The longtime ISAPS leader will assume the presidency of the global aesthetic surgery organization in 2028 El Paso, TX, Sept 17 – The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), a global professional organization dedicated to advancing aesthetic plastic surgery education and patient safety, has elected internationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ozan Sozer as President-Elect. He will assume the role of President in…
West Bengal Records Strong Growth in Mineral Revenue Collection
Kolkata, Sep 17: West Bengal has recorded a significant rise in revenue generated from its mineral resources during the opening months of the 2026-27 financial year, with collections increasing by 32.60 per cent compared with the same period last year. According to figures released by the State Finance Department, mineral-related tax revenue stood at Rs 567.82 crore between April 16 and August 15, 2026, compared…
Puresta Launches EVERQ To Change How India Approaches Skincare – Diagnose First, Then Treat
New Delhi, 17 September 2026: Puresta Lifestyle Private Limited today announced the launch of EVERQ, an AI-powered skin-health platform designed to bring skin assessment, dermatologist consultations, personalised treatment and ongoing skincare together in one connected journey. For millions of Indian consumers, skincare still begins with a product, a Google search, an influencer recommendation or trial and error. EVERQ takes a different approach, starting with understanding…
Sudarsan Pattnaik marks PM Modi’s birthday with 25-ft sand sculpture at Puri Beach
Puri, Sept. 17 (UDN): Renowned Odisha sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday with a 25-foot-long sand sculpture at Puri Beach, featuring 2,500 diyas as part of the artistic tribute. The installation, created on the occasion of the Prime Minister’s birthday, carries the theme “Aashirwad Ka Diya – 25 Years of Seva – Happy Birthday Modi Ji.” Sand…
Lightning strikes claim two lives in separate incidents in Keonjhar
Keonjhar, Sept. 17 (UDN): Two people, including a 19-year-old man and a woman, were killed in separate lightning strike incidents in the Anandapur area of Odisha’s Keonjhar district on Wednesday. The incidents took place in Padmapur and Kantipal villages, leaving both communities in shock and mourning. 19-year-old dies while working in field The first incident was reported from Padmapur village under Anandapur police limits. According…
ECoR crosses 100 MT freight unloading mark, becomes first railway zone to hit milestone
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 17 (UDN): East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a significant freight-handling milestone by crossing 100 million tonnes (MT) of freight unloading in the current financial year 2026-27, becoming the first railway zone in India to reach the mark. Representational Image According to ECoR, the zone achieved the milestone 17 days earlier than it did during the corresponding period of the previous financial year,…
UNOX, Italian Manufacturer of Professional Cooking and Baking Ovens, Opens Experience Lounges in Mumbai and Ludhiana
New Delhi, September 17, 2026: UNOX India has opened two new Experience Lounges in Mumbai and Ludhiana, adding to its network of facilities where chefs, bakers and foodservice professionals can experience professional cooking and baking equipment in a working environment. The UNOX Lounge at Thomson & Thomsons in Mumbai was inaugurated on September 7, while the UNOX Lounge at Restrokart in Ludhiana was inaugurated on…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi greets PM Modi on birthday, offers prayers to Lord Jagannath
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 17 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his leadership as a source of inspiration and praying to Lord Jagannath for his long life, good health and continued service to the nation. In posts shared on social media, the Chief Minister wished the Prime Minister well and said Odisha remained committed to…
Padma Shri filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda joins reconstituted CBFC board
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 17 (UDN): Acclaimed filmmaker and Padma Shri awardee Nila Madhab Panda from Odisha has been appointed as a member of the reconstituted Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), giving the state representation on India’s statutory film certification body. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued the notification on Tuesday, reconstituting the 18-member CBFC board under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and…
Bhadrak Collector and SP Hold Direct Public Grievance Hearing at Block Office to Address Citizens’ Concerns
Bhadrak: Sept 17 [UDN}:A direct public grievance hearing jointly conducted by the District Collector of Bhadrak and the Superintendent of Police (SP), Bhadrak, was held at the premises of the Bhadrak Block Office. The camp provided an opportunity for members of the public to directly present their grievances and seek solutions to various issues concerning administration, development and public services. During the hearing, the Additional…