Sep 19: Schools across the country have steadily reduced recess during the past two decades, often to make more time for math and reading instruction. A growing body of research suggests that strategy may be backfiring. In May, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued its first updated guidance on recess in 13 years, citing evidence that recess supports not only children’s physical and emotional well-being, but…
NISER Student Dies After Falling From Hostel Roof in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): A third-year Integrated MSc student of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) died after reportedly falling from the roof of the Bhagirathi Hostel on the institute campus late Friday night. Representational Image The deceased has been identified as Vinay Sanyasi Venkat, a resident of Nagpur, Maharashtra. According to preliminary reports, Vinay reportedly slipped and fell from the hostel…
India’s Semiconductor Drive Gains Momentum as 200 Chip Design Firms Emerge
New Delhi, Sep 19: India’s semiconductor ambitions are gaining momentum, with around 200 chip design companies emerging under the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0), Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The growth in chip design companies is strengthening India’s domestic semiconductor intellectual property (IP) ecosystem and creating new opportunities for startups, engineers and technology entrepreneurs. According to the minister, more…
Sportking India Plans Rs 1,000 Crore Textile Plant in Khordha, 6,000 Jobs Expected
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): Textile major Sportking India is set to establish a greenfield spinning plant in Odisha’s Khordha district with an investment of around Rs 1,000 crore, a project expected to generate more than 6,000 direct employment opportunities. The company plans to begin commercial operations at the facility in the third quarter of the 2026-27 financial year. According to the project details, land for…
Max Hospital, Vaishali launches KTP (Kidney Transplant Program) and Nephrology OPD at Gwalior
One of the leading healthcare providers in the country, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, today, launched the Kidney Transplant Program and Nephrology OPD in Gwalior. The OPDs will be conducted at Max Patient Assistance Center, Shree Diagnostic Pvt Ltd, in Gwalior and will be available to patients on 3rd Sunday of every month between 11:00 am – 02:00 pm. The launch will make sure that…
Five Children Suffer Serious Burns in Fire During Ganesh Visarjan in Ganjam
Ganjam, Sept. 19 (UDN): Five children sustained serious burn injuries after a fire broke out during a Ganesh idol immersion procession at Purushottampur in Odisha’s Ganjam district on Friday. Representational Image According to preliminary information, the incident occurred when a petrol can kept near a generator caught fire while the procession was underway. The sudden blaze reportedly injured the children who were in the vicinity.…
Nabarangpur Forester Suspended Over Alleged Unauthorised Tree Felling, Financial Irregularities
Nabarangpur, Sept. 19 (UDN): The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Nabarangpur has suspended a forester following allegations of unauthorised tree felling and financial irregularities during his tenure in a forest section under Jharigaon Range. Bipin Kumar Harijan, currently posted as Forester of Maidalpur Section under Dabugam Range and formerly in charge of Mohara Section under Jharigaon Range, was placed under suspension with effect from the…
Odisha Plans 870-Acre ‘Silicon Valley’ Near Cuttack, Gets Rs 23,600 Crore Investment Proposals
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): Odisha is set to develop an 870-acre technology hub at Naraj near Cuttack, with the state government proposing to brand the project as ‘Odisha Silicon Valley’ and position it as a base for semiconductor, electronics and information technology industries. Pic Credit: x.com/CMO_Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the plan during Semicon India 2026 in New Delhi, where Odisha also received…
Utkal University Paper Leak Row: BJD Demands Time-Bound Probe, Stronger Exam Security
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): The alleged circulation of a question paper ahead of a Utkal University examination has triggered a political row in Odisha, with the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) demanding a time-bound investigation and stronger safeguards in the state’s examination system. The controversy surfaced after reports that a Plus III second-semester Commerce question paper was circulated on social media before the scheduled examination…
Mahaprasad Supply, Firewood Availability Discussed at Odisha Minister’s Meeting With Suara Nijog
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): The Odisha government is examining measures to ensure uninterrupted availability of firewood for the preparation of Mahaprasad and improve its distribution at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. Pic credit: x.com/IPR_Odisha Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan held discussions with representatives of the Suara Nijog at Lok Seva Bhawan on Friday, with several issues related to Mahaprasad preparation and distribution…