Bhubaneswar.June 19: {UDN}: At the “Raja Mauj” pavilion of this fair, the Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development has been allotted three stalls. The stalls of OMFED, OPOLFED, and FISHFED are attracting a large number of visitors. Various dairy products are being sold at the OMFED stall. Visitors attending the fair are showing keen interest in tasting the different varieties of fast food available…
Two Tribal Students Bring Global Recognition to Odisha by Performing Shakespeare’s Play in Santali on the International Stage
Malkangiri, June 19: {UDN}: Two tribal students from Malkangiri district have brought pride to both the district and Odisha by performing a Shakespearean play in the Santali language during an overseas visit. A group of 20 students from the KIIT and KISS institutions in Bhubaneswar traveled to Romania to participate in the 2026 World Shakespeare Festival. Among them were Ananta Angra from Aringi village in…
No Tolerance for Negligence: Odisha Government Targets Long-Absent Doctors; Action Initiated Against 128 Doctors
Bhubaneswar, June 19 (UDN): In a major move to strengthen healthcare delivery and enforce accountability in public hospitals, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered disciplinary action against 128 medical officers and dental surgeons who have remained absent from duty for more than five years. UDN(File) According to official sources, the doctors were posted in various government healthcare institutions across Odisha but failed to report…
42nd Cabinet Meeting Chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Approves Eight Key Proposals from Six Departments to Accelerate Odisha’s Development Agenda
Bhubaneswar, June 19: {UDN}: 42nd Cabinet Meeting, chaired by Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan, through virtual mode from Bargarh. During the meeting, approval was granted to eight important proposals from six departments. Among the approved proposals, two belonged to the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, one to the Law Department, one to the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, one…
Digital Revolution Marches Forward as Smart Phones to Be Provided to Anganwadi Workers Across Odisha for Enhanced Service Delivery
Bhubaneswar, June 19: {UDN}: In a significant step towards strengthening digital governance and enhancing the efficiency of grassroots service delivery, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, will distribute smartphones to Anganwadi Workers, Supervisors, and Block Coordinators at a special event to be held at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar.This landmark initiative symbolizes the state’s continued commitment to digital transformation and the modernization…
BJP District Office-Bearers’ Meeting Held in Nabarangpur to Review Organisational Activities and Strengthen Party Outreach Programmes
Nabarangpur, June 19: {UDN}: A monthly meeting of all district office-bearers, morcha presidents, and mandal in-charges of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held at the party’s district office in Nabarangpur under the chairmanship of District President Kunjabihari Das. The meeting was attended by Gourishankar Majhi, Chairman of the Nabarangpur District Planning Board and MLA of Nabarangpur; Basanti Majhi, Chairperson of the Special Development Council;…
Biofloc Technology Emerges as an Advanced and Eco-Friendly Fish Farming Method, Offering Higher Productivity and Sustainable Aquaculture Solutions
Bhubaneswar, June 19: {UDN}: Biofloc Technology is a highly advanced, innovative, and environmentally friendly method of aquaculture that has gained significant popularity across the world due to its efficiency, sustainability, and ability to produce higher fish yields in limited space and water resources. In conventional fish farming systems, fish excreta, uneaten feed, and other organic wastes accumulate in the pond or tank over time. As…
“Development Across Odisha” Project Visit-9 Highlights Progress of Key Infrastructure and Welfare Initiatives Across the State
Bhubaneswar, June 19: {UDN}: The Hon’ble Minister of Law, Excise, and Parliamentary Affairs, Prithviraj Harichandan, who is also the minister in charge of Ganjam District, visited the Kansarigand In-Stream Storage Project located in Ganjam Block to review the progress of the project. During the visit, the Hon’ble Minister interacted with local villagers and gathered feedback regarding the benefits of the project as well as the…
Odisha Government Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Growth, Prioritises Welfare and Empowerment of Women and Children Through Key Development Initiatives
Bhubaneswar, June 19 {UDN}: The Government of Odisha is committed to building a prosperous, progressive, and inclusive state, and the development of women and children remains one of our highest priorities. Recognizing that the welfare and empowerment of women and children form the foundation of a strong and developed society, our government has been consistently implementing various initiatives aimed at improving their health, nutrition, education,…
Government Targets Drowning Hotspots as Odisha Records 9,000 Deaths in Five Years
Bhubaneswar, June 19 (UDN): Confronted with nearly 9,000 drowning-related deaths over the last five years, the Odisha government has initiated a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing fatalities through enhanced safety measures, community participation and widespread awareness campaigns. Representational Image The roadmap was finalized during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhawan on Thursday. Senior officials from the Fire…