Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Noted Odia poet and former CSIR-IMMT scientist Dr Ashutosh Parida has been chosen for the 47th Sarala Puraskar for his acclaimed poetry collection Bishwas De Pruthwi. Pic Credit: x.com/MahalingMukesh Published by Prabha Publication in 2024, the collection has been recognised for its contribution to contemporary Odia literature. Dr Parida will receive a citation and a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh…
PMFBY Deadline Extended to August 31 in Odisha; Farmers Urged to Complete Kharif Crop Insurance Registration
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Farmers in Odisha have been given additional time to enrol under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Kharif 2026 season, with the registration deadline extended to August 31. Representational image The extension was approved by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare following a request from Odisha’s Cooperation Department, with the objective of ensuring that more eligible…
PhonePe PulsePro signs MoU with MeitY to power PM GatiShakti
Bengaluru, Aug 20: PhonePe, today announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to share insights from PhonePe PulsePro, its enterprise data intelligence platform, to support the PM GatiShakti mission for national infrastructure planning, economic analysis, and holistic urban and rural development. PhonePe PulsePro transforms aggregated and anonymised transaction data into hyperlocal insights, providing a granular view…
Odisha Opens Online Registration for Next Aadhaar Grievance Hearing
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Citizens seeking resolution of Aadhaar-related grievances can now register online for the next grievance hearing in Odisha. Here’s your chance to get your Aadhaar-related grievance addressed! Online appointment registration for the next hearing of Aadhaar-related grievances is now open. 👉 Register online at https://t.co/hhW5maMg9g pic.twitter.com/1PXvPOh41y — E&IT Department Odisha (@EIT_Odisha) August 20, 2026 The online appointment registration process has been opened…
Odisha Government Announces Major Push to Strengthen School Infrastructure
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): The Odisha government has taken a major step towards strengthening the state’s school education infrastructure and improving access to quality education. Representational Image As part of the initiative, foundation stones have been laid for 322 Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamik Vidyalayas in two phases across the state. The initiative is aimed at creating better learning environments and strengthening basic educational infrastructure at…
Beyond Meeting Room Collaboration: AVer Sets Sights on AI Office Ecosystem for Future Digital Transformation
Taipei, Taiwan, Aug 20: AVer Information Inc., an award-winning provider of AI audio-video solutions, announced plans to broaden its focus beyond traditional meeting room collaboration into a wider AI Office ecosystem. This move addresses the growing global wave of enterprise digital transformation, where office spaces are evolving past standard video conferencing to embrace intelligent, automated management across all areas of the business. Starting from its…
Youth Dies After Elephant Attack in Mayurbhanj as Herd Sparks Panic in Village
Mayurbhanj, Aug. 20 (UDN): A young man was trampled to death after coming face-to-face with a herd of elephants in Mayurbhanj district’s Betnoti forest range, triggering fresh concerns over rising human-elephant conflict in the area. Repreaentational Image The deceased was identified as Kamalakanta Singh, a resident of Mukund village under Morada. Elephant Herd Enters Village According to reports, a herd of around 13 elephants entered…
Odisha Braces for More Rain as Fresh Low-Pressure System Likely Around August 22
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20: Odisha is likely to face another spell of widespread rainfall over the coming days, with a fresh low-pressure area expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal around August 22, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar. Representational Image The emerging weather system could trigger increased rainfall activity across several parts of the state, particularly western, northern and coastal Odisha. Rainfall…
Violent Auto Protest: Drivers to Pay for Damage, Illegal Stands Face Demolition, Says Minister
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra has warned of strict action against auto-rickshaw drivers allegedly involved in Wednesday’s violent protest in Bhubaneswar, saying those responsible for damaging public property will have to bear the cost. The Minister also announced that illegal auto stands linked to drivers involved in the violence will be demolished, while licences of those found…
Cuttack Crackdown: 70 Quintals of Suspected Adulterated Paneer Worth INR 17 Lakh Destroyed
Cuttack, Aug. 20 (UDN): Authorities in Cuttack have intensified their food safety drive ahead of the festive season, seizing and destroying a massive consignment of suspected adulterated paneer and chhena estimated to be worth around Rs 17 lakh. Representational Image The enforcement action was carried out by the Health Department of the Cuttack Municipal Corporation at Madhupatna Square on Wednesday, where officials reportedly intercepted around…