Puri, Sept 18 [UDN}:A spectacular sand art installation was created on the Puri beach to mark the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafted a massive 25-foot sand sculpture, turning the shoreline into a special artistic tribute. The sand artwork was beautifully illuminated with 2,500 traditional earthen lamps, creating a striking visual display along the Puri beach. The installation…
OCA Election Row Takes Fresh Turn as President Backs Polls Before High Court
Cuttack, Sept. 18: The long-pending Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) elections took a significant turn after OCA president Pankaj Lochan Mohanty filed an affidavit before the Orissa High Court supporting the conduct of elections in line with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regulations. The affidavit marks an important development in the ongoing legal dispute over the delayed election of OCA office-bearers, a…
Odisha Traders Push Back Against New UPI Fee on High-Value Business Payments
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 18 (UDN): A proposed fee on high-value commercial UPI transactions has triggered widespread concern among traders in Odisha, with business groups urging the Centre to withdraw the measure over fears that it could increase operating costs and eventually affect consumers. Representational Image The Union Finance Ministry has clarified that from October 15, a 0.4% charge will apply only to commercial UPI person-to-merchant (P2M)…
Vijayi Bharat Foundation’s Khele Sanand Sports Utsav 2026 kicks off with Saina Nehwal, bringing 25,000+ students into competition
Chennai/Sanand, Gujarat, 17th September 2026: Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal today inaugurated Khele Sanand Sports Utsav 2026, marking the launch of an 18-day mass Olympic sporting movement across all 105 villages of Sanand Taluka. The Sports Utsav will run from 17 September to 7 October 2026, taking organised sport to schools and communities across the taluka. Organised by Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF) under its Khele Sanand…
KOHLER SHOWCASES DESIGN EXCELLENCE AT THE 2026 KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE NEW YORK
The kitchen and bath leader returns to Kips Bay New York, bringing thoughtful craftsmanship, elevated wellness and design-forward innovation to one of Manhattan’s most anticipated design showcases NEW YORK, NY (September 17th, 2026) – Kohler returns to the Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York as the official bath and plumbing partner of the 2026 edition, joining 22 of the country’s most celebrated designers and…
Jeanologia shows that sustainability and business can drive progress together
Valencia (17 September 2026).At Jeanologia, sustainability and business are part of the same strategy. For more than 30 years, the company has been developing technologies to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry while progressively embedding environmental and social criteria into the way it operates. Its Sustainability Report 2025 sets out the results of these efforts and the priorities that will shape the company’s…
Over 13,000 Junior Teachers Rally In Bhubaneswar Seeking Job Regularisation
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 17 (UDN): More than 13,000 junior teachers gathered at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, demanding regularisation of their services and urging the Odisha government to implement its earlier notification on the issue. Representational Image The large demonstration saw the participation of both male and female teachers from different parts of the state, who raised concerns over what they described as a prolonged…
Garment-Laden Container Truck Gutted In Fire On NH-18 In Mayurbhanj; Driver Escapes
Mayurbhanj, Sept. 17 (UDN): A container truck carrying clothes and garment materials was gutted after catching fire on National Highway-18 near Sukhuapada Toll Gate in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Thursday. The truck was reportedly heading from Baripada towards Jamshedpur when the incident occurred. Fire Breaks Out Beside Highway According to preliminary reports, the driver had pulled over on the roadside and was cooking when flames…
Brazil asserts the origin of its quartzites in Italy, the destination for over US$85 million in exports
For the second year in a row, Marmomac Italy will feature an entire hall devoted to Brazil, hosting 42 national companies; It’s Natural Pavilion projects US$60 million in business. Verona (Italy), Sept 17 – Brazilian quartzite already holds a prominent position in the international market. Now, Brazil aims to further strengthen recognition of its origin. At Marmomac Italy 2026, held from September 22 to 25 in…
Firecracker Shop Sealed In Gajapati After Permit Documents Allegedly Not Produced
Paralakhemundi, Sept. 17 (UDN): Police sealed a firecracker shop on Ranipentha Road in Paralakhemundi, Gajapati district, on Thursday after the owner allegedly failed to produce valid documents required for storing and selling firecrackers. Police Conduct Raid According to reports, police raided the establishment following allegations of unauthorised firecracker sales. During the inspection, officials checked the stock of firecrackers and other explosive materials along with licences,…