Bhubaneswar, Sept. 21 (UDN): Five people were injured after a dispute over a Social media Live video reportedly escalated into a clash in Ghatikia area under Bharatpur police limits in Bhubaneswar during the ongoing festive celebrations. According to preliminary information, the incident followed a Social media Live session in which a youth allegedly made caste-related remarks while discussing a case. The video subsequently circulated widely…
Bhadrak Fishermen Advised Against Venturing Into Sea Till September 23
Bhadrak, Sept. 21 (UDN): Fishermen along the coastal areas of Odisha’s Bhadrak district have been advised not to venture into the sea until September 23 in view of the prevailing weather conditions caused by a low-pressure system. Representational Image Several areas of Basudevpur witnessed rainfall from Sunday night, with showers continuing into Monday. Following the weather conditions, the Basudevpur Fisheries Department issued a precautionary advisory…
Forester Found Dead At Government Quarters In Balangir, Police Begin Probe
Balangir, Sept. 21 (UDN): A 59-year-old forester was found dead inside his government-allotted residence in Odisha’s Balangir district on Sunday, prompting police to begin an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The deceased has been identified as Byasadev Sahu, who was serving as a Forester under the Balangir Forest Range. According to reports, Sahu was found inside the staff quarters located behind the Forest…
Tusker Found Dead In Sundargarh Reserve Forest, Forest Department Launches Probe
Sundargarh, Sept. 21 (UDN): A tusker was found dead in Raipuria Reserve Forest under Kel Beat of the Mazuradima Section in Jarda Range of Sundargarh district on Sunday, prompting the Forest Department to initiate an inquiry into the incident. The elephant’s carcass was spotted by local residents, who subsequently informed forest officials about the death. According to preliminary information, the tusker had reportedly been unwell…
Gas Cylinder Explosion Sparks Major Fire At Restaurant In Balasore
Balasore, Sept. 21 (UDN): A major fire broke out at a restaurant near DIC Chhak in Balasore on Monday following the reported explosion of a cooking gas cylinder. Representational Image According to preliminary reports, the cylinder blast triggered the fire, which quickly spread through the restaurant and engulfed the premises in flames. The intensity of the blaze also reportedly damaged several vehicles parked in the…
NIT Rourkela Conducts Cleanliness Drive Under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026
Rourkela, Sept. 21 (UDN): The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela joined the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign by organising a cleanliness drive at a garbage-vulnerable spot located near its campus. Representational Image The initiative was undertaken as part of the campaign’s focus on the Transformation of Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) and Garbage Vulnerable Points, with the objective of turning identified waste-prone areas into…
Eight Injured, Two Critical After Pickup Auto Overturns In Ganjam
Ganjam, Sept. 21 (UDN): Eight people were injured, two of them critically, after a pickup auto overturned near Roland College in the Golanthara area of Odisha’s Ganjam district on Monday. Representational Image According to preliminary information, the accident occurred when the vehicle reportedly lost balance while carrying a group travelling from Kanisi towards the Andhra Pradesh border to attend a feast. The pickup auto overturned…
Raffles Udaipur Recognized with Two MICHELIN Keys for the Second Consecutive Year, Celebrating a Legacy of Exceptional Hospitality
National, September 2026: Raffles Udaipur has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys for the second consecutive year, recognising its distinctive approach to luxury hospitality, personalised service, thoughtful design and exceptional guest experiences. Set across a 21-acre private Island on Udai Sagar Lake, the resort brings together the timeless elegance of Raffles with the natural beauty, cultural heritage and locally inspired experiences of Rajasthan. The MICHELIN…
Sayaji Raipur Brings the Soulful Flavours of Bengal to the City with a Special Bengali Food Festival
Raipur, Sep 21: Sayaji Raipur is set to take diners on a culinary journey to Eastern India with its Bengali Food Festival, bringing the rich flavours, traditions and culinary heritage of Bengal to Cravings – All Day Dining Restaurant from 25 September to 11 October 2026. The festival has been curated to celebrate the distinctive character of Bengali cuisine, bringing together time-honoured recipes, aromatic spices,…
Youth Rescued After Jumping Into Kuakhai River From Tankapani Bridge
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 21 (UDN): A 21-year-old youth was rescued alive after reportedly jumping into the Kuakhai River from the Tankapani Bridge in Bhubaneswar on Sunday night. The youth, identified as Suryanarayan Jena, allegedly jumped into the river for reasons that remain unclear. Following information about the incident, a team from the Balianta Fire Station immediately rushed to the spot and launched a search and rescue…