Bhubaneswar, Aug 25 [UDN}:The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has tightened the rules governing the issuance of new SIM cards. Under the new regulations coming into effect from August 24, customers will not be able to purchase SIM cards indiscriminately.Before issuing a new SIM card, telecom operators will first verify how many mobile connections are already registered in the applicant’s name. If the subscriber has already…
Five Flood-Affected Villages Under Kotpad Panchayat Samiti Evacuated Safely as Administration Steps Up Rescue and Relief Operations
KotpadAug 25 [UDN}:, People from five flood-affected villages under Kotpad Panchayat Samiti have been safely rescued and evacuated from the affected areas. Following the rescue operation, the residents were shifted to nearby designated flood shelters to ensure their safety and provide them with necessary assistance and basic facilities. The evacuation was carried out as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing flood situation, with…
Floodwaters Reach Historic Kapilash Temple as Ramial River Rises in Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal, Aug 24: Continuous rainfall has pushed up the water level of the Ramial River, leaving the historic Kapilash Temple near Hatuari village in Dhenkanal district surrounded and submerged by floodwaters. The rising river water entered the temple premises and submerged the deity, disrupting regular worship and leaving devotees disappointed on the final Monday of the holy month of Shravan. For many devotees, Shravan holds…
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s The Vvaan’s fantasy folklore spectacle expands with two striking posters
The audience is all set to step into the mystical world of a fantasy folklore spectacle of The Vvaan – Force of the Forrest, and if its two new posters are anything to go by, we are intrigued. The first posters give us a glimpse into the expansive folklore fantasy ahead of the much-awaited teaser, which drops tomorrow. Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in their maiden on-screen pairing, the film continues to pique our curiosity around its mysterious world of ancient beliefs,…
Building Bharat Sampaark National Startup Contest Crowns Its National Champions
Vijayanagar, Karnataka | 24 August 2026: India’s infrastructure future did not arrive on paper this August. At the Building Bharat Sampaark National Startup Contest, it arrived in the form of 14 finalist teams – India’s sharpest young civil engineers – ready to prove that an idea born in a classroom can survive the real world. When the contest concluded, one team stood above the rest.…
LagaJoy, the first single from award winning Odia film Maliput Melodies, is out now on AaoMusic
Bhubaneswar, 24th August 2026: Kaustav Dreamworks Private Limited has released LagaJoy, the first single from the acclaimed Odia film Maliput Melodies, now streaming on the AaoMusic YouTube channel. The song marks the beginning of the film‘s release journey, with Maliput Melodies arriving in theatres across Odisha on 18 September 2026. Rooted in the living folk traditions of the Koraput region in Southern Odisha and reimagined for a contemporary audience, LagaJoy is a vibrant celebration of the sounds, rhythms and spirit of rural Odisha. For decades,…
DriveX Expands Retail Network to Key Growth Corridors in Bengaluru and Chennai
Bengaluru, Aug 24: DriveX Mobility, a pre-owned two-wheeler platform, today announced the opening of three new stores in Rajarajeshwari Nagar and Nagarbhavi in Bengaluru, and Navalur in Chennai. The new outlets strengthen DriveX’s retail footprint across strategically important markets, bringing a more organised and reliable pre-owned two-wheeler buying experience closer to customers in these rapidly growing corridors. Located on Uttarahalli Main Road near JSS College,…
West Asia Crisis Delays Green Energy Projects, Centre Allows Up to Four-Month Extension
New Delhi, Aug 24: The Centre has allowed additional time for renewable energy projects facing delays because of disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, in a move aimed at preventing temporary setbacks from slowing India’s clean energy expansion. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has advised renewable energy implementing agencies and state authorities to consider extensions of up to four months for eligible…
Everpure Named A Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms
Bengaluru and Santa Clara, Calif. Aug 24: Everpure, the company revolutionizing storage and data management, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Storage Platforms. For the second consecutive year, Everpure was positioned highest in execution and furthest in vision; this two-time recognition follows 11 times Everpure has been named a Leader in other Gartner Magic Quadrant reports1. As enterprises continue to invest heavily in AI models, applications, and compute, many discover that the true barrier scaling AI is fragmented…
From Desert Landscapes to Island Romance: Destination Wedding Locations to Consider for 2026–27
Aug 24: Destination weddings are no longer only about finding a beautiful venue. The destination itself has become part of the celebration, shaping everything from the ceremony and setting to the experiences guests share over the wedding weekend. For couples planning their celebrations for 2026–27, these destinations offer very different ways to say “I do”—from desert landscapes and mountain views to tropical beaches and…