Bhubaneswar: June 10:Sports are not limited only to medals, records, victories, or defeats; rather, they teach discipline, teamwork, and the courage to face adverse situations in life, said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi while attending the closing ceremony of the two-day “Chintan Shivir” organized by the Sports and Youth Services Department as the chief guest.The Chief Minister stated that this program, organized for the…
Odisha Sprinter Animesh Kujur Wins Silver Medal in Men’s 200m Race at Taipei City Athletics Championship 2026
Bhubaneswar, June 10: Odisha’s talented sprinter Animesh Kujur has won the silver medal in the Open Men’s 200-meter race at the Taipei City Athletics Championship 2026.He completed the race in an impressive time of 20.47 seconds, showcasing remarkable speed and determination on the international stage.With this outstanding performance, he has also qualified for the Commonwealth Games 2026, bringing pride to Odisha and the nation.His achievement…
Simarouba Oil Processing Unit Launched in Koraput to Generate Employment for Landless and Forest-Dwelling Communities
Koraput, June 10: Nearly 2.9 lakh families in Koraput district are landless, and a majority of them depend on forest produce for their livelihood. These families generally get seasonal employment. On the other hand, in the district’s dense forests, many flowers and fruits go unused and rot on the ground. Keeping this in view, the state’s first Simarouba oil processing unit has been started at…
Puri Administration on High Alert Ahead of Rath Yatra; Illegal Encroachments Removed from Atharanala to Bata Mangala
Puri, June 10 (UDN): With the annual Rath Yatra fast approaching, the Puri administration has intensified its preparedness measures by launching a major anti-encroachment drive across key routes leading to the pilgrim city. Authorities remain on high alert to ensure smooth movement of devotees and hassle-free conduct of the world-famous festival. Representational image As part of the exercise, illegal encroachments were removed from the Atharanala…
Koraput Witnesses Launch of 12 Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools to Strengthen Foundational Education
Koraput, June 10: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi virtually laid the foundation stones for 12 Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools in Koraput district.The Machkund Government High School in Lamtaput block was selected as the host institution for the two-way expansion programme. Foundation stones for the schools were laid at Jhilliwara, Peta, and Lamtaput in the block. The programme was broadcast online to all 12 schools…
Curd Sherbet Distributed Among People in Dhamnagar to Provide Relief from Summer Heat
Dhamnagar, June 10: Under the joint initiative of the Shankar Prasad Das Memorial Committee and the Dhoosuri Auto Drivers’ Association, free curd sherbet was distributed to pedestrians at the Dhoosuri market auto stand. Retired headmaster Rajkishore Nayak, local police station SI Baishnab Tripathy, retired teacher Hemant Sutar, Nrusingha Charan Nayak, and members of the Nirod Pradeepta Nayak Memorial Committee appreciated this social service activity. During…
Malkangiri Administration Launches “Election Classroom” Programme to Promote Democratic Values in Schools
Malkangiri, June 10: The district administration of Malkangiri has begun 0extensive preparations to ensure that the upcoming elections are conducted in a free, fair, and disciplined manner. Large-scale review meetings and voter awareness programmes were organized today in different blocks of the district. A significant review meeting was held at Mathili Block under the chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate and Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) Somnath…
District Collector Visits Jafra Nursery in Swabhiman Area, Reviews Plantation and Development Activities
Malkangiri, June 10: Today, Malkangiri District Collector Prathmesh Arvind Rajshirke visited the Jafra nursery located at Naglur village under Papulur Gram Panchayat in Chitrakonda block. The nursery has been developed by ITDA Malkangiri under the Setu programme. A total of three Jafra nurseries have been established in the Chitrakonda block area, with an estimated production capacity of nearly 800,000 saplings. The District Collector inspected the…
SIR 2026 Campaign Gains Momentum in Malkangiri as Officials Reach Senior Voters at Their Doorsteps
Malkangiri, June 10: The Malkangiri district administration has taken a commendable initiative to further strengthen and expand the democratic process in the district. On the third day of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign, election-related services were delivered directly to the homes of senior citizens as a mark of respect and inclusion.To ensure that elderly voters aged 85 and above can exercise their democratic rights…
After Odisha CM’s Appeal, ‘Dham’ to Be Removed from Digha Jagannath Shrine
Bhubaneswar, June 10 (UDN): In a significant development amid the controversy surrounding the naming of the Jagannath temple in Digha, the West Bengal government has agreed to remove the word “Dham” from the shrine’s name. The decision comes after Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi raised concerns over the use of the term, which is traditionally associated with the sacred Jagannath Temple in Puri, one…