Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): Four teachers from Odisha have been honoured with the prestigious National Teachers’ Awards for their contribution to education, innovation and skill development. The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a special ceremony in New Delhi on Teachers’ Day. A total of 82 teachers and educators from across the country were recognised this year. The Odisha awardees include Padaraj Umakant…
Odisha Collectors Given One Week To Replace Old English Spellings On Signboards
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): The Odisha government has given district collectors one week to ensure that old English spellings of place names are removed from government signboards and replaced with the officially revised versions. Representational Image The Revenue and Disaster Management Department has directed collectors across the State to identify government offices, institutions and other official establishments where outdated spellings are still displayed and ensure…
NIT Rourkela Joins Hands With ISRO, Tea Board for AI-Powered Tea Plantation Monitoring
Rourkela, Sept. 7 (UDN): The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has entered into a tripartite agreement with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Tea Board India to develop artificial intelligence and geospatial technologies for monitoring tea plantations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Regional Remote Sensing Centre (RRSC-East), NRSC, in Kolkata on August…
Two Lion Cubs Born at Nandankanan Zoo, Lion Population Rises to 24
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): Nandankanan Zoological Park has welcomed two new lion cubs, marking a significant development in its conservation and breeding programme for the endangered Asiatic lion. Representational Image The cubs were born to lioness Maya following her first pregnancy after mating with lion Shibam. Both Maya and Shibam are pure Asiatic lions and were born to lioness Rewa. With the birth of the…
GST Council Meeting Shifted to October 7, Focus Likely on Simplifying GST System
New Delhi, Sep 7: The 57th meeting of the GST Council has been rescheduled from September 12 to October 7 as the earlier date coincides with the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meeting will be preceded by discussions among senior GST officials on October 5 and 6. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the meeting, which will bring together representatives from the Centre…
Truck Overturns in Anugul, Driver Dies After Being Trapped Under Iron Rods
Anugul, Sept. 7 (UDN): A truck driver was killed after the vehicle carrying a heavy consignment of iron rods overturned near Jogimunda Chowk on National Highway 49 in Palalahada area of Anugul district late Sunday night. According to preliminary reports, the truck was travelling from Sundargarh towards Keonjhar when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The truck overturned on the highway, causing the…
ECoR Adds Extra Coaches to Howrah-Puri and Other Trains to Ease Passenger Rush
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): In a relief for passengers travelling to and from Odisha, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the temporary augmentation of coaches in several trains to accommodate the increased rush during the current travel period. Representational Image The additional coaches have been introduced to increase seat and berth availability and provide greater convenience to passengers travelling on busy routes. Train No.…
Al Qadsiah Club and LogRhythm | Exabeam Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Cybersecurity Innovation
Sept 07: Al Qadsiah Club and LogRhythm | Exabeam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for collaboration in the field of cybersecurity. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of LEAP 2026, reflecting both parties’ commitment to supporting innovation and strengthening digital security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The collaboration brings together Al Qadsiah Club, one of Saudi Arabia’s…
Sensex, Nifty Slip at Open as Middle East Tensions, IPO Activity Pressure Markets
Mumbai, Sep 7: Indian stock markets started the week on a cautious note on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty opening slightly lower as investors remained wary of rising crude oil prices, tensions in the Middle East and a packed IPO calendar. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,883.15, down 14.55 points or 0.06 per cent, while the Sensex slipped 69.38 points or 0.09 per cent…
Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh Re-elected APPU Secretary-General for Second Term
New Delhi: Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh, a 1988-batch Indian Postal Service officer, has been re-elected as Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) for a second consecutive four-year term. He was elected unopposed by acclamation during the 14th APPU Congress held in Bangkok on September 4, 2026. Dr. Singh’s re-election is seen as a significant recognition of India’s role in international postal cooperation and reflects…