Category: News

Seoul, July 8: South Korea’s biopharmaceutical exports are on track to post a record performance in the first half of the year, driven by strong global demand for high-value medicines and contract manufacturing services. The country’s biopharmaceutical sector has continued its upward momentum, supported by increased exports of biologic drugs,…

Jeypore, July 8 (UDN): The Odisha Vigilance Department on Tuesday arrested a senior mining official after allegedly catching him accepting a bribe of ₹2 lakh from a sand leaseholder in Koraput district. The accused, Satyajit Rout, Deputy Director (Geology)-cum-Deputy Director of Mines, Jeypore, allegedly demanded the money to facilitate the extension…

Hamirpur, July 8 (UDN): While most people look forward to a quiet retirement, 75-year-old Milkhi Ram from Himachal Pradesh has chosen a different path—one driven by an unwavering passion for education. Already the holder of 32 academic degrees and qualifications, the lifelong learner has once again taken an examination, reinforcing…

Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UDN): The Odisha government is preparing to introduce a fully cashless land registration system, a move aimed at making property transactions more transparent, efficient and corruption-free. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday said the new mechanism has been designed to simplify the registration process…

Nuapada, July 7 (UDN): In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations, security forces on Tuesday unearthed a concealed Maoist arms dump deep inside the Patahara Reserve Forest near the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border in Nuapada district, recovering a large cache of firearms, explosives, ammunition, and other operational materials believed to…

Jakarta/New Delhi, July 7 (UDN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid glowing tributes to former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik while addressing the Indonesian Parliament, recalling the legendary leader’s extraordinary contribution to Indonesia’s freedom struggle and describing his courage as a defining chapter in the long-standing friendship between the…

Berhampur, July 7 (UDN): Berhampur Railway Station is poised for a major transformation as Indian Railways has approved a comprehensive redevelopment project worth ₹300 crore to convert the station into a world-class transportation hub. The ambitious project aims to modernise passenger amenities, strengthen infrastructure, and improve overall rail connectivity in…

Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UDN): In a bid to improve road safety and ensure stricter compliance with motor vehicle laws, the Odisha government has introduced tougher enforcement measures against traffic violations, empowering officials to seize vehicles operating without mandatory documents. Representational Image  The State Transport Authority (STA) has issued a fresh…

New Delhi, July 7: The Central Government is set to launch a new monthly Index of Services Production from July 14, aimed at providing a clearer picture of the performance and growth trends of India’s rapidly expanding services sector. The new index will track changes in service-sector activity and provide…

Bangkok, July 7: A significant archaeological discovery in Thailand has shed new light on the ancient cultural and trade links between India and Southeast Asia, with the recovery of two gold rings believed to be around 2,000 years old. The rings were found during an excavation at the Don Yai Thong…