IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Thunderstorms, Lightning in Odisha Till October 19
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty surface winds across several districts of Odisha over the next five days, till October 19. Representational…
Hundreds of Kites Descend on Puri’s Bada Danda, Draw Crowds Near Mausima Temple
Puri, Oct 14 (UDN): An unusual gathering of hundreds of kites on Puri’s Bada Danda near Mausima Temple caught the attention of residents and commuters on Wednesday morning, turning a busy stretch of the road into a striking spectacle.…
Jharsuguda Airport Set for INR 2,100-Crore Expansion, New Domestic Routes on the Horizon
Jharsuguda, Oct 14 (UDN): Veer Surendra Sai (VSS) Airport in Jharsuguda is set for a major expansion following the Centre’s sanction of ₹2,100 crore for the project. The proposed upgrade is expected to enhance aviation infrastructure in western…
Odisha Spends Just INR 94,463 Crore of INR 3.1 Lakh Crore Budget in First Half of FY 2026–27
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): Odisha spent ₹94,463 crore, roughly 30 per cent of its ₹3.1 lakh crore annual budget, during the first six months of the 2026–27 financial year, with capital expenditure remaining significantly below the yearly target.…
Odisha CM Launches 46 Projects Worth INR 39,382 Crore, 42,500 Jobs Expected
Jajpur, Oct 14 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 46 industrial and development projects worth ₹39,382 crore, with the investments expected to generate around 42,500 employment…
Moldova’s Tech Ecosystem Reaches New Milestone as MITP Surpasses 3,000 Active Resident Companies
CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, Oct 14: Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP), Europe’s first nationwide e-Park, has surpassed 3,000 active resident companies, marking a new milestone in the rapid expansion of the Republic of Moldova’s…
NIT Rourkela Develops Patented Jackfruit Peel-Based Material to Remove Fluoride from Groundwater
Rourkela, Oct 14 (UDN): Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed a patented water-purification material made from discarded jackfruit peels that removed more than 90 per cent of fluoride from contaminated…
Two Build Back Better GREEN Awards for Studio De Schutter
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…
Agomoni 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…
Global 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…