Sabine De Schutter and Peter Fordham (Associate Director, RD Group M&E) The Loop Düsseldorf and Impact Hub Berlin recognised at Circular Lighting Live 2026 in London Berlin/London, Oct 14: The GREEN rating is awarded at the discretion of the judging panel to entries with particularly strong environmental and…
Continue ReadingAgomoni Nritya Utsav 2026 Concludes Successfully in Siliguri
A grand celebration of dance, devotion and India’s rich cultural heritage i Siliguri, Oct 14: The two-day Agomoni Nritya Utsav 2026, organised by Nritya Mallika Dance Academy, Siliguri, concluded successfully with vibrant performances, enthusiastic participation and a celebration of India’s rich cultural diversity. Dedicated to welcoming Maa Durga, the festival…
Continue ReadingGlobal Virus Network Adds Six Centers of Excellence and New Affiliate Across Four Continents
New members bring expertise in emerging viruses, surveillance, respiratory and arboviral diseases, One Health, antiviral development and pandemic preparedness TAMPA, FL, USA (October 14, 2026)– The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading medical virologists representing more than 100 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in more than 40 countries,…
Continue ReadingOdisha Approves INR 284.07 Crore Scheme for Free Textbooks for 28.7 Lakh Class 9 and 10 Students
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): The Odisha government has approved a five-year scheme worth ₹284.07 crore to provide free textbooks to approximately 28.7 lakh students in Classes 9 and 10 studying in government and government-aided secondary schools. Representational Image The scheme, approved by the state Cabinet at a meeting chaired by…
Continue ReadingSensex, Nifty Open Flat as IT Stocks Lead Gains Amid Global Uncertainty
Mumbai, Oct 14: Indian stock markets opened on a subdued note on Wednesday as investors weighed positive domestic developments against global economic uncertainties. While information technology stocks led early gains, weakness in consumer durables and healthcare shares kept overall market sentiment mixed. The Nifty 50 opened at 22,715.75, declining…
Continue ReadingPM Modi Extends Navratri Wishes on Day 4, Seeks Maa Kushmanda’s Blessings for Prosperity and Good Health
New Delhi, Oct 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the nation on the fourth day of Sharad Navratri, invoking the blessings of Maa Kushmanda and wishing people happiness, prosperity, good health and renewed hope. In a message shared on social media platform X, Modi highlighted the…
Continue ReadingOdisha Generates 45 Million Tonnes of Fly Ash Annually, Steps Up Push for 100% Utilisation
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…
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