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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…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (UDN): An Odisha man has taken an unconventional route to prepare for his entrepreneurial dream—quitting his IT job, moving to Bengaluru and working as a Rapido rider to understand what potential customers want from a dairy brand he plans to build back home.  Representational Image  The unusual…

Built on Equimundo: Center for Masculinity & Social Justice’s research into boyhood and masculinity, the game aims to raise awareness among young people about the attitudes and behaviours that contribute towards violence against women and girls. NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The United Nations Spotlight Initiative has introduced Sync…

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Capital Group, one of the world’s largest and most experienced active investment managers with US$3.6 trillion of assets under management, announced today that it has secured a Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (UDN): Train services on the Koraput-Jagdalpur section have been disrupted following a landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations in the Rayagada division.  Representational Image  In view of passenger safety and to facilitate restoration work on the affected stretch, the East Coast Railway has announced temporary changes to…

Puri, Oct 7 (UDN): Renowned Odisha sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has paid tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the completion of his 25 years in public service with a special sand sculpture at Puri Beach. Pattnaik shared images of the artwork on social media, describing…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (UDN): The Odisha Government on Wednesday carried out a minor reshuffle in the IAS cadre, including the appointment of new Collectors for Nabarangpur and Nuapada.  Representational Image  The General Administration & Public Grievance Department issued a notification announcing transfers and fresh postings involving seven IAS officers. New…

Rayagada, Oct 7 (UDN): Assam Rifles jawan V Teja, who succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained during operational duty in Nagaland, was cremated with full military honours at Swargadwara in Siriguda, Rayagada, on Wednesday. The final rites drew a large gathering of residents, youths and ex-servicemen, who assembled to pay their…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public life, describing his political journey as an example of dedicated public service, social justice and committed leadership.  Representational Image In a series of posts on X, Majhi…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (UDN): Odisha is bracing for a statewide bandh on Thursday, October 8, with the INDIA bloc opposition parties calling for a 12-hour shutdown over a range of political and governance-related issues.  Representational Image  The bandh was announced by Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das…