Childhood family environment and number of siblings may affect heart and brain health in middle age
Doctoral dissertation research investigated how the family environment in childhood affects health in midlife. The study showed that only children…
Author: Neel Achary
Chikitha and Sahil Win Compound Mixed Team Gold for India
Sep 30: India secured another gold medal at the Asian Games as Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Rajesh Jadhav won the compound…
Urban Square Mall’s ‘Urban Weekender’ Brings Food, Family & Fun to Udaipur
Udaipur, Sep 30: Urban Square Mall, Udaipur, hosted its latest ‘Urban Weekender’ experience, bringing together food, family, entertainment and community…
Getnet and Nayax Announce Global Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Integrated Payments and Commerce Solutions Across Latin America and Iberia
The agreement will enable operators of vending machines, electric-vehicle chargers, self-service kiosks and other automated self-service businesses to benefit from…
National Seminar Sets Out Road Safety Priorities for Indian Cities: Context-Based Speeds, Safer Design and Stronger Enforcement
New Delhi, September 29: Speed management in Indian cities needs to move beyond the setting of speed limits and focus…
“Boring” B2B Videos Beat Almost Every B2C Ad With 28.7% Hook Rate
Marketers assumed B2B products were too dry for social video. Billo’s analysis of 88,000+ Meta ads shows the category outperformed…
Misty O’Keefe Celebrates 25 Years at Child Care Aware of Missouri
Chief Business Officer recognized for a quarter-century of leadership and commitment to the nonprofit organization. (St. Louis, Mo., September…
Railways Approves Rs 122-Crore Doubling Of Barbil-Bolanikhadan Section In Odisha
Keonjhar, Sept. 29 (UDN): Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the 6-km Barbil-Bolanikhadan railway section in Odisha at an…
Thunderstorm Alert: IMD Issues 3-Day Yellow Warning For 14 Odisha Districts
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a three-day yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty…
Industry Leaders Drive India’s Water Stewardship Agenda
New Delhi, 29th September 2026: With agriculture consuming nearly 80% of India’s freshwater resources, the need for efficient water management…
Puri Srimandir To Suspend Darshan For Four Hours On September 30 For Banakalagi
Puri, Sept. 29 (UDN): Public darshan at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain suspended for around four hours…
NIT Rourkela Hosts India-Sri Lanka Workshop On Sustainable Food Processing And Waste Valorisation
Rourkela, Sept. 29 (UDN): The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela hosted a seven-day India-Sri Lanka workshop aimed at advancing…
ReelDrama’s Original Crime Thriller ‘Ghun’ Now Streaming Across 130 plus Countries
Guwahati: ReelDrama, the OTT streaming platform focused on Assamese-language entertainment, has released its original crime thriller web series, Ghun. Directed…
Palmonas Opens Its First Kerala Store at HiLITE Mall, Thrissur
Palmonas has entered Kerala with the opening of its first store in the state at HiLITE Mall, Thrissur. The launch…
Odisha Congress Announces Statewide Bandh On October 8 Over MMDR Amendment Act
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has announced a statewide bandh on October 8 to demand…
‘Angan Ka Utsav’: CM Majhi Highlights Child Nutrition, Women’s Welfare Initiatives
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): Odisha is stepping up efforts to improve the nutritional well-being of women and children, with Chief…
AAEON Breaks Down Thermal Barriers with the New UP Xtreme PTL Edge Air
With AirJet® solid-state active cooling technology, the UP Xtreme PTL Edge Air is 35% thinner and 43% lighter while delivering Intel® Core™…
MDI Gurgaon’s Samvaad X ScaNxt NXT STEP to Put Strategic Decision-Making Under Polycrisis Conditions to Test
Gurugram, September 29, 2026: As businesses increasingly operate amid interconnected disruptions spanning markets, technology, geopolitics, supply chains and changing consumer…
US-based Brain Digits Opens Office in Masdar City as Abu Dhabi Accelerates Push to Become World’s First AI-Native Government
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Sept 29: Brain Digits, a US-based AI transformation and innovation company, has opened a…
BSE Odisha Clarifies OSSTET 2026 Exam To Be Held As Scheduled On September 30
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has clarified that the Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test…
Meet the Flagship: SunRay Social & Swim Club Lands at SAii Lagoon Maldives
Maldives | Sept 29 – Following the successful soft launch of its new hospitality concept, SunRay Social &…
Only 7 pc Of Odisha Govt Hospitals Have Valid Fire Safety Certificates: CM
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): Only 17 out of 241 government hospitals in Odisha that are required to have Fire Safety…
Only 7% Of Odisha Govt Hospitals Have Valid Fire Safety Certificates: CM
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): Only 17 out of 241 government hospitals in Odisha that are required to have Fire Safety…
Odisha T20 League: Keonjhar Miners Book Final Spot, Sambalpur Warriors Face Bhubaneswar Tigers In Qualifier
Cuttack, Sept. 29 (UDN): The Keonjhar Miners have secured a place in the final of the Odisha T20 League–CM Trophy…
“Meshwarha” First Phase Concludes: Uber and INJAZ Egypt Celebrate the Empowerment of 60 Female Drivers
Cairo, Egypt [29September 2026]: After launching Meshwarha, Uber and INJAZ Egypt have completed the initiative’s first training programme, bringing together…
CAG Flags Financial And Procedural Lapses Across Odisha Government Departments
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged a series of financial, procedural and…
realme announces INR 500 crore worth of festive offers, bringing unbeatable value to consumers
New Delhi, September 29, 2026: realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, is gearing up to make this…
3.9-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Debagarh, Tremors Felt In Angul
Angul, Sept. 29 (UDN): An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale jolted Odisha’s Debagarh district late Monday night, with…
Floodwaters Claim Elderly Woman’s Life In Baleshwar
Baleshwar, Sept. 29 (UDN): A 65-year-old woman died after being swept away by swollen floodwaters of the Subarnarekha River while…
Hyva Truck Crashes Into Power Pole In Bhubaneswar, Driver Rescued
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): A late-night road accident near Sainik School Square in Bhubaneswar triggered concern after a Hyva truck…
Fox Attack Injures 13 In Jajpur Village, Forest Team Launches Search
Jajpur, Sept. 29 (UDN): Panic gripped Tarakot village under Korei block in Odisha’s Jajpur district after a fox entered the…
Kendujhar Man Shot Dead While Returning Home, Police Launch Probe
Kendujhar, Sept. 29 (UDN): A 42-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants while he was returning home on…
OSSSC Reschedules Counselling For RI, ICDS Supervisor And Other Posts
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has rescheduled the counselling process for choice of post…
PMO Seeks Odisha Govt Response Over Alleged Textbook Printing Irregularities
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has sought a response from the Odisha government over allegations of…
Puri Beach Waste Turned Into Record-Breaking Art Installation, Enters India Book of Records
Puri, Sept. 29 (UDN): Discarded fishing nets and other marine waste collected from the Puri coastline have been transformed into…
Bhadrak: Young Man Dies After Falling Into Uncovered Drain
Bhadrak, Sept. 29 (UDN): A young man died after accidentally falling into an uncovered drain on the premises of the…
CAG Flags Financial and Regulatory Lapses in Odisha Tourism, Transport Sectors
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): A Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) audit has flagged a series of financial, administrative…
Puri Intensifies Khaja Inspections Ahead of Festive Season, Five Units Sealed
Puri, Sept. 29 (UDN): With demand for the famous Puri khaja expected to rise during the upcoming festive season, district…
Fatehpur House Collapse: Death Toll Rises to Five After Powerful Blast
Fatehpur, Sept. 29: The death toll from the collapse of a two-storey house in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district has risen…
Mahanadi Flood Alert: 26 Hirakud Gates Open, Cuttack and Several Districts on Watch
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): The flood situation in Odisha’s Mahanadi river system has intensified, with 26 gates of the Hirakud…
Rohde & Schwarz Expands FSWX Analyzer With New Multi-Channel Pulse Analysis
The new R&S FSWX-KM700 pulse analysis option extends the multi-channel signal and spectrum analyzer, for example, into a workstation for…
Tata Chemicals Mithapur Launches ‘Suraksha Gurukul’ Safety Training Centre
Chandigarh, 29 September 2026: Tata Chemicals Mithapur has launched ‘Suraksha Gurukul’, a Safety Training Centre for employees, contractors, visitors and…
Belma Sahi in Kotpad Honours Late Artists During 54th Ganesh Puja, Paying Tribute to Their Contributions to Art and Culture
Kotpad, Sept 29 [UDN}:The Mahishasura Mardini Sangha of Belma Sahi in Kotpad organised a special felicitation programme during its 54th…
Nabanna Offered to Goddess Manikeswari at Auspicious Hour Amid Traditional Rituals and Devotional Celebrations
Bhubaneswar, Sept 29 [UDN}:The traditional Nabanna ritual was performed at the shrine of Maa Manikeswari at the designated auspicious time.…
Prithiviraj Harichandan Meets OSTA and Various Teachers’ Association Delegations at Official Residence, Hears Their Concerns and Demands
Bhubaneswar, Sept 29 [UDN}: Prithiviraj Harichandan met delegations representing OSTA and various teachers’ associations at his official residence. The representatives…
Hill Dongari Park to Come Up Soon in Balimela, Adding a New Recreational and Tourist Attraction to the Area
Malkangiri, Sept 29 [UDN}:: Residents of Balimela in Malkangiri district are set to get a new recreational facility, with the…
Book ‘Kara Kahani – A Struggle Story of a MISA Prisoner’ Released in Bhubaneswar, Highlighting the Experiences of a Former Detainee
Bhubaneswar: Sept 29 [UDN}:Odisha Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan attended the book release ceremony of ‘Kara Kahani – Jane Misa Bandinka Sangharsha…
Fever and Vomiting-Diarrhoea Cases Reported in Kendughat Village as Health Department Launches Immediate Response Measures
Kendughat, Sept 29 [UDN}:The Health Department has taken immediate steps following reports of fever and vomiting-diarrhoea cases in Kendughat village.…
Kantabanji Educationist Dr Ramesh Chandra Mahanand Honoured with Prestigious Bharat Ratna Seva Samman 2026 for His Contributions to Education
Kantabanji,Sept 29 [UDN}:: It is a matter of pride for Balangir district and the Kantabanji region as distinguished educationist, academician,…
Servotech Marks the Beginning of a New Era at ‘Navaarambh 2026’, Celebrates Channel Partnership and Unveils Next-Generation Solar Inverters
New Delhi, 28th September 2026: Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (NSE: SERVOTECH), India’s leading manufacturer of solar and renewable energy…
International Coastal Cleanup Day 2026 Observed at Gopalpur Beach with Large-Scale Cleanliness and Awareness Activities
Gopalpur, Sept 29 [UDN}:The International Coastal Cleanup Day 2026 was observed at Gopalpur Beach by the Brahmapur Zonal Office of…
District-Level Shri Jagannath Darshan Scheme Programme Held in Koraput to Facilitate Pilgrimage Opportunities for Devotees
Koraput, Sept 29 [UDN}: A district-level programme under the Shri Jagannath Darshan Scheme was organised at the District Culture Bhawan…
Ganjam Launches New Green Energy Initiative as 2-MW Solar Power Project Commissioned Under PM-KUSUM Scheme
Ganjam:Sept 29 [UDN}: A new chapter in the promotion of renewable and clean energy has begun in Odisha’s Ganjam district…
Preparatory Meeting Held for Traditional Jeypore Dussehra Celebrations, Officials Review Arrangements for Grand Festivities
Jeypore,Sept 29 [UDN}: Jeypore in Koraput district, popularly known as the “City of Victory” and renowned for its rich historical…
Cuttack Gears Up for Durga Puja: Over 170 Pandals Prepare for Grand Celebrations
Cuttack: Sept. 28 (UDN): The festive spirit is building in Cuttack as preparations for Durga Puja gather momentum across the…
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Visits Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s Residence in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Sept 29 [UDN}:Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the official residence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.…
Ayurveda Can Play a Key Role in Promoting Overall Well-Being and Supporting a Healthier, Better Quality of Life
Bhubaneswar, Sept 29 [UDN}:Ayurveda can play an important role in helping us maintain good health and lead a healthier, better…
Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena Receives Farewell Honour from Commissionerate Police as He Bids Adieu to the City
Bhubaneswar: Sept 29 [UDN}:The Commissionerate Police bid a formal farewell to Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena, who…
Ganjam District Planning Committee Approves Rs 8,011.89-Crore Annual Plan for 2026-27 to Accelerate Development Across the District
Ganjam, Sept 29 [UDN}:A meeting of the District Planning Committee was held to discuss the overall development and planning priorities…
Koraput Coffee Development and Global Promotion Discussed to Expand the District’s Presence in International Markets
Koraput, Sept 29 [UDN}:A meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Koraput District Collector to discuss the development, promotion…
District-Level Sri Jagannath Darshan Scheme Programme Held in Koraput to Provide Devotees an Opportunity to Visit Puri Temple
Koraput, Sept 29 [UDN}: A district-level programme under the Sri Jagannath Darshan Scheme was organised at the District Culture Bhavan…
DPIIT Organises TEJAS Workshop at Government ITI in Malkangiri to Promote Grassroots Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skill Development
Malkangiri: Sept 29 [UDN}:A TEJAS workshop, organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), was successfully…
Fishermen Warned Against Venturing into Sea as Low-Pressure System Brings Possibility of Heavy Rainfall Across Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sept 29 [UDN}: Fishermen along the Odisha coast have been advised not to venture into the sea in view…
Union Bank modernises credit card issuing with BPC SmartVista to deliver next-generation payment experiences in Sri Lanka.
Union Bank has modernised its credit card business with BPC SmartVista, introducing a unified payment platform that gives the bank…
BDA Opens Online Applications for 496 Flats at Ekamra Residency in Bhubaneswar, Invites Eligible Applicants to Apply
Bhubaneswar, Sept 29 [UDN}: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has started the online application process for 496 residential flats at…
How to Build Production Value Into a No-Budget Feature
By Pierce Kafka, Director of Contradiction and CEO of Kafka Media Group When people hear that my feature film Contradiction…
Ramesh Chandra Majhi Appointed Advisor to BJD Tribal Cell, Given Key Organisational Responsibility
Bhubaneswar: Sept 29 [UDN}:Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Ramesh Chandra Majhi has been appointed as the Advisor to the…
University of Michigan Health-West Expands Use of Canopy’s Wearable Safety Technology, Adding to its Commitment to Staff Safety
Nearly 1,900 additional employees at UM Health-West’s Village campus to receive wearable safety devices, building on the Canopy program already…
Srimad Bhagabat Janma and Indra Utsav Celebrated with Religious Fervour at Satyashree Old Age Home in Belaguntha
Belaguntha, Sept 29 [UDN}:: The Srimad Bhagabat Janma and Indra Utsav were celebrated with spiritual fervour at the Satyashree Old…
Bargarh’s Shravya Sanvi Pradhan Honoured as ‘Best of Pick’ at Koshal Sundari Award, Bringing Recognition to the District
Dunguripali, Sept 29 [UDN}:: The selection process for the final round of the Koshal Sundari Award, organised by A.R. Production…
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Launches ‘Sambandha’ Cooperative Membership Campaign in Bhubaneswar to Expand Cooperative Participation
Bhubaneswar: Sept 29 [UDN}:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched the state’s cooperative membership mega campaign ‘Sambandha’ at…
Pradeep Majhi Appointed Working President of BJD Tribal Cell, Given Key Responsibility to Strengthen Organisation Among Tribal Communities
Bhubaneswar, Sept 29 [UDN}:Pradeep Majhi has been appointed as the Working President of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Tribal Cell.…
‘Angan Ka Utsav’ Campaign Launched Across Odisha to Strengthen Anganwadi Centres and Improve Early Childhood Care Services
Bhubaneswar, Sept 29 [UDN}:With the objective of further strengthening Anganwadi centres and taking nutrition and health awareness initiatives for children,…
Malaria Outbreak Reported in Malkangiri’s Bonda Hills as State Health Team Visits Area to Review Situation and Strengthen Control Measures
Malkangiri:Sept 29 [UDN}: A surge in malaria cases has been reported across villages in the Bonda Hills of Malkangiri district,…
World Heart Day 2026: Don’t Miss a Beat—Simple Steps to Protect Your Heart
Sept. 29 (UDN): Every heartbeat is a reminder that the body is constantly working to keep us alive. Yet heart…
Joint Physical Verification of Paddy and Rice Stocks Begins Across Balasore to Ensure Accurate Assessment of Available Stocks
Balasore:Sept 29 [UDN}: A Joint Physical Verification (JPV) of paddy and rice stocks has been initiated jointly by the Food…
BJP Malkangiri District Executive Meeting Held to Review Organisation and Assign Responsibilities for Upcoming Seva Sankalp Programme
MalkangiriSept 29 [UDN}:: A district executive committee meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held at the party’s district…
Free Train Travel for Gallantry Medal Winners as New E-Pass Facility Set to Become Available Nationwide from November 1
New Delhi: Sept 29 [UDN}:Gallantry medal recipients from the Army, Navy and Air Force will be eligible for complimentary railway…
Flood Situation in Bhadrak Reviewed as Heavy Rainfall Triggered by Low-Pressure System Causes Waterlogging and Flooding in Several Areas
Bhadrak:Sept 29 [UDN}: A high-level review meeting was held at the District Office conference hall to assess and coordinate measures…
Utkal Janani Seva Sangathan Organises Blood Donation Camp in Jaleswar to Support Patients in Need
JaleswSept 29 [UDN}:: A blood donation camp was organised by the Utkal Janani Seva Sangathan of Gobardhanpur village under Kotsahi…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Arrives in Doha to Attend AIIB Annual Meeting and Engage in Key Global Investment Discussions
Delhi, Sept 29 [UDN}:Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has arrived in Doha, Qatar, to participate in the 11th Annual Meeting…
Odisha Has 36 IAS Vacancies, 15% of Sanctioned Cadre Posts Unfilled
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): Odisha currently has 36 vacant posts in its sanctioned IAS cadre of 248, leaving around 15…
JINGDONG Property to Establish Advanced Logistics Facility in KEZAD
Company to build a 150,000 square-metre logistics facility that will strengthen Abu Dhabi’s logistics ecosystem Abu Dhabi, UAE…
Cuttack Paneer Adulteration Case: CMC Files Complaint Against 11 After Lab Report
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) Health Department has filed a complaint against 11 people in connection…
Hirakud Dam Opens 30 Gates as Reservoir Inflow Rises
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): Authorities at Odisha’s Hirakud Dam opened two additional sluice gates on Monday, taking the total number…
Vizag Comic Con to bring Roll Rida, Kumar Varun, C-SHOR & more to celebrate a Weekend of all things pop-culture
Visakhapatnam, Sep 28: Get ready, Vizag! The city is all set for its first-ever weekend of comics, anime, gaming, music,…
Sambalpuri Artist Jasmin Majhi Dies During Treatment in Burla
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): Popular Sambalpuri music album artist and Sankirtan singer Jasmin Majhi has died while undergoing treatment at…
Class VI Student Missing After Being Swept Away in Rushikulya River in Ganjam
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): A Class VI student went missing after reportedly being swept away by strong currents while taking…
D. Sridhar Babu Opens Billtrust’s New Global Capability Centre In Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Sept 28: Billtrust, the B2B Cash Generation Platform, today inaugurated its new Global Capability Centre (GCC) at…
Odisha Collects Rs 95.91 Lakh in Food Safety Penalties Over Two Years
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): The Odisha government has collected around Rs 95.91 lakh in penalties from food safety violators over…
Odisha Orders District-Wise Review of Unused Government Land
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): The Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department has directed all district Collectors to conduct a time-bound…
Family with Roots in Bihar Celebrates Dr Ian Sinha’s Prestigious Recognition by Prince Harry
Sept 28: The Sinha family has expressed immense pride and happiness following the prestigious recognition conferred upon Dr Ian…
From Charminar, CARE Hospitals Calls on Hyderabad and India to Move On From Heart-Harming Habits
Hyderabad, Sep 28: From Charminar, CARE Hospitals, Nampally, issued a call to people across India ahead of World Heart Day:…
inDrive Highlights the Future of Mobility and Digital Ecosystems at Techne Summit Cairo 2026
inDrive Takes Center Stage at Techne Summit Cairo to Discuss the Future of Mobility and Digital Ecosystems Cairo, Egypt –…
Australian-Born Gourmet Burger Brand Burgertory Makes Its India Debut in Mumbai
Mumbai, Sept 28: Australian-born gourmet burger brand Burgertory has made its India debut with its first outlet in Andheri, Mumbai.…
GRI selects food and beverages as pilot for new approach to sector reporting
Experts sought to help shape a new Sector Standard, through a faster model for delivering industry-specific impact reporting guidance Amsterdam,…
ISO and UNDP launch world’s first International Standard to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals
Paris, France, 28 September 2026 – ISO and UNDP today launched ISO/UNDP 53001, Management systems for the United Nations Sustainable…
TCI Organises Nationwide Blood Donation Drive in Memory of Founder Shri Prabhu Dayal Agarwal Ji
Gurugram, 28 September 2026: Transport Corporation of India (TCI), one of India’s leading integrated logistics and supply chain solutions providers, organised…
Consumer Durables Brace for October Price Hike as Input Costs Rise
New Delhi, Sep 28: Air conditioners, LED televisions, washing machines, refrigerators and other consumer durable products are set to become…
Accor Appoints Vipin Khattar as Chief Commercial Officer, South Asia
Sep 28: Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has announced the appointment of Vipin Khattar as Chief Commercial Officer, South Asia. In…