Ganjam, Sept. 22 (UDN): Rough sea conditions triggered by a depression over the Bay of Bengal have forced more than 27 fishing trawlers from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh to seek shelter along the Ganjam coast. Representational Image The trawlers were reportedly on their way back to Kakinada when turbulent waters prevented them from continuing their journey. With conditions worsening, the fishermen moved towards the Aryapalli…
Rough Sea Prompts Bathing Ban At Puri Beach, Red Flags Hoisted
Puri, Sept. 22 (UDN): The Puri district administration has stepped up safety measures along the coast as heavy rainfall and turbulent sea conditions are forecast, with red flags hoisted at beaches and tourists barred from entering the water. The restriction has been imposed as the sea is expected to remain rough with high tides, prompting authorities to intensify surveillance along the popular beach stretches. Lifeguards…
Puri Srimandir To Suspend Public Darshan For Six Hours On September 23
Puri, Sept. 22 (UDN): Devotees visiting the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will face a six-hour restriction on public darshan on Wednesday, September 23, due to the observance of the Bamana Janma Niti, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) said. Representational Image The special ritual will be conducted on the occasion of Bhadraba Shukla Dwadashi tithi, as part of the temple’s scheduled religious observances. Darshan…
Vault by Virat Kohli Strengthens Its Gurugram Presence with the Launch of its Fourth Club in the City
Gurugram, 22nd September 2026: Vault by Virat Kohli, India’s premium franchise-led fitness chain, opened its new club in Sector 70, Gurugram. This is the brand’s fourth club in the city and the latest step in its expansion across Haryana and the wider Delhi-NCR region. Located on the 3rd Floor, Elan Epic, Southern Peripheral Rd, Opposite Tulip Violet, Sector 70, Gurugram, Haryana 122101, the new club…
Odisha Colleges, Universities Asked To Appoint Shaktishree Saathi, Female Class Representatives
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): The Odisha Higher Education Department has directed state public universities and government and aided colleges to complete the selection of Shaktishree Saathi and Female Class Representatives (FCRs) for the 2026-27 academic session. The institutions have also been instructed to update the details of the selected representatives and the Shaktishree Sanjojika on the designated Shaktishree web portal. The directive was issued by…
BSE Odisha Postpones Class V Scholarship Exam To October 3
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22 (UDN): The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has postponed the Upper Primary Scholarship Examination-2026 for Class V students in view of the cyclonic weather conditions associated with Cyclone ‘Arnav’. Representational Image The examination, originally scheduled for September 24, will now be held on October 3 (Saturday) from 10 am to 12 noon, according to an official notification issued by the Board.…
Submer and Intel collaborate to advance AI and HPC infrastructure across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey
Collaboration combines Intel compute platforms and reference architectures with Submer’s full-stack engineering, design and delivery capability in the region Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 22,2026 — Submer, a full-stack AI and HPC infrastructure provider, and Intel today announced a collaboration agreement covering artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, high-performance computing (HPC) and next-generation data centre solutions across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey. Under the agreement, Intel…
Polycab Joins ELECRAMA 2027 as Thematic Partner for Quality, Safety & Reliability
Association reflects Polycab’s continued engagement with the electrical industry and its commitment to advancing quality and reliability Delhi, September 22, 2026: Polycab India Limited, India’s No. 1 wires and cables company, is proud to associate as the Thematic Partner for Quality, Safety & Reliability at ELECRAMA 2027, the 17th edition of the flagship exhibition of the global electrical and allied industries, to be held from…
Elderly Man Killed, Two Critically Injured After Truck Hits Stranded Car In Jajpur
Jajpur, Sept. 22 (UDN): An elderly man was killed and two others, including a truck driver, suffered critical injuries after a speeding truck crashed into a stranded car on National Highway in Odisha’s Jajpur district late Monday night. The accident occurred near Sathipur Pathapranta Chhak under the Panikoili police station limits when a car travelling from Bhadrak to Bhubaneswar reportedly developed a mechanical fault and…
Koraput Puts Officials On High Alert, Bars Leave Till September 25
Koraput, Sept. 22 (UDN): The Koraput district administration has directed all government officers and employees to remain at their respective headquarters until September 25, stepping up preparedness ahead of the heavy rainfall forecast under the influence of a Bay of Bengal weather system. The directive, issued by the Collector and District Magistrate, comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the developing low-pressure system…