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…
New Scientific Approach Offers Fresh Insight Into Great Barrier Reef Health
Aug 18: Australian researchers have developed a new framework to help measure the health of the Great Barrier Reef and understand how climate-related events are affecting coral ecosystems. Pic Credit: Pexel The researchers used more than 30 years of reef data, focusing on coral cover and algae levels. The new system classifies reefs as healthy, coping or struggling based on changes in coral cover compared…
Odisha Launches ‘Bidesh Sikhyabruti’ Scholarship for SC, ST Students to Study Abroad
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 18 (UDN): The Odisha Government has launched the ‘Bidesh Sikhyabruti’ scholarship scheme to help meritorious students from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities pursue postgraduate and PhD programmes at reputed universities abroad. Representational Image Introduced under the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana (MMCPY), the initiative will support 50 students every year by providing financial assistance towards tuition fees, living expenses…
New ICMAI Handbooks Address Expected Credit Loss and Bank Loan Restructuring Ahead of 2027
New Delhi, Aug 18: The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) on Tuesday launched two professional handbooks on Expected Credit Loss (ECL) and restructuring of bank loans, aimed at helping banks, borrowers, MSMEs and finance professionals prepare for the Reserve Bank of India’s ECL framework coming into effect from April 1, 2027. The launch was attended by CMA Chittaranjan Chattopadhyay, President, ICMAI; CMA Manoj…
SEBI, NSE Step Up Investor Awareness to Promote Safer Digital Investing
New Delhi, Aug 18: As online investing becomes increasingly accessible, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are stepping up efforts to help investors make informed decisions and participate in the market with greater confidence. For many Indians, investing has moved from traditional channels to smartphones and digital platforms. Opening an investment account and accessing market information can…