Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UDN): A major infrastructure push aimed at improving road connectivity, easing congestion and strengthening road safety in western Odisha is being proposed, with plans for six-laning the Sambalpur-Cuttack stretch of NH-55, construction of four underpasses and an overbridge near Sambalpur City railway station. Representational Image The proposals…
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Nana Patekar Dies at 75: Veteran Actor Passes Away After Cardiac Arrest in Goa
Goa, Oct 8: Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar, one of the most powerful and respected performers in Indian cinema, died on Thursday at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. According to reports, Patekar was found unconscious at his home and…
Continue ReadingSuriname Ambassador Visits KIIT & KISS, Highlights Power of Education and India-Suriname Ties
Bhubaneswar,Oct 8 (UDN): KIIT and KISS had the honour of welcoming Her Excellency Ms Hanisha Jairam, Ambassador of Suriname to India, who visited the institutions and interacted with students, faculty and members of the KIIT and KISS communities. Very happy to welcome Her Excellency Ms Hanisha Jairam, Ambassador of Suriname…
Continue ReadingOdisha Govt Releases Rs 99.26 Crore Interest Subsidy for 1.79 Lakh SHGs, Total Hits Rs 247 Crore
Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (UDN): The Odisha government has released Rs 99.26 crore in interest subsidy for 1,79,809 self-help groups (SHGs) across the State, taking the total interest subvention disbursed during the current financial year to Rs 247.03 crore. Representational Image Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida released the latest financial assistance…
Continue ReadingDr Agarwals Eye Hospital and Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry Marks World Sight Day with Interactive Visual Simulation Campaign
Chennai, October 07, 2026: Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital and Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry (DAIO) observed World Sight Day with an innovative and interactive eye health awareness campaign, ‘See What They See’, organised at four prominent locations across the city. As part of the initiative, undergraduate students pursuing optometry at…
Continue ReadingPM Modi Marks 25 Years in Public Life, Thanks People for Trust and Support
New Delhi, Oct 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked 25 years of continuous service as the head of a government, expressing gratitude to the people of India and saying their trust has placed the greatest responsibility on his shoulders. Addressing a large gathering at the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp…
Continue ReadingRBI Raises Repo Rate by 25 Bps to 5.50% Amid Rising Inflation and Global Uncertainty
New Delhi, Oct 7: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday raised the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent, marking a significant shift in its monetary policy stance amid rising inflation, elevated crude oil prices and growing global economic uncertainties. The decision was taken…
Continue ReadingAllen’s Arnav Wins Gold and Harshil Silver at IOAA 2026
Kota 7th October 2026: Allen students have won a gold and a silver medal at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2026. Allen classroom student Arnav Sehrawat won the gold medal, and Harshil Patel won the silver medal. Congratulating the students, Vinod Kumawat, President of Allen Career…
Continue ReadingNobel Chemistry 2026: Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai Win Prize for Solving Century-Old Molecular Mystery
Oct 7: French chemist Henri B. Kagan and Japanese chemist Kenso Soai have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for pioneering discoveries that helped explain how molecular asymmetry, or homochirality, can emerge naturally. Representational Image The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award on Wednesday, recognising the…
Continue ReadingOdisha Braces for Three Days of Thunderstorms, IMD Issues Yellow Warning
Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (UDN): Odisha is likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next three days, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a yellow warning for several districts. Representational Image The weather office has advised people to remain alert as thunderstorms accompanied by strong surface…
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