Jajpur, July 24 (UDN): At least 10 passengers were seriously injured after a private night coach bus rammed into the rear of a stationary truck on National Highway-16 near Gopalpur in Odisha’s Jajpur district late Thursday night. The accident involved a Sana Travels bus, which was travelling from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata with more than 50 passengers on board. According to preliminary information, the bus collided with…
SKKU Develops Technology for Mass-Producing Eco-Friendly Hydrogen Peroxide Without Electricity, Dramatically Cutting Energy Costs
July 24: A research team led by Professor Sunghak Park of the Department of Future Energy Engineering of Sungkyunkwan University, working jointly with research teams from Korea University and Northwestern University, has developed an innovative electrochemical system capable of producing eco-friendly hydrogen peroxide in large quantities and with high efficiency, without any external power supply. The findings were published in Energy & Environmental Science, a…
24 Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Chilika’s Nalabana Bird Sanctuary
Balugaon, July 24 (UDN): In a major enforcement action, the Chilika Wildlife Division arrested 24 fishermen for allegedly carrying out illegal fishing inside the prohibited Nalabana Bird Sanctuary area of Chilika Lake during a joint patrolling operation. Forest officials also seized three fishing boats, three engines, fishing nets and the catch during the raid, officials said on Friday. According to the Wildlife Division, the operation was…
Gas Cutter Used to Loot SBI ATM in Odisha’s Umarkot; Police Launch Intensive Probe
Nabarangpur, July 24 (UDN): An automated teller machine (ATM) of the State Bank of India (SBI) was allegedly looted by unidentified miscreants in Odisha’s Umarkot town after they cut open the cash vault using a gas cutter, police said on Friday. The incident took place at an SBI ATM kiosk located on Kondagaon Road, where the accused are suspected to have struck during the night before…
Glasgow Opens CWG 2026; Mirabai, Lovlina Lead India’s Medal Hopes
Glasgow, July 24: The Commonwealth Games 2026 officially began in Glasgow with a colourful opening ceremony, as King Charles III declared the event open and welcomed athletes from across the Commonwealth. India will look to its star performers, including Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain, to lead the country’s medal charge at the Games. With a strong mix of experienced athletes and young talents,…
Suspected Tiger Movement Along Koraput Border Puts Villagers on Alert
Koraput, July 24 (UDN): Reports of a suspected tiger movement have triggered anxiety among residents of several villages in Odisha’s Koraput district after paw-like footprints were found near forest areas along the Kotpad-Kundura border. The discovery has raised concerns among villagers living close to the forest, while several unverified videos claiming to show the presence of a tiger have gone viral on social media, adding…
Viswanathan Anand Vows to Ensure Continuity and Serve Global Chess Community
New Delhi, July 24: Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has said that his focus will be on ensuring continuity and serving the global chess community as he takes on greater responsibilities in chess administration. Anand emphasised the importance of strengthening the sport’s global ecosystem, supporting players, and maintaining the progress achieved in recent years. He said his priority would be to work in the…
Elder Brother Arrested for Allegedly Killing Sibling Over Family Dispute in Sundargarh
Sundargarh, July 24 (UDN): A domestic dispute turned fatal in Odisha’s Sundargarh district after a 35-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his elder brother at Nuadihi village under the Hemgir police station limits on Friday morning. The deceased has been identified as Kelal Patel (35), while the accused, Bedlal Patel (40), has been arrested by the police. According to preliminary investigation, the altercation…
Tusker Injured After Pickup Van Hits Elephant While Crossing NH-20 in Keonjhar
Keonjhar, July 24 (UDN): An eight-year-old wild tusker was injured after being struck by a pickup van while attempting to cross National Highway-20 near Badapashi under the Keonjhar Sadar Forest Range in the early hours of Friday. According to forest officials, the incident occurred at around 3 am when a herd of six elephants, comprising an adult male, two female elephants and three calves, was crossing…
Dhenkanal Devotees Craft Giant 391-Foot Tulasi Garland for Lord Jagannath’s Bahuda Yatra
Dhenkanal, July 24 (UDN): Devotees from Dhenkanal are preparing a grand 391-foot-long Tulasi garland to adorn Lord Jagannath on the auspicious occasion of the Bahuda Yatra. The special offering is being prepared as part of the traditional celebrations dedicated to Lord Jagannath and his siblings during the return journey festival. Along with the massive Tulasi garland, devotees will also offer a 351-foot-long lotus garland and…