Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 (UDN): Rainfall activity is likely to remain intense across several parts of Odisha as a depression over the region moves inland towards Chhattisgarh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Representational Image The weather system, which had earlier intensified into a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal,…
Continue ReadingSensex, Nifty Edge Higher at Open as Global Signals Stay Mixed
Mumbai, Sep 25: Indian equity markets opened with modest gains on Friday but remained under pressure as elevated crude oil prices, higher US bond yields and weakness in IT stocks kept investors cautious. The 30-share BSE Sensex initially gained 86 points to 73,672.98, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 18.80…
Continue ReadingTiger Spotted Inside Cattle Shed Near Odisha Village, Forest Teams Track Movement
Mayurbhanj, Sept. 25 (UDN): Panic spread among residents of Khaparkhai village under Karanjia forest division after a sub-adult Royal Bengal Tiger was spotted near a cattle shed on the outskirts of the village. Representational Image According to local residents, the tiger had been moving through the area for around three…
Continue ReadingPuri International Cruise Terminal Targeted for March 2028 Completion
Puri, Sept. 25 (UDN): Odisha is moving ahead with plans to develop an international cruise terminal in Puri, with the state government targeting March 31, 2028 for completion and operationalisation of the ambitious maritime tourism project. Representational Image The proposed terminal is aimed at giving a major boost to coastal…
Continue ReadingCuttack Durga Puja 2026 to be live-streamed, bringing the city’s grand celebrations to a global audience
Cuttack, Sept. 25 (UDN): Devotees unable to visit Cuttack during this year’s Durga Puja will be able to experience the city’s iconic celebrations from anywhere in the world, as the district administration has announced live streaming of the festival for the first time. Representational Image The online broadcast will cover…
Continue ReadingNandankanan’s rescued orangutan infants recovering as haemoglobin levels improve
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25: The five rescued orangutan infants undergoing care at Nandankanan Zoological Park are showing encouraging signs of recovery, with recent blood tests indicating an improvement in haemoglobin levels in two of the animals, zoo authorities said on Friday. File_UDN Veterinarians confirmed that all five infants are eating normally,…
Continue ReadingIs Anti-Ageing Really Worth It?
The Science Behind Living Younger, Longer Ageing is one of the few things every human being experiences, yet it remains one of the most aggressively marketed aspects of modern health and wellness. From anti-ageing creams and supplements to hormone therapies, longevity clinics, personalised health programmes and experimental cellular treatments, the…
Continue ReadingOdisha Begins Work on Sustainable Urban Mobility Transition Plans for BKPPER Region
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 24 (UDN): The Odisha government has initiated work on a comprehensive sustainable urban mobility framework for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BKPPER), with a focus on integrated regional transport planning, public bus transformation and stronger institutional mechanisms. An inception workshop on the “Preparation of Sustainable Urban Mobility Transition Plans…
Continue ReadingRasgovindpur Airstrip to Be Developed Into Airport in Mayurbhanj: Minister
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 24 (UDN): The Odisha government is set to develop the Rasgovindpur airstrip in Mayurbhanj district into a full-fledged airport, Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed the state Assembly on Thursday. Representational Image Responding to a question in the House, Jena said the Centre has already approved the proposal…
Continue ReadingAster Medcity launches Advanced Neurorehab Centre, brings Cardiac Ergometer and rTMS R30 to Kerala for the first time
Kochi, 24 September 2026: Aster Medcity has launched the Aster PMR – Advanced Neurorehab Centre, a dedicated facility that brings together traditional Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation techniques and advanced neuro-rehabilitation technology to help patients rebuild mobility, independence and confidence after illness or injury. The centre was formally inaugurated by Roji…
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