Stockholm, Oct. 12: American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for their contributions to the development of macroeconomic models that help policymakers understand economic fluctuations and respond to periods of growth and recession.…
Continue ReadingBMC Destroys 60 Kg of Stale Food in Bhubaneswar Eateries During Festive Season Raids
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 (UDN): The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified its food safety enforcement drive ahead of the festive season, carrying out inspections at hotels and restaurants in the Patia area to ensure that customers are served safe and hygienic food. Representational Image During Monday’s raids, officials inspected food…
Continue ReadingSensex Falls 548 Points, Nifty Closes Below 22,400 as Selling Pressure Weighs on Markets
Mumbai, Oct 12: Indian equity markets closed lower on Monday as selling pressure in the second half of the session erased early gains, with elevated crude oil prices, high US bond yields and continued foreign investor outflows weighing on investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex declined 547.65 points, or 0.76%, to…
Continue ReadingNHAI Plants 5.20 Lakh Saplings Across Odisha, Focuses on Medicinal Forests and Bee Corridors
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 (UDN): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has planted around 5.20 lakh saplings across Odisha over the past four months as part of a series of environmental initiatives aimed at expanding green cover, protecting biodiversity and supporting pollinators. Representational Image The plantation drive includes medicinal gardens,…
Continue ReadingBJP National Leader Saudan Singh Begins Three-Day Odisha Visit Ahead of Local Body Polls
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 (UDN): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its organisational preparations for the upcoming panchayat and municipal elections in Odisha, with party National Joint Organisation General Secretary Saudan Singh beginning a three-day visit to the state. During his visit, Singh is scheduled to interact with senior…
Continue ReadingAranyakaa Farms Launches Forest Breeze, Its 12th Flagship Managed Farmland Project, in the Denkanikottai Hills
Aranyakaa Farms, one of South India’s leading managed farmland developers recently announced the launch of Forest Breeze, its 12th project and the latest addition to a portfolio that has already delivered 11 successful developments across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Spread across 31 acres, Forest Breeze will offer 118 farm…
Continue ReadingCM Majhi Backs SIR, Says Clean Electoral Rolls Crucial to Democratic Trust
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has strongly defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, describing it as an important exercise to safeguard electoral integrity, ensure fair representation and strengthen public confidence in democracy. Representational Image In a post on his X handle on…
Continue ReadingWorld Arthritis Day 2026: One in Six Indians Affected; Experts Emphasise Early Diagnosis and Treatment
Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (UDN): Persistent joint pain, swelling and stiffness can make everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs and getting out of bed increasingly difficult. On World Arthritis Day, observed on October 12, health experts are highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, timely treatment and physiotherapy to manage arthritis…
Continue ReadingNavratri Day 2: Odisha Shakti Peeths Witness Special Rituals as Goddess Brahmacharini Is Worshipped
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 (UDN): Navratri celebrations have gathered momentum across Odisha, with prominent Shakti Peeths and temples witnessing special prayers and religious rituals on the second day of the nine-day festival. Devotees are worshipping Goddess Durga in her second form, Maa Brahmacharini, seeking blessings for peace, strength, prosperity and spiritual…
Continue ReadingIITM Pune Hosts APARC Early Career Researcher Workshop Ahead of ESTIC
Pune, October 12: The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, hosted the APARC Early Career Researcher (ECR) Workshop, titled “The ECR Nexus: Connecting Voices, Tools, and Science to Society,” at Meghdoot Hall, bringing together emerging researchers and international experts to discuss scientific collaboration, career development and the role of…
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