Bhubaneswar, Sept. 4 (UDN): The Odisha Legislative Assembly will convene the 17th Session of the 17th Assembly on September 22, with proceedings scheduled to continue until October 3, according to the provisional calendar released by the Assembly Secretariat. Representational Image The session will primarily focus on official government business, with sittings planned on most working days during the two-week schedule. September 25 (Friday) has been…
Odisha to Release 5th Installment of CM-KISAN Scheme Today, Over 41 Lakh Farmer Families to Benefit
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 4 (UDN): In a major boost to the state’s agricultural sector, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will release the fifth installment of financial assistance under the CM-KISAN Scheme (Rabi 2026–27) today through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. Representational Image More than 41 lakh farmer families across the state are expected to benefit from the initiative. The financial assistance will be transferred…
Medhavi Group Launches MedhaviOne to Build India’s Education-to-Employment Infrastructure; Amit Haralalka Joins as Co-Founder & CEO
The new venture leverages Medhavi Group’s 14-year legacy to shift the paradigm from degree-first to skills-first, making formal degrees deeply industry-relevant. Amit Haralalka, formerly Head of Growth at Tata Digital, joins as Co-Founder & CEO to lead the venture. NEW DELHI, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Medhavi Group today launched MedhaviOne, a platform built on shared standards for skills and credentials across education and employment. Amit…
Jagannath Temple to Observe Janmashtami Rituals Today; Public Darshan Suspended for Five Hours
Puri, Sept. 4 (UDN): The sacred Janmashtami rituals will be observed at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri today with special religious ceremonies marking the birth of Lord Krishna. In view of the scheduled rituals, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced that public darshan will remain suspended from 7:00 PM to 12:00 midnight. Devotees have been advised to plan their visits accordingly and…
Panchjanya’s ‘Sushasan Samvad – Odisha Ki Udaan 2.0’ Focuses on Odisha’s Governance, Development and Growth Journey
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 4: Panchjanya’s ‘Sushasan Samvad – Odisha Ki Udaan 2.0’ brought together a wide-ranging conversation on Odisha’s journey of governance, development and growth, with discussions focusing on the state’s progress, emerging opportunities and the aspirations shaping its future. The programme was held at Vivanta Bhubaneswar, DN Regalia Mall, Kalinga Vihar, Patrapada, Bhubaneswar. Organised as part of Panchjanya’s Sushasan Samvad series, the Odisha edition provided a…
Researchers create new colour-changing material—could be used in anti-counterfeit markings on banknotes and passports
Researchers have developed a new material called davyne that changes colour in the near-infrared region. The colour change cannot be detected with the human eye, but only with a spectrometer or an infrared-sensitive camera. The material could be used, for example, as an invisible anti-counterfeit tag. When studying the properties of hackmanite, researchers were able to create a new material called davyne. Hackmanite is…
Haier Announces Global Partnership with UEFA Champions League
New brand building milestone deepens Haier’s global consumer connections BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Haier, the world’s No.1 major home appliances brand, today announced a global partnership with UC3, under which Haier will become a Global Partner of the UEFA Champions League from the 2027/28 season through the 2030/31 season. The four-year partnership, running from July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2031, grants Haier exclusive…
GeM, Textiles Committee Join Hands to Promote Recycled and Upcycled Textile Products
The Government e Marketplace (GeM), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Textiles Committee (TC), Ministry of Textiles, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the procurement of recycled and upcycled textile products made from pre- and post-consumer textile waste, scrap and second-hand clothes. The partnership, formalised during the 62nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Textiles Committee in Mumbai, seeks to…
ELC 2.0 to Empower Youth and Strengthen Democratic Participation: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Election Commission of India (ECI) held its fourth regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECINet in Goa, with a focus on enhancing electoral awareness and democratic participation among young citizens. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar said students are the future of the country and that Electoral Literacy Clubs can play a crucial role in strengthening the world’s largest democracy by…
A Moment of Pride for Nabarangpur District as Nabarangpur Earns the Prestigious Recognition of Being Named Odisha’s Best District in Education
Nabarangpur:, Sept 4 [UDN}: It is a matter of immense pride and honour for the people of Nabarangpur district that, under the prestigious Chief Minister’s Education Award, Nabarangpur has been selected as the Best District in the State, while the District Education Officer of Nabarangpur, Mr. Chhatrapati Sahu, has been selected for the honour of Best District Education Officer in Odisha. 🌟 This remarkable achievement…