Bhubaneswar, Aug 22: Odisha is likely to see increased rainfall over the coming days as two cyclonic circulations remain active over and around the state, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Pic Credit: Pexel One of the systems is currently located over north Odisha and adjoining areas of south Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand, while the other lies over the west-central and adjoining northwest…
First-in-Class Therapy Targets “Undruggable” Protein in Hard-to-Treat Blood Cancers
HOUSTON, Aug 22: A first-in-class therapy to target MYC, one of the most sought-after and difficult targets in cancer biology, showed promise in hard-to-treat blood cancers, according to a new preclinical study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center published in Blood. Researchers led by Michael Andreeff, M.D., Ph.D., professor, and Yuki Nishida, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor, both of Leukemia, found that experimental drug GT19630 interrupts a newly discovered cycle between MYC and GSPT1, resulting in strong anti-cancer…
Odisha Clears 14 Investment Projects Worth INR 2,780 Crore, Over 14,000 Jobs Expected
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): The Odisha government has approved 14 investment proposals worth Rs 2,780 crore, paving the way for industrial expansion across 10 districts and the creation of more than 14,000 employment opportunities. Representational Image The proposals were cleared by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, covering investments in sectors ranging from food processing and chemicals…
Fire Guts Two Shops at Bhubaneswar’s Unit-1 Market, Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): A major fire broke out at Bhubaneswar’s Unit-1 Market early Saturday, reducing two shops to ashes and causing property losses worth lakhs of rupees before firefighters managed to contain the blaze. Representational Image The fire completely engulfed a grocery shop and a puja materials store, with flames spreading rapidly through the densely packed market. Preliminary reports suggest the blaze may have…
Paradip Port Hits 150 MT Cargo Milestone; Centre Announces INR 21,000-Crore Bahuda Port Project
Paradip,Aug. 22 (UDN): Odisha’s Paradip Port has crossed a landmark annual cargo handling capacity of 150 million metric tonnes (MT), marking a major milestone in the state’s maritime sector. The achievement was announced by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal during his visit to the port on Friday. Representational Image The minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for seven infrastructure…
Explosion at NTPC Kaniha Plant in Odisha Leaves Five Workers Critically Injured
Angul,Aug. 22 (UDN): At least five workers suffered critical burn injuries after a powerful explosion at NTPC’s Kaniha Thermal Power Station in Odisha’s Angul district on Saturday morning. Representational Image According to preliminary information, the blast occurred inside Bunker (B) of the plant, located in Pallahara, triggering an emergency response from plant authorities and local medical teams. The injured workers sustained severe burn injuries and…
Aludecor Launches Weather-Responsive Intelligent Louvers with Global Remote Access
Mumbai, 22 August 2026: As buildings increasingly rely on large, glazed façades, managing heat gain, glare and indoor comfort has become an important consideration in modern building design. Addressing this need, Aludecor, one of India’s leading aluminium composite panel and façade product manufacturers, has unveiled Alubreeze Intelligent Louvers, India’s first indigenously developed intelligent louver system designed to be controlled from anywhere in the world and even to make building façades responsive to changing…
President Droupadi Murmu Participates in Formal Opening Ceremony of Amrit Udyan Visit Programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Bhubaneswar Aug 22 [UDN}:At Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu participated in the formal opening ceremony of the Amrit Udyan visit programme.Amrit Udyan will remain open to the general public from August 16 to September 15, 2026.Visitors can explore the garden every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Central Government Introduces VAHAN Database Reforms to Strengthen Road Safety and Improve Vehicle Classification System
Bhubaneswar Aug 22 [UDN}:The Central Government has taken steps to reform the ‘VAHAN’ database and strengthen road safety. As per the Vehicle Classification rules, vehicles have been divided into four categories:Active CompliantActive Non-CompliantTemporary ArchivePermanent ArchiveVehicle owners are advised to always keep their vehicle documents updated and ensure that their vehicle remains in the Active Compliant category at all times.
IT Sector Expansion in Koraput Brings New Hope for Educated Youth, Says Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling
Koraput, Aug 22 [UDN}:The initiatives being undertaken to promote the IT sector in Koraput district are expected to create new hope and opportunities for the educated youth of the district in the coming days. There is considerable potential to further strengthen the IT and information technology ecosystem through the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) facility located in Jeypore.These initiatives could provide the young men…