Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Flower of Canaan by Tim Flood. This novel is published by Histria Fiction, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding original works of fiction. The Flower of Canaan is a strong feminist novel that follows Anat, a young woman in an ancient Levantine city where beauty, marriage and belief can decide a life. As a charismatic outsider unsettles…
India’s General Insurance Market Hits ₹3.36 Lakh Crore as Health, Motor Segments Drive FY26 Growth
India’s general insurance industry closed FY2025-26 on a stronger footing, with total premium collections rising about 9% to ₹3.36 lakh crore. The expansion marks a notable improvement over the previous financial year and reflects a gradual increase in demand for financial protection among households and businesses. Rising healthcare expenses, a growing vehicle base, greater awareness of insurance and the rapid adoption of digital distribution are…
Gwalior-Chambal Rail Connectivity Gets Major Boost with Kailaras-Birpur Section Inauguration
Gwalior, August 18, 2026: The Gwalior-Chambal region is set to receive a major boost to rail connectivity with the inauguration of the Kailaras-Sabalgarh-Birpur gauge-converted rail section and the extension of the Gwalior-Kailaras train service to Birpur. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the upgraded section and flagged off the extended train service, marking a significant step towards improving passenger connectivity and supporting economic activity across…
Air Serbia extends its CHAMP partnership by adding Traxon cargoHUB to enhance customer connectivity and cargo digitalization
Frankfurt, Aug 18 – Air Serbia has extended its long-standing partnership with CHAMP Cargosystems by adding Traxon cargoHUB. The service provides the carrier and its customers an additional channel for exchanging electronic cargo messages seamlessly, and supports continued digitalization across its cargo operations. The selection builds on a trusted relationship spanning more than 15 years, during which Air Serbia has steadily adopted a broad…
Visa Reimagines Visa Infinite for India’s Evolving Affluent Consumers
Visa Infinite evolves into a premium three-tiered suite – Visa Infinite, Visa Infinite Privilege and Visa Infinite Private – enabling distinct elevated privileges for India’s affluent segments through a unified and scalable premium propositions Mumbai, Aug 18 – Visa recently unveiled a refreshed Visa Infinite in India, evolving the proposition from a single premium card tier into a more flexible and adaptive offering designed…
Cab Strike: Bhubaneswar Police Deploy PCR Vehicles to Help Airport Passengers in Medical Emergencies
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 18 (UDN): With app-based cab services affected by the ongoing Ola and Uber strike, the Commissionerate Police has stepped in to assist air passengers facing medical emergencies at Biju Patnaik International Airport. Representational Image The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police has deployed Police Control Room (PCR) vehicles at the airport, which can be used to transport passengers requiring urgent medical attention to hospitals. Police Vehicles…
8-Foot Python Rescued From House in Baleshwar, Released Into Kuldiha Sanctuary
Baleshwar, August 18 (UDN): An eight-foot-long python was rescued from a residential house in Mirigini village under Ward No. 4 of Nilagiri NAC in Baleshwar district on Tuesday, bringing relief to the family and nearby residents. According to reports, the python entered the house of Pradeep Kumar Pradhan, where it reportedly killed two chickens and consumed seven eggs. Pradhan spotted the large reptile inside the…
Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali Inaugurates and Names New Modern Educational Campus
Pune, 18th August: Marking a significant milestone in its long and illustrious educational journey, Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali inaugurated and named its new, modern educational campus today amidst an enthusiastic gathering of distinguished guests, educators, academicians and well-wishers. The new educational campus has been developed with the objective of providing students with a more enabling and enriching environment for modern, quality-driven, technology-enabled and holistic education. Keeping pace with the evolving needs of the education sector, the campus is envisioned as a hub for…
Odisha Steps Up Safe Drinking Water Measures in Flood-Hit Areas
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 18 (UDN): The Odisha government has intensified measures to ensure safe drinking water and prevent water-borne diseases in flood-affected areas, with hundreds of water sources undergoing disinfection and regular quality checks. Representational image As part of the ongoing response, water sources of 1,461 flood-affected tubewells and 89 Piped Water Supply (PWS) projects had been disinfected by 5 pm on August 17, Chief Minister…
Odisha Announces Rs 1,000 Crore Special Relief Package for Flood-Hit Districts
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 18 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a Rs 1,000 crore special relief package for people affected by the latest wave of flooding across the state. Pic Credit: x.com/CMO_Odisha The announcement came after the Chief Minister reviewed the flood situation in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Kendrapada districts. According to the preliminary assessment, nearly 9.40 lakh people have…