Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The Odisha government has assigned nine IAS officers of the 2024 batch to Sub-Collector posts across several districts following completion of their Phase-II training. Representational Image The General Administration & Public Grievance (GA&PG) Department issued a notification on Monday announcing the postings, with the officers also designated as Sub-Divisional Magistrates in their respective jurisdictions. Nine Officers Get Field Postings As per…
Odisha Launches 15-Day Drive To Identify Unsafe Buildings Across State
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The Odisha government has launched a 15-day statewide inspection drive to identify unsafe and structurally vulnerable buildings, with authorities directed to take prompt action against structures that pose a threat to public safety. Representational Image Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra has instructed officials to complete detailed inspections within the stipulated period and submit a report for further…
JOHNNIE WALKER DROPS LIMITED EDITION SABRINA CARPENTER BLACK LABEL BOTTLE DESIGN
Latest chapter in Johnnie Walker x Sabrina Carpenter collaboration celebrates bold creativity through collectible new bottle inspired by the confident, unapologetic vibe of Sabrina’s album, Man’s Best Friend LONDON, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Johnnie Walker, the world’s No. 1 Scotch whisky[1], unveils a new limited edition Johnnie Walker Black Label bottle design created as part of the brand’s ongoing collaboration with GRAMMY® Award-winning global…
Mother, Daughter Die After Electrocution in Kalahandi; Family Protests Outside Collectorate
Kalahandi, Sept. 8 (UDN): A mother and her daughter died after suffering electric shocks while attempting to rescue each other from a live wire in Kalahandi district, triggering protests by their relatives and villagers over an alleged delay in emergency medical assistance. The incident occurred in Karlasoda village under Bhawanipatna Sadar police station limits. The deceased were identified as Lalita Naik and her daughter Sheetal…
Nuapada Women Turn Leaf Plates Into Sustainable Livelihood, Earn Up to INR 25,000 Monthly
Nuapada, Sept. 8 (UDN): Thirty women from the Ganga Producer Group in Odisha’s Nuapada district are turning locally available leaves into a source of steady income, producing eco-friendly plates and bowls as an alternative to single-use plastic products. Representational Image The women-led enterprise has been established with support from the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and equipped with modern machinery to improve production…
DSYS Gives Warm Send-Off to Asian Games 2026 Athletics Campers
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), Government of Odisha, accorded a warm send-off to the Asian Games 2026 athletics campers at the airport on Tuesday as they departed for the prestigious continental event. Pic credit: x.com/sports_odisha Additional Secretary B. K. Swain was present at the airport to encourage the athletes and convey the department’s best wishes ahead of the…
Mystery Primate Rescue in Balasore: Five Orangutan-Like Animals Found in Bichitrapur Forest
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The rescue of five unusual primate-like animals from the Bichitrapur forest in Odisha’s Balasore district has sparked widespread curiosity, with forest officials launching an investigation to determine their species and how they reached the area. Representational Image The animals, which locals initially described as resembling orangutans, were spotted in the forest under Bhograi block on Tuesday. However, officials have not yet…
Commissionerate Police Introduces LED Shoulder Lights to Boost Safety of Traffic Personnel
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police has launched a new safety initiative by introducing LED shoulder flickering lights for traffic personnel to enhance their visibility and protection while on duty, particularly during night-time operations. Representational Image The wearable lighting system is designed to help motorists identify police personnel from a distance, improve road safety and strengthen traffic management in low-light conditions. Better visibility…
B.Tech Student Found Dead in Hostel Room at Balasore Engineering College
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): A B.Tech student was found dead inside her hostel room at a private engineering college in Sergarh under Khantapada police limits in Odisha’s Balasore district on Monday, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. According to preliminary information, the student, who was pursuing Computer Science, did not attend classes during the day after reportedly complaining of health issues…
LX Pantos Successfully Completes Complex Defense Logistics Project for Advanced Weapons
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LX Pantos (President & CEO: Lee Yong-ho) announced on September 8 that it had completed a cross-border defense logistics project for advanced weapons. The project transported air-to-air missiles (AAMs) from France to Korea for the Republic of Korea Marine Corps’ Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) program, led by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). LX Pantos carried out…