Poonam Maharana Crowned Miss Universe Odisha 2026, Advances to National Level
Bhubaneswar, June 22: Poonam Maharana has been crowned Miss Universe Odisha 2026, securing her place in the Miss Universe India national finals after a state-level selection event held in Pune, Maharashtra. Representing Odisha, Poonam impressed the jury…
Odisha Achieves 99.75 pc Form Distribution in Roll Revision
Bhubaneswar, June 22: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Odisha has entered its final stage, with enumeration forms distributed to 99.75% of voters and digitisation of over 81% of collected data completed, officials said on…
IMD Warns of Rainfall in Khurda and Cuttack Over Next 1–2 Hours
Bhubaneswar, June 22: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast warning indicating light to moderate rainfall over parts of Khurda and Cuttack, including Bhubaneswar and Cuttack cities, over the next one to two hours. According to…
Australia Stands Ready to Respond to Possible H5N1 Avian Flu Outbreak
Canberra, June 22: The Government of Australia has stated that the country is “well prepared” to respond to any potential outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza, following recent global concerns over the spread of the virus. Australia’s…
Kamakhya Temple in Assam Hosts Start of Four-Day Ambubachi Mela
Guwahati, June 22, 2026: The annual four-day Ambubachi Mela has commenced today at the Kamakhya Temple, one of the most significant spiritual gatherings in Assam, drawing devotees, pilgrims, and visitors from across the country and abroad. The festival,…
WTC Bhubaneswar and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Mark International Yoga Day 2026 with Wellness Session
Bhubaneswar (UDN), June 22, 2026: World Trade Center (WTC) Bhubaneswar, in association with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, commemorated International Yoga Day 2026 by organizing a rejuvenating yoga session that brought together members, professionals, and…
The Quiet Shield Above Us: Why Proactive Roof Replacement Is the Smartest Home Decision You Can Make
Pic Credit: Pexel A roof rarely demands attention—until it suddenly does. For years, it quietly absorbs heat, rain, wind, and seasonal stress without complaint. Yet, this silence often hides a slow and steady decline. By the time a ceiling…
Over 9,000 Kashmiri Pandits Undertake Pilgrimage for Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela
June 20: More than 9,000 Kashmiri Pandits have travelled from Jammu to Kashmir to participate in the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela, one of the most significant religious and cultural gatherings for the community. The pilgrimage is marked by deep…
Yoga Sangam 2026 Sees Over 6 Lakh Organisations Sign Up Nationwide
June 20: More than 6 lakh organisations across India have registered to participate in Yoga Sangam, joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2026, reflecting widespread enthusiasm for the global wellness initiative.…
PM, President to Launch Projects Worth Over ₹47,600 Crore in Odisha Rairangpur
Rairangpur, June 20 (UDN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu will jointly inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹47,600 crore in Odisha during a high-profile programme at Rairangpur in…