Rourkela, Sept. 18 (UDN): National Institute of Technology Rourkela has showcased Odisha’s contribution to India’s indigenous semiconductor ecosystem at SEMICON India 2026, being held at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi from September 17 to 19. A chip developed by researchers at NIT Rourkela was among the indigenous semiconductor designs featured in an emblem representing contributions from 20 institutions across the country. The emblem was presented to…
Low-Pressure Area Likely Over North Andaman Sea on Sept 19: IMD
Bbubaneswar, Sept. 18 (UDN): A low-pressure area is likely to develop over the north Andaman Sea by the evening of September 19, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. Representational Image According to the latest weather bulletin, an upper-air cyclonic circulation currently persisting over north Thailand in the mid-tropospheric levels is expected to move eastwards and emerge over the north Andaman Sea within the…
Sugar Prices in Focus as Centre Tightens Stock Norms and Pushes for Consumer Relief
New Delhi, Sep 18: The Centre has stepped up efforts to bring greater stability to the domestic sugar market, tightening stockholding rules for dealers and asking traders to ensure that falling wholesale prices translate into relief for consumers. Under the revised arrangement, dealers in most parts of the country can hold up to 2,000 quintals of sugar at a time, compared with the earlier ceiling…
Class VI Girl Drowns While Bathing in Pond in Baleshwar
Baleswar, Sept. 18 (UDN): A 12-year-old girl drowned in a pond while taking a bath in the Soro area of Baleshwar district on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Sanjita Das, a resident of Bagada village under Manatri panchayat within the jurisdiction of Soro police station. Sanjita was a Class VI student of Manatri English Medium School. According to reports, she had attended her…
Dry Tree Branch Falls on Biker, Pierces Abdomen in Kendrapara
Kendrapara, Sept. 18 (UDN): A 22-year-old man sustained critical injuries after a dry tree branch reportedly fell on his motorcycle and pierced his abdomen in Kendrapara district on Friday morning. The injured youth was identified as Pabitra Pradhan, son of Ajay Pradhan of Kansar village. According to reports, Pabitra was travelling towards Kendrapara town on his motorcycle when a dry branch from a roadside tree…
Durga Puja 2026: Cuttack Opens Single-Window Facility for Puja Committees
Cuttack, Sept. 18 (UDN): With preparations for Durga Puja gathering momentum, the Cuttack district administration has introduced a single-window facility to streamline the process of obtaining mandatory certificates and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for puja committees. The facility has been set up at Barabati Palace and will remain operational for four days, from September 18 to 21. Puja organisers can approach the centre to submit…
Puri Khaja Shops Raided Over Hygiene Concerns, Unfit Sweets Destroyed
Puri, Sept. 18 (UDN): A joint enforcement team on Thursday carried out inspections at several khaja shops and manufacturing units in the vicinity of Srimandir in Puri following complaints and information about unhygienic food preparation. Representational Image The operation was conducted by officials from the Food Safety and Civil Supplies departments, the municipal enforcement team and the police. During the inspection, officials reportedly found khaja…
Bollywood Meets Business Legacy: Ranbir Kapoor Praises PNG Jewellers Chairman’s Raw New Memoir, Choosing Gold
Mumbai, Sep 18: Stories of resilience from business leaders often inspire individuals across all walks of life, and this time, it was Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor who shared his appreciation for the profound insights in Choosing Gold, the debut memoir of Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director of PNG Jewellers, when presented with a copy by the author recently. Released nationally by Penguin Random…
Green City Hospitals acquires Sambalpur Warriors ahead of Odisha Premier League 2026
Sambalpur/Cuttack,Sep 18: Lucknow-based Green City Hospitals has acquired full ownership of the Sambalpur Warriors ahead of the Odisha Premier League 2026. The acquisition marks the healthcare group’s entry into franchise cricket and opens a new chapter for a side that finished as runners-up last season. The acquisition is driven by a long-term plan to build the Sambalpur Warriors into a strong and competitive franchise, with a…
EcoGuard Global and CONFED Go-Live with Carbon Office Platform in Philippines Serving 3 million Coconut Farmers
September 18, 2026: EcoGuard Global (“EcoGuard”), the Swiss-based climate-tech company and spin-off from the Web3 & AI technology engineering firm, The Hashgraph Group (“THG”), and the Confederation of Coconut Farmers Organizations (“CONFED”) of the Philippines, have today announced the official platform go-live of the “CONFED Carbon Office”. This ground-breaking deployment in the global carbon market signals the transition from the collaboration agreement announced at the World Economic Forum…