July 9: The global economy has continued to demonstrate resilience despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with businesses, financial markets, and policymakers adapting to a challenging geopolitical environment. The tensions have created concerns over energy supplies, crude oil prices, inflation risks, and global trade flows. However, strong economic fundamentals in several major economies, supported by consumer demand and continued investment activity, have helped…
NALCO, NLC India sign pact for 1,080 MW captive power plant in Odisha
July 9 (UDN): Odisha’s industrial growth is set to gain fresh momentum as National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) and NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) have entered into a joint venture agreement to develop a 1,080 MW captive thermal power plant in Angul. The proposed 4×270 MW power project will help meet the rising energy needs of industrial operations while strengthening the state’s power infrastructure. The initiative is…
AI technology helps protect elephants and prevent railway accidents in Coimbatore
July 9: Artificial intelligence is playing a key role in preventing elephant deaths on railway tracks in Coimbatore, with advanced surveillance systems helping authorities detect animal movement and alert train operators in real time. The AI-based monitoring system uses cameras and sensors to track elephant movement near railway stretches, allowing timely warnings and reducing the risk of collisions. The technology is helping create safer conditions…
Nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders swept away in Raigad floods after HPCL wall collapse
July 9: Intense monsoon rains in Maharashtra’s Raigad district led to a major incident after a boundary wall at an HPCL LPG bottling facility collapsed, causing nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders to be carried away into a nearby river by strong floodwaters. Authorities have initiated recovery operations and are closely monitoring the situation to ensure public safety. Emergency teams are working to locate and retrieve the displaced…
Railway Engineers Raise Career Stagnation and Pay Scale Concerns Ahead of 8th Pay Commission
New Delhi, July 9 (UDN): Railway engineers have urged the Central Government and the forthcoming 8th Central Pay Commission to address long-standing concerns over career stagnation, pay disparities and limited promotional opportunities within the Indian Railways. Representatives of railway engineers’ associations have submitted their demands, highlighting that prolonged delays in career progression and anomalies in the existing pay structure have adversely affected employee morale and…
Three Trekkers Go Missing on Malyagiri Hill in Odisha’s Angul; Search and Rescue Operation Underway
Angul, July 9 (UDN): A major search and rescue operation is underway after three trekkers reportedly went missing while trekking on Malyagiri Hill, the highest peak in Odisha, located in Angul district. According to official sources, the group had ventured into the hilly terrain for a trekking expedition when three members lost contact with the rest of the team. Following information from fellow trekkers and…
Security Alert at Puri Srimandir Ahead of Rath Yatra; Kolkata Man Detained for Allegedly Flying Drone Over Temple
Puri, July 9 (UDN): Security agencies swung into action after a drone was allegedly flown over the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Thursday morning, triggering fresh concerns over the security of the 12th-century shrine just days ahead of the annual Rath Yatra. Representational Image According to officials, the unmanned aerial vehicle was seen hovering over the temple complex for several minutes, including around the…
First-Round Plus Two Merit List Released; Ravenshaw Higher Secondary School Records Highest Cut-off
Bhubaneswar, July 9, 2026: The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, has published the first-round merit list for admission into Plus Two (Higher Secondary) courses for the 2026–27 academic session. Among all higher secondary institutions in the state, Ravenshaw Higher Secondary School, Cuttack, has recorded the highest cut-off marks, reflecting intense competition for admission to its various streams. Candidates selected in the first round…
Dr. Mukesh Mahaling Visited the Headquarters of the National Health Authority and Reviewed the Implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Programme in Odisha.
New Delhi, July 9 [UDN}: During his visit to New Delhi, Dr. Mukesh Mahalingam visited the National Health Authority (NHA) headquarters and held a detailed discussion with NHA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Sunil Barnwal on strengthening Odisha’s healthcare infrastructure. The meeting focused on the implementation roadmap for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in…
The Minister Held an Extensive Discussion with Intellectuals and Professionals to Exchange Ideas on Development, Governance, and Public Policy Issues.
Nabarangpur, July 9 [UDN}: As part of the Bikashara Dhara, Odisha Sara outreach programme, Odisha’s Minister for Mines, Industries and Transport, Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, interacted with intellectuals and professionals from the Nabarangpur Assembly constituency at a conference held in a local hotel.During the meeting, the Minister highlighted the major developmental initiatives undertaken in Nabarangpur district over the past two years. He was joined by District…