Odisha Extends Electric Vehicle Policy Till December 31, 2026
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 4 (UDN): The Odisha government has extended the validity of its Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021 by another three months, allowing the existing policy framework to remain in force until December 31, 2026. Representational Image The…
Odisha Travel Bazaar 2026: Majhi Unveils Major Tourism Push to Put State on Global Map
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 4 (UDN): Odisha has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to position itself as a leading global tourism destination, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announcing a series of policy, infrastructure and safety measures at the 7th Odisha…
Odisha Universities Told to Fill Faculty Vacancies by November-End
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 4: Odisha Governor and Chancellor of state universities Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati has directed all state public universities to expedite the recruitment of teaching staff and complete the process by the end of November. Pic Credit:…
October Heatwave-Like Conditions Leave People Sweltering Through Day and Night
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 4: October is traditionally associated with a gradual retreat of the monsoon and a shift towards more comfortable weather, but this year, several parts of Odisha are experiencing conditions that feel more like the peak of summer.…
‘I Had One Last Fight Left in Me’: Capt. Machchhar Recalls Dramatic Cockpit Struggle
Jerusalem, Oct. 4: Captain Smit Machchhar, the pilot who reportedly fought off an attempt to take control of a flydubai aircraft bound for Israel, has revealed the terrifying moments he endured inside the cockpit before managing to regain access and…
Blokees Debuts 90+ New Products at Wonder Festival Shanghai 2026
SHANGHAI, Oct. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From October 3 to 4, Assembly Character Toys Brand Blokees exhibited at Wonder Festival Shanghai 2026, featuring nearly 500 products across its two core categories, Blokees Model Kits and BLOKEES WHEELS. More…
Chandigarh University Research Scientists gets 17 lakh grant from Punjab State Council for Science & Technology; to build skilled manpower for nature conservation and Ecotourism
Chandigarh University to Train Youth as Nature Conservators and Ecotourism Guides, Creating Conservation-Linked Livelihoods CHANDIGARH, India, Oct. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Biosciences at Chandigarh University has secured a grant of…
Odisha to Stay Hot and Humid Till October 7 as Monsoon Retreats
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 3 (UDN): Odisha is likely to continue experiencing hot and humid weather until October 7, with elevated temperatures and high moisture levels making conditions uncomfortable across the state. Representational Image The heat…
Cricket Hong Kong to celebrate the Spirit of Cricket as part of MCC’s Pilot educational outreach programme
Hong Kong, 3 October 2026: Cricket Hong Kong (CHK) will be celebrating the Spirit of Cricket during the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, thanks to a new Pilot programme that MCC intends to utilise around the globe. CHK will present a Spirit of Cricket…
CM Majhi Hails CUO as Centre of Excellence for Classical Pali Gets Nod
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 3 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has congratulated the Central University of Odisha (CUO) following the Union Ministry of Education’s approval to establish a Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Pali at…