Bhubaneswar, Sept. 10 (UDN): In a major interstate child-tracing drive, the Odisha Police has rescued 101 missing and trafficked Odia children from 17 states under a special operation aimed at bringing vulnerable children back home and ensuring their rehabilitation. Representational Image The operation, named ‘Operation Anweshan’, was conducted from August 28 to September 8, 2026, by the Crime Against Women & Children Wing of Odisha…
Koraput MP Saptagiri Ulaka Honoured With Sansad Ratna Award 2026
New Delhi, Sept. 10: Koraput MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka has been conferred the prestigious Sansad Ratna Award 2026 for his contribution as Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. The award was presented during the 16th Sansad Ratna Awards ceremony held in New Delhi on September 9. The Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj was among four Parliamentary…
Grammy®️ Winner Ricky Kej Unveils Damrooh India Tour Ensemble Featuring Keith Middleton, Sudhir Yaduvanshi, Siddharth Basrur & More
India, 10th September 2026- Three-time Grammy®️ Award winner, Padma Shri recipient, and UN Goodwill Ambassador Ricky Kej has officially unveiled the guest artist ensemble for his most ambitious project to date: DAMROOH, Dance To The Cosmic Spirit produced and promoted by Wizcraft. Leading the international contingent will be Keith Middleton, a lead performer with STOMP for more than eighteen years and a star of the…
Aussie Apple Doc lands Walmart deal as high-potency Renovatio antioxidant cracks US market
Newcastle-founded wellness company Renovatio Bioscience is set to launch its flagship product in Walmart stores across the United States next month, marking the most significant retail milestone yet for a brand built on patented Australian apple science. The push into the world’s largest retailer caps a decade-long journey for founder Dr Vincent Candrawinata, who developed a water-based extraction technology during his PhD at the…
IFFCO-TOKIO Strengthens Leadership Team, Elevates Sanjeev Chopra as Director – Operations
Delhi/Gurugram, Sep10: IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance Company Limited, one of India’s general insurance companies, has announced the elevation of Mr. Sanjeev Chopra as Director – Operations. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening operational efficiency, governance frameworks and organisational capabilities while supporting IFFCO-TOKIO’s continued focus on sustainable and customer-centric growth. With over four decades of experience in the general insurance industry, Mr. Chopra brings extensive expertise…
BKPPER Envisioned as Odisha’s Growth Engine to Accelerate Regional Development
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 10 (UDN): The BKPPER is being envisioned as a major growth engine for Odisha, with a focus on driving regional development, creating employment opportunities and expanding economic activity across the state. x.com/HUDDeptOdisha The initiative seeks to build a stronger foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth by strengthening key pillars such as infrastructure, investment, industrial development and connectivity. By unlocking the economic potential of…
Nandankanan Orangutans to Get Music Therapy as Officials Work to Ease Stress
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 10 (UDN): Five orangutans at Nandankanan Zoological Park will undergo a period of stress management, including music therapy, before officials proceed with the collection of their blood samples. Representational Image The scheduled sample collection on Thursday was deferred following recommendations from the Centre of Wildlife Health Committee, which advised authorities to first allow the animals adequate time to acclimatise and recover from stress.…
Asset Managers Confident of Using AI in their Operations, but Mindful of Necessity for High Quality Data, Global Research Reveals
70% of asset managers believe the quality of their organization’s data is good or excellent, while almost a third (32%) claim it to be excellent BOISE, Idaho, NEW YORK, CHICAGO, LONDON and HONG KONG, Sept 10 – Asset managers are broadly confident in the quality of the data being used to train artificial intelligence (AI) models being deployed in their organizations, new research from Clearwater…
IMD Warns of Gusty Winds Along Odisha Coast, Fishermen Advised Caution
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 10 (UDN): With a low-pressure area persisting over the North Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for the Odisha coast and adjoining sea areas for the next 48 hours. Representational Image According to the IMD, squally winds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, are likely over the North and Central Bay of Bengal during…
CM Majhi Meets UAE Minister, Invites Investment in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 10 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a high-level meeting with UAE Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri in Dubai on Wednesday, as part of the state government’s ongoing investment outreach in the United Arab Emirates. Pic Credit: x.com/CMO_Odisha Al Marri, who also serves as Chairman of the UAE Council of International Investments, held…