Rourkela, Sept. 8 (UDN): Artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced healthcare technologies dominated discussions at a three-day international workshop hosted by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, with experts and researchers examining how emerging technologies can address complex healthcare needs. Global Academic Collaboration The SPARC-supported International Workshop on “Smart Healthcare and Robotics” (SHRO-2026) was organised by NIT Rourkela’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering from…
Samsung’s Pioneering Foldable Vision Transforms the Global Mobile Landscape
Gurugram, Sep 08: Since Samsung Electronics pioneered the foldable phone category in 2019, the market has grown into a dynamic arena where global mobile brands now compete. To mark this milestone, Samsung has launched “Welcome to Foldables,” a large-scale digital OOH campaign featuring the Galaxy Z8 series across major cities worldwide. The campaign extends a warm welcome to a rapidly expanding market while reaffirming Samsung’s longstanding…
Nuapada Women Turn Leaf Plates Into Sustainable Livelihood, Earn Up to INR 25,000 Monthly
Nuapada, Sept. 8 (UDN): Thirty women from the Ganga Producer Group in Odisha’s Nuapada district are turning locally available leaves into a source of steady income, producing eco-friendly plates and bowls as an alternative to single-use plastic products. Representational Image The women-led enterprise has been established with support from the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and equipped with modern machinery to improve production…
DSYS Gives Warm Send-Off to Asian Games 2026 Athletics Campers
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), Government of Odisha, accorded a warm send-off to the Asian Games 2026 athletics campers at the airport on Tuesday as they departed for the prestigious continental event. Pic credit: x.com/sports_odisha Additional Secretary B. K. Swain was present at the airport to encourage the athletes and convey the department’s best wishes ahead of the…
OGP Introduces SmartScope E18 High-Capacity Benchtop Video Measurement System
Compact, fully automatic 3-axis system delivers expanded XY measuring range for manufacturers with limited floor space Sept 08: Optical Gaging Products (OGP®), a leading manufacturer of precision optical and multisensor metrology systems, has introduced SmartScope® E18, a high-capacity benchtop video measurement system that delivers fully automatic 3-axis measurement performance in a compact footprint. SmartScope E18 combines a generous XY measuring range with a space-efficient benchtop…
Mystery Primate Rescue in Balasore: Five Orangutan-Like Animals Found in Bichitrapur Forest
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The rescue of five unusual primate-like animals from the Bichitrapur forest in Odisha’s Balasore district has sparked widespread curiosity, with forest officials launching an investigation to determine their species and how they reached the area. Representational Image The animals, which locals initially described as resembling orangutans, were spotted in the forest under Bhograi block on Tuesday. However, officials have not yet…
Profit Booking Hits NIACL, IFCI as NSE IPO Excitement Cools
New Delhi, Sep 8: Shares of New India Assurance Company (NIACL) and IFCI came under heavy selling pressure on Tuesday as enthusiasm around the upcoming National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO weakened in the grey market. NIACL and IFCI shares fell sharply during the session, with losses reaching around 12 per cent amid profit booking. Both stocks had rallied strongly in recent weeks as investors anticipated…
Commissionerate Police Introduces LED Shoulder Lights to Boost Safety of Traffic Personnel
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police has launched a new safety initiative by introducing LED shoulder flickering lights for traffic personnel to enhance their visibility and protection while on duty, particularly during night-time operations. Representational Image The wearable lighting system is designed to help motorists identify police personnel from a distance, improve road safety and strengthen traffic management in low-light conditions. Better visibility…
B.Tech Student Found Dead in Hostel Room at Balasore Engineering College
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): A B.Tech student was found dead inside her hostel room at a private engineering college in Sergarh under Khantapada police limits in Odisha’s Balasore district on Monday, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. According to preliminary information, the student, who was pursuing Computer Science, did not attend classes during the day after reportedly complaining of health issues…
Akoirah by Augmont Introduces ‘Sculpted by Nature’, A Contemporary Fine Jewellery Collection Inspired by Nature’s Timeless Forms
Mumbai, 8th September 2026: Nature has long been one of design’s greatest muses, inspiring architecture, fashion, interiors, and art with its effortless balance of beauty and structure. Drawing from this enduring influence, Akoirah by Augmont unveils Sculpted by Nature, a contemporary fine jewellery collection that reimagines botanical forms through sculptural silhouettes, refined craftsmanship, and laboratory-grown diamonds. The collection celebrates the quiet elegance of nature, translating…