30, Sep 2026
Liquibase Secure 6.0 Brings Database Change Governance to Enterprise Scale
New release gives enterprises one place to see database change, govern how it happens, and control who can change the rules as human and AI-driven development accelerates
AUSTIN, Texas, September 30, 2026 – Liquibase, the leader in Database Change Governance, today announced the general availability of Liquibase Secure 6.0, a major release that makes it easier for enterprises to automate and govern database change across mission-critical applications, data products, and AI initiatives.
The way enterprises build and deliver technology is changing quickly. Application and data teams are releasing more often, developers have more autonomy, and AI is dramatically increasing the volume of code and database change enterprises produce. But the controls around database change have not kept pace. Policies are still often scattered across pipelines, configuration files, repositories, and teams, making them difficult to manage consistently as organizations scale.
Liquibase Secure 6.0 changes that model by moving database change governance from pipeline-by-pipeline configuration to enterprise scale. Organizations can see database change across the enterprise, understand and remediate issues when they occur, define and manage policies from one place, set governed exceptions when they are needed, and control who has the authority to manage those policies. It gives enterprises a simpler way to answer three questions that become harder as the volume of change grows: What changed? Was it allowed? Who controls the rules?
“AI is dramatically increasing the volume of application and database change enterprises produce. Governance has to become a force multiplier for that innovation, not the thing that slows it down,” said Pete Pickerill, Co-Founder at Liquibase. “With Liquibase Secure 6.0, organizations can establish the rules once, automate how they are enforced, and give teams more freedom to move quickly because the right controls are already in place.”
Change Intelligence Turns Database Change Visibility Into Action
At the center of Liquibase Secure 6.0 is Change Intelligence, a completely new capability that gives enterprises a clearer picture of database change across applications, pipelines, teams, and environments.
Database teams have historically had to reconstruct what happened from pipeline logs, tickets, screenshots, and other disconnected sources. That becomes especially painful when something goes wrong. Teams need to understand what changed, where it failed, whether environments have drifted, what risk was introduced, and what they should do next.
Change Intelligence brings deployment activity, environment status, drift, policy outcomes, failures, and change history together in one place. Teams can understand how changes are moving across environments, identify where risk is building, and see what needs attention without manually piecing together the story across individual pipelines and tools.
More importantly, Change Intelligence helps teams move from visibility to action. When a deployment fails, AI-driven analysis helps teams understand what happened and provides remediation guidance to resolve the issue faster. Change Intelligence also centralizes audit evidence, giving engineering, security, and compliance teams a structured record of database change throughout the delivery lifecycle.
For executives and operators alike, Change Intelligence helps enterprises understand what is happening across the database estate, identify problems faster, and determine what to do next.
Making Enterprise Database Change Governance Easier
Governance has traditionally come with a tradeoff. Enterprises want consistent standards and stronger controls but they don’t want to create another layer of process that slows down delivery.
Liquibase Secure 6.0 also introduces a new graphical interface for policy management that makes governing database change much easier. Teams can create, organize, apply, and manage policies from one place instead of relying on pipeline-by-pipeline configuration or specialized command-line knowledge.
The new experience includes 50+ prebuilt policy rules based on years of working with some of the world’s largest and most complex enterprises. Teams can start with proven controls, organize them into reusable policy packages, and apply them across the applications and environments where they are needed.
The new experience also makes exceptions part of the governance model rather than something teams have to work around. When a legitimate exception is needed, teams can scope where it applies, document why it exists, control who can make it, and retain the decision in the audit history. Organizations can maintain consistent standards without pretending every application, data product, team, or database operates exactly the same way.
Controlling Who Can Change the Rules
As database change governance moves from individual pipelines to the enterprise, organizations also need control over who owns and manages those standards.
Liquibase Secure 6.0 introduces role-based access control that determines who can manage policies, assignments, exceptions, and governed assets. Organizations can separate ownership of governance from application and data delivery, creating clear responsibilities around who defines the rules and who works within them.
This allows enterprises to maintain separation of duties without taking autonomy away from development teams. Developers can continue moving quickly inside established boundaries, while database, platform, security, and compliance teams maintain control over the standards that protect the organization.
Together, Change Intelligence, centralized policy management, and role-based access control create a new operating model for database change. Enterprises can see what changed, govern what is allowed, and control who owns the rules from one platform rather than stitching together controls across individual pipelines.
Governance as a Force Multiplier for AI
AI is increasing how quickly enterprises can build and deliver applications and data products. But that advantage erodes if every increase in development speed creates a corresponding increase in manual review, operational risk, and governance overhead.
That is why governance becomes a force multiplier for AI. When database standards are defined up front and enforced automatically, enterprises can move faster with AI without requiring a human to review every database change it helps create. Whether a change is written by a developer or generated with AI assistance, the same policies and controls can be applied before it reaches production.
The goal is not to slow AI down so existing governance processes can keep up. Liquibase Secure 6.0 makes it possible for governance to operate at the speed of development, giving teams the freedom to increase the speed and volume of change while maintaining the controls the enterprise requires.
That model extends beyond AI. Liquibase Secure supports more than 65 database platforms, giving organizations a consistent governance layer across heterogeneous database environments. Platform and DevOps teams can scale database self-service without scaling governance overhead, database teams can spend less time rebuilding controls and reviewing routine changes, and security and compliance teams can put controls and evidence closer to the point of change.
As mission-critical applications, data products, and AI initiatives increase the speed, volume, and sources of database change, Liquibase Secure 6.0 gives enterprises one place to see that change, govern how it happens, and control who can change the rules, whether the change comes from a human or AI.
Liquibase Secure 6.0 is generally available September 30, 2026. The release includes Change Intelligence, the new graphical interface for centralized policy management, role-based access control, governed exception management, and 50 prebuilt policy rules.
For more information about Liquibase Secure 6.0, visit www.liquibase.com/liquibase-
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- By Neel Achary
30, Sep 2026
Odisha Poll Panel Begins Groundwork For 2027 Panchayat, Urban Elections
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The Odisha State Election Commission has stepped up preparations for the 2027 Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections, organising a state-level training programme for officials involved in the electoral process.
The training programme was held under the chairmanship of State Election Commissioner Madhusudan Padhi, with senior officials from districts, blocks and urban local bodies taking part.
Additional District Collectors, Deputy District Collectors, District Panchayat Officers, Assistant and Deputy Commissioners, Executive Officers, Block Development Officers and BLO Supervisors attended the programme.
The sessions focused on key aspects of election preparedness, including preparation and revision of electoral rolls, field-level verification, election management and administrative procedures.
Addressing the officials, SEC Madhusudan Padhi stressed the need for accuracy, transparency and accountability throughout the election process. He also called for electoral services that are accessible and convenient for citizens.
Door-to-Door Verification Gets Special Focus
A major focus of the training was the door-to-door verification of electoral rolls. Field officials were instructed to ensure that eligible voters who may have been left out are included in the rolls and that errors relating to names, addresses and other voter details are corrected in accordance with the rules.
Officials were also directed to take appropriate action regarding voters who are found to be ineligible or absent during the verification exercise.
The Commission emphasised that accurate electoral rolls are essential for ensuring an inclusive election process and called for thorough house-to-house verification at the field level.
Officials Briefed On Panchayat, Municipal Poll Preparations
The programme also highlighted the importance of coordination among district, block and urban-level officials to complete election-related assignments within the prescribed timelines.
Municipal Director Arindam Dakua briefed participants on the door-to-door survey process for municipal elections, while Joint Secretary of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department Surya Narayan Dash discussed key aspects of preparations for Panchayat elections.
Officials involved in pilot surveys also shared their field experiences. Bhubaneswar Deputy Collector Minoranja Sahu, Balipatna GPDO Haraprasad Mohanty and BLO Supervisor Sudhakar Behera spoke about the practical challenges and experiences encountered during field-level verification.
A question-and-answer session was held at the end of the training, allowing participating officers to seek clarification on electoral surveys and voter-list preparation.
The State Election Commission said coordinated field-level action and accurate electoral rolls would remain central to preparations for the 2027 Panchayat and Urban elections in Odisha.
30, Sep 2026
CAG Flags Land Management Gaps In Odisha, 12,393 Acres Of Industrial Land Remain Unused
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged significant shortcomings in Odisha’s land management, including the non-utilisation of thousands of acres allotted for industrial and allied activities.
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A performance audit covering eight districts found that 12,393.651 acres of land allotted between 1981 and 2021 had remained unused for the purposes for which they were sanctioned. Another 252.692 acres were found to have been used for activities other than those approved.
According to the audit, the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) had allotted 50,231.849 acres for industrial purposes as of March 2024. However, inadequate monitoring and weak lease provisions affected the authorities’ ability to enforce land-use conditions and recover plots that remained unutilised.
The CAG also pointed to gaps in the land-record monitoring system. The Revenue and Disaster Management Department did not maintain a comprehensive database to track acquired and allotted land, while regular surveys to assess actual land use were not being conducted by IDCO or district administrations.
Government Land Worth Nearly ₹598 Crore Under Encroachment
The audit further revealed that 668.893 acres of government land, estimated to be worth ₹597.87 crore, were under unauthorised occupation in the areas covered by the audit.
The report also identified instances of land-use violations involving agricultural and forest land.
As many as 504.768 acres of agricultural land were found to have been used for non-agricultural purposes without proper authorisation. In addition, 568.876 acres of forest land had reportedly been used for non-forest activities without the required approvals.
The CAG has recommended stronger mechanisms to monitor allotted land and ensure compliance with prescribed conditions.
Among the measures suggested are the creation of village-wise land banks, regular surveys to establish the status of land, recovery of unused industrial plots and stringent action against unauthorised occupation and land-use changes.
The audit findings highlight the need for closer coordination between IDCO, district administrations and the Revenue Department to improve oversight of industrial and government land across the state.
30, Sep 2026
79 LPG Cylinders Seized Near Bhubaneswar Over Suspected Illegal Transportation
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has seized 79 LPG cylinders and two vehicles during a crackdown on suspected illegal transportation of cooking gas on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar.
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The seizure was made in the Hanspal-Naharkanta area after officials received information about the alleged unauthorised movement of LPG cylinders.
According to department officials, a team was heading to the area for an APS inspection when they noticed two vehicles allegedly involved in transferring cylinders from one vehicle to another.
The officials intercepted the vehicles and asked the persons handling the cylinders to produce documents authorising their transportation. However, they allegedly failed to provide valid papers.
Following the document verification failure, the department seized all 79 cylinders along with the two vehicles.
A written complaint was subsequently filed at Pahala police station, and the drivers were taken in for questioning.
Officials said the investigation will focus on determining where the cylinders originated, where they were being transported and whether the cylinders were linked to legitimate beneficiaries possessing valid LPG consumer cards.
“We will ascertain the source of the cylinders, their intended destination and whether the beneficiaries have valid cards. A detailed inquiry will be conducted,” an official said.
The department is also examining the possible supply chain involved in the movement of the cylinders and is working to identify others who may be connected with the suspected operation.
Further action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry, officials said.
30, Sep 2026
Odisha Bandh Sees Limited Impact In Bhubaneswar, Protesters Detained At Master Canteen
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The 12-hour Odisha Bandh called by the Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) had limited impact in the state capital on Wednesday, with traffic movement, shops, markets and government offices largely functioning as normal.
Bhubaneswar DCP Saravana Vivek M said the overall situation in the city remained peaceful and normal throughout the day.
“Vehicles are running completely normally, and the traffic system is entirely normal. All shops and markets are open. Government offices are also fully open, and everyone is going to work,” the DCP said.
Police, however, detained a few protesters after they allegedly attempted to block a road near Master Canteen Square.
According to the DCP, the protesters were taken into preventive detention to avoid disruption to traffic and maintain public order. He said those detained would be released on bond after some time.
The bandh was called by the NNKS over a six-point charter of demands. One of the issues raised by the organisation relates to alleged errors in school textbooks. The group has also sought the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond over the issue.
Despite the bandh call, regular public movement continued across Bhubaneswar, while police personnel remained deployed at key locations to monitor the situation and prevent attempts at road blockades.
The city police maintained vigilance in areas considered sensitive and continued traffic management measures to ensure the movement of commuters remained uninterrupted.
With most commercial establishments and government offices functioning normally, the bandh did not significantly disrupt day-to-day activities in Bhubaneswar, according to the police.
30, Sep 2026
Rescued Orangutans Adapting Well To Odisha Climate, DNA Tests To Trace Origin
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The rescued orangutans housed in Odisha are reportedly adapting well to the state’s climatic conditions, with their health showing signs of improvement, Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia said on Wednesday.
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The Minister said the animals are under round-the-clock observation and are being regularly examined by teams of specialist veterinarians.
According to Khuntia, the orangutans have also shown an increase in body weight since their rescue, indicating improvement in their overall condition.
“The climate of Odisha suits the orangutans. Special care is being taken and 24-hour monitoring is being done. Their weight has also increased,” the Minister said.
Meanwhile, authorities are preparing to conduct DNA tests to establish the geographical origin of the rescued primates.
Khuntia said the state has been in touch with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in connection with the testing. Samples are expected to be collected shortly and sent for examination.
Once the DNA analysis is completed, the report is expected to provide information that could help determine the orangutans’ origin, the Minister said.
“The samples will be collected very soon and sent for examination. After the DNA test report, it will be clear which country they have come from. The Government of India will also be informed,” Khuntia said.
The findings are expected to assist authorities in establishing the background and origin of the rescued orangutans and determining the appropriate course of action for their continued care.
30, Sep 2026
Kichakeswari Temple Development: Centre Sanctions INR 44.91 Crore For Khiching Temple In Mayurbhanj
Mayurbhanj, Sept. 30 (UDN): The historic Maa Kichakeswari Temple at Khiching in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is set to receive a major infrastructure boost, with the Centre sanctioning ₹44.91 crore for the development of the temple complex under the PRASHAD scheme.
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The announcement was made by the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism on social media. The sanctioned amount is aimed at strengthening pilgrimage infrastructure while preserving the religious, cultural and heritage significance of the centuries-old temple.
The project has been app roved under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) of the Ministry of Tourism. The scheme focuses on developing pilgrimage and heritage destinations by improving basic amenities and visitor facilities.
The proposed development at the Kichakeswari Temple complex is expected to include improved facilities for devotees and tourists, better visitor amenities and infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing the overall pilgrimage experience.
The temple, located at Khiching, is an important religious and heritage site in Mayurbhanj and attracts devotees as well as visitors interested in Odisha’s architectural and cultural heritage.
The Centre’s investment is also expected to give a push to pilgrimage tourism in the region. Improved infrastructure could encourage more visitors to Khiching and create greater opportunities for local businesses and tourism-linked activities.
The project is being positioned as an effort to balance modern visitor facilities with the preservation of the temple’s historic and spiritual character.
The development of the Kichakeswari Temple complex is expected to add to Odisha’s growing network of pilgrimage and heritage tourism destinations and strengthen the state’s tourism infrastructure.
30, Sep 2026
ICSL and DEWI Group Join Hands to Advance Entrepreneurship Development
Streamline Integrated Confederation for Sustainability and Learning (ICSL), operating under IDEAOVATE LAB, and Dynamic Entrepreneurs, Women & Innovators (DEWI) Group have entered into a collaboration agreement to jointly develop and implement entrepreneurship development programmes aimed at strengthening incubation, acceleration, innovation, business growth and market linkages.
The partnership places a strong emphasis on women-centric entrepreneurship, with a focus on creating practical opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs, women-led enterprises and innovators.
The agreement was signed by Ms. P. Deepika Joshi, Founder & President, ICSL, and Ms. Neelima Vemula, Founder, DEWI Group.
With extensive experience in entrepreneurship development, enterprise building and strategic partnerships, Ms. P. Deepika Joshi brings significant expertise to the collaboration. Under her leadership, ICSL has been engaged in entrepreneurship development and incubation initiatives since 2019 and has built partnerships and collaborations with UN bodies as well as international sustainability and development networks.
The collaboration is designed to leverage the complementary strengths of ICSL and DEWI Group to build a stronger support ecosystem for entrepreneurs. The joint initiatives will focus on mentoring, incubation, capacity building, networking, innovation support and market linkages, helping entrepreneurs progress from the early stages of idea development to enterprise creation and sustainable business growth.
The partnership is expected to create new avenues for entrepreneurs to access knowledge, mentorship, networks and market opportunities while encouraging innovation and enterprise development. Particular attention will be given to strengthening opportunities for women entrepreneurs and innovators, enabling them to develop viable business ideas and build scalable enterprises.
Through the collaboration, ICSL and DEWI Group aim to contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurial talent with the resources, expertise and networks required to transform ideas into sustainable businesses.
30, Sep 2026
Incredible India Projects Reaffirms Commitment to Customer Interests
Company outlines business operations and approach towards addressing customer concerns
Hyderabad, Sept 30: Incredible India Projects Pvt. Ltd. has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding customer interests and addressing customer concerns through responsible and transparent business practices.
The company addressed the media at a press meeting held at the Press Club, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, where it provided details regarding its business operations and the approach being followed to address concerns raised by customers.
Speaking at the media interaction, Ms. Geetha Jaideep, Legal & Corporate Affairs, said that the company continues to engage with its customers and is making efforts to understand and examine their concerns while working towards appropriate resolutions.
The company stated that it remains focused on maintaining transparent communication with customers and handling concerns in a responsible manner.
Incredible India Projects Pvt. Ltd. reiterated that transparency, accountability, responsible business practices, and customer trust remain key priorities in its approach towards its customers.
30, Sep 2026
CCTV Cameras, Plainclothes Cops To Intensify Security At Bhubaneswar Puja Pandals
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The Commissionerate Police has strengthened its security strategy for the upcoming festive season in Bhubaneswar, with enhanced surveillance, CCTV monitoring and deployment of plainclothes personnel planned at major puja pandals across the city.
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Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Dr Saravana Vivek M said police would identify locations considered vulnerable based on incidents reported during previous festive seasons and increase patrolling and surveillance in those areas.
“We will review the security situation for the upcoming festive season and take necessary measures. Places identified as vulnerable during previous festive seasons will be kept under special surveillance, with additional patrolling in those areas,” the DCP said.
As part of the security plan, puja committees and organisers have been asked to install CCTV cameras at their respective pandals. Police have already held meetings with organisers to discuss crowd management and other security arrangements.
“CCTV coverage will be ensured at the pandals. We have already discussed the security arrangements with the organisers, and they will have to install CCTV cameras as part of the security measures,” DCP Saravana Vivek said.
Police personnel in plain clothes will also be deployed at various pandals to monitor suspicious activities, keep an eye on crowds and prevent crimes such as chain-snatching and other offences targeting women.
According to the DCP, photographs of habitual offenders and individuals previously involved in snatching cases will be circulated among police personnel to facilitate identification and monitoring during the festive period.
The police have also intensified their watch on unauthorised or forced collection of donations during the festive season. All police stations have been directed to monitor such activities and take action against those found violating the law.
“Strict action will be taken against those involved in forcibly collecting donations. All police stations have been instructed to remain vigilant and take action as per law,” the DCP said.
Surveillance will also be stepped up against criminals coming from outside the state, the DCP added.
Police officials will coordinate with inspectors-in-charge and senior officers to assess security requirements at different locations and finalise deployment plans accordingly.
The Commissionerate Police has urged puja committees to give priority to the safety of devotees and ensure adequate security and crowd-management arrangements at their pandals.
The enhanced patrolling, CCTV surveillance and deployment of police personnel will remain in place throughout the festive season to maintain public safety and ensure the smooth conduct of celebrations across Bhubaneswar.
