Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): An IIT technical team will conduct a detailed investigation into landslides reported at two points along Kalinga Ghat on NH-157 in Odisha’s Kandhamal district, as the state government has ordered immediate restoration and safety measures following heavy rainfall in the region. Pic Credit: x.com/PWD_Odisha Odisha Works…
Continue ReadingOdisha Chief Secretary Reviews Health, Care of Rescued Orangutans at Nandankanan
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 27 (UDN): Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Sunday visited Nandankanan Zoological Park near Bhubaneswar to review the health condition and care arrangements for rescued orangutans housed at the zoo’s Hand Rearing Centre. Pic Credit: x.com/ddnandankanan Garg was accompanied by Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department Principal Secretary…
Continue ReadingVedanta Plans Rs 1 Lakh Crore Investment in Odisha, Eyes Major Aluminium Expansion
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): Vedanta Group is planning to invest around Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha over the next two-and-a-half to three years, with the proposed expansion covering aluminium, mining, refining and downstream manufacturing. Representational Image Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal announced the investment roadmap after meeting Odisha Chief…
Continue ReadingFarmX Proposes Rs 1,000 Crore Agri-Tech Hub in Odisha, Plans Autonomous Tractor Manufacturing
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): Silicon Valley-based technology company FarmX has proposed an investment of Rs 1,000 crore to establish an advanced agri-tech manufacturing and export hub in Odisha, with a focus on autonomous electric tractors, artificial intelligence, robotics and precision farming. Pic Credit: x.com/KVSinghDeo1 A FarmX delegation led by Chief…
Continue ReadingBank Strike Deferred: Banks to Remain Open Monday as IBA Agrees to Discuss Five-Day Work Week
New Delhi, Sept. 28: Bank customers across India can expect normal banking services on Monday after the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) postponed its proposed three-day nationwide strike following fresh assurances from the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Representational Image The strike, which was scheduled to begin on Monday during…
Continue ReadingIndia Ranks 10th at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 with Six Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence
Shanghai, September 28, 2026: India secured 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, winning six Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, as the international skills competition concluded on September 27. India improved its position from 13th at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, where the country had won four Bronze…
Continue ReadingNMDC Commissions INR 5,427-Crore Integrated Iron Ore Processing, Slurry Pipeline and Pellet Project in Chhattisgarh
Bastar, Chhattisgarh, September 28, 2026: NMDC Ltd has commissioned its 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) pellet plant at Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its presence across the iron ore value chain. The pellet plant forms part of a ₹5,427-crore integrated project comprising…
Continue ReadingHistoric Shishu Bhavan Building in Cuttack May Get New Life as Museum
Cuttack, Sept. 26 (UDN): A historic palace-like structure on the Shishu Bhavan campus in Cuttack, which once served as Odisha’s Raj Bhavan, could get a new lease of life as a museum instead of being demolished. The proposal has brought the heritage value of the ageing structure back into focus,…
Continue ReadingFour-Tonne Ganesh Laddoo Fetches Rs 17 Lakh at Talcher Auction
Talcher, Sept. 26 (UDN): A massive laddoo weighing around four tonnes and offered as prasad during the Ganesh festival was auctioned for Rs 17 lakh in Talcher, drawing enthusiastic participation from devotees despite heavy rainfall. Representational Image The Diamond Group emerged as the highest bidder after a spirited auction and…
Continue ReadingRailway Crime Cases Plunge 83% at Solar CCTV-Monitored Locations Under ECoR
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Railway-related crime cases have dropped by nearly 83 per cent at locations covered by solar-powered CCTV surveillance under the East Coast Railway (ECoR), according to railway authorities. Representational Image Data for the January-August period show that the number of reported cases fell from 200 in 2025…
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