Category: News

Puri, July 9 (UDN): The centuries-old traditions associated with the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath continue to uphold the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Odisha. Among these cherished customs, the preparation of the sacred Ratha Daudi (chariot ropes) remains an integral ritual, symbolising devotion, craftsmanship and continuity of…

Greater Noida, July 9: Strengthening its commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship, Birla Institute of Management Technology , Greater Noida, has partnered with Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. under the company’s flagship CSR initiative, ‘Bottles for Change‘, to promote responsible plastic waste management and recycling across its campus. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Letter of Association by Dr. Prabina…

July 9: Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after a fresh wave of military strikes and counter-attacks raised concerns over further escalation in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump announced that American forces had carried out major strikes on Iranian military targets. In a statement shared…

Balasore, July 9 (UDN): Odisha is celebrating a proud musical milestone as singer Jyotirmayee Nayak has secured a place in the Grand Finale of Indian Idol Season 16, emerging as one of the top five contestants in the country’s premier singing reality show. With her soulful voice, versatility, and consistently…

July 9: The global economy has continued to demonstrate resilience despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with businesses, financial markets, and policymakers adapting to a challenging geopolitical environment. The tensions have created concerns over energy supplies, crude oil prices, inflation risks, and global trade flows. However, strong economic…

July 9: Intense monsoon rains in Maharashtra’s Raigad district led to a major incident after a boundary wall at an HPCL LPG bottling facility collapsed, causing nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders to be carried away into a nearby river by strong floodwaters. Authorities have initiated recovery operations and are closely monitoring the…

New Delhi, July 9 (UDN): Railway engineers have urged the Central Government and the forthcoming 8th Central Pay Commission to address long-standing concerns over career stagnation, pay disparities and limited promotional opportunities within the Indian Railways. Representatives of railway engineers’ associations have submitted their demands, highlighting that prolonged delays in…

Angul, July 9 (UDN): A major search and rescue operation is underway after three trekkers reportedly went missing while trekking on Malyagiri Hill, the highest peak in Odisha, located in Angul district. According to official sources, the group had ventured into the hilly terrain for a trekking expedition when three…

Puri, July 9 (UDN): Security agencies swung into action after a drone was allegedly flown over the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Thursday morning, triggering fresh concerns over the security of the 12th-century shrine just days ahead of the annual Rath Yatra.  Representational Image According to officials, the unmanned…

New Delhi, July 8: The Poshan Tracker platform has achieved a major milestone by recording 8.93 crore beneficiaries across the country, strengthening the government’s efforts to improve nutrition monitoring and service delivery. The digital platform has become an important tool for tracking the progress of nutrition programmes and ensuring better…