Kochi, September 15, 2026: Palaxi Cinemas, the premium multiplex brand of HiLITE Group, has received national-level recognition for the second consecutive year. Palaxi Cinemas won the “Best Cinema Theatre – Tier 2 City” award for the second time at the IMAX Big Cine Awards 2026, one of the leading awards in the cinema exhibition industry. Through HiLITE Group’s ‘Mission 250’, which aims to build 250…
Fire Safety Drive Intensified in Bhubaneswar, 824 Buildings Declared Unsafe
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 15 (UDN): Odisha Fire Services has stepped up inspections across Bhubaneswar as part of a month-long drive to identify fire-safety violations and ensure compliance in buildings across the capital city. The surprise inspections, which began on Tuesday, are covering a wide range of establishments, including shopping malls, commercial complexes, apartments, hospitals, offices, shops and educational institutions. Officials are checking whether buildings have adequate…
NISER Scientist Himanshu Sekhar Biswal Elected NASI Fellow, Brings Laurels to Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 15 (UDN): Odisha’s scientific community has received a major boost with Professor Himanshu Sekhar Biswal of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, being elected as a Fellow of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI). The fellowship, considered one of the country’s significant recognitions in the field of science, will come into effect from January 2027. Prof. Biswal…
Vinay Chhabra Highlights The Need For Smarter And More Sustainable AI Infrastructure
BY:- Vinay Chhabra, Co–Founder & Managing Director at AceCloud “’The next phase of engineering will be about doing more with what we have, delivering greater performance while using resources more intelligently. This is especially important as AI drives demand for compute at an unprecedented pace. At AceCloud, we are strengthening India’s AI infrastructure with a focus on right-sized compute, efficiency and data sovereignty. For me, smart…
President Murmu Extends Warm Greetings to People of Odisha on Nuakhai
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 15 (UDN): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conveyed her warm wishes to the people of Odisha and citizens across the country on the occasion of Nuakhai, one of the most significant agrarian festivals celebrated in western Odisha. The festival, deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the region, marks the offering of the season’s first harvested crop to the presiding deity. Nuakhai is…
Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October for Youth-Focused ‘Chhatra Ki Gunj’ Programme
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 15 (UDN): Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Odisha next month to participate in a major youth-focused programme in Bhubaneswar, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Bhakta Charan Das said on Tuesday. According to Das, the Odisha Congress has submitted a proposal seeking Rahul Gandhi’s participation in the proposed ‘Chhatra Ki Gunj’ programme, which…
ORIGEM Launches First-In-India 110 percentage Lifetime Exchange Value, Disrupts the Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery Market
Mumbai, Sep15: ORIGEM, a lab-grown diamond jewellery brand backed by Goldiam International Ltd., has introduced its 110% Lifetime Exchange Value proposition, marking a significant step towards redefining how consumers perceive the long-term value of diamond jewellery. As consumers become more experimental with personal style and increasingly seek value beyond the point of purchase, ORIGEM is rethinking what ownership can look like. The brand has introduced…
Gujarat Puts Circular Economy at the Heart of Sustainable Growth
Gandhinagar, Sep 15: Economic development and environmental protection cannot be treated as separate goals, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said at the World Circular Economy Forum 2026, calling for a growth model that creates prosperity while protecting natural resources. Addressing the global forum, Patel stressed the need for countries and businesses to make more efficient use of resources and reduce waste as economies expand. He…
Indian Exporters Gain Ground in Global Markets as August Shipments Surge
New Delhi, Sep 15: India’s export sector delivered a strong performance in August, with merchandise shipments rising more than 26 per cent from a year earlier. The growth pushed monthly goods exports to a record $43.81 billion for August, offering a positive signal for businesses and the wider economy. The strong export performance also helped India slightly reduce its merchandise trade gap. The trade deficit…
Nagdevicha Maharaja’s Official Song Released as the Mandal Celebrates Its 51st Year
Shri Jai Santoshi Mata Mitra Mandal’s revered Nagdevicha Maharaja is marking its glorious 51st year this year, with the idol presented in a unique and grand form for devotees. This year, Bappa’s divine form is inspired by Tirupati Balaji, bringing together the richness of South Indian traditions, devotion and spirituality. Adding to the significance of the 51st-year celebrations, Nagdevicha Maharaja’s official song was released on…