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 decision was notified by the Commerce and Transport Department on Saturday under the provisions of Para 11.5 of the Odisha Electric Vehicle...

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 Travel Bazaar in Bhubaneswar.  Pic Credit: x.com/CMO_Odisha The event brought together investors, hospitality groups, tour operators and tourism stakeholders from India and...

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 recruitment held at Lok Bhavan, where Vice-Chancellors and senior officials...

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 humidity after sunset, have left residents struggling to find relief....

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 Benjamin Netanyahu, Machchhar described how an apparently routine flight suddenly turned...

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 across product categories, IPs and consumer segments. The Blokees Model...

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,...