New Delhi, Oct 9 (UDN): Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida attended the two-day Departmental Summit of the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in New Delhi, holding discussions with Union Minister Annapurna Devi on strengthening welfare initiatives for women and children. Pic Credit: x.com/PravatiPOdisha The summit, being held…
Continue ReadingUS Congress to Honour Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar for Courage During Mid-Air Attack
WASHINGTON, Oct 9: Indian airline captain Smit Machchhar is set to receive recognition in the official Congressional Record of the US House of Representatives for his reported bravery during a mid-air attack aboard a Flydubai flight, an incident that allegedly put the lives of 172 passengers and crew members at…
Continue ReadingNana Patekar Cremated with Full State Honours at Pune Farmhouse; Film Fraternity Pays Tribute
PUNE, Oct 9 (UDN): Actor Nana Patekar was reportedly cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje village in Pune district on Thursday, according to a report published by OMMCOM NEWS. The last rites were said to have been attended by members of the film fraternity, political leaders…
Continue ReadingEminent Personality Receives 76th Honorary Doctorate from the Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Oct 9 (UDN): On the occasion of its 15th Foundation Day, the Institute of Advanced Research (IAR), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, conferred an honorary doctorate in recognition of the recipient’s distinguished achievements and contributions. 76th Honorary Doctorate I am grateful to the Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, for conferring an…
Continue ReadingBank of Baroda Strengthens Customer Awareness on Digital Safety through ‘bob Cyber Veeru’
Initiative aims to empower customers with simple, practical guidance to identify and stay safe from digital frauds Chandigarh, October 8th, 2026: Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, is strengthening customer awareness on digital safety through ‘bob Cyber Veeru’, its cybersecurity mascot for safe banking. Designed as…
Continue ReadingCM Majhi Felicitates ‘Silver Gandhi’ Mohan Mohapatra for Nationwide Awareness Campaign
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi felicitated Mohan Mohapatra, popularly known as ‘Silver Gandhi’, at an event held at the BJP state headquarters in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Mohapatra, who is associated with the Swachh Bharat Mission, was honoured for his nationwide padayatras aimed at spreading awareness…
Continue ReadingOdisha Bandh: Over 100 Detained as 32 Police Platoons Deployed in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UDN): More than 100 protesters were detained as the 12-hour Odisha bandh called by the INDIA bloc disrupted normal activities across the state on Thursday, prompting heightened security in the Twin City of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner S Debadatta Singh said 32 platoons of police…
Continue ReadingHere&Now365 Takes the Earthshot Prize to Global Audiences Across the UK, US and India
London, 08 October 2026: London-based advertising and media agency Here&Now365 is working with The Earthshot Prize, the global environmental award founded by Prince William, on a high-profile media campaign spanning the UK, the US and India this autumn. Launched in 2020, The Earthshot Prize was built around a simple idea: optimism,…
Continue ReadingIndiGo to Launch Daily Direct Bhubaneswar-Pune Flight From October 25
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UDN): Air connectivity between Odisha’s capital and Maharashtra is set to get a boost with IndiGo preparing to launch a new daily non-stop flight between Bhubaneswar and Pune from October 25. Representational Image The new service will operate from Biju Patnaik International Airport using an Airbus A320…
Continue ReadingBabeijoda: Odisha’s Colourful Tribal Village That Turns Into an Open-Air Art Gallery
Mayurbhanj, Oct 8 (UDN): Tucked away in Bisoi block of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, Babeijoda offers a striking blend of tribal heritage, folk art and community-driven cleanliness. Representational Image At first glance, what catches the eye is the colourful artwork adorning the walls of houses along the village roads. Traditional patterns…
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