New Delhi | September 19, 2026 Kaayu Rituals, a UK-based Ayurvedic wellness brand, marked six months of its journey with a wellness event at Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, bringing together healthcare professionals, wellness experts and industry stakeholders for conversations around preventive healthcare, sexual health, fertility, vitality and everyday wellbeing. Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of…
PM Modi to Distribute 51,000 Appointment Letters at 20th Rozgar Mela; Odisha to Host Events in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates in various Central Government departments on Saturday as part of the 20th Rozgar Mela, with Odisha hosting parallel events in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. Representational Image The nationwide recruitment drive will be conducted through video conferencing across 45 locations in the country, where newly appointed employees will…
India’s Per Capita Carbon Emissions Less Than Half of Global Average, Says PM Modi
New Delhi, Sept. 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India’s per capita carbon emissions are less than half of the global average, asserting that the country continues to present this position at international climate forums while advocating greater global cooperation on environmental challenges. The Prime Minister made the remarks while inaugurating the two-day international conference, “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics,” organised…
Foundation Stone for Mahalakshmi Green Energy Project to be Laid in Kolhapur on September 20
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, September 19, 2026: The Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of the ‘Mahalakshmi Green Energy’ project will be held in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, on September 20, 2026. The foundation stone of the project, being established as a unit of the Cooperative Sugar Value-Added Products and Bio-Energy Multi-State Cooperative Society Ltd, will be laid by Hon’ble Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah. Under the vision of…
PMAY-U Bandhu Focuses on Affordable and Dignified Housing for Urban Families
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): The Odisha Housing & Urban Development Department has reiterated its commitment to expanding access to affordable and dignified housing for urban households through PMAY-U Bandhu. #PMAY-(U) Bandhu reflects a commitment to making affordable and dignified housing accessible to urban households. With a focus on inclusive growth and secure living, the initiative advances the vision of #HousingForAll and a more inclusive #ViksitOdisha.…
Odisha Weather Alert: Rain, Thunderstorm Likely in Five Districts
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow nowcast warning for parts of Odisha, forecasting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in five districts. Representational Image The weather alert was issued at 11:30 am on Saturday, with the IMD predicting rainfall and thunderstorm activity at one or two places over Balasore, Jagatsinghpur, Balangir, Bargarh and Angul during…
IPL Turns 20 in 2027: BCCI Announces Grand Celebrations, Governing Council Members Re-Elected
Mumbai, Sept. 19 (UDN): The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to complete two decades in 2027, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) planning a series of special programmes to mark the milestone. Representational Image The decision was taken during the BCCI’s 95th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at its headquarters in Mumbai on Friday. The General Body unanimously approved plans…
Farmers Allege Substandard Fertiliser Supply in Balasore, Seek Refund and Action
Balasore, Sept. 19 (UDN): Farmers in Khaira block of Odisha’s Balasore district have raised allegations of substandard fertiliser being supplied through the Bartana Service Cooperative Society, prompting demands for an inquiry and action against those responsible. Representational Image The issue came to light after farmers reportedly noticed that their crops were not showing the expected improvement despite applying the fertiliser purchased through the cooperative society.…
Odisha, SBI Join Hands to Make Digital Municipal Payments Faster and Easier
Bhubaneswar, Sep 19: The Odisha government has partnered with the State Bank of India (SBI) to strengthen digital payment facilities across urban local bodies (ULBs), aiming to make everyday municipal services simpler and more convenient for citizens. The state government and SBI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand and improve digital payment infrastructure for municipal services across Odisha. The partnership is expected…
Bhubaneswar Emerges as Major Tier-2 Real Estate Hub as Property Prices Rise 63%
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): Bhubaneswar is strengthening its position as one of India’s prominent Tier-2 real estate markets, with strong growth reported across the residential, warehousing and retail segments. Representational Image According to a CII-Knight Frank India report, residential property prices across 11 emerging cities, including Bhubaneswar, increased by 63% between 2021 and 2026. This growth was substantially higher than the 42% rise recorded across…