Sambalpur, Aug. 20 (UDN): A three-year study by Sambalpur University has raised concerns over the impact of coal mine pollution on male reproductive health, finding that workers exposed to coal dust showed lower sperm counts and structural abnormalities in sperm compared to the general population. Representational Image The research, conducted among coal mine workers in Jharsuguda, examined 215 workers aged 18 to 45 years and…
Odisha Floods: Subarnarekha Crosses Danger Mark in Balasore, 48 Panchayats Hit by Rising Waters
Balasore, Aug. 20 (UDN): The flood situation in Odisha’s Balasore district worsened on Thursday as the Subarnarekha River continued to flow above the danger level at Rajghat, inundating low-lying areas and disrupting road connectivity across several blocks. Representational Image According to official reports, the river’s water level reached 11.79 metres, significantly above the danger mark of 10.36 metres, raising concerns for villages located along its…
Odisha Plus II Admission 2026: DHSE to Begin Phase-II Applications from August 24 for Vacant Seats
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, will open the Phase-II admission process for Plus II courses for the 2026-27 academic session on August 24. The online admission process for vacant higher secondary school seats will be conducted through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal. Representational Image Students can fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) from August 24…
MSME Ministry Holds National Seminar at IIT Madras to Boost Digital Commerce and Global Market Access
Chennai, August 20: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), through its MSME Development & Facilitation Office (DFO), Chennai, organised a national seminar at IIT Madras to help Indian MSMEs strengthen their export readiness and expand their presence in domestic and international markets through digital commerce. The seminar, titled “From Local to Global: Enabling Export-Ready MSMEs through Digital Commerce,” was held on August…
Amit Shah Meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Ahead of Southern Zonal Council Meet
Chennai, Aug 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai ahead of the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council, scheduled to be held at Kovalam in Chengalpattu. Pic Credit: https://x.com/AmitShah The meeting provided an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss matters of mutual importance ahead of the regional council meeting, which brings together the Centre…
Khyber Aquaculture Partners with J&K Government to Modernise Trout Farming
Ganderbal, Aug 20: Khyber Aquaculture, in partnership with the Jammu & Kashmir Department of Fisheries, has launched a specialised training programme to equip local trout farmers with modern, sustainable aquaculture practices. The initiative, part of the Project No 22 Implementation of Trout Cluster Programme covering Ganderbal and Anantnag, under Holistic Agriculture Development Plan designed to transform traditional trout farming into a more scientific, efficient, and…
Avos News Launches Agentic AI-Driven Platform Offering Personalized Daily Briefings
CYPRUS—August 20, 2026—Avos News today announced the public launch of its agentic AI-powered personalized news platform. The site provides each reader with a private front page, rather than another feed they must constantly check. Avos has been in private beta since March 2026, and is now launching publicly. “Advances in agentic AI have changed the economics of the online news model,” explained Stef Roussos, founder…
Urbounce Puts Emotion on the Fitness Map with Emoscape
Mumbai , Aug 20: Premium fitness brand Urbounce has integrated Emoscape, the medical-grade Emotion AI platform developed by Nihilent Ltd., into its member fitness journey, introducing emotional state tracking as a new dimension of holistic fitness. The integration brings emotional state alongside physical fitness parameters, marking a significant step towards holistic fitness that recognises the relationship between emotional state and physical performance. For decades, the…
Kinder Hospitals Group Announces Transition of Bengaluru Facility to Manipal Health Enterprises
Bengaluru, Aug 20: Kinder Hospitals Group today announced that Kindorama Healthcare Private Limited has entered into a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) with Manipal Health Enterprises Limited for the transfer of operations of Kinder Women’s Hospital, Bengaluru. Commissioned in 2022, the 100-bed facility has established itself as a trusted center for specialized women’s healthcare services. Upon completion of the transaction, the Bengaluru centre will join the…
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited crosses 4 Lakh EV sales, becoming India’s first commercial vehicle manufacturer to reach this milestone
Chandigarh, Aug 20: Behind every three-wheeler and small commercial vehicles is a livelihood — a driver, a shopkeeper, a delivery partner, a small business. More than 4 Lakh of those journeys run on Mahindra Last Mile Mobility electric vehicles. Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited has become India’s first commercial EV manufacturer to cross 4 Lakh cumulative electric vehicle sales, marking a major milestone in the country’s shift to electric last–mile mobility. This milestone reflects the trust of lakhs of customers who rely on Mahindra electric commercial vehicles to earn, grow, and progress. MLMML’s success is rooted in a simple belief:…