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,...

Mixed-use hubs combining offices, retail, hospitality and leisure expand across Noida and Greater Noida; explore what’s driving NCR demand. Commercial real estate in the National Capital Region is increasingly moving beyond the traditional office block and standalone shopping centre, with developers across Noida and Greater Noida building projects that combine workspaces, retail, hospitality and leisure in a single location. The...

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...

Oct 03: A new study of shark anatomy suggests the shape of their inner ears is far more variable than expected, and this variation could have more to do with their evolutionary history than where they live or what they eat. The study, recently published in  The Anatomical Record , examined the ears of 10 species of sharks, revealing surprising...

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...

03 October 2026: Some stories refuse to stay buried and some secrets come at a price. As Drishyam The Conclusion gets ready for its theatrical release on 2nd October, the film’s complete soundtrack is now out, bringing together different emotions and tensions that have shaped Vijay Salgaonkar’s journey, played by Ajay Devgn. From the dark intensity of revenge to the...