Category: News

July 4: Tamil Nadu has announced an ambitious plan to develop a 200 MW rooftop solar power project across 200 government buildings, marking a significant step toward expanding renewable energy adoption and improving energy efficiency in the public sector. The initiative aims to harness rooftop solar potential in government offices,…

July 4: A massive gas removal and safety containment operation is currently underway at a seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, following an ammonia gas leak that triggered an immediate emergency response from district authorities and specialized disaster management teams. Soon after the leak was detected, emergency personnel including…

July 4: India’s aviation industry is witnessing a steady revival in international passenger traffic as easing global tensions and improving travel conditions encourage more people to fly overseas. The recovery signals renewed confidence among travelers and airlines, reflecting stronger demand for both business and leisure travel. International airlines and Indian…

July 4: India’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded a significant upswing, with total deal value rising 31% to USD 86.9 billion, underscoring strong investor confidence and sustained corporate expansion across key sectors. The sharp increase reflects a growing appetite among domestic and international companies to pursue strategic acquisitions, strengthen…

New Delhi, July 5 (UDN): The Central Government has directed technology giants Apple and Google to remove seven mobile applications that allegedly facilitate the unauthorised operation of e-rickshaws and violate existing transport regulations.  Representational Image According to official sources, the action was initiated following complaints that the apps were enabling…

Bhubaneswar, July 4 (UDN): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed ten senior IAS officers as Electoral Roll Observers to supervise the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of electoral rolls in Odisha, with an aim to ensure a transparent, inclusive and error-free voter registration exercise across the State. The observers…

Baripada, July 5 (UDN): Two persons were killed and five others, including three television camerapersons, sustained grievous injuries after a speeding dumper truck rammed into a group of rescuers and media personnel at an accident site in the Palbani area of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district late Friday night. According to police,…

Bhubaneswar, July 4 (UDN): The Odisha government on Friday intensified preparations for the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, directing officials to strengthen transport, traffic management and commuter facilities to ensure the safe and hassle-free movement of lakhs of devotees expected to participate in the festival. The directives were issued at…

July 3: Indian industry leaders are urging the government to strengthen the country’s carbon markets, as the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) begins to reshape global trade dynamics. They warn that the EU’s carbon-linked import tax is pushing exporters to account for emissions more strictly, which could affect…

Bhubaneswar, July 3 (UDN): Odisha took a major step towards strengthening its economic partnership with Japan on Thursday by signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with IHI Corporation and ACME Group to jointly explore large-scale investments in green energy, advanced manufacturing and industrial infrastructure. The agreement was signed during an Interaction…