SgurrEnergy Reinforces Its People-First Culture with 9-Day Diwali Break for All Employees Pune, 17th October 2025: SgurrEnergy, a global leader in renewable energy engineering and consulting, has reaffirmed its people-first philosophy by continuing its long-standing tradition of offering a 9-day Diwali break to all employees across India. This unique policy, in place for over 15 years, underscores the company’s deep commitment to employee well-being, work-life…
AAF Closes Funding for Early-Stage Hybrid Fund
Washington, D.C., USA, October 16, 2025: AAF Management Ltd. (“AAF”) announced today that it has closed a USD 55M early-stage hybrid fund, The Axis Fund, to invest in emerging managers (Funds I and II) and their most promising underlying portfolio companies at Pre-Seed to Pre-IPO. The Axis Fund is AAF’s fourth vintage and catapults the firm’s assets-under-management (AUM) to USD 250M. Since 2016, AAF has…
Shakti Pumps Unveils All-Round Water Management Solutions at IFAT India 2025
Shakti Pumps Showcases Comprehensive Water Management Solutions at IFAT India 2025 Mumbai, 17th October 2025 : Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, one of India’s leading manufacturers of energy-efficient and solar pumping solutions and industrial pumping solutions proudly showcased its complete range of future-ready water management solutions at IFAT India 2025 the country’s largest trade fair dedicated to Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Recycling. The 3 day…
KIT Shines at All Odisha State Ranking Badminton Tournament
Bhubaneswar, 17th Oct 2025: The All Odisha State Ranking Badminton Tournament was recently held in Balasore, where the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) team delivered an outstanding performance. From the university, Harshita Raut, a student, emerged as the women’s singles champion. She achieved double success by winning both the women’s singles and women’s doubles titles. Additionally, she finished as the runner-up in the mixed…
MS Dhoni Earns Certification as Drone Pilot
New Delhi, 17th Oct 2025: India’s most successful cricket captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is well known for his passion for luxury cars and superbikes. His farmhouse in Ranchi houses a vast collection of expensive vehicles. However, beyond his love for automobiles, Dhoni also has a deep interest in engines and technology. Recently, Dhoni achieved a new milestone in this area. On Tuesday, he announced through…
Forest Department Captures Monkey Causing Panic in Local Area
Salepur, 17th Oct 2025: The Forest Department has finally succeeded in capturing a rogue monkey that had been spreading terror for several days in the Sauri area. The monkey, known for its aggressive behavior and prominent canine teeth, was subdued using a tranquilizer. Background: For the past few days, this aggressive monkey had been causing panic in Sauri Panchayat under Salepur Block. Several locals, including…
Artists’ Association Holds Rally Demanding Implementation of 8-Point Charter
Phulbani –17th Oct 2025: Demanding the fulfillment of their 8-point charter of demands, the Artists’ Association organized a rally and submitted a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister through the District Collector. Key Demands Include: Revival of near-extinct traditional art forms like Ram Natak, Ghuduki, and Ban Koila Publication of the Senior Artists’ List by the Central Government Provision of artist pensions and support schemes…
Diwali Date Confusion Resolved: Diwali and Payashraddha to Be Observed on October 20
Bhubaneswar, 17th Oct 2025: Diwali Date Confusion Resolved: Diwali and Payashraddha to Be Observed on October 20 Amavasya and Payashraddha to Coincide on the 20th Diwali will be celebrated on October 20, not on the 21st Payashraddha will also be performed on October 20, the same day as Kali Puja and Diwali This clarification came during a press conference held by the Mukti Mandap Pandit Sabha,…
Five Odisha Universities Set for Major Infrastructure Overhaul
Bhubaneswar, 17th Oct 2025: Five state-run universities in Odisha are set to undergo a significant transformation under the Giribhumi Development Fund, with both new constructions and renovation of old buildings planned to be completed within two years. Among the universities included are: Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur Gangadhar Meher University (GMU), Sambalpur Maa Majhigouri University, Baleswar Central University of Koraput Maa Manikeswari University The…
‘Surabhi-2025’ Cluster-Level Children’s Festival Celebrated at Badani Government Ashram School
Jharigaon, 17th Oct 2025: The cluster-level children’s festival and ‘Surabhi-2025’ event was organized today at Badani Government Ashram School, under the Ramsa Cluster Resource Center, which is part of the Jharigaon Group Education Center in Nabarangpur district. The event was held under the direct supervision of Sangram Keshari Badjena, coordinator of the Ramsa Cluster Resource Center, and chaired by the Headmaster of Badani Ashram School,…