Harichandan Reviews Works Department Projects in Cuttack, Balasore
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Odisha Works, Law and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Wednesday reviewed the progress of major infrastructure projects under the Works Department in the Cuttack and Balasore divisions, directing officials to remove…
Odisha CEO RS Gopalan Seeks Voluntary Retirement
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) RS Gopalan has applied for voluntary retirement from government service, citing health and personal reasons, official sources said. Gopalan, a 2001-batch IAS officer, has been serving as…
Ahead of Navratri, Odisha Deputy CM Reviews Shikhar Chandi Temple Development
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): With Navratri approaching, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing development and beautification works at the historic Shikhar Chandi Temple in Bhubaneswar, directing officials to speed up the…
Odisha Clears INR 22,634-Crore Sovereign AI Infrastructure Project by SentraForge AI
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Odisha has approved a proposed ₹22,634-crore sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project by SentraForge AI, marking a major investment in the state’s emerging technology and high-performance computing…
Odisha Poll Panel Begins Groundwork For 2027 Panchayat, Urban Elections
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The Odisha State Election Commission has stepped up preparations for the 2027 Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections, organising a state-level training programme for officials involved in the electoral process. The training…
CAG Flags Land Management Gaps In Odisha, 12,393 Acres Of Industrial Land Remain Unused
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged significant shortcomings in Odisha’s land management, including the non-utilisation of thousands of acres allotted for industrial and allied activities.…
79 LPG Cylinders Seized Near Bhubaneswar Over Suspected Illegal Transportation
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has seized 79 LPG cylinders and two vehicles during a crackdown on suspected illegal transportation of cooking gas on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. Representational…
Odisha Bandh Sees Limited Impact In Bhubaneswar, Protesters Detained At Master Canteen
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The 12-hour Odisha Bandh called by the Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) had limited impact in the state capital on Wednesday, with traffic movement, shops, markets and government offices largely functioning as normal.…
Rescued Orangutans Adapting Well To Odisha Climate, DNA Tests To Trace Origin
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The rescued orangutans housed in Odisha are reportedly adapting well to the state’s climatic conditions, with their health showing signs of improvement, Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia…
Kichakeswari Temple Development: Centre Sanctions INR 44.91 Crore For Khiching Temple In Mayurbhanj
Mayurbhanj, Sept. 30 (UDN): The historic Maa Kichakeswari Temple at Khiching in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is set to receive a major infrastructure boost, with the Centre sanctioning ₹44.91 crore for the development of the temple complex…