Bhubaneswar, June 20 (UDN): In a significant move aimed at streamlining apartment registrations and ensuring greater transparency in the real estate sector, the Odisha government has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the registration of apartments across the state. The Revenue and Disaster Management Department has framed the SOP to simplify the registration process, eliminate procedural ambiguities and safeguard the interests of apartment…
Odisha Vigilance Conducts Simultaneous Raids at Seven Locations Linked to Koraput AEE in DA Case
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (UDN): The Odisha Vigilance on Thursday carried out simultaneous searches at seven locations linked to Satyanarayan Sethy, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Kotpad, Koraput district, over allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The searches were conducted on the strength of warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Jeypore. Vigilance teams carried out raids at Sethy’s official government residence at…
The Quiet Shield Above Us: Why Proactive Roof Replacement Is the Smartest Home Decision You Can Make
Pic Credit: Pexel A roof rarely demands attention—until it suddenly does. For years, it quietly absorbs heat, rain, wind, and seasonal stress without complaint. Yet, this silence often hides a slow and steady decline. By the time a ceiling stain appears or a drip is noticed indoors, the real damage has usually already spread beneath the surface. This is why proactive roof replacement is no…
Over 9,000 Kashmiri Pandits Undertake Pilgrimage for Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela
June 20: More than 9,000 Kashmiri Pandits have travelled from Jammu to Kashmir to participate in the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela, one of the most significant religious and cultural gatherings for the community. The pilgrimage is marked by deep devotion and emotional significance, as devotees return to the valley to offer prayers at the revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Devi (Kheer Bhawani). The…
State Unveils Rs 274-Crore Plan to Boost Silk Production
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (UDN): In a major initiative aimed at strengthening the sericulture sector and enhancing rural livelihoods, the Odisha government has decided to invest Rs 274 crore over the next five years for the promotion and development of all four varieties of silk produced in the state. Announcing the plan on Friday, Director of Textiles and Handlooms Somesh Kumar Upadhyay said the investment will…
Yoga Sangam 2026 Sees Over 6 Lakh Organisations Sign Up Nationwide
June 20: More than 6 lakh organisations across India have registered to participate in Yoga Sangam, joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2026, reflecting widespread enthusiasm for the global wellness initiative. The large-scale participation highlights the growing reach of yoga as a unifying practice that promotes health, well-being, and community engagement across diverse sections of society. Organisations from various…
PM, President to Launch Projects Worth Over ₹47,600 Crore in Odisha Rairangpur
Rairangpur, June 20 (UDN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu will jointly inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹47,600 crore in Odisha during a high-profile programme at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district on Saturday. The event, themed ‘Vikas ra Dhara, Odisha Sara’, coincides with the second anniversary celebrations of the BJP government in the state and is expected to…
Anthrax Vaccination Drive for Cattle Successfully Conducted in Koraput with Support from District Collector and Veterinary Experts
Koraput, June 20: {UDN}: With financial assistance provided by the District Collector of Koraput, a successful cattle vaccination programme against Anthrax was conducted through the joint collaboration of the team from ICMR–NIHR, Bhubaneswar and the District Headquarters Veterinary Hospital, Koraput. The initiative was undertaken as part of ongoing efforts to protect livestock health and prevent the spread of Anthrax, a serious infectious disease that can…
Government Plans Rental Housing Scheme in Urban Areas to Provide Affordable Accommodation for City Residents
Bhubaneswar, June 20: {UDN}: The government will provide rental housing in urban areas. The Urban Development Minister has shared information regarding a new policy for rental housing.The government has introduced a plan to make rental homes available in cities.A large number of people are migrating to the capital city and other urban centers, but many of them are unable to find affordable accommodation.As a result,…
BJP Intellectuals’ Conference Held in Kotpad, Focusing on Ideology, Development, and Nation-Building Initiatives
Kotpad, June 20: {UDN}:: A BJP-organized Intellectuals’ Conference was held at the local Kalyan Mandap in Kotpad. Hundreds of intellectuals from Kotpad town and nearby areas participated in the event. During the conference, information was shared regarding the achievements of the government, the completion of 12 years of the Prime Minister’s tenure, and the completion of two years of the Odisha Government. The event was…