Belaguntha,June 23 {UDN}: A sacred Father’s Day celebration was observed in Belaguntha on Sunday evening. On this occasion, a devotional music program and cultural performances were organized at Bada Danda, Belaguntha, under the auspices of the Jai Jagannath Bhajan Mandali. The event was conducted under the leadership of young social worker Gangadhar Dakua. Shyam Sundar Panda attended as the chief guest, while noted Jagannath culture…
District-Level International Yoga Day Celebrated in Nabarangpur with Enthusiastic Participation Under the Theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”
Nabarangpur, June 23 {UDN}: The district-level International Yoga Day was celebrated at the local Police Ground in Nabarangpur with great enthusiasm and participation from all sections of society. The event was attended by Lok Sabha MP Balabhadra Majhi as the Chief Guest, who encouraged participants to adopt yoga as a regular part of their lives. Among the distinguished guests present were Nabarangpur MLA and Chairman…
Weather Department Predicts Revival of Monsoon Activity from June 23, with Increased Rainfall Likely to Benefit Agriculture and Water Resources
Bhubaneswar, June 23 {UDN}: The southwest monsoon is set to become active once again. Weather conditions are expected to become favorable for its further advancement by June 23 across parts of Odisha, Maharashtra, Telangana, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, the monsoon trough extending from Punjab to Bihar through Haryana and Uttar Pradesh at sea level remains active. This system is…
OTET and OSSSC Examinations Scheduled on the Same Day, June 28; Candidates Urge Authorities to Reschedule One of the Tests
Bhubaneswar, June 23 {UDN}: The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) and the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) examination are both scheduled to be held on June 28. This has created concern among a large number of aspirants who have applied for both examinations. Many candidates have expressed dissatisfaction over the clash in examination dates, stating that it will prevent them from appearing in both…
Monsoon Regains Momentum Across the Region, but June Rainfall Deficit of 46 Percent Has Already Begun to Impact Kharif Crop Cultivation
Bhubaneswar, June 23 {UDN}: The southwest monsoon has become active once again, bringing renewed hope for farmers and easing concerns over the prolonged dry spell in several regions. However, despite the recent improvement in weather conditions, the rainfall situation during June remains alarming. According to available data, the state has recorded a 46 percent deficit in rainfall during the month of June, which is significantly…
Similipal National Park to Close for Visitors from June 29 Due to Monsoon Season, While Talabandha and Jamuani Ecotourism Sites Will Remain Open
Similipal, June 23 {UDN}: In a significant announcement for tourists, wildlife enthusiasts, and nature lovers, the authorities have decided to close Similipal Tiger Reserve to visitors from June 29. The seasonal closure is being implemented primarily due to the onset of the monsoon season, which brings heavy rainfall, slippery forest roads, overflowing streams, and safety concerns for visitors traveling through the protected forest area. Similipal,…
Shubhendu Government Unveils Its First Budget, Announces Monthly Unemployment Allowance of Rs 3,000 to Support Jobless Citizens Across the State
Kolkata:, June 23 {UDN}: In a major welfare-oriented announcement, the government led by Shubhendu has presented its first budget, introducing several measures aimed at supporting economically vulnerable sections of society. One of the most significant highlights of the budget is the proposal to provide a monthly unemployment allowance of ₹3,000 to eligible unemployed individuals. According to the budget announcement, the scheme is intended to offer…
Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire: 13 Dead, Several Injured as Blaze Engulfs Building in Aliganj
Lucknow, June 22: At least 13 people were killed after a massive fire broke out in a building housing a coaching centre in the Aliganj area of northwest Lucknow on Monday, officials said. Several others were injured as panic gripped the area and some students attempted to escape by jumping from the building. According to initial reports, the fire erupted suddenly inside a three-storey commercial building…
Electricity Enforcement Team Attacked During Anti-Theft Raid in Bhadrak; Several Injured
Bhadrak, June 22 (UDN): Tension prevailed in the Chandipur area under Bant police limits in Odisha’s Bhadrak district after members of an electricity department enforcement team were allegedly attacked during a raid against power theft, officials said on Sunday. According to reports, the enforcement team had conducted a raid in the locality following specific information about illegal electricity usage through hook connections. Officials said the…
Movie-Style Fraud in Ganjam: Victims Drugged, Perfume Worth INR 2 Crore Allegedly Looted
Ganjam, June 22 (UDN): In a shocking case of organised fraud, criminals allegedly drugged victims using spiked soft drinks and decamped with high-value perfume stock worth around ₹2 crore in Badaputi village under Ganjam district, police said. According to preliminary reports, the accused reportedly lured the victims into consuming soft drinks laced with intoxicating substances, rendering them unconscious. Taking advantage of the situation, the miscreants…