Bengaluru, India, October 04, 2025: Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the Top 20 finalist teams of the 4th edition of its pan-India innovation competition, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025. This year’s finalists include bright young innovators from rural India and Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across 12 states, reflecting the programme’s vision of empowering youth to leverage technology to solve community…
Hawa Badlo: GAIL’s Social Movement Aiming to Make India Breathe Cleaner
New Delhi, 4th october, 2025: GAIL (India) Limited’s flagship social awareness campaign Hawa Badlo continues to make waves nationally, not only for its fight against air pollution but also for its excellence in communication and public engagement. Since its launch in 2016, the campaign has promoted cleaner fuels like natural gas, bio-gas, and renewables, while encouraging citizens to adopt sustainable living practices. Hawa Badlo has…
20 KL Deemed to be University Professors Featured in Stanford-Elsevier 2025 Global Scientists List
Vijayawada/Hyderabad, October 4, 2025: KL Deemed to be University proudly announced that 20 of its faculty members from the Vijayawada and Hyderabad campuses have been featured in the Stanford–Elsevier 2025 list of the World’s Leading Scientists. Compiled by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier, this prestigious global ranking recognizes researchers for their significant impact based on international citation metrics. The recognition spans a wide range…
Mr. Saumitra P Srivastava takes charge as Director (Marketing), IndianOil
Pune (S.N), 4th October 2025: Mr. Saumitra P. Srivastava has taken charge as Director (Marketing) at IndianOil, bringing over three decades of experience within the Corporation to his new leadership role. An alumnus of IIT Roorkee with a Civil Engineering degree and an Executive MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai, Mr. Srivastava has held several key positions across IndianOil’s marketing and…
An Easy Guide to Stay Fresh for Your Garba Nights This Navratri
India, 4th October 2025: Navratri brings with it devotion, colour, and endless Garba! From swirling in sync with the beats to cheering your friends on as they show off their dandiya moves, the celebrations are non-stop. But all that dancing can leave you tired and drained if you don’t prep well. Here’s your ultimate guide to staying fresh, energetic, and glowing through every Garba night.…
Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, secures finalist spot at SBI Life’s IdeationX 2.0
Hyderabad, October 4th 2025: SBI Life Insurance, one of India’s most trusted private life insurers, announced the finalists of IdeationX 2.0. Team Indian School of Business, Hyderabad (ISB) emerged victorious in the semi-finale round hosted at Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Chennai, earning their place to compete in the coveted Grand Finale. The semi-finale brought together 40 teams from a pool of 3,500 entries…
Malkangiri Hosts District-Level Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations
Malkangiri , 4th Oct 2025: The district-level Gandhi Jayanti celebration was held at the old Collector’s office in Malkangiri. The event was presided over by Additional District Collector Bedabar Pradhan. The chief guest on the occasion was Additional District Collector Somanath Pradhan, while Deputy Collector Ashmi A. L. attended as the guest of honour. The day began at 5 a.m. with the rendition of Ram…
Secondary School Employees Association Holds Annual Celebration
Ganjam,4th Oct 2025: The 33rd Annual Celebration and Constitutional Meeting of the Secondary School Employees Association, Ganjam District Branch, was held at the local NGO Hall Gate, Brahmapur. The event was inaugurated by Rabindranath Pradhan, the General Editor of the State Unorganized Employees Coordination Committee. The chief guest was the Odisha Amala Sangha, Koraput district President Shashibhushan Dash. The meeting was chaired by Shashibhushan Dash.…
Devotees Celebrate Mahashtami Puja at Harihar Temple, Chamundeshwari Peetha
K. Nuagaon – 4th Oct 2025: At the Harihar Temple located in K. Nuagaon market, Kandhamal district, a nine-day long worship ceremony is held every year at the Chamundeshwari Peetha. The temple was established by the late Dr. Brindaban Chandra Das, and under the supervision of his son, Prafulla Chandra Das, the recitation of the Chandi Path has been continuously performed for the past 35…
JSW MG Motor India Partners with Real Estate Developers to Expand EV Charging Infrastructure
Gurugram, October 4, 2025 – JSW MG Motor India, in collaboration with leading real estate developers- Confident Group and technology partner IONAGE Technologies, has announced a major expansion of its EV infrastructure under the MG Charge initiative. This partnership paves the way for a more accessible, sustainable electric future, making EV charging a standard feature in residential societies. The automaker has already installed more than…
Monthly Discussion Circle Held at Bihari Library
Nabarangpur, 4th Oct 2025: At Kunj Bihar Library in Nabarangpur, a book release event, discussions on Indian culture, poetry, and the power of women were held along with a reading festival. Senior poetess Dr. Ja… (name incomplete in original) and Jahnavi Panda’s fourth published book titled “Aahwan” was unveiled. The well-known literary figure and satirical poet Vijay Chaudhury released the book. Lecturer Banbihari Dash delivered…
Devotees Gather to Worship Mother Jhadeshwari at Dhama
Dhama, 4th Oct 2025: In Dhama village of Maneswar block, Sambalpur district, the worship of Mother Jhadeshwari has been carried out for more than 400 years. The presiding deity of Dhama village is Goddess Kurti Shanti Swaroopini Karunamayi, worshiped as Mother Jhadeshwari. Before entering her temple, worship is first offered to Mother Bhairavi on the southern side. After crossing five steps, one enters the temple…
New Bridge Completed on Gurupada–Kailamba Road Under Govt Scheme
Phulbani, 4th Oct 2025: A new bridge has been constructed on the Gurupada-Kailamba road under the Bridge Construction Scheme by the Rural Construction Division of Phulbani district, at a cost of ₹3 crore 77 lakh. The villagers had been demanding this bridge construction for a long time. With the completion of this bridge, transportation facilities have significantly improved. This paved road will connect the Kutibari,…
Pradeep Brings Glory to Kotpad by Cracking Odisha Civil Services
Kotpad, 4th Oct 2025: As the saying goes, “Even if a forest flower blooms in the wild, its fragrance spreads far and wide.” A similar story is seen in the recent Odisha Civil Services examination, where Pradeep Kumar Bhatara has brought immense pride and honor to Kotpad region by securing the 363rd rank. Pradeep hails from a poor family in Bania village of Kotpad block,…
Priyanka Secures Second Success in OPSC Examination
Angul, 4th Oct 2025: Priyanka has achieved success for the second time in the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) exams. Her roll number is R66 23 951100. She is originally from Palalahada sub-division in Angul district, a relatively remote and underdeveloped area. She is currently serving as a Block Development Officer (BDO) and has recently cleared another significant OPSC examination. Priyanka hails from Balipasi village…
Hingula Mandal BJP Organizes Seva Paksha Programme with Public Participation
Rasulpur, 4th Oct 2025: As part of the Seva Paksha campaign, the Hingula Mandal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a blood donation camp at Upendranath Sarada College, Khairabad–Mughdhapal, under Rasulpur block. The event was conducted to mark the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the 110th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. The blood donation camp was successfully organized under…
Raktatirtha Saliha Garh: Odisha’s Forgotten Martyrdom Site Remembered
Nuapada, 4th Oct 2025: Though not widely known across the country, the name of Saliha Garh, located in Nuapada district, holds a significant yet overlooked place in India’s freedom struggle. The sacrifices made by the brave sons of this soil are in no way less than the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Ordinary villagers from this region gave up their lives for the independence of the…
City Shines Bright with Decorative Lights for Durga Puja
Nandapur ,4th Oct 2025: The Dussehra festival is being celebrated with devotion and grandeur in Nandapur, with all traditional rituals (Nitikanti Vidhi) being observed. Every goddess shrine in the block area, including those in rural villages, is immersed in festivity. At the Hundi Devi Peeth in the rural region, the Nitikanti ritual of Saptami was held on Monday. At the Batri Batrisa Singhasan Peeth, the…
Odisha Cabinet Approves 10-Hour Workday Under Labour Law Amendments
Bhubaneswar, 4th Oct 2025: In a significant move to attract new industries and investments, boost factory productivity, and increase workers’ earnings through extended overtime, the Odisha government has amended key labour laws — namely the Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956 and the Factories Act, 1948. This proposal by the Labour Department was approved by the State Cabinet today, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan…
Teachers Oppose SIA Work During Puja Holidays, Seek Postponement
Bhubaneswar, 4th Oct 2025: Primary school teachers have been appointed as Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for election-related duties. As part of this, they are engaged in various voter-related activities. Currently, the Special Intensive Revision (SIA) of the electoral roll is underway in the state. However, in Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation’s North Zone, teachers were assigned SIA duties during the Puja holidays, sparking strong opposition from the…
State to Implement Homestay Establishment Scheme for Rural Tourism
Bhubaneswar, 4th Oct 2025: Tourists will now stay in rural homes as the Homestay Establishment Scheme is set to be implemented across the state. This scheme will remain active for five years, from the financial year 2025–26 to 2029–30. The primary goal of this initiative is to promote homestay accommodations in rural and lesser-known areas of Odisha, encourage community participation in tourism, generate local employment,…