Bhubaneswar, Aug. 14 (UDN): The countdown is on for an exciting celebration of athletics as Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar gears up to host the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver. Pic Credit :x.com/sports_odisha The prestigious athletics event is scheduled to take place on August 22, bringing together top athletes and promising talents for a high-energy competition on the track and field. With just days to go,…
BRICS CCI Youth Leadership Dialogue 3.0 Concludes in New Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 14: The BRICS CCI Youth Leadership Dialogue 3.0 concluded on August 12 at Novotel New Delhi City Centre, bringing together students and young leaders with distinguished diplomats, embassy representatives, Ministers of State, senior bureaucrats, policymakers, business leaders and other eminent personalities. The closing ceremony marked the culmination of the multi-day youth leadership programme organised by the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry, which…
MEMU Train Engine Derails Near Puri Station, Hundreds of Passengers Escape Unhurt
Puri, Aug. 14 (UDN): A major mishap was narrowly averted near Puri railway station on Friday after the engine of a MEMU passenger train reportedly derailed, causing panic among passengers and railway personnel. Representational Image The incident occurred when the Talcher–Puri MEMU passenger train was approaching Puri. According to preliminary information, the engine went off the tracks near Platform No. 3, around 500 metres from…
RIMAN Highlights Product and Ingredient Innovation at RIMAN North America Convention 2026
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RIMAN, a direct selling company specializing in K-beauty skincare and wellness, successfully concluded its North America Convention 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from August 7–9, 2026. The three-day event brought together thousands of distributors and sales leaders from across North America to celebrate business achievements, discover product innovations, and strengthen leadership capabilities. A key highlight of the…
Education Must Go Beyond Access to Enable Economic Independence
Bengaluru: As India celebrates Independence Day, the focus on education must extend beyond access and enrolment to ensuring that children from underserved communities are equipped to build independent and sustainable futures, according to Jaison C Mathew, CEO, Christel House India. India has made significant progress in expanding access to higher education, with more than 4.5 crore students now enrolled across the country. The growing participation…
Railways Approves 7 New Amrit Bharat Express Trains; Odisha Already Connected to Major Cities
New Delhi, Aug. 14: Indian Railways is set to expand the Amrit Bharat Express network with seven new services after approval from the Railway Board, strengthening affordable long-distance connectivity across several regions of the country. Representational Image Designed primarily to provide economical and comfortable travel for lower- and lower-middle-income passengers, the new services will link major cities and regional centres across northern, central, western and…
Rani Mukerji awarded Honorary Doctorate by La Trobe University
MELBOURNE, Australia and NEW DELHI, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Acclaimed Indian actor and humanitarian Rani Mukerji has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) by La Trobe University, Australia in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, humanitarian work and social advocacy. The honorary doctorate was conferred on 14 August during the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). One of the…
DCW Embarks on its Next Phase of Growth with ₹250 Crore Strategic Investment Programme
First phase to expand Synthetic Iron Oxide Pigment capacity by 50%, introducing new value-added products and strengthening operating efficiencies at Sahupuram MUMBAI, India, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DCW Limited announced a strategic investment programme of approximately ₹250 crore, marking the first phase of its next growth cycle. The programme will focus on expanding Synthetic Iron Oxide Pigment (SIOP) capacity, introducing new value-added pigment products…
President Droupadi Murmu Graces Opening of Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition 2026
New Delhi, Aug. 14: President Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of the Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking the beginning of another public showcase of the iconic garden’s seasonal floral beauty. President Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.The Summer Annuals of Amrit Udyan will be open for the public from August 16…
Remembering the Tragedy of Partition and Reaffirming the Commitment to National Unity
Aug. 14 (UDN): August 14, 1947, remains etched in India’s history as a day marked by both the dawn of freedom and the painful memory of Partition. The tragic division of the country left a deep scar on the nation and brought immense suffering to millions of innocent people. ଅବିସ୍ମରଣୀୟ ବଳିଦାନ ଓ ସ୍ୱାଧୀନତାର ଗୌରବମୟ ଅଧ୍ୟାୟ ସହିତ ଯୋଡ଼ିହୋଇ ରହିଛି ୧୪ ଅଗଷ୍ଟ ୧୯୪୭ ର ସେହି ରକ୍ତାକ୍ତ ଓ…