Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:Cancer treatment has been made more accessible and comprehensive for the people of Odisha, with 91 new packages added under the Ayushman Bharat and Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana schemes. Beneficiaries can now avail themselves of advanced and quality cancer treatment completely free of cost at empanelled hospitals.The key objective of this initiative is to ensure timely treatment, help control the disease, and…
Daringbadi-Bhubaneswar Bus Plunges Off Nayagarh Bypass, Over 40 Injured
Nayagarh, Aug. 18 (UDN): More than 40 passengers, including the driver, were injured after a private bus travelling from Daringbadi to Bhubaneswar met with a serious accident on the Nayagarh bypass in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 2 am when the bus, identified as Omm Shree Chakadola, reportedly lost control while travelling along the bypass. The vehicle veered off the…
Heavy Rain Alert for Odisha: Double Low-Pressure Systems Likely to Trigger Widespread Rainfall Across the State for Up to Six Days
Bhubaneswar: Aug 18 [UDN}:Odisha is bracing for another spell of intense monsoon activity as multiple weather systems over the Bay of Bengal are influencing the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that rainfall activity is likely to continue across Odisha for the next several days, with heavy to very heavy rain possible in several areas. A fresh low-pressure area over the North Bay…
Grand and Reverential Welcome Held in Kalahandi as Sacred Urn Carrying Holy Ashes of Sant Shiromani Shri Ravidas Maharaj Ji Arrives in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:The occasion was marked by deep devotion, respect, and spiritual fervour as devotees and members of the community came together to pay their heartfelt homage to Sant Shiromani Shri Ravidas Maharaj Ji. The sacred urn was received with great honour and traditional reverence, reflecting the profound respect and faith that people hold for his teachings, ideals, and spiritual legacy.The programme witnessed the…
GARIMA Scheme Awareness Campaigns Intensified Across Odisha Urban Areas to Ensure Safety, Security and Welfare of Sanitation Workers
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:Awareness campaigns are continuing across various urban areas of the state under the #GARIMA Scheme, with the objective of ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of sanitation workers. The campaigns are aimed at informing sanitation workers about the various facilities and benefits available to them, safety measures, and the use of the sanitation services
upGrad Crosses ₹2,000 Cr Gross Revenue in FY26; Grows EBITDA 8X to 123 Cr
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — upGrad, one of Asia’s largest integrated skilling and lifelong learning majors, reported a decisive step-up in profitability for FY26. Ind-AS EBITDA rose more than eight-fold to INR 123 crore, from INR 15 crore on the same basis in FY25. Net loss narrowed 52% to INR 130 crore – the third consecutive year in which losses have more than halved…
16th Employment Fair–2026 Held Successfully, Appointment Letters Handed Over to 1,326 Candidates Across Various Sectors
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:The 16th Employment Fair–2026 was successfully held, with 1,326 candidates receiving appointment letters. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi distributed the appointment letters to the selected candidates from nine different departments.
Major IPS Reshuffle: Two Senior IPS Officers Promoted to the Prestigious Rank of Director General (DG)
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:Senior IPS officers Sanjeeb Panda and Yashwant Kumar Jethwa, IPS, have been promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (DG).Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the proposal for their promotion.With the tenure of DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania scheduled to continue until August 16, speculation had intensified over the names of several senior IPS officers who could be considered for…
Kotpad BDO Conducts Detailed Review and Field Inspection of Ongoing Development and Welfare Works Under Kotpad Panchayat Samiti
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:Panchayat Samiti area. During the visit, the BDO assessed the progress of the projects, inspected the quality and status of the works on the ground, and reviewed whether the ongoing activities were being implemented as per the approved plans and guidelines.The inspection focused on ensuring the timely completion of development projects and maintaining the required standards of quality and transparency. The progress…
NGO Dedicated to Protecting the Rights, Dignity and Empowerment of Poor and Marginalised Communities Through Grassroots Initiatives
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}: Chhatrapati Foundation is a non-government organisation working to protect and promote the rights, dignity, welfare and empowerment of poor and marginalised people, with a special focus on workers, migrant labourers, small and marginal farmers, women, youth and vulnerable communities across Jharkhand.The Foundation believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, security, equality and economic independence. Through community-based initiatives,…