BhubaneswarAug 18 [UDN}:: Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati has urged universities to adopt at least one village in their respective areas and work towards identifying the skills and potential of local people, while creating need-based training programmes and industrial opportunities for them.The Governor made the remarks on Thursday while attending a one-day experience-sharing programme organised for Vice-Chancellors of government and private universities at Centurion…
2nd Undivided District Powerlifting Championship Held in Gunupur with Enthusiastic Participation from Talented Athletes
Rayagada: Aug 18 [UDN}:The 2nd Undivided District Powerlifting Championship was held at Gunupur in Rayagada district on August 14, 2026. Players from eight districts participated in the championship, with more than 200 athletes taking part in various events.Under the guidance of former national-level gold medalist Bishikeshan Chhatriya and Pranaya Takri of Nabarangpur district, eight players from different panchayats of Tentulikhunti Block participated in the competition.Among…
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day Observed at Nabarangpur College to Honour the Victims and Remember the Painful Tragedy of Partition
Nabarangpur,Aug 18 [UDN}:: A special remembrance programme was organised today at Nabarangpur Nodal Degree College on the occasion of ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’. The programme began at 10 am and was attended by Nabarangpur MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi, Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain, Additional District Magistrate (General) Dr. Pramod Kumar Prusty, and Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit Barman, among others.Hrushikesh Dash attended the programme as the…
Odisha Cabinet’s 46th Meeting: 10 Major Proposals from Six Departments Approved, Key Decisions Taken for State Development
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:The Cabinet meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.A total of 10 proposals from 6 departments were approved.Electronics & Information Technology Department: 2 proposals.Energy Department: 2 proposals.Water Resources Department: 2 proposals.Women & Child Development Department: 2 proposals.Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Department: 1 proposal related to AgriStack.General Administration & Public Grievance Department: 1 proposal.After…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Calls on Academia to Boost Informed Democratic Participation
Patna, August 18: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday called upon educational institutions to play a greater role in strengthening electoral literacy, building trust in the electoral process and promoting informed democratic participation among young citizens. The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC) 2.0 at a conference on “Electoral Literacy Clubs and ECINet” held at Gyan Bhawan in Patna.…
Nabarangpur Youth Group Submits Representation to Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Seeks Urgent Improvements in Healthcare Services at District Headquarters Hospital
Nabarangpur, Aug 18 [UDN}:The Nabarangpur District Headquarters Hospital is the primary healthcare institution on which people from our city as well as different parts of the district depend for medical treatment. However, patients and their families are facing several difficulties at the hospital. These include the shortage of doctors, inadequate availability of stretchers and wheelchairs, and issues related to the electric ice box at the…
B.G. Police Station Officer Laxmi Narayan Muduli Honoured with Commendable Service Medal for Dedicated and Meritorious Service
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:Bairaguda Police Station Officer Laxmi Narayan Muduli has been honoured with the Commendable Service Medal for his dedicated, honest and outstanding service in the police department.On the occasion of Independence Day, a State-Level Medal Award Ceremony–2026 was organised today at the Convention Centre located at Lok Seva Bhawan. During the ceremony, several officers and personnel of the Odisha Police were honoured with…
TB-Free Odisha Campaign Intensified Across the State with Renewed Focus on Early Detection, Treatment and Complete Eradication of Tuberculosis
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has intensified efforts to make the state TB-free. Extensive TB screening, X-ray camps, and awareness programmes are being conducted across Koraput, Puri, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Rayagada, Bargarh, Dhenkanal, and Mayurbhanj districts.People are urged to remain alert to the symptoms of tuberculosis. If you have been suffering from a persistent cough or other TB-related symptoms for more…
80th Independence Day Special: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Announces Five Major Initiatives for the People of the State
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:Subhadra Yojana: More than 1 crore women beneficiaries will be brought under the scheme. Each beneficiary will receive a total financial assistance of ₹50,000 over five years.Madhubabu Pension Yojana: The process has been initiated to include another 7 lakh new beneficiaries under the scheme in the coming days.New Employment Opportunities: After the recruitment of 26,000 teachers over the past two years, the…
Nabarangpur Merchants’ Association Elects New Office-Bearers; Kahnu Das Chosen as President and P.L. Murthy as Secretary
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:A crucial General Body Meeting of the Nabarangpur Merchants’ Association was held today at the Saura Sahi Kalyan Mandap in Nabarangpur town on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. The meeting was presided over by Association President Manas Ranjan Dash (Kahnu Das).Association Secretary P.L. Murthy presented the secretary’s report, highlighting the activities and developments of the association. Senior member and mentor…