Bhubaneswar, Sept. 9 (UDN): Odisha is likely to experience a spell of heavy rainfall over the next few days as a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify and influence weather conditions across the state. Representational Image According to the Meteorological Department, a cyclonic circulation extending up to around 5.8 km above sea level over the North Andaman Sea and…
Major LPG Crackdown in Odisha: 8,457 Cylinders Seized, 9 Arrested
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 9 (UDN): The Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has intensified its crackdown on the illegal storage and black marketing of LPG cylinders, seizing 8,457 cylinders during raids conducted across the state on September 8. Representational Image According to an official notification, enforcement teams carried out inspections at multiple locations as part of the statewide drive aimed at preventing the unauthorised stockpiling…
Negative Impacts From Growing Use of AI Set to Worsen, Say Professional Investors
Robocap research finds the technology will be detrimental to ESG issues and cost jobs over the next three years Sept 09: New global research1 with institutional investors and wealth managers managing assets of $513 billion from leading fund manager Robocap, finds almost all (97%) believe the negative impact from AI on major ESG issues – such as energy consumption and weakening of democratic rights –…
Missing Auto Driver Found Dead in Kuakhai River After 36-Hour Search
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 9 (UDN): The body of a missing auto-rickshaw driver was recovered from the Kuakhai River near Balianta on Wednesday, bringing to an end a 36-hour search operation led by emergency response teams. The deceased, identified as Sanjay Swain of Harachandi Sahi, was traced near Lingipur, around two kilometres downstream from Tankapani Bridge, where investigators had earlier found personal belongings that pointed towards the…
CM Majhi Woos UAE Investors, Odisha Seeks Global Investment Partnerships
Abu Dhabi/Bhubaneswar, Sept. 9 (UDN): Odisha intensified its global investment push on Wednesday as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi began a series of high-level meetings with leading UAE corporations, investment institutions and business groups, seeking partnerships across key industrial sectors. Pic Credit: x.com/CMO_Odisha Leading an official state delegation, Majhi showcased Odisha’s growing industrial ecosystem and emerging business opportunities during the first day of the investment…
Sagar Pictures Entertainment to Unveil First Teaser Poster of Shrimad Bhagavatam
Sep 09: For centuries, the Shrimad Bhagavatam, also known as the Bhagavata Mahapurana, has remained one of the most revered sacred texts through which the life, teachings, and divine nature of Lord Krishna have been understood. As anticipation builds around its upcoming live action adaptation, brought to the screens by Sagar Pictures Entertainment, and developed by Akash Sagar Chopra and Amrit Sagar Chopra, the upcoming…
Odisha STA Issues Over 10,000 e-Challans in One-Day Road Safety Drive
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 9 (UDN): The Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) launched a major enforcement drive against traffic rule violations, issuing 10,207 e-challans and seizing 20 vehicles in a single day as part of its intensified road safety campaign. Representational Image According to official data, the crackdown was carried out on September 7 across the state to improve compliance with traffic regulations and curb accident risks…
ECCO Takes Its Next Step in India with 10th Store at Phoenix Palladium Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Sep 09: ECCO, the Danish premium footwear brand known for its innovative approach to comfort, craftsmanship and contemporary design, has opened its 10th store in India at Phoenix Palladium, Ahmedabad. The milestone opening marks an important step in ECCO’s continued retail expansion in the country and further strengthens the brand’s presence in Gujarat. The new store reflects ECCO’s contemporary global retail identity through a…
FSID at IISc, Bengaluru announces New Governance and Leadership Model
Bengaluru, Sept 09: The Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) announced the adoption of a new governance and leadership model, with the appointment of Mr. Omprakash Subbarao as its Chief Executive Officer. The move marks a new phase in FSID’s journey to build a self-sustaining Section 8 company, anchored by two strong pillars—Innovation and Incubation. Under the…
Dnyaan Prasad Global University, Pune Hosts Career Expo 2026 for Students
Pune, Sep 09: Dnyaan Prasad Global University, by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune, along with Dr. D.Y Patil Institute of Technology successfully hosted its much-awaited “Career Expo” at the Pimpri, Pune campus. The event, which began at 8:00 AM, brought together more than 20 leading recruiters under one roof, giving students a single platform to explore career opportunities across a wide range of fields,…