During their meeting, the two Presidents discussed the future of mobility and motorsport in Argentina and across the Americas Dubai, UAE, Sept 01: The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, and FIA President H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem have officially opened the 2026 FIA American Congress in Buenos Aires, bringing together FIA Member Clubs from across the Americas to advance the future of mobility and…
CM Mohan Majhi leaves for Delhi to attend first Jal Shakti Summit
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 (UDN): Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi left for New Delhi on Tuesday for a two-day visit to participate in the first Jal Shakti Summit, a national-level meeting convened by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti to strengthen Centre-state collaboration on water management. The summit marks the first in a series of departmental conferences envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote cooperative…
Centre gives in-principle approval to Odisha’s INR 24,700-crore Kendrapara shipbuilding cluster
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 (UDN): Odisha’s ambitious ₹24,700-crore shipbuilding cluster in Kendrapara has crossed a significant milestone after receiving in-principle approval from the Centre under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways’ Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS). Representational Image The approval clears the way for the National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park Odisha Ltd (NSHIPOL) to move ahead with the next phase of planning for the integrated…
Odisha engineer survives Nepal floods after office call; wife, toddler daughter still missing
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 (UDN): A routine phone call from his office may have saved the life of an Odisha engineer working at Nepal’s Upper Trishuli hydropower project, but the devastating floods claimed his family’s safety, leaving his wife and two-year-old daughter missing. Gunnam Jay Krishna (37), a mechanical engineer from Odisha’s Bargarh district, escaped rising floodwaters after being instructed to leave the workshop and inspect…
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G Sells Out on Day 1 of Flipkart Sale
New Delhi, Sep1: Lava International Limited, India’s homegrown smartphone brand, confirmed that its Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G went out of stock on Flipkart on Day 1 of the sale, which went live on August 31. The latest addition to Lava’s online-first Virat series witnessed a strong consumer response, building on the momentum of the series, with the Lava Virat V1 5G and Lava Virat V1 also selling out on day 1 of their launch sale in July. The continued consumer response reflects growing demand for smartphones that bring together powerful performance, long-lasting battery life, ample storage, a clean Android experience…
Odisha plans climate-resilient shield for 573-km coastline under ARISE Project
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 (UDN): The Odisha government is preparing a long-term strategy to safeguard its 573-km coastline from coastal erosion, climate change and natural disasters through the proposed Adaptive Resilience Investment in Coastal Systems on Economics (ARISE) Project. The initiative aims to combine scientific coastal protection measures with environmental conservation, livelihood security and sustainable economic development for vulnerable coastal communities. Phased implementation after final assessment…
Odisha records 25% excess monsoon rainfall; IMD forecasts more showers in September
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 (UDN): Odisha has received 25 per cent more rainfall than normal during the southwest monsoon so far, reaching its seasonal rainfall benchmark well before the monsoon concludes, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). By August 31, the state had recorded 1,154.3 mm of rainfall, effectively meeting its normal monsoon quota nearly a month ahead of schedule. North Odisha likely to remain…
Moringa Recognised as a Nutrient-Rich Superfood with Multiple Health Benefits
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 (UDN): Moringa (Moringa oleifera), popularly known as the drumstick tree, is increasingly being recognised for its wide-ranging health benefits, with experts highlighting its nutritional value and traditional medicinal uses. Pic Credit: x.com/HFWOdisha Almost every part of the tree—including its leaves, flowers, bark and pods—is used for nutritional and wellness purposes. Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, moringa is known to support the…
Gopalpur Industrial Park builds INR 65,400 crore investment pipeline, strengthens Odisha’s green manufacturing ambitions
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 (UDN): Odisha’s Gopalpur Industrial Park (GIP) in Ganjam district is rapidly emerging as one of India’s key destinations for green energy and advanced manufacturing, with a planned investment pipeline exceeding ₹65,400 crore. Representational Image Developed by Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd (TSSEZL), the nearly 2,970-acre industrial park has attracted a diverse mix of projects spanning green hydrogen, green ammonia, renewable energy…
6 Destinations to Visit This Janmashtami for a Journey of Devotion and Discovery
Sep 1: Janmashtami is one of India’s most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals. Across the country, temples are adorned with festive decorations, devotional music fills the air and communities come together to mark the birth of Lord Krishna through rituals, traditions and joyous celebrations. For travellers, the festival offers an opportunity to explore destinations closely associated with Krishna’s life and legacy. From the sacred Braj region of Mathura…