Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Paradip Port in Odisha has been officially granted the status of a ‘Mega Port’ by the Union Government under the provisions of the Indian Ports Act, 2025, marking a significant milestone for India’s maritime sector. Representational Image The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways issued the…
Continue ReadingMumbai surgeon will serve as president of Rotary International – 2028-29
New Delhi, 25 September: Dr. Bharat Pandya, member of the Rotary Club of Borivali in Mumbai, has been confirmed as president-nominee of Rotary International – the association of the membership service organization’s 45,000 clubs worldwide – and will begin his one-year term on July 1, 2028. As president, Dr. Pandya will…
Continue ReadingOdisha Coast Alert: Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore for 12 Hours
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 (UDN): Fishermen along the Odisha coast have been advised not to venture into the sea for the next 12 hours as squally weather is expected to prevail along and off the coastline, the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar said on Friday. Representational Image The advisory has been issued…
Continue ReadingOdisha Steps Up Restoration of 1,658 Lift Irrigation Projects After Rain, Flood Damage
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 (UDN): The Odisha government has directed officials to expedite the inspection, repair and restoration of 1,658 lift irrigation projects under the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation (OLIC) affected by heavy rainfall and flooding across the state. The issue was reviewed at a high-level meeting attended by Deputy Chief…
Continue ReadingMarkets Bounce Back as Lower Oil Prices Ease Pressure on Investors
Mumbai, Sep 25: Indian stock markets staged a measured recovery on Friday, with the benchmark Sensex and Nifty ending higher as easing crude oil prices and hopes of a phased US-Iran agreement helped improve investor sentiment. The Sensex gained 315 points, or 0.43 per cent, to close at 73,895, while…
Continue ReadingWall Street Futures Edge Higher as Oil and Bond Yields Ease
Sep 25: US stock futures edged higher on Friday as easing oil prices and a pullback in Treasury yields offered some relief to investors, although concerns over inflation and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook continued to keep markets cautious. Dow Jones futures were up around 0.14 per cent, while S&P…
Continue Reading5 Senior Living Communities to Consider If You’re Planning an Independent Life After 55
Retirement is no longer only about slowing down. For many people, it is a chance to rethink where and how they want to live, with more time for wellness, travel, hobbies and community. This is also why senior living is increasingly being considered as a lifestyle choice rather than a…
Continue ReadingSaravana Vivek M Takes Charge as Bhubaneswar DCP
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 (UDN): Senior IPS officer Saravana Vivek M on Friday assumed charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Bhubaneswar, taking over the responsibility of policing in Odisha’s capital city. A 2015-batch IPS officer, Saravana Vivek M succeeds Jagmohan Meena in the key post. Before his…
Continue ReadingTata Power commissions Ultra-Fast EV charging station in Andhra Pradesh on the Bengaluru–Chittoor–Tirupati/Chennai Corridor
Bengaluru, 25th September 2026: Tata Power has commissioned its first 240 kW DC ultra-fast EV charging station in Andhra Pradesh at Sri Varsha Grand on the Bengaluru–Chittoor–Tirupati/Chennai highway, strengthening charging access along an important intercity corridor connecting Bengaluru and Chennai, while also serving travellers heading towards Tirupati. With its 240-kW charging…
Continue Reading1,741 Corrections Flagged in Odisha SCERT Textbooks, Minister Tells Assembly
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 (UDN): A total of 1,741 errors and suggested corrections have been identified in Class I to VIII SCERT textbooks introduced during the current academic session, Odisha’s School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond informed the Assembly on Friday. Representational Image Responding to a question from MLA Kalikesh…
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