President Appoints Braj Mohan Ram as Odisha’s New Governor, Succeeding Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati
Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (UDN): President Droupadi Murmu has appointed senior Jharkhand BJP leader Braj Mohan Ram as the new Governor of Odisha, succeeding the incumbent Governor, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati. The appointment was announced on Sunday as part of a…
Integrated Power Services (IPS) Acquires Bold Renewables
Adds Exclusive OEM Solar Inverter Parts and Field Service Capabilities to IPS’ Renewable Energy Platform Greenville, SC, October 13, 2026 – Integrated Power Services (IPS), North America’s largest provider of aftermarket power…
Some States Are Better for Extroverts Than Others and Here’s Where Yours Ranks
For extroverts, a good week usually means time with other people: a concert with friends, a busy bar on a Friday night, or a coffee with someone new. But some states make that kind of social life much easier to find than others. New research by…
Blink-powered glasses could keep an eye on health
October 12, 2026 New smart glasses harvest mechanical energy from facial movements to power sensors EVANSTON, Ill. — From blinking and smiling to jaw clenching and eyebrow raising, faces are constantly in motion — and generating tiny amounts…
Vegetable Prices Surge Across Odisha, Household Budgets Come Under Pressure
Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (UDN): A sharp rise in vegetable prices across Odisha has left consumers struggling to manage their daily household expenses, with several commonly used vegetables selling for Rs 60 to Rs 80 per kg in retail markets. The price hike…
Rayagada Division Landslide Disrupts Rail Services in Odisha; Several Trains Cancelled Till October 21
Koraput, Oct. 12 (UDN): Train services in Odisha’s Rayagada railway division have been disrupted following a landslide between MVG and CTS stations, prompting the East Coast Railway (ECoR) to cancel several trains and modify the routes of others.…
2026 Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford for Macroeconomic Research
Stockholm, Oct. 12: American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for their contributions to the development of macroeconomic models that help…
BMC Destroys 60 Kg of Stale Food in Bhubaneswar Eateries During Festive Season Raids
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 (UDN): The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified its food safety enforcement drive ahead of the festive season, carrying out inspections at hotels and restaurants in the Patia area to ensure that customers are…
NHAI Plants 5.20 Lakh Saplings Across Odisha, Focuses on Medicinal Forests and Bee Corridors
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 (UDN): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has planted around 5.20 lakh saplings across Odisha over the past four months as part of a series of environmental initiatives aimed at expanding green cover, protecting…
BJP National Leader Saudan Singh Begins Three-Day Odisha Visit Ahead of Local Body Polls
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 (UDN): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its organisational preparations for the upcoming panchayat and municipal elections in Odisha, with party National Joint Organisation General Secretary Saudan Singh beginning a…