Bhubaneswar: Sept 25 [UDN}:The capital city witnessed heavy rainfall on Thursday under the influence of a low-pressure system, disrupting normal life across several areas. Bhubaneswar recorded 101 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, leading to severe waterlogging on major roads and traffic congestion at several locations. With rainwater failing to drain out quickly, many roads were submerged under knee-deep water. The Master Canteen–Rajmahal stretch, including…
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The Science Behind Living Younger, Longer Ageing is one of the few things every human being experiences, yet it remains one of the most aggressively marketed aspects of modern health and wellness. From anti-ageing creams and supplements to hormone therapies, longevity clinics, personalised health programmes and experimental cellular treatments, the promise is increasingly ambitious: look younger, feel younger and perhaps even reverse some of the…
Koraput Records Heavy Rainfall; Boriguma Receives Highest 186 mm
Koraput, September 24, 2026: Several parts of Koraput district received heavy rainfall on Thursday, with 1,385.3 mm of cumulative rainfall recorded across 14 blocks between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, according to the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), Koraput. The district recorded an average rainfall of 99.0 mm during the 10-hour period, reflecting widespread and intense rainfall across the region. Boriguma recorded the highest rainfall…
ASHRAE Opens Abstract Submissions for 2027 Annual Conference in New Orleans
ATLANTA (September 24, 2026) – ASHRAE is accepting abstracts for conference papers for the 2027 ASHRAE Annual Conference, taking place June 12-16, 2027, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference will bring together HVAC&R professionals, researchers, practitioners, building owners and industry leaders to share research, innovations and practical approaches addressing challenges across the built environment. Authors are invited to submit abstracts for consideration within one of…
World Lung Day – 25th September 2026: Mumbai Records 14,396 COPD Deaths, 7,069 Asthma Deaths
Mumbai’s Polluted Air Puts Lung Health at Risk; Experts Urge Citizens to Act Before Breathing Problems Turn Serious Mumbai | Sept 24- As Mumbai marks World Lung Day on September 25, pulmonologists are drawing attention to the long-term impact of air pollution on respiratory health, particularly from fine particulate matter such as PM2.5. Air-quality data for September 23 showed Mumbai at a…
TROOPS allocates US$12 million for new unit focused on AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia
HONG KONG, Sept 24- TROOPS, Inc. (Nasdaq: TROO) is committing US$12 million to start a new business unit focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure in Southeast Asia, a growing market that attracted more than US$55 billion of investment over the last year. The Hong Kong financial services and property group has sought a future partnership with Bfarms365 LLC, a Texas company in the USA, through which…
Sushilkumar Agrawal Elected Vice President of “Producers Guild of India” at the Guild’s 72nd Annual General Meeting, held in Mumbai.
Mumbai, Sept 24: Mr. Sushilkumar Agrawal has been elected as Vice President of the Producers Guild of India at the Guild’s 72nd Annual General Meeting, held in Mumbai. Mr. Shibasish Sarkar was unanimously re-elected as President of the Guild. The Producers Guild of India is the premier body representing producers of film, television and digital content in India. It represents leading…
Odisha Begins Work on Sustainable Urban Mobility Transition Plans for BKPPER Region
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 24 (UDN): The Odisha government has initiated work on a comprehensive sustainable urban mobility framework for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BKPPER), with a focus on integrated regional transport planning, public bus transformation and stronger institutional mechanisms. An inception workshop on the “Preparation of Sustainable Urban Mobility Transition Plans for Odisha” was held at Kharavela Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Thursday by the Housing and…
Rasgovindpur Airstrip to Be Developed Into Airport in Mayurbhanj: Minister
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 24 (UDN): The Odisha government is set to develop the Rasgovindpur airstrip in Mayurbhanj district into a full-fledged airport, Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed the state Assembly on Thursday. Representational Image Responding to a question in the House, Jena said the Centre has already approved the proposal to upgrade the airstrip into an airport, paving the way for further development of the…
Strong Winds, Tidal Waves Flood Villages, Damage Fishing Boats in Chilika
Puri, Sept. 24 (UDN): Strong winds and intermittent rain triggered by the prevailing weather system have battered areas around Chilika in Odisha, with tidal water entering village roads and damaging fishing boats. The situation has particularly affected Arakhakuda and Sanapatana, where tidal water has reportedly inundated roads in several pockets. Water has risen to knee level in parts of the villages, while strong waves continue…