In southern Odisha, the traditional weekly market at Kotpad is more than a place to buy and sell goods. It is a living social space where tribal communities, farmers, artisans and local traders come together, keeping an old rhythm of rural commerce alive. A Market With a Living Cultural Identity On market day, Kotpad takes on a distinctly different character. The town in Odisha’s Koraput…
Rosatom Presents Technology Solutions to Expand Strategic India-Russia Cooperation at INNOPROM. India
The State Corporation showcased solutions in nuclear energy, additive technologies, composite materials, metallurgy, digitalisation and logistics New Delhi, Sept 12: Rosatom participated in the INNOPROM. India International Industrial Exhibition, held in Delhi from September 9 to 11, 2026. During an official tour of the exhibition, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal were briefed on…
Universal Music Group And Elevenlabs Announce Multi-year Strategic Agreement, Beginning With A New Licensed AI Music Creation Platform
Santa Monica, Calif. And New York, N.y., September 11: Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and ElevenLabs, the leading AI audio research and product company, today announced a multi–year licensing agreement and wider strategic collaboration to launch a new AI-powered music platform for fans as well as to jointly develop AI audio products for artists and songwriters. The groundbreaking agreement –…
Odisha Police Brings 14 Citizen Services to WhatsApp Through ‘Ama Saathi’
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 11 (UDN): Odisha Police has expanded its digital service delivery system by bringing 14 police-related citizen services onto the ‘Ama Saathi’ Unified WhatsApp Bot, allowing people to apply for and access services without having to visit police stations or government offices. Representational Image Odisha Director General of Police Vinaytosh Mishra inaugurated the integrated services at the DGP Camp Office in Bhubaneswar on Friday.…
Odisha Begins Preparations for 2027 Panchayat, Urban Elections; Door-to-Door Voter Survey From October 26
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 11 (UDN): The Odisha government has stepped up preparations for the 2027 elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), with a statewide door-to-door exercise planned to update electoral rolls ahead of the polls. Representational Image According to a notification issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, the physical door-to-door survey will be carried out from October 26 to…
Earthquake tremors felt across parts of India, Tibet and Afghanistan
New Delhi, Sep 11: Several parts of India experienced mild earthquake tremors on Friday morning, with seismic activity also reported in neighbouring Tibet and Afghanistan. The tremors were felt in areas including Ladakh, Assam and West Bengal, creating brief concern among residents. According to the latest earthquake monitoring data, a 3.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded near Alipurduar in West Bengal at around 6:56 a.m. The quake…
Odisha Police, SBI Ink MoU to Extend Salary Package Benefits to OSSF Personnel
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 11 (UDN): The Operations Wing of Odisha Police has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI) to provide a Corporate Salary Package to personnel serving in the Odisha Special Striking Force (OSSF). The agreement was signed during a ceremony at the Operations Headquarters in Bhubaneswar. Inspector General of Police (Operations) Dr Deepak Kumar, IPS, signed the…
Transport Businessman Missing After Jumping Into Brahmani River in Rourkela
Rourkela, Sept. 11 (UDN): A transport businessman from Rourkela allegedly jumped into the Brahmani River from the New Bridge on Friday morning following a reported family dispute, triggering an extensive search operation by police and fire services. The incident took place at around 8 a.m. Police from the Brahmani Tarang police station and personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the bridge after…
IHCL Signs a Gateway Hotel in Sambalpur, Odisha
Mumbai, Sep 11: Indian Hotels Company, India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway hotel in Sambalpur, Odisha. This is a greenfield project. Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Re-imagined Gateway’s proposition of authentic local experiences and contemporary comfort resonates strongly with travellers in emerging markets. Sambalpur has evolved as a key business and economic hub in Odisha,…
Wellness is the New Pre-Festive Ritual at Fairmont Spa & Longevity
Mumbai, Sep 11: As the festive season approaches, the traditional ritual of getting ready for celebrations is evolving. Beyond wardrobes, beauty appointments and social calendars, wellness is emerging as an essential part of the pre–festive preparation, with people increasingly looking to reset, recharge and restore before stepping into a season of back-to-back celebrations. At Fairmont Spa & Longevity at Fairmont Mumbai, this shift towards pre–festive wellness…