Umerkote: Sept 9 [UDN}:The Umerkote unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) felicitated 98-year-old Sadhu Harijan of Murtuma village under Murtuma Gram Panchayat for undertaking an extraordinary pilgrimage by bicycle. Despite his advanced age, Sadhu Harijan has demonstrated remarkable determination and devotion. According to the report, he had cherished a dream since childhood of visiting major pilgrimage destinations on his own bicycle. With strong self-confidence…
Detailed Review of Railway Station and Railway Track Construction Work Undertaken to Ensure Timely Project Completion
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}: Senior officials from the Railway Department recently visited the Charichhak Railway Station, located along the Khurda–Balangir railway line, to conduct a detailed review of the ongoing development and construction activities at the station. During the visit, the senior railway officials inspected various ongoing works at the station and took stock of the overall progress of the project. They reviewed the status…
Britannia Milk Bikis celebrates the love for Tamil Nadu’s much-loved Poo Potta Border Biscuit
Sep 09: Britannia Milk Bikis has been a part of growing up in Tamil Nadu, celebrating the state’s language, culture and traditions through various initiatives. One such unique habit that has existed for decades is the way people eat Britannia Milk Bikis Classic: biting around the flower-patterned border and then finishing the centre. The ritual has become so iconic that generations across the state have…
Odisha Para-Badminton Star Aakash Ranjan Munda Felicitated by Nityananda Gonda for Bringing Pride to State and Nation
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}: Odisha’s young and emerging sporting star, Aakash Ranjan Munda, who has brought immense pride to the state and the nation by representing India at the international level in para-badminton, was met and felicitated by Nityananda Gonda. Aakash Ranjan Munda’s unwavering dedication, relentless hard work, determination, and strong willpower are truly inspiring. His remarkable journey and achievements will continue to motivate young…
Self-Reliance-Based Skill Training Programme Inaugurated at Nayagarh District Jail to Empower Inmates with New Opportunities
Nayagarh,Sept 9 [UDN}: A self-reliance-based skill training programme was inaugurated today at the premises of the Nayagarh District Jail with the objective of equipping prison beneficiaries with vocational skills and helping them become financially independent. Nayagarh District Collector Ms. Madhumita Rath attended the inaugural programme as the chief guest. Other prominent officials present on the occasion included Assistant Superintendent of Police Jyotiranjan Samantaray, Sub-Divisional Police…
PETRONAS Lubricants India and Tata Motors Collaborate to Pilot a Scalable Used-Oil Recycling Model
Bengaluru, Sep 09: PETRONAS Lubricants India, part of the PETRONAS group and a trusted name in advanced automotive and industrial lubricant technology, and Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the responsible collection and recycling of used automotive lubricants. The two companies will pilot a structured and scalable model simultaneously across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The collaboration brings together…
336 Newly Appointed Sub-Inspectors Join Odisha Police as 13th Batch Graduates from Biju Patnaik State Police Academy
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}:The graduation ceremony of the 13th batch of Cadet Sub-Inspectors was held at the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy, marking an important milestone in the careers of 336 newly appointed Sub-Inspectors, who formally joined the police service. The Chief Minister expressed his happiness over the significant participation of women in the batch, with 70 women Sub-Inspectors being inducted into the police force.…
Black Car Under Scanner After Orangutan Rescue in Balasore
Balasore, Sept. 9 (UDN): The mysterious rescue of an orangutan in Odisha’s Balasore district has taken a new turn, with a black-coloured car coming under the scanner after its movement was reportedly captured on CCTV in the area. The orangutan was rescued from the Bhogarai area, triggering questions over how the animal, which is not native to India, reached the coastal region. CCTV Footage Raises…
Third National Lok Adalat to Be Held Across Odisha on September 12, 2026 to Facilitate Speedy Justice
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}: In accordance with the directions of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the State Legal Services Authority, the Third National Lok Adalat will be organised on September 12, 2026 (Saturday). The National Lok Adalat will be held under the auspices of the District Legal Services Authority, Koraput–Jeypore, as well as in all court premises located at Koraput, Kotpad, Borigumma, Semiliguda,…
Deloitte launches the Open Model Engineering practice in India and other key global markets
Sep 09: Deloitte announced the launch of its Open Model Engineering practice in markets around the globe. The practice will initially be launched in India and other key global markets. The move expands Deloitte’s AI services portfolio in response to an evolving enterprise landscape, where competitive advantage is shifting from model intelligence to accelerating enterprise deployment, re-designing organisational workflows and the coupling of human judgement…