Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (UDN): Odisha generates approximately 45 million tonnes of fly ash every year from thermal power plants, prompting the state government to intensify efforts to achieve complete utilisation of the industrial by-product while minimising its environmental and public health impacts. Pic Credit: x.com/spcbOdisha The issue came up for…
Continue ReadingSambalpur Set for Rs 10-Crore Women’s Safety Overhaul Under Nirbhaya Initiative
Sambalpur, Oct 13 (UDN): Women’s safety infrastructure in Sambalpur district is set for a significant upgrade, with the administration proposing nine initiatives worth an estimated Rs 10 crore under the Nirbhaya initiative. The proposed measures include expanded CCTV surveillance, emergency response vehicles, dedicated police patrols, pink e-rickshaws and assistance centres…
Continue ReadingOdisha Cabinet Approves 16 Proposals Across 11 Departments
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (UDN): The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved 16 proposals from 11 departments during its 48th meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Pic Credit: x.com/CMO_Odisha Following the meeting, the Chief Minister informed the media that the Cabinet had also adopted…
Continue Reading56 percent of Multilingual Consumers Have Walked Away From a Purchase Over Poor Website Localization, Liferay Survey Finds
New report finds consumers are confident they can spot machine-translated content, while better localized digital experiences can influence trust, loyalty and which brands they choose LOS ANGELES – AI and automated translation have made it easier than ever for brands to deliver websites, product information and digital experiences in multiple…
Continue ReadingFounder Shield Rebrands as The Baldwin Group
Founder Shield Unifies with Parent Firm’s Brand and Becomes its Innovation Practice NEW YORK – Oct. 14, 2026 – Founder Shield, a risk management partner for rapidly evolving, high-growth companies, announced today that it will complete its rebrand to The Baldwin Group and become the firm’s Innovation Practice. “Founder Shield…
Continue ReadingKira AI Launches AI Workspace that Thinks and Acts Across Everything Users Do, Say, and Decide
“Life Operating Software” acts like a capable chief of staff for every person and team, handling the email, scheduling, calls, and follow-ups that stand between the users and the work only they can do DOVER, Del.—October 14, 2026—Kira on Oct 13 announced the launch of a multi-part AI workspace that…
Continue ReadingMayors of Kochi, Renca, and Gdańsk Join Board of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
World’s Largest City Climate Alliance Appoints Mayor V.K. Minimol, Mayor Claudio Castro, and Mayor Aleksandra Dulkiewicz to Expand Regional Leadership Across South Asia, Latin America, and Europe BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (October 14, 2026) – On Oct 12, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), the largest global alliance…
Continue ReadingKimpton Everly Hotel Appoints New Food & Beverage Leaders to Elevate Hollywood Dining Experiences
Andrew Priest named Director of Food & Beverage and Matt Ranney named Executive Chef LOS ANGELES (Oct. 14, 2026) – Kimpton Everly Hotel, a 216-room contemporary retreat at the base of the Hollywood Hills, has expanded its food and beverage team with the appointments of Andrew Priest as Director…
Continue ReadingAs OECD PISA Scores Hit Record Lows, JA Europe and UniCredit Foundation Renew Partnership to Keep At-Risk Students Learning
ROME, 13 October 2026 – Junior Achievement Europe (JA Europe) and UniCredit Foundation today announced the renewal of their “Re-Power Your Future” partnership through 2029, as part of a new three-year commitment by UniCredit Foundation to tackle Europe’s growing education challenge. The next phase will focus on helping young people…
Continue ReadingCM Majhi Opens 1,608 Affordable Homes in Bhubaneswar, Launches Housing Scheme for Migrant Workers
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday inaugurated 1,608 affordable housing units across two residential projects in Bhubaneswar and launched a new housing initiative aimed at migrant workers and economically weaker families. Pic Credit: x.com/CMO_Odisha The programmes, held in Ghatikia, also saw the inauguration of…
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