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Bhubaneswar, Sept. 27 (UDN): Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Sunday visited Nandankanan Zoological Park near Bhubaneswar to review the health condition and care arrangements for rescued orangutans housed at the zoo’s Hand Rearing Centre.  Pic Credit: x.com/ddnandankanan Garg was accompanied by Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department Principal Secretary…

New Delhi, Sept. 28: Bank customers across India can expect normal banking services on Monday after the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) postponed its proposed three-day nationwide strike following fresh assurances from the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).  Representational Image  The strike, which was scheduled to begin on Monday during…

Shanghai, September 28, 2026: India secured 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, winning six Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, as the international skills competition concluded on September 27. India improved its position from 13th at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, where the country had won four Bronze…

Cuttack, Sept. 26 (UDN): A historic palace-like structure on the Shishu Bhavan campus in Cuttack, which once served as Odisha’s Raj Bhavan, could get a new lease of life as a museum instead of being demolished. The proposal has brought the heritage value of the ageing structure back into focus,…

Talcher, Sept. 26 (UDN): A massive laddoo weighing around four tonnes and offered as prasad during the Ganesh festival was auctioned for Rs 17 lakh in Talcher, drawing enthusiastic participation from devotees despite heavy rainfall.  Representational Image The Diamond Group emerged as the highest bidder after a spirited auction and…

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Railway-related crime cases have dropped by nearly 83 per cent at locations covered by solar-powered CCTV surveillance under the East Coast Railway (ECoR), according to railway authorities.  Representational Image  Data for the January-August period show that the number of reported cases fell from 200 in 2025…

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…

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…

GURUGRAM, India, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gurgaon, one of India’s leading corporate and commercial hubs, has grown into a city defined by fast-paced workdays, modern urban living and an increasingly diverse residential landscape. As the city continues to attract professionals, businesses and families from across the country, the need…

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin today announced the return of PROOF, its flagship trading competition series, with Go The Distance, a cycling-inspired campaign that brings KuCoin’s partnership with Global Brand Ambassador Tadej Pogačar to its global user community. Running from September 25 to November…