Rayagada, June 22 (UDN): Odisha Police on Saturday arrested four more persons in connection with the brutal assault on two NGO workers, including a girl student from New Delhi, in Rayagada district, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 20. The arrests were made as part of an intensified crackdown by the district police following the shocking incident that sparked widespread outrage…
Odisha CM Announces Rs 4 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Families of Workers Killed in Tamil Nadu Gas Leak
Bhubaneswar, June 22 (UDN): Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the next of kin of Odia workers who lost their lives in the tragic ammonia gas leak incident at a seafood processing and export unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district. The financial assistance will be provided from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF), according to…
RBI Likely to Keep Repo Rate Unchanged Amid Economic Uncertainty: Report
Mumbai, June 22: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep the repo rate unchanged in its upcoming monetary policy review, according to recent reports. The central bank is likely to continue with a cautious approach as it balances the need to support economic growth while keeping inflation under control amid ongoing global and domestic uncertainties. Maintaining the current rate is expected to…
IMD Warns of Rough Seas Off Odisha Coast; Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore
Bhubaneswar, June 22: The India Meteorological Department (India Meteorological Department) has issued a warning for rough sea conditions along the Odisha coast and advised fishermen not to venture into the sea on June 22 and 23. The IMD has forecast squally winds of 40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, which are likely to make sea conditions rough to very rough during this period. Fishermen…
BSCL Transforms Janpath into Climate-Resilient Green Urban Corridor
Bhubaneswar, June 22: The Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited) has initiated a comprehensive beautification and greening project along Janpath, aimed at transforming the major city artery into a climate-resilient, greener, and more pedestrian-friendly urban corridor. Climate-Focused Urban Revitalisation The initiative places strong emphasis on reducing urban heat and improving environmental conditions through large-scale plantation and landscape redesign. Shade-giving trees are being planted…
Major Maoist Arms, Explosives Cache Recovered in Koraput
Koraput, June 22 (UDN): In a significant breakthrough in anti-Maoist operations, security forces have recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from a Maoist dump concealed in the dense forests of Badlipahad under Boipariguda police station limits in Odisha’s Koraput district. The recovery was made during an intensive search operation conducted by the District Voluntary Force (DVF), Koraput, on the basis of specific…
NHAI Directs Wayside Amenities to Prioritise Vehicle Repair Facilities on Highways
New Delhi, June 22: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued comprehensive directions to all wayside amenities along national highways to prioritise the development and operational readiness of vehicle repair and breakdown assistance facilities. The directive is aimed at significantly strengthening roadside support infrastructure across India’s national highway network and ensuring timely assistance to commuters in the event of vehicle breakdowns or emergencies.…
West Bengal Budget 2026–27 Focuses on Tax Simplification and Revenue Growth
Kolkata, June 22: The Government of West Bengal has presented its Budget for the financial year 2026–27, with a strong focus on tax simplification and measures aimed at boosting revenue growth. The budget outlines initiatives to streamline tax processes, improve compliance, and make the taxation system more efficient and taxpayer-friendly. The reforms are intended to reduce complexity and enhance ease of doing business across sectors. The…
Dedicated Freight Corridor Boosts Gujarat’s Logistics Capacity Ahead of VGRC
Gandhinagar, June 22: Ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), the Dedicated Freight Corridor has emerged as a major driver in enhancing Gujarat’s logistics infrastructure and overall cargo handling capacity. The improved freight connectivity is expected to significantly reduce transit time, lower logistics costs, and improve efficiency in goods movement across key industrial and port-linked routes in the state. Officials highlighted that the Dedicated…
Government Approves INR 270 Crore Kavach Deployment on 631 Route km of East Coast Railway
New Delhi, June 22: The Government of India has approved a ₹270 crore project for the deployment of the indigenous train collision avoidance system, Kavach, across 631 route kilometres of the East Coast Railway. The initiative is aimed at significantly enhancing railway safety by reducing the risk of signal passing at danger (SPAD), train collisions, and other operational hazards. The deployment forms part of Indian…