Cairo, Egypt [29September 2026]: After launching Meshwarha, Uber and INJAZ Egypt have completed the initiative’s first training programme, bringing together 60 female Uber drivers for a learning journey focused on personal and professional development. Launched in July as Uber’s long-term initiative supporting women’s economic participation in Egypt through learning, earning, and growth opportunities, Meshwarha began with a dedicated partnership with INJAZ Egypt. Over four…
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 implementation lapses across key Odisha government departments, including irrigation, mining, fisheries, forests and public works. The findings form part of the CAG Compliance Audit Report for the year ended March 31, 2024, covering the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Steel…
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 Diwali more exciting with its “Real Wali Diwali” celebrations, bringing ₹500 crore worth of offers across its portfolio of smartphones & AIOT products As part of its Real Wali Diwali celebrations, realme will bring attractive offers and benefits for consumers looking to upgrade their devices…
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 tremors also reported from parts of neighbouring Angul district. Representational Image According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake struck at 10:48:20 pm on September 28, 2026. Epicentre At 20-Km Depth The NCS placed the epicentre at 21.179°N latitude and 84.774°E longitude, 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 she had gone for a bath in Baleshwar district. The deceased was identified as Sumitra Nayak, wife of late Kahnu Nayak of Sana Aunsa village under Bhograi block. Swept Away At Ausa Ghat According to reports, Sumitra had gone to Ausa Ghat for bathing along…
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 reportedly went out of control and crashed into an electricity pole in the Maitri Vihar police station area. The impact left the heavy vehicle wedged between the damaged pole and electrical wires, while a roadside boundary wall was also damaged. Truck Halted Before Hitting Establishments…
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 locality and attacked 13 people, including a child, eight women and four men, on Monday night. The incident reportedly occurred around 10 pm, when the animal entered the village and first attacked a child. It subsequently moved through the area and bit several other residents.…
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 a motorcycle in Kendujhar district late Monday night, triggering a police investigation. The deceased was identified as Trilochan Mohanta, a resident of Khajirapashi village under Turumunga police station. He was the husband of a woman constable. Ambushed On Isolated Stretch According to preliminary information, Mohanta…
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 and district for several district cadre posts under CRE-2023(IV). Representational Image The counselling, earlier scheduled for September 30, 2026, will now be conducted on October 6, 2026, following the Odisha Bandh called by the Naba Nirmana Krushaka Sangathana on September 30. Counselling For Five Posts…
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 large-scale irregularities in the printing and distribution of school textbooks in the state. Representational Image The development follows a complaint submitted by RTI activist and whistleblower Pradip Pradhan, who alleged financial irregularities, conflict of interest and lapses in the textbook printing process. Education Ministry Seeks…