers for Acid Soil Management
Cuttack, June 24 {UDN}: ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack hosted a National-Level Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on turning industrial by-products (like fly ash and basic slag) into eco-friendly fertilizer alternatives for acid soil management funded under Innovative Projects Scheme of Govt of Odisha. The Commissioner-cum-Secretary (DAFE), attending as Chief Guest, called for strategy for large-scale deployment of EcoLime+ into state agricultural plans to combat soil acidity, increasing crop productivity, and…
Dr. Naresh Chandra Sahu Felicitated at World Blood Donor Day Celebration Organized by SCB Blood Centre in Cuttack
Cuttack, June 24 {UDN}: On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day celebrations organized by the SCB Blood Centre at the SCB Auditorium in Cuttack, Odisha Blood Donors’ Federation President Dr. Naresh Chandra Sahu was felicitated. He was honoured for his continuous contribution in organizing blood donation camps throughout the year, especially during the summer season, to support the SCB Blood Centre in meeting the…