Noida, 17 August 2026: Mayfair Residency, a residential development by Supercity Developers in Techzone-4, Greater Noida West, has recorded the sale of 200 homes in just 30 days, following a strong market response to its distinctive 20:80 ‘Freedom from Rent’ campaign. At the heart of the campaign is a simple proposition: pay 20% now and the balance 80% at the offer of possession, subject to…
Teacher Aspirants Hit Streets in Bhubaneswar, Demand Recruitment Against Vacant Posts
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 17 (UDN): Hundreds of teacher aspirants took to the streets in the Odisha capital on Monday, demanding immediate recruitment against vacant teaching posts across government schools in the state. Representational Image Under the banner of the All Odisha Teachers Aspirants’ Association, the protesters staged a sit-in at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar, urging the state government to expedite the recruitment process and provide more…
Koraput: Neighbourhood Dispute Over Stray Pigs Turns Deadly, One Killed
Koraput, Aug. 17 (UDN): A long-standing dispute between two neighbouring families over pigs allegedly entering a residential compound turned violent in Koraput district on Sunday night, leaving one man dead and his father critically injured. The incident occurred at Kamta village under Borigumma block. The deceased has been identified as Jagabandhu Kamar, while his father, Raghunath Kamar, sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment. According…
Subhadra Yojana Brings Fresh Relief for Over 1 Crore Women in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug.17 (UDN): More than one crore women beneficiaries of Odisha’s flagship Subhadra Yojana are set to receive the next instalment of financial assistance on August 28, coinciding with Raksha Purnima. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced the disbursement on Monday, stating that the payment will be made during a state-level programme in Nayagarh. According to Parida, women who have submitted their applications by August…
Divya Jyoti Ayurvedic Medical College Expands Clinical & Research Infrastructure in Modinagar
Modinagar, Aug 17: Divya Jyoti Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital has expanded its clinical training, research and integrated healthcare ecosystem with strengthened OPD infrastructure, specialised Ayurveda clinics, Panchakarma facilities and research-oriented academic initiatives aimed at supporting growing demand for Ayurveda education and holistic healthcare learning in North India. The expansion comes amid rising student interest in evidence-based Ayurveda education and increasing patient demand for integrated…
Rain, Rides & a Little Magic: Imagicaa’s Baarish Mein Magic Makes a Perfect Case for Monsoon Adventures
Mumbai, Aug 17: Imagicaa, one of India’s largest theme parks, is inviting travellers to look beyond the usual monsoon road trips to scenic hill stations and discover a different kind of rainy-day escape through its latest campaign, ‘Baarish Mein Magic.’ To bring the campaign to life, the brand has launched a new digital film across its social channels, encouraging families, friends and thrill-seekers to step out, embrace the rains and turn an…
AR Rahman Launches ‘Tamil Idol’ to Discover Tamil Nadu’s Next Singing Sensation
Mumbai, August 17: Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman has launched ‘Tamil Idol’, a statewide talent hunt aimed at discovering and nurturing the next generation of singing talent from across Tamil Nadu. The first-ever Tamil edition of the globally recognised singing competition format was unveiled by Sony Vizha in association with Rahman. The show will seek to bring together promising voices from different parts of the…
Colorado River Crisis Deepens as Key Reservoirs Hit Historic Lows
Washington, August 17: The Colorado River water crisis has entered a critical phase, with the river’s two largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, falling to historic lows and growing uncertainty over how the water supply will be shared among the seven US states that depend on the river. Lake Mead, which supplies water to millions across the US Southwest, recently fell to about 1,040.4…
VP Radhakrishnan Calls on Youth to Become Creators, Innovators and Leaders
Thiruvarur, August 17: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday graced the 11th Convocation of the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) at Thiruvarur and urged graduating students to use their knowledge and skills for nation-building. Addressing the graduates, Radhakrishnan said a convocation was not merely a ceremony to award degrees but a celebration of education, knowledge, perseverance and resilience. He congratulated the graduating students…
Sawan Monday: Thousands of Devotees Throng Baba Dhabaleswar Temple in Cuttack
Cuttack, Aug. 17 (UDN): The holy atmosphere of Sawan Monday gripped Cuttack as a large number of devotees and Kanwariyas gathered at the famous Baba Dhabaleswar Temple in Athagarh on the third Monday of the sacred month. Representational Image Carrying water-filled pots on their shoulders, Kanwariyas arrived at the shrine to offer Jalabhishek to the Shravani Linga and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Special…