New Delhi, October 3: Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang, along with Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur, graced the 157th Gandhi Jayanti celebration held at Mahatma Gandhi Marg yesterday, with a focus on sanitation, waste management and greater civic participation. The programme commenced with the flag-off and handover of 12 advanced sewage and waste collection equipment to the Urban Development...

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 over Rs 17 lakhs from Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST) under the Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest...

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 is expected to be noticeable from the morning, while warm and humid conditions may persist through the night, adding to discomfort for residents. Clearer Skies,...

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 the university. A proud moment for Odisha and a significant step towards preserving India’s rich linguistic heritage. The Ministry of Education’s approval of...

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 3 (UDN): The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has undertaken a major restructuring of its communication apparatus, appointing 10 national spokespersons and revamping its Media, Social Media and IT cells.   Representational Image  The organisational changes were announced through a fresh party order issued on Friday, superseding earlier arrangements. 10 Leaders Named National Spokespersons The newly appointed national spokespersons...

Mumbai, Oct 03: JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru, has secured three wins at the National Jewellery Awards 2026, with Ms Gunavanti, B.Sc. JD 2024 batch and Ms. Hunar Jain, B.Sc. JD 2025 batch, winning in the Student of the Year category, while Ms. Mithra M., was named the winner in the Designer of the Year category. Mithra’s design was...

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 3 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a cash reward of Rs 11 lakh each for members of the Indian women’s hockey team following their gold medal triumph at the 2026 Asian Games.   Representational Image The Chief Minister also announced Rs 5.5 lakh each for the team’s support staff, recognising their contribution to India’s...

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 3 (UDN): The Kottavalasa-Koraput Doubling Project has reached a key construction milestone with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No. 41-41A between Borra Guhalu and Karakavalasa stations under the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway. The breakthrough was achieved on October 1 with 100 per cent alignment accuracy, marking another significant step towards strengthening railway connectivity along the challenging...