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New Delhi, Oct 15: In a major festive-season announcement, the Union Cabinet has approved a productivity-linked bonus equivalent to 78 days’ wages for around 11.41 lakh eligible railway employees for the financial year 2025-26.  Representational Image  The total financial outlay for the bonus is estimated at ₹2,009.61 crore, with each…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (UDN): Breaking gender barriers and steering Odisha towards a more inclusive transport sector, Shubhalakshmi Mahananda from Kendujhar has emerged as the State’s first woman electric bus driver, challenging long-standing stereotypes in a profession traditionally dominated by men.  Representational Image Every day, as an electric bus rolls out…

Puri, Oct 15 (UDN): The sacred Panchuka period, one of the most significant phases of the holy month of Kartik for devotees of Lord Jagannath, will be observed for only four days instead of the usual five this year due to a tithi kshaya — the omission of a lunar…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (UDN): The State Cabinet has passed a resolution expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his completing 25 years of uninterrupted public service. The resolution acknowledges the Prime Minister’s 25-year journey in public office, marking his tenure in various leadership roles in government.…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (UDN): With Durga Puja approaching, Odisha Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has directed officials to complete all pending road repair work across Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and adjoining areas within 48 hours, emphasising the need for safe and hassle-free travel during the festive season.  Pic Credit: x.com/DDNewsOdia…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (UDN): In a major push to strengthen Odisha’s critical mineral resources, the Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd (OMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Hyderabad, to advance scientific research and mineral exploration across the State. The agreement,…

Stockholm, Sweden, October 14, 2026. Affibody AB (“Affibody”) today announced a series of presentations at the 2026 Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), taking place October 17-21 in Vienna. The presentations span both clinical and preclinical research and include results from the ongoing Phase I study with…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): Newly appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram has identified employment, healthcare, education and farmers’ welfare as key areas of focus, saying he will work in coordination with the state government to address public concerns and support Odisha’s development.  Representational Image  Ram is expected to arrive in…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): Asiatic lioness Shreya has given birth to a cub at Nandankanan Zoological Park near Bhubaneswar, but the newborn is currently being raised under specialised care after the first-time mother reportedly failed to accept it.  Representational Image  Shreya, housed in enclosure number 18, delivered a single cub…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): The Odisha Government has relaxed its mandatory electric vehicle (EV) hiring policy, permitting departments to hire petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles if open tenders for electric vehicles fail to attract eligible bids.  Representational Image  The Finance Department announced the relaxation through an Office Memorandum, citing operational difficulties…