Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:The water level of Hirakud Dam is continuing to rise steadily amid the prevailing heavy rainfall and increased inflow into the reservoir. In view of the rising water level and the growing inflow of water into the dam, the authorities have opened two more sluice gates to regulate the reservoir level and facilitate the safe discharge of excess water downstream.With the opening…
Big Decision on SCB Medical College; Work to Be Completed by June Next Year, Four New Clinical Blocks to Be Added
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:A major decision has been taken regarding the development and expansion of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. According to the decision, the ongoing construction and development work at the premier medical institution is expected to be completed by June next year. As part of the planned expansion, the campus will accommodate four new clinical blocks, which are expected to significantly…
Another Low-Pressure Area Likely to Form; Rainfall to Intensify Across Odisha from August 22
Bhubaneswar: Aug 21 [UDN}:Odisha is likely to witness another spell of increased rainfall as a fresh low-pressure area is expected to develop over the region. According to the latest weather forecast, the formation of the low-pressure system could lead to a gradual strengthening of the southwest monsoon over the state.Rainfall activity is expected to increase across several parts of Odisha from August 22, with many…
Final Phase of Voter List Revision Underway; Final Electoral Roll to Be Published on September 21
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:The revision of the voter list has entered its final stage, with the Election Commission moving ahead with the remaining procedures to prepare the final electoral roll. The process is aimed at ensuring that the voter list is accurate, updated, and free from discrepancies before the final publication.As part of the revision exercise, eligible citizens have been given an opportunity to verify…
Odisha to Implement NEP 2020 in Technical Education; High-Level Meeting on September 7
Bhubaneswar: Aug 21 [UDN}:The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is set to be implemented in the field of technical education in Odisha. In this regard, a high-level meeting will be held on September 7 to discuss and deliberate on the modalities, framework, and roadmap for implementing the policy in technical education.The meeting is expected to focus on key aspects of NEP 2020, including curriculum reforms,…
District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain Conducts Surprise Field Visits to Review Education and Healthcare Services
Nabarangpur, Aug 21 [UDN}:Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain conducted surprise visits to various institutions in Nabarangpur Block to assess the quality of services, management systems and facilities available to the public at government educational institutions and healthcare centres.The Collector visited Digaguda Primary School and reviewed the teaching and learning arrangements. He interacted directly with the students and enquired about their studies, academic progress and…
Madhubarna Bodha Books Distributed Among Students at Salepur School to Promote Odia Language Learning
Salepur, Aug 21 [UDN}:Viswanath Panda, popularly known as “Mashani Manisha,” visited Purushottampur Braja Sundar Government Upper Primary School under Salepur Block. To promote the learning and preservation of the Odia language among students, he distributed Madhu Barnabodha books to the children. On behalf of the Rotary Club of Cuttack Abhinav, umbrellas and first-aid boxes were also distributed to the teachers.The programme was attended by Headmistress…
President and Vice-President Meet Newly Appointed Odisha Human Rights Commission Member
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}: Ramesh Bharti, National President, and Tapan Pati, National Vice-President of the National Human Rights Front organisation, met and held discussions today with Hon’ble Biraja Shankar Mishra, the newly appointed member of the Odisha Human Rights Commission, at his office chamber.
Royal Caribbean Group announces completion of offering of $1.25 billion senior unsecured notes due 2034
MIAMI, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) (the “Company”) today announced that it has completed its registered public offering of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.550% senior unsecured notes due 2034 (the “Notes”). The Notes will mature on January 20, 2034, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the…
Odisha Guv Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati Releases Poster and Brochure of 48th AIPRC-2026
BHUBANESWAR: The Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, today unveiled the official poster and brochure of the 48th All India Public Relations Conference-2026 (AIPRC-2026) at a special ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. Organised by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) and hosted by the PRSI Bhubaneswar Chapter, the three-day conference will be held from December 25 to 27, 2026, at Bhubaneswar.…