Bhubaneswar, Sept. 9 (UDN): The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department is maintaining heightened surveillance for scrub typhus across the state, but no case of the infection has been confirmed so far, Health Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling said on Wednesday. Representational Image The minister appealed to people not to panic, stating that suspected cases tested so far, including one reported from Palalahada in Angul district,…
Mannai Corporation appoints Sumanta Roy to strengthen ICT leadership
Technology expert Sumanta Roy to drive growth across Mannai’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) business in the Middle East and Africa region. Dubai, UAE, Sept 09 – Mannai Corporation QPSC announced the appointment of technology industry veteran Sumanta Roy as Group President for Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Roy will lead the Group’s ICT business across the Middle East, and Africa, strengthening its technology…
Recyclekaro Expands into Central Asia, Partners with Uzbekistan’s TMK to Build Critical Mineral Recovery Ecosystem
New Delhi, Sep 09: Recyclekaro, one of India’s e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling companies, is expanding its international footprint through a strategic collaboration with the Uzbekistan Technological Metals Complex to develop capabilities for e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling and critical mineral recovery in Uzbekistan. The initiative follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent State Visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, during which India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship…
Odisha HIV Awareness Drive Reaches Over 1 Lakh People in Four Weeks
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 9 (UDN): Odisha’s intensified campaign to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has reached more than one lakh people during its first four weeks, with outreach activities being conducted across the state. Representational Image The Intensified IEC Campaign 3.0 is being implemented by the Odisha Health & Family Welfare Department in collaboration with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and…
How we manage and engage with our horses shapes their personality
(Liehrmann_horse): Star, the author’s horse, scored very high in human sociability. Photographer: Océane Liehrmann University of Turku, Finland | Sept 09: A new study reveals that horse personality is not only a matter of genetics, age, or breed but also systematically linked to how horses are housed, ridden, and cared for, and to the quality of the relationship they share with their owners. The findings…
Sonia Gandhi’s New Book Belonging Set for Publication as HarperCollins India Makes Major Announcement
Delhi, Sept 9 [UDN}:HarperCollins India haannounced the publication of Congress leader and former party president Sonia Gandhi’s upcoming book, Belonging. The book is expected to offer a deeply personal and reflective account of her life, experiences, relationships, and journey in public life. Through her writing, Sonia Gandhi is likely to shed light on the various phases of her life, including her early years, her transition…
At WeSchool, MMS batch 2026-28 Induction program Opens Up a Larger Conversation on What Tomorrow’s Managers Need to learn
Mumbai, Sep 09: Management education is evolving beyond preparing students for their first corporate role. With AI reshaping workplaces, financial markets changing rapidly and businesses becoming increasingly global, tomorrow’s managers need to develop adaptability, independent thinking and a wider understanding of the world. This was reflected at the MMS program Batch 2026-28 Induction program at Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, themed ‘SAMVAAD – Connecting…
Clearer Weather Outlook Emerges as Possible Weather System Likely to Develop Around September 12–13
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}: A clearer picture is expected to emerge regarding the development of a weather system around September 12–13. According to the information available, the low-pressure area may gradually intensify and take the form of a depression, with the possibility of further strengthening into a deep depression. Meteorological conditions are being closely monitored, and a more definite assessment of the system’s formation, movement,…
Major Relief for Students as Odisha Government Announces Rs 2 Lakh Compensation for Accidents While Travelling to School
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}:The state government has made a major announcement aimed at providing financial security and support to school students. Under the newly announced provision, students may receive compensation of up to ₹2 lakh if they meet with an accident while travelling to school. The initiative is intended to provide assistance to students and their families in the event of unfortunate accidents occurring while…
Praacheen Kala Kendra Presents Uttarbhanga Festival 2026 In Siliguri
Siliguri, West Bengal | Sept 09: Praacheen Kala Kendra, a prominent institution dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Indian classical arts, is set to organise the Uttarbhanga Festival 2026 in Siliguri, West Bengal, celebrating the rich traditions of classical music, dance and fine arts. The two-day festival will be held on October 5 and 6, 2026, with programmes beginning at 5:00 PM onwards…