Nabarangpur, June 19, {UDN}: A preparatory meeting was held today at the Ashok Mehta Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026. Among those present at the meeting were Additional District Magistrate (General) Dr. Pramod Kumar Prusti, Additional Superintendent of Police Aditya Sen, DSP Saroj Poonam Kispotta, NEET…
President Droupadi Murmu to Begin Two-Day Odisha Visit Today, Scheduled to Attend Key Educational, Cultural and Developmental Programmes Across the State
Bhubaneswar, June 19: {UDN}: President Droupadi Murmu begins a two-day visit to Odisha. The President will arrive this afternoon in a special Indian Air Force aircraft. She is scheduled to land at the Rairangpur Airstrip at 3:45 PM. In the evening, the President will inaugurate the AIIMS Satellite Centre at Rairangpur. On June 20, she is scheduled to visit Pahadpur at 10:00 AM. Elaborate law…
Heatwave Alert: Cuttack, Kendrapara and Khurda Shift Schools to Morning Timings Till June 25
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UDN): In response to the prevailing heatwave conditions and rising temperatures across Odisha, the district administrations of Cuttack, Kendrapara and Khurda have directed all schools to function during morning hours until June 25 to protect students from extreme heat exposure. Representational Image The decision follows weather advisories warning of soaring temperatures in several parts of the state. Educational institutions in the three…
Odisha CM Suspends Senior IPS Officer Dayal Gangwar Amid Probe into Soumya Ranjan Swain Death Case
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UDN): In a significant development in the high-profile death case of GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday ordered the suspension of senior IPS officer Dayal Gangwar. The action comes amid ongoing investigations into the death of Soumya Ranjan Swain, a resident of Balianta, whose demise following an alleged mob assault in May had sparked widespread…
Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling Escapes Unhurt After Convoy Accident on NH-49
Keonjhar, June 18 (UDN): Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling escaped unhurt after the vehicle carrying him was involved in a road accident on National Highway-49 near Jagamohanpur Square under Telkoi police limits in Keonjhar district on Thursday. The incident occurred while the Minister was travelling from Sambalpur to Mayurbhanj as part of his official tour. According to preliminary reports, the pilot vehicle leading the Minister’s…
Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra Reaffirms Commitment to a Developed Odisha at Kundra Block Conference
Kundra, Koraput (UDN): Marking the completion of two years of the state government, a Panchayat Samiti-level conference was organized at Kundra Block to review development initiatives and strengthen the vision of a developed Odisha. The event witnessed the participation of Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra, who emphasized the government’s continued commitment to inclusive growth and public welfare. Addressing the gathering, Bhatra highlighted the state’s development…
Goa hosts state-wide cybersecurity workshop to strengthen public data across Government Departments
Altinho June 18: With a focus on building a secure digital ecosystem for citizens and strengthening Goa’s cyber resilience, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, successfully organised the state-level workshop on Strengthening Cyber Security Frameworks for State Data. Held in Altinho, the workshop brought together senior government officials and representatives from various State departments to deliberate on strengthening cybersecurity preparedness and…
Odisha Fast-Tracks Land Allocation for 707 BSNL 4G Towers Under Digital Bharat Nidhi Project
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UDN): In a major push to strengthen digital connectivity in remote and underserved regions, the Odisha government has directed district administrations to expedite land allocation for the installation of 707 new 4G mobile towers across the state. Representational image The initiative is being implemented under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)-funded 4G Saturation Project by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, aimed at expanding reliable…
Direct Benefit of INR 18,880 Crore to Reach 9.44 Crore Farmers Under PM-KISAN
New Delhi, June 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release financial assistance of ₹18,880 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme, directly benefitting approximately 9.44 crore farmers across the country. The latest installment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi initiative underscores the government’s continued commitment to supporting farmers’ income and strengthening rural economic stability through direct benefit transfers. The scheme provides eligible farmers with periodic…
FSSAI Directs Food Businesses to Use Corrosion-Free Knives to Prevent Food Contamination
June 18: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory to all food businesses across the country, instructing them to ensure the use of corrosion-free, food-grade knives and blades in all food handling and packaging operations. Representational image The regulator has emphasized that tools used in food preparation must be safe, hygienic, and free from rust or corrosion, as deteriorated equipment can…