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Cuttack, Oct 13 (UDN): A fire broke out in a GAIL gas pipeline in CDA Sector 10 of Cuttack on Tuesday morning, gutting a roadside eatery and leaving two people with minor injuries.  Representational Image The incident occurred while the newly laid pipeline, intended to supply gas to households in…

Bhubaneswar, Oct13 (UDN): As Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati prepares to step down as Odisha Governor following the latest gubernatorial reshuffle announced by President Droupadi Murmu, his tenure has drawn attention for its emphasis on environmental sustainability, renewable energy and improvements in higher education. Kambhampati assumed office on January 3, 2025, and…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to accelerate the implementation of major infrastructure, heritage conservation and tourism development projects in Puri, making it clear that negligence and unnecessary delays will not be tolerated. At a high-level review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan,…

Sambalpur, Oct 13 (UDN): Reports claiming that the Hirakud Dam is facing imminent danger because water is leaking through 30 per cent of its gates are inaccurate, according to the clarification provided in the available information. The confusion appears to have arisen from the opening of 30 sluice gates for…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (UDN): President Droupadi Murmu has appointed senior Jharkhand BJP leader Braj Mohan Ram as the new Governor of Odisha, succeeding the incumbent Governor, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati. The appointment was announced on Sunday as part of a major gubernatorial reshuffle involving six states. Six States Get New…

For extroverts, a good week usually means time with other people: a concert with friends, a busy bar on a Friday night, or a coffee with someone new. But some states make that kind of social life much easier to find than others.   New research by Manhattan Mental Health…

Koraput, Oct. 12 (UDN): Train services in Odisha’s Rayagada railway division have been disrupted following a landslide between MVG and CTS stations, prompting the East Coast Railway (ECoR) to cancel several trains and modify the routes of others.  Representational Image  According to a railway bulletin, the changes will affect multiple…

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 (UDN): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has planted around 5.20 lakh saplings across Odisha over the past four months as part of a series of environmental initiatives aimed at expanding green cover, protecting biodiversity and supporting pollinators.  Representational Image  The plantation drive includes medicinal gardens,…

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 (UDN): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its organisational preparations for the upcoming panchayat and municipal elections in Odisha, with party National Joint Organisation General Secretary Saudan Singh beginning a three-day visit to the state. During his visit, Singh is scheduled to interact with senior…

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has strongly defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, describing it as an important exercise to safeguard electoral integrity, ensure fair representation and strengthen public confidence in democracy.  Representational Image  In a post on his X handle on…