Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): The stage is set for the second edition of the Odisha T20 League 2026 – CM Trophy, with all six franchises finalising their squads ahead of the tournament. The league is scheduled to be held from September 20 to 29 at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, with six teams set to battle for the state championship. Adding further star power to the…
India’s Demographic Dividend Holds Key to Becoming World’s Largest Economy
New Delhi, Sep 7: India has a significant opportunity to become the world’s largest economy, but achieving this goal will depend on how effectively the country uses its young and growing workforce, former Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Dr Michael Debabrata Patra said. Patra said India’s demographic advantage could remain an important driver of economic growth until around the mid-2050s. This gives the country…
Odisha Plans Single Board for Class 10 and 12 Exams, Draft Law Underway
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): The Odisha government is moving towards a major overhaul of the state’s school examination system by proposing the merger of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) and the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) into a single board for Class 10 and Class 12 examinations. Representational Image School and Mass Education Secretary N Tirumala Nayak said on Monday that the department…
Damana-Sailashree Vihar Road Turns Traffic Hotspot as Daily Gridlocks Trouble Commuters
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): Daily traffic congestion on the Damana-Sailashree Vihar road has emerged as a growing concern for commuters in Bhubaneswar, with rising vehicle movement, roadside parking and commercial activity around Damana market contributing to frequent gridlocks. Representational Image The situation becomes particularly challenging from the afternoon onwards as traffic volume increases. Vehicles parked along the roadside eat into the available carriageway, while temporary stalls…
Another Odisha Temple Looted, Fresh Concerns Over Rising Shrine Thefts
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): Concerns over the security of temples in Odisha have intensified after miscreants allegedly looted the Jagannath Temple at Nimidhi village under Paradip Lock police station limits, stealing brass idols and silver ornaments valued at more than Rs 5 lakh. The theft reportedly took place on Sunday night after the miscreants allegedly broke the brass lock of the temple door. The incident…
Odisha to Bring AI Learning to UG, PG Courses, Over 1.25 Lakh to Get Training
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): Odisha is set to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging skill-based learning into undergraduate and postgraduate education as part of a broader effort to prepare students for the evolving demands of the digital economy. Representational Image The Higher Education Department has signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with CSR Box, Nandi Foundation, Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) and NASSCOM to expand…
Operation AGAPE Skill Development Center Strengthens Efforts to Empower Rural Women and Young Girls as Second Batch of Tailoring Training Centre Launched in Podalguda Gram Panchayat
Nabarangpur, Sept 7 [UDN}:Operation AGAPE Skill Development Center has expanded its innovative skill-development initiative aimed at empowering orphaned girls, young women, and unemployed women from rural areas by providing them with vocational skills and helping them become self-reliant. The second batch of the tailoring training centre was launched at Majhiguda under Podalguda Gram Panchayat. District Child Protection Officer Suresh Pattnaik attended the programme as the…
Cuttack House Fire Kills 50 Goats, Four Rooms Gutted in Niali
Cuttack, Sept. 7 (UDN): A devastating fire broke out at Suanlo village under Niali police limits in Cuttack district on Monday, gutting four rooms of a house and killing 50 goats trapped inside a nearby cowshed. According to reports, around 65 goats were kept in the shed when the fire broke out. While 15 goats managed to survive, they reportedly suffered burn injuries in the…
18th Foundation Day of Central University of Odisha Celebrated with Grandeur, Highlighting the University’s Journey, Achievements and Contributions to Higher Education
Jeypore,Sept 7 [UDN}: The 18th Foundation Day of the Central University of Odisha, located at Sunabeda in Koraput district, was celebrated with enthusiasm and dignity at the university’s main campus. The programme began at 10 a.m. with the rendition of the National Anthem. This was followed by the hoisting of the university flag by Vice-Chancellor Professor (Dr.) Ajit Kumar Shasani. After the Vedic invocation, ceremonial…
Sanskrit Week Celebrated at Vikram Dev University with Special Programmes Highlighting the Rich Heritage, Literary Tradition and Cultural Significance of Sanskrit
Jeypore,Sept 7 [UDN}: Vikram Dev University, Jeypore, Koraput district, successfully organized various educational, literary and cultural programmes on August 29, 2026, as part of Sanskrit Week celebrations. The main objective of the event was to create awareness and interest among students about the glorious tradition of the Sanskrit language, the Indian knowledge tradition, culture and heritage. The programme was held at Seminar Hall-I of the…