The Amika Arbitration and Mediation Council (AAMC) strongly welcomes the establishment of the Mediation Council of India, which marks a watershed moment for institutional dispute settlement in the country. As India shifts to a structured mediation framework, AAMC is perfectly poised to facilitate this evolution with its advanced conflict resolution technology. With a strong case management system and a respected panel of experienced and trained…
Swimming In Rivers And Lakes Linked To Higher Risk Of Stomach Bugs And Rashes
People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Researchers found that people who swam in rivers and lakes were more than twice as likely to develop skin problems, while higher levels of bacteria linked to faecal pollution were associated with an increased risk…
EPIcenter Summer Research Program Helps Doctoral Students Advance Energy Research
Four Georgia Tech doctoral students spent the summer working on their dissertation research through the Energy Policy and Innovation Center’s (EPIcenter) Summer Research Program. The competitive program provides a full summer-semester stipend, along with mentorship and professional development opportunities, to support emerging energy scholars. “One of the goals of the program is to give students the time and support needed to make meaningful progress on…
Sterling Puts Bastar on the Traveller’s Map with its 80th Resort
Chennai, 29 August 2026: Sterling Holiday Resorts, one of India’s leading hospitality companies, has announced its entry into Chhattisgarh with the launch of Sterling Naman Bastar, Jagdalpur—its 80th resort in India and the first property in Jagdalpur to operate under a national hospitality brand. The milestone opens a gateway to one of India’s most fascinating yet relatively under-discovered regions—Bastar. Here, the dramatic waterfalls meet dense…
Special App to Be Introduced to Curb Antibiotic Misuse and Promote Responsible Use of Medicines
Bhubaneswar,Aug 29 [UDN}: The government has taken steps to curb the excessive and indiscriminate use of antibiotics and prescriptions. A special app is being developed for this purpose. Along with this, digital prescriptions are also set to be introduced.Doctors’ prescriptions will be completely digitised, creating a digital record of which antibiotics are being prescribed to which patients. This is expected to help prevent the excessive…
MissionZero: Odisha Launches Drive to Ensure Zero Fatalities in Sanitation Work and Protect Workers’ Safety
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 [UDN}: The Second National Garima Conference 2026 is being organised with a commitment to ensuring zero loss of life. The conference aims to build a safe and dignified future for sanitation workers through the adoption of innovative approaches, safer policies, and the use of modern machinery and equipment.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Meets People from Across Odisha, Listens to Their Grievances at Unit-2
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 [UDN}:At the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell at Unit-2 in Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met people who had come from different parts of the state and listened to their grievances and problems. Ministers from various departments of the Odisha Government were also present at the grievance camp. Considering the importance and urgency of the complaints, the concerned departments were directed to…
Joint Grievance Hearing Camp Held in Pattamundai; 86 Public Complaints Received, 20 Resolved on the Spot
Pattamundai , Aug 29 [UDN}: The Joint Grievance Hearing Camp held in Pattamundai and heard the grievances of the public. A total of 86 complaints were received, of which 20 were resolved immediately.Financial assistance of ₹16,000 from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) was provided to four beneficiaries. I have directed the concerned officials to ensure the prompt resolution of the remaining grievances.
Queue Darshan System to Be Introduced at Shree Mandir to Ensure Smooth and Orderly Darshan for Devotees
Puri, Aug 29 [UDN}: Efforts are underway to streamline the darshan system at the Shree Jagannath Temple. The state government had earlier announced plans to introduce a queue-based darshan system. Ramps of different heights were constructed for this purpose. Each ramp can accommodate around 50 devotees, with arrangements aimed at enabling 8,000–10,000 devotees to have a smooth darshan every hour. However, the system could not…
District-Level Grievance Redressal Camp Held in Borigumma as Koraput Collector, SP and Officials Hear Public Concerns
Koraput, Aug 29 [UDN}: A District-Level Grievance Redressal Camp was held today at the Panchayat Samiti office in Borigumma, Koraput district. The Koraput District Collector, Superintendent of Police, and other district-level departmental officials were present at the camp and heard the grievances of the public. Additionally, a block-level Mission Shakti Loan Mela was organised in Borigumma Block, where loans were distributed to members of Mission…