Koraput, Sept 29 [UDN}:A meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Koraput District Collector to discuss the development, promotion and wider marketing of ‘Koraput Coffee’, produced by tribal farmers of the district. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on measures to strengthen the coffee sector and give Koraput Coffee a distinct identity in the global market. The district administration emphasised the need to…
District-Level Sri Jagannath Darshan Scheme Programme Held in Koraput to Provide Devotees an Opportunity to Visit Puri Temple
Koraput, Sept 29 [UDN}: A district-level programme under the Sri Jagannath Darshan Scheme was organised at the District Culture Bhavan in Koraput, marking the launch of the first journey under the initiative. On the occasion, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Women and Child Development Pravati Parida virtually flagged off the first pilgrimage journey under the scheme. The virtual inauguration marked the formal commencement…
DPIIT Organises TEJAS Workshop at Government ITI in Malkangiri to Promote Grassroots Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skill Development
Malkangiri: Sept 29 [UDN}:A TEJAS workshop, organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), was successfully conducted at the Government ITI in Malkangiri in the presence of the District Collector and other distinguished guests. The workshop focused on encouraging grassroots-level innovation, entrepreneurship and startup development in Tier-2 and Tier-3 regions, with the broader objective of contributing to the vision of Viksit…
Fishermen Warned Against Venturing into Sea as Low-Pressure System Brings Possibility of Heavy Rainfall Across Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sept 29 [UDN}: Fishermen along the Odisha coast have been advised not to venture into the sea in view of the likely impact of a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal and the possibility of adverse weather conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong winds are expected to prevail over the sea, with wind speeds likely to reach 50–60 kmph.…
Union Bank modernises credit card issuing with BPC SmartVista to deliver next-generation payment experiences in Sri Lanka.
Union Bank has modernised its credit card business with BPC SmartVista, introducing a unified payment platform that gives the bank greater control over product development, integrations, data and customer experience. This initiative is an integral part of the Bank’s digital transformation agenda. Nisala Kodippili, Chief Technology Officer, Union Bank, said “that with the new platform in place, the Bank now has a highly configurable environment…
BDA Opens Online Applications for 496 Flats at Ekamra Residency in Bhubaneswar, Invites Eligible Applicants to Apply
Bhubaneswar, Sept 29 [UDN}: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has started the online application process for 496 residential flats at Ekamra Residency in Bhubaneswar. Interested applicants can apply online for the housing units, with the last date for submission of applications set for October 31, 2026. The housing initiative is aimed at providing residential accommodation in the state capital through a BDA-developed housing project. Applicants…
How to Build Production Value Into a No-Budget Feature
By Pierce Kafka, Director of Contradiction and CEO of Kafka Media Group When people hear that my feature film Contradiction was made with a zero-dollar budget, they usually imagine a chaotic production held together by luck. Parts of it were. Over nearly a decade of writing, filming, and editing, I realized that no-budget filmmaking is less about surviving limitations and more about learning how to…
Ramesh Chandra Majhi Appointed Advisor to BJD Tribal Cell, Given Key Organisational Responsibility
Bhubaneswar: Sept 29 [UDN}:Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Ramesh Chandra Majhi has been appointed as the Advisor to the BJD Tribal Cell, marking a significant organisational responsibility for the veteran leader within the party’s tribal affairs wing. The appointment places Majhi in an advisory role in matters concerning the party’s engagement with tribal communities and organisational activities related to tribal affairs. As Advisor to…
University of Michigan Health-West Expands Use of Canopy’s Wearable Safety Technology, Adding to its Commitment to Staff Safety
Nearly 1,900 additional employees at UM Health-West’s Village campus to receive wearable safety devices, building on the Canopy program already in place WYOMING, MI– Sept. 29, 2026 — Canopy, the leader in connected safety technology for healthcare, is announcing that University of Michigan Health-West (UM Health-West) has deployed Canopy Protect, Canopy’s workplace safety platform, to nearly 1,900 employees across its Village campus. Beginning Thursday, Sept.…
Srimad Bhagabat Janma and Indra Utsav Celebrated with Religious Fervour at Satyashree Old Age Home in Belaguntha
Belaguntha, Sept 29 [UDN}:: The Srimad Bhagabat Janma and Indra Utsav were celebrated with spiritual fervour at the Satyashree Old Age Home, located near the Tanarada Gaushala Square in Belaguntha, Ganjam district. The programme was organised by the Satyashree Seva Trust with the participation of devotees associated with the Sri Anukul Chandra Satsang from Bhanjanagar and Belaguntha. As part of the celebrations, several devotional and…