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: //x.com/DHE_Odisha The directive came during a high-level review meeting on faculty...

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.  Representational Image  Scorching temperatures during the day, combined with oppressive...

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 prevent a potential disaster. Speaking with Israeli Prime Minister...

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 than 90 new products made their debut, highlighting Blokees’ continued expansion...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Kolkata, 03 October, 2026: As Kolkata gears up for the biggest festival of the year, Young Boys Club of Tara Chand Dutta Street, Central Kolkata, is preparing to welcome visitors with its 57th Durga Puja themed ‘Ram Rajya’ – an artistic interpretation centred on peace, justice, dignity, harmony and the...

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...