New Delhi, August 22, 2026: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹2.82 crore under India’s Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, directing funds towards biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource use and community-oriented activities. The latest disbursement includes ₹2.80 crore for 27 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and three Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs), along with ₹2.01 lakh for the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (ICAR-IIHR), Karnataka. The…
From Bhutan to Kolkata: A Robotic Route to Recovery
Sixty-five-year-old Ratna Maya Pibang Rai found an answer—and a path towards recovery—across the border in Kolkata after more than a decade of recurrent diarrhoea and no clear diagnosis. Her robotic-assisted low anterior resection at HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata was the first known robotic oncosurgery performed in the city on a patient from Bhutan. A resident of Dagana, Ratna Maya had visited several hospitals and undergone…
Indian Bank organises MEGA Retail, Agri & MSME Credit Campaign in Chennai
National, August 22, 2026: Indian Bank’s Field General Manager’s Office (FGMO), Chennai, led by Smt. Padmavathy Srikant, FGM, successfully organised a Mega Retail, Agri & MSME Credit Campaign on August 21, 2026, in the gracious presence of Shri Binod Kumar, MD and CEO, along with Shri Sujay Mallik, CGM – Retail & MSME. As part of the campaign, Shri Binod Kumar presented sanction letters…
Odisha’s Rooftop Solar Surge: State Jumps to 7th Spot, Powers Up Clean Energy Push
Bhubaneswar, Aug 22: Odisha is emerging as a strong performer in India’s rooftop solar sector, moving up from 13th to 7th position nationally under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The improvement reflects growing interest among households in using solar power and adopting cleaner sources of electricity. The state has recorded around 1.74 lakh rooftop solar installations, while applications have crossed 3.12 lakh, according…
Ola, Uber Booking Glitches Leave Bhubaneswar Commuters Stranded, Autos Charge Hefty Fares
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): Commuters across Bhubaneswar are facing growing difficulties in booking rides through app-based cab services such as Ola and Uber, forcing many passengers to depend on local autorickshaws or walk long distances. Representational Image Students, daily commuters and other passengers have reportedly struggled to secure rides, particularly when they need transport urgently. In one instance, a woman commuter was forced to walk…
Bhubaneswar Set to Host Global Athletics Stars, Odisha Highlights Spirit of Sport
Bhubaneswar, Aug 22: Odisha is gearing up for a major international athletics event as more than 200 athletes from 27 countries prepare to compete at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet at Kalinga Stadium. Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati welcomed the participating athletes, coaches and officials at a dinner held ahead of the competition and spoke about the values that make sport meaningful beyond…
Jatni College Invites Applications for Guest Faculty Posts; Apply by September 4
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): Jatni College in Odisha’s Khordha district has invited applications from eligible retired Lecturers and Readers for engagement as Guest Faculty on a purely contractual basis in three academic disciplines. According to a notification issued by the college principal, the appointments will be made in accordance with the guidelines of the Higher Education Department, Odisha. Application Deadline and Eligibility Interested candidates must…
Bhubaneswar to Get 2.3-km Six-Lane Road Linking Guru Kelucharan Park to Patia Railway Station
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): Bhubaneswar is set to get a new 2.387-km six-lane road corridor connecting Guru Kelucharan Park with Patia Railway Station, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion on the busy Jaydev Vihar–Nandankanan stretch and improving connectivity in the city’s rapidly growing northern suburbs. Representational Image Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister and Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) Chairman Krushna Chandra Mahapatra laid the…
Dynamics of the Icelandic Ice Sheet Altered the Chemistry of North Atlantic Seawater
Aug 22: Environmental physicists reveal fluctuations over the past 230,000 years based on the isotopic composition of deep-sea sediment samples Over the past 230,000 years, the growth and retreat of the Icelandic ice sheet have led to major changes in the seawater chemistry of the North Atlantic, caused by the interaction between volcanism and ice in Iceland. Scientists at the Institute of Environmental Physics at…
Odisha Flood Misery Continues in Bhadrak: Villagers Still Wading Through Knee-Deep Water
Bhadrak, Aug. 22 (UDN): Although floodwaters have started receding in several parts of Odisha, normal life is still far from restored in many districts, including Bhadrak. In Dihabil village under Tentulidihi Panchayat of Chandbali block, residents continue to struggle as knee-deep water remains stagnant, disrupting their daily lives. Water Levels Drop, But Hardships Remain Floodwater still covers village roads, residential areas, and low-lying pockets, making…