Category: News

Bhubaneswar, June 9 (UDN): Odisha is likely to witness an increase in pre-monsoon rainfall activity over the next few days, with the southwest monsoon expected to enter the state within the next two to three days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Representational image The weather department stated that…

As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, experts expect a surge in youth soccer participation, along with a seasonal spike in preventable injuries. Before the first whistle blows, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons encourages young athletes and families to take a few simple steps to help prevent common soccer…

FSSAI Bans Use of Newspapers for Food Packaging, Cites Health Risks Representational image New Delhi, June 8: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs) across the country to immediately discontinue the use of newspapers for packing, wrapping, and serving food items,…

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UDN): Odisha has taken another significant step toward strengthening its tourism and hospitality sector, with the approval of multiple investment proposals worth ₹833.74 crore during the 147th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting. The approved projects are expected to generate 1,823 employment opportunities across the…

Chiba, Japan, June 8, 2026: Researchers at Chiba University have achieved a significant breakthrough in medicinal chemistry by developing an innovative strategy to synthesize complex plant-derived alkaloids that could pave the way for next-generation cancer treatments. The research team, led by Professor Hayato Ishikawa of the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical…

 June 08: Nasr Polo and Equestrian Academy is proud to announce the hosting of Tour 2 of the Hyderabad Horse Show 2026 Summer Championship, scheduled to take place from Friday, 5 June to Sunday, 7 June 2026 at the academy’s state-of-the-art equestrian facilities in Hyderabad.  The three-day championship will bring…

Bhubaneswar, June 8: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) have been recognised as Model Campuses under the Vehicle-Free Campus Initiative of the FIT India Movement and have been felicitated with the prestigious FERN Award for promoting sustainable mobility and healthy living practices. The…

New Delhi, June 8: The price of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been increased by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder, adding to household expenses across the country. The revised rates have come into effect immediately. The latest hike follows a review of international energy prices and domestic market conditions. Officials…

Projects across manufacturing, energy, textiles, tourism and emerging technologies expected to generate nearly 19,924 employment opportunities. Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UDN): Odisha’s industrial growth momentum received a significant boost as the State Government approved 24 new investment proposals worth more than ₹3,793 crore during the 147th meeting of the Single Window…

Mumbai, June 6 (BNP): Maharashtra has emerged as the state with the highest female-to-male ratio in the country, surpassing the national average and marking a significant achievement in gender demographics, according to recent government data. Representational image The improved sex ratio is being viewed as a positive indicator of social…