Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): The Odisha Government has relaxed its mandatory electric vehicle (EV) hiring policy, permitting departments to hire petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles if open tenders for electric vehicles fail to attract eligible bids. Representational Image The Finance Department announced the relaxation through an Office Memorandum, citing operational difficulties…
Continue ReadingDharmendra Pradhan Urges Gadkari to Address Safety Concerns on NH-49 in Debagarh
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): Former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to take urgent measures to improve road safety and resolve traffic congestion along National Highway-49 in Odisha’s Debagarh district. Representational Image In a letter to Gadkari, Pradhan highlighted the risks posed…
Continue ReadingIMD Issues Yellow Alert for Thunderstorms, Lightning in Odisha Till October 19
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty surface winds across several districts of Odisha over the next five days, till October 19. Representational Image According to the IMD’s mid-day bulletin issued on Wednesday, isolated locations in the alerted…
Continue ReadingHundreds of Kites Descend on Puri’s Bada Danda, Draw Crowds Near Mausima Temple
Puri, Oct 14 (UDN): An unusual gathering of hundreds of kites on Puri’s Bada Danda near Mausima Temple caught the attention of residents and commuters on Wednesday morning, turning a busy stretch of the road into a striking spectacle. Representational Image The birds were seen congregating on the road and…
Continue ReadingJharsuguda Airport Set for INR 2,100-Crore Expansion, New Domestic Routes on the Horizon
Jharsuguda, Oct 14 (UDN): Veer Surendra Sai (VSS) Airport in Jharsuguda is set for a major expansion following the Centre’s sanction of ₹2,100 crore for the project. The proposed upgrade is expected to enhance aviation infrastructure in western Odisha and create scope for additional domestic flight connections. Representational Image The…
Continue ReadingSensex, Nifty Close Lower as Rising Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Investor Sentiment
Oct 14: Indian equity markets ended lower on October 14, 2026, as rising crude oil prices, uncertain global cues and persistent volatility kept investors cautious. Selling pressure across several key sectors weighed on the benchmarks, while gains in information technology (IT) and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) stocks offered limited support.…
Continue ReadingOdisha Spends Just INR 94,463 Crore of INR 3.1 Lakh Crore Budget in First Half of FY 2026–27
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): Odisha spent ₹94,463 crore, roughly 30 per cent of its ₹3.1 lakh crore annual budget, during the first six months of the 2026–27 financial year, with capital expenditure remaining significantly below the yearly target. Representational Image The expenditure figures were presented by the Finance Department at…
Continue ReadingOdisha CM Launches 46 Projects Worth INR 39,382 Crore, 42,500 Jobs Expected
Jajpur, Oct 14 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 46 industrial and development projects worth ₹39,382 crore, with the investments expected to generate around 42,500 employment opportunities across the state. Pic Credit: x.com/IPR_Odisha The projects were unveiled at a major…
Continue ReadingMoldova’s Tech Ecosystem Reaches New Milestone as MITP Surpasses 3,000 Active Resident Companies
CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, Oct 14: Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP), Europe’s first nationwide e-Park, has surpassed 3,000 active resident companies, marking a new milestone in the rapid expansion of the Republic of Moldova’s technology sector. The milestone comes as MITP companies continue to record double-digit growth, expand internationally and increase…
Continue ReadingNIT Rourkela Develops Patented Jackfruit Peel-Based Material to Remove Fluoride from Groundwater
Rourkela, Oct 14 (UDN): Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed a patented water-purification material made from discarded jackfruit peels that removed more than 90 per cent of fluoride from contaminated groundwater during laboratory tests. The innovation offers a potential sustainable approach to tackling fluoride contamination…
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