Nabarangpur, Sept 7 [UDN}:Operation AGAPE Skill Development Center has expanded its innovative skill-development initiative aimed at empowering orphaned girls, young women, and unemployed women from rural areas by providing them with vocational skills and helping them become self-reliant. The second batch of the tailoring training centre was launched at Majhiguda under Podalguda Gram Panchayat. District Child Protection Officer Suresh Pattnaik attended the programme as the…
Cuttack House Fire Kills 50 Goats, Four Rooms Gutted in Niali
Cuttack, Sept. 7 (UDN): A devastating fire broke out at Suanlo village under Niali police limits in Cuttack district on Monday, gutting four rooms of a house and killing 50 goats trapped inside a nearby cowshed. According to reports, around 65 goats were kept in the shed when the fire broke out. While 15 goats managed to survive, they reportedly suffered burn injuries in the…
18th Foundation Day of Central University of Odisha Celebrated with Grandeur, Highlighting the University’s Journey, Achievements and Contributions to Higher Education
Jeypore,Sept 7 [UDN}: The 18th Foundation Day of the Central University of Odisha, located at Sunabeda in Koraput district, was celebrated with enthusiasm and dignity at the university’s main campus. The programme began at 10 a.m. with the rendition of the National Anthem. This was followed by the hoisting of the university flag by Vice-Chancellor Professor (Dr.) Ajit Kumar Shasani. After the Vedic invocation, ceremonial…
Sanskrit Week Celebrated at Vikram Dev University with Special Programmes Highlighting the Rich Heritage, Literary Tradition and Cultural Significance of Sanskrit
Jeypore,Sept 7 [UDN}: Vikram Dev University, Jeypore, Koraput district, successfully organized various educational, literary and cultural programmes on August 29, 2026, as part of Sanskrit Week celebrations. The main objective of the event was to create awareness and interest among students about the glorious tradition of the Sanskrit language, the Indian knowledge tradition, culture and heritage. The programme was held at Seminar Hall-I of the…
Onion Prices Hit Rs 70/Kg Across Odisha as Supply Crunch Squeezes Markets
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): Onion prices have climbed to around Rs 70 per kg across several parts of Odisha as a sharp drop in market arrivals has tightened supplies and increased pressure on consumers and retailers. The shortage is particularly visible at Cuttack’s Chhatra Bazar, one of the state’s major vegetable markets. Traders said the market earlier received around five to six trucks loaded with…
Sanskrit Day Celebrated at Central University of Odisha with Special Programmes Highlighting the Richness, Heritage and Cultural Significance of the Sanskrit Language
Jeypore,Sept 7 [UDN}:A seminar was organised by the Department of Sanskrit at the Central University of Odisha in Sunabeda, Koraput district, to mark Sanskrit Day. Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Odisha, Professor Ajit Kumar Shashani, attended the programme as the chief guest, while Dean of the School of Languages, Professor N.C. Panda, presided over the event. Dr. Naveen Kumar Pradhan, Assistant Professor and Coordinator…
District-Level Training Programme on Dowry Prohibition Act Organised to Create Awareness About Legal Provisions and Strengthen Efforts Against Dowry Practices
Jeypore, Sept 7 [UDN}: A one-day district-level training programme on the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, was organised at the Sadbhavana Auditorium in Koraput by the District Social Welfare Officer. The main objective of the programme was to create awareness about the elimination of the dowry system, the legal provisions related to it, and the protection of women’s rights. The programme was attended by the Deputy…
Training Programme for Panel Lawyers Organised by District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Koraput, in Jeypore to Strengthen Legal Knowledge and Professional Skills
Jeypore,Sept 7 [UDN}:: A training programme for panel lawyers was organised under the aegis of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Koraput, at Jeypore. The programme was held at the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre Conference Hall located at the office of the District Legal Services Authority. District Judge and Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority, Shri Pradeep Kumar Mahanta, formally inaugurated the training…
Bargarh’s Daughter Tanisha Agrawal Creates History by Becoming the District’s First Woman Pilot, Bringing Pride to Her Family and the Entire Region
Bargarh’, Sept 7 [UDN}:Tanisha Agrawal, a proud daughter of Bargarh, has brought glory to her district and the state by joining IndiGo Airlines as a pilot. After successfully completing her pilot training in Los Angeles, USA, Tanisha has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the first woman pilot from Bargarh district. Her achievement has sparked a wave of joy and celebration across the district. This success…
Delhi Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 7, Rescue Operations Continue
New Delhi, Sept. 7: The death toll in the multi-storey building collapse at Satya Niketan in Delhi has risen to seven, while rescue teams continue search operations amid fears that more people remain trapped under the rubble. Officials said 11 people have been rescued so far. During overnight operations, one more person was pulled out of the debris but was found dead. The collapsed building…