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…
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Railway Engineers Raise Career Stagnation and Pay Scale Concerns Ahead of 8th Pay Commission
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…
Continue ReadingThree Trekkers Go Missing on Malyagiri Hill in Odisha’s Angul; Search and Rescue Operation Underway
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…
Continue ReadingSecurity Alert at Puri Srimandir Ahead of Rath Yatra; Kolkata Man Detained for Allegedly Flying Drone Over Temple
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…
Continue ReadingPoshan Tracker Achieves Milestone with 8.93 Crore Beneficiary Coverage
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…
Continue ReadingIIT Bhubaneswar Lends Technical Expertise for Safe Construction of Kendrapara Rath Yatra Chariot
Kendrapara, July 8 (UDN): In a unique blend of tradition and technology, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar is providing engineering support for the construction of the chariot for the upcoming Baladevjew Temple Rath Yatra at Ichapur in Odisha’s Kendrapara district. Representational Image The annual Rath Yatra, scheduled to…
Continue ReadingNavneet Unveils ‘Jab Baari Ho Tumhaari, Digest Se Karo Taiyaari’ Campaign for Its Flagship Digests
Mumbai,July 8: Navneet Education Limited has launched its latest campaign, ‘Jab Baari Ho Tumhaari, Digest Se Karo Taiyaari’, celebrating its flagship product, the Navneet Digest, as a trusted companion for students preparing for examinations. The campaign highlights how the Digest continues to simplify learning and revision by offering structured content,…
Continue ReadingPrime Volleyball League Receives FIVB Recognition
New Delhi, July 8: The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) has received recognition from the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), marking a significant milestone for the league and Indian volleyball. The recognition by the global governing body is expected to further strengthen the league’s position on the international stage and provide a…
Continue ReadingMercom India Renewables Summit 2026 Concludes with CEO Calling for 1000 GW 10-Year Solar Roadmap to Support India’s Energy Transition
New Delhi, July 8: The sixth edition of the Mercom India Renewables Summit concluded last week at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi, drawing record attendance from across India’s clean energy sector. The two-day event brought together industry-leading speakers and panelists across critical sessions, alongside workshops and an Expo Hall showcasing leading clean energy brands and technology innovators from India’s energy ecosystem. Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital…
Continue ReadingAndhra Pradesh Officials’ Visit to Kotia Villages Rekindles Odisha–Andhra Border Dispute
Koraput, July 8 (UDN): The decades-old border dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh has resurfaced after a team of Andhra Pradesh government officials reportedly carried out census-related verification in several villages under the disputed Kotia Gram Panchayat in Koraput district. Representational Image According to local sources, the Andhra Pradesh team,…
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