Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has called for a sustained, long-term awareness campaign on thalassemia to improve early identification of cases and strengthen public understanding of the blood disorder in the state. Pic Credit: x.com/DrHariBabuK The Governor made the observation while chairing the executive committee meeting…
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Hidden Protein Helps Cells Divide Correctly
A previously unknown protein, hidden in RNA thought not to encode proteins, helps cells divide correctly. The RNA molecule that encodes the protein also has a function of its own in cell division. The findings from the University of Gothenburg could provide new insights into what goes wrong in conditions…
Continue ReadingLandslide, Collapsed Power Tower Disrupt Rail Traffic Near Maliguda in Koraput
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Train services on the Koraput-Kirandul route were severely disrupted on Friday after a high-voltage transmission tower collapsed near Maliguda railway station amid strong winds and heavy rain, triggering landslides that damaged sections of the railway track. The incident occurred in the Maliguda-Chhatriput section, where nearly 150…
Continue ReadingOnly 294 of Odisha’s 3,000+ Heritage Monuments Enjoy Protected Status
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Despite Odisha being home to more than 3,000 identified temples and archaeological monuments, only 294 sites have been granted protected status by the state and central governments, the Assembly was informed on Friday. Representational Image Replying to a question by BJD MLA Prasanna Acharya, Language, Literature…
Continue ReadingBhakta Charan Das Falls Ill During Protest, Hospitalised in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das was hospitalised after falling ill during the party’s protest outside the Chief Electoral Officer’s office in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Representational Image Das, who had reportedly been suffering from a fever-related illness for the past several days, participated…
Continue ReadingManas Sahoo Pays Golden Tribute to Asian Games Champions Suruchi, Kamaljeet
Puri, Sept. 26 (UDN): Renowned sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo has celebrated India’s latest Asian Games triumph with a special sand animation dedicated to shooters Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet. The artwork, created at Sahoo’s studio in Puri, commemorates the duo’s gold-medal-winning performance in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team…
Continue ReadingHirakud Dam Opens Three More Gates as Mahanadi Flow Rises; Indravati Gates Closed
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Authorities at Hirakud Dam have opened three additional gates following a rise in water flow in the Mahanadi river, bringing the total number of open gates to eight. Representational Image Of the eight gates currently releasing water, five are located on the left side of the…
Continue ReadingDalal Street Ends September 21–25 Week in the Red as Oil, Bond Yields Trigger Sharp Sell-Off
Dalal Street’s Weekly Roller-Coaster: Early Recovery Fades as Oil, Yields Push Sensex and Nifty Lower Mumbai, Sep 26: Indian equity markets went through a week of sharp swings, with early gains giving way to heavy selling before a late recovery brought some stability. The movement highlighted how closely domestic stocks…
Continue ReadingBank Strike and Everyday Life: What Customers Need to Know as Branch Services Face Disruption
A bank strike may begin with a dispute over working conditions, but its effects can quickly reach far beyond the banking sector. For millions of Indians, banks are part of everyday life. Salaries are credited into accounts, businesses deposit collections, families withdraw cash, cheques are processed, loans are serviced and…
Continue ReadingGeneral Surgeon Jo Buyske Receives Inspiring Women in Surgery Award
Jo Buyske, MD, FACS, a general surgeon who helped reshape surgical training and worked to make surgical careers more sustainable, is the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award. The award, presented annually at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress, recognizes an…
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