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Bhubaneswar, June 22: The Government of Odisha has released pensions for the months of April and May to over 17.6 lakh beneficiaries, covering nearly 91.5% of eligible recipients under various social security schemes. According to Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Minister Nityananda Gond, a total of 17,60,435…

Guwahati, June 22: Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted the growing global presence of products from Assam, stating that items “made in Assam” are now being enjoyed by consumers across international markets. Speaking on the state’s expanding trade footprint, the Chief Minister noted that Assam’s traditional and locally produced goods are…

Puri, June 22 (UDN): Renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev visited the sacred Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Sunday and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga. During his visit to the 12th-century shrine, Baba Ramdev had darshan of the Holy Trinity and sought…

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 with her confidence, communication skills, and clarity of vision, standing out among participants…

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 Sunday. Reviewing the progress of the exercise, Chief Electoral Officer R.…

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 the alert issued at 08:50 am, isolated places in the two districts…

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 Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said that national biosecurity systems are robust and capable of…

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, associated with the revered tradition of the goddess Kamakhya, is observed with…

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 wellness enthusiasts in a shared pursuit of health, mindfulness, and harmony. The event highlighted the enduring significance…

 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 stain appears or a drip is noticed indoors, the real damage…