Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 (UDN): Rainfall activity is likely to remain intense across several parts of Odisha as a depression over the region moves inland towards Chhattisgarh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Representational Image The weather system, which had earlier intensified into a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, has weakened into a depression. However, its influence continues to trigger heavy rainfall in several…
Tiger Spotted Inside Cattle Shed Near Odisha Village, Forest Teams Track Movement
Mayurbhanj, Sept. 25 (UDN): Panic spread among residents of Khaparkhai village under Karanjia forest division after a sub-adult Royal Bengal Tiger was spotted near a cattle shed on the outskirts of the village. Representational Image According to local residents, the tiger had been moving through the area for around three days before it was spotted near a villager’s cattle shed on Thursday evening. The sighting…
Puri International Cruise Terminal Targeted for March 2028 Completion
Puri, Sept. 25 (UDN): Odisha is moving ahead with plans to develop an international cruise terminal in Puri, with the state government targeting March 31, 2028 for completion and operationalisation of the ambitious maritime tourism project. Representational Image The proposed terminal is aimed at giving a major boost to coastal tourism and the state’s maritime economy, while positioning Puri as a destination for international cruise…
TransNusa Collaborates with Skywise to Launch Indonesia’s First Integrated Digital Aviation Ecosystem
TransNusa Maximizes Flight On-Time Performance For Passengers SINGAPORE, Sept 25, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – TransNusa, Indonesia’s fast-growing Premium Service Carrier, today announced a landmark expansion of its digital collaboration with Skywise, a leading digital services company owned by Airbus. TransNusa signed a historic agreement with Skywise that will enable the airline to establish a unified, real-time data ecosystem that bridges flight and technical operations…
Keystone To Launch India Business With Bengaluru As First Hub, Plans To Hire Talent & Increase Workforce Over Next Two Years
Bengaluru team will support global technology, manufacturing and financial services companies including Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Amgen and many other multinational enterprises as they navigate India’s market structure, regulatory complexity, litigation exposure and platform risk. Bengaluru, India, Sept 25 — Keystone, a global advisory firm that guides the most critical technology and science-based platforms and ecosystems, today announced it is establishing Keystone India,…
Cuttack Durga Puja 2026 to be live-streamed, bringing the city’s grand celebrations to a global audience
Cuttack, Sept. 25 (UDN): Devotees unable to visit Cuttack during this year’s Durga Puja will be able to experience the city’s iconic celebrations from anywhere in the world, as the district administration has announced live streaming of the festival for the first time. Representational Image The online broadcast will cover major Durga Puja pandals, virtual darshan of the Goddess, and the colourful immersion processions, allowing…
Nandankanan’s rescued orangutan infants recovering as haemoglobin levels improve
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25: The five rescued orangutan infants undergoing care at Nandankanan Zoological Park are showing encouraging signs of recovery, with recent blood tests indicating an improvement in haemoglobin levels in two of the animals, zoo authorities said on Friday. File_UDN Veterinarians confirmed that all five infants are eating normally, remaining active, and displaying healthy behaviour while continuing to receive round-the-clock monitoring at the zoo’s…
Odisha Minister Gokulananda Mallik Reviews Departmental Schemes in Koraput During Month-Long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan-2026’
Koraput:, Sept 25 [UDN}:As part of the month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan-2026’, Odisha Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Fisheries & Animal Resources Development and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Gokulananda Mallik, reviewed the progress of various departmental schemes during a meeting held at the Special Circuit House in Koraput. The Minister held detailed discussions with the Koraput District Collector and senior departmental officials regarding…
New Dialysis Unit Inaugurated at Loisingha CHC, Bringing Essential Kidney Care Services Closer to Patients
Loisingha, Sept 25 [UDN}:Odisha: Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling inaugurated a new dialysis unit at the Loisingha Community Health Centre (CHC), marking an important step towards strengthening access to specialised healthcare services in the local area. The newly inaugurated facility has started operations with two dialysis machines, enabling kidney patients from Loisingha and surrounding areas to receive regular dialysis services closer to…
New LPG Rules From October 1: Aadhaar-Based Biometric Authentication to Be Required for Subsidy Benefits
Bhubaneswar, Sept 25 [UDN}:From October 1, 2026, LPG consumers will reportedly need to complete Aadhaar-based biometric authentication (BAA) to continue receiving LPG subsidies. Consumers who have already completed the biometric authentication process will not be required to repeat it. The authentication can reportedly be completed at the LPG distributor’s showroom, during cylinder delivery, or through the concerned Oil Marketing Company (OMC) mobile application, where authentication…