Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 (UDN): On the occasion of World Senior Citizens Day, Chief Minister extended heartfelt greetings and profound respect to senior citizens across Odisha, acknowledging their invaluable contributions in shaping families, communities, and society. Pic Credit: x.com/MohanMOdisha In his message, the Chief Minister said that the wisdom, experience, and lifelong service of elders remain a guiding force for future generations and play a vital…
Odisha paddy registration rush leaves Nabarangpur farmers waiting in long queues
Nabarangpur, Aug. 21 (UDN): Farmers across Odisha’s Nabarangpur district are facing hours-long waits at LAMPS (Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society) centres as they race to complete paddy procurement registration before the deadline. With only a few days remaining for enrolment, registration centres have witnessed heavy crowds, forcing many farmers to make repeated visits while leaving behind their farm work. According to local reports, the district…
Institutional-Grade Allocation in a Single Account: BiFu’s Wealth Suite Takes Shape, Bringing Managed Funds and RWA Under One Roof
HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BiFu, an all-asset trading platform, has completed the build-out of its Wealth suite, which runs on two product lines: a Wealth product line offering five funds managed by licensed asset management institutions across fixed income, gold, quantitative strategies, Hong Kong IPOs, and foreign exchange; and an RWA (real-world assets) product line that brings tokenized private-market equity on-chain, opening a category…
Odisha floods: 205 schools, 265 Anganwadi centres shut in Bhadrak as flood threat persists
Bhadrak | Aug. 21 (UDN): The Bhadrak district administration has ordered the closure of 205 schools and 265 Anganwadi centres on Friday as flooding continues to affect several parts of Odisha. Representational Image The precautionary measure applies to four flood-hit blocks—Bhadrak, Tihidi, Dhamnagar and Chandbali—where concerns over waterlogging and rising river levels have disrupted normal life. Schools to remain closed today Acting on the directions…
Bhubaneswar may get affordable rental homes as Odisha studies Maharashtra housing model
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 (UDN): For thousands of people who move to Bhubaneswar every year for jobs, education and better opportunities, finding a reasonably priced home has become increasingly difficult. Rising rents, strict landlord conditions and limited options—especially for bachelors—have made affordable housing one of the city’s biggest challenges. Representational Image That could change if the Odisha government moves ahead with a new rental housing initiative…
Odisha Orders Fresh Review of Satkosia Village Relocation
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ordered a detailed review of the village relocation exercise carried out in the Satkosia Tiger Reserve, setting up a five-member high-level committee to examine the process and address concerns surrounding the rehabilitation of affected families. The panel, headed by the Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, will undertake a village-wise assessment of the relocation process, with…
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar Dies at 80
New Delhi: Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who was serving a life sentence in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, died at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi on Thursday, August 20. He was 80. Kumar was shifted from Tihar Jail to the hospital after his health deteriorated and was declared brought dead. The hospital has not officially disclosed the cause of death. A three-time Lok Sabha…
Demetrius A. Matthews Announces Release of New Book Code Switch: The Diary of Demetrius A. Matthews
A gripping memoir on identity, survival, and the hidden language of navigating two worlds Miami, FL (Aug 21, 2026) — From the streets of Chicago to the boardrooms of corporate America, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and author Demetrius A. Matthews announces the release of his highly anticipated new book, Code Switch: The Diary of Demetrius A. Matthews — a raw, cinematic, and deeply personal exploration of identity,…
Bhadrak Collector Chairs Preparatory Meeting for Peaceful and Disciplined Celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s Birth Anniversary
Bhadrak , Aug 21 [UDN}:A preparatory meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the Bhadrak District Collector to ensure the peaceful and disciplined celebration of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad in Bhadrak town.During the meeting, various aspects related to the successful organization of the celebration were discussed in detail. The birth anniversary celebrations of Prophet Muhammad will be observed from August 14 to…
OSDMA Inaugurates ‘Suraksha’ Hostel and Lays Foundation Stone for ‘Sajag’ Hostel
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:The inauguration and foundation-laying ceremony for disaster management training hostels organized by the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA). I inaugurated the “Suraksha” Hostel and laid the foundation stone for the “Sajag” Hostel.This project marks an important step towards enhancing our capabilities in disaster response and further strengthening the disaster management training process. It will help build greater preparedness, improve the skills…