Malkangiri,Aug 13 [UDN}: Malkangiri is all set to witness a proud moment as its daughter, Jayanti Buruda, will appear on the hot seat of the popular television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).The special episode featuring Jayanti is scheduled to be telecast on Sony TV at 9 PM on August 10. Her appearance on the national platform has brought immense pride and excitement to the…
Odisha Government Plans Major Drive to Remove Stray Cattle from National Highways to Prevent Road Accidents
Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 [UDN}:Odisha has proposed a major initiative to remove stray cattle from all national highways across the state and improve road safety. According to the Animal Resources Development Minister, gaushalas will be established at intervals of around 100–150 km along major highways.Under the proposal, stray cattle found roaming on highways will be rescued and shifted to shelters operated by the Fisheries and Animal…
Ispat Express and Koraput–Puri Express Currently Run Only Three Days a Week, Prompting Demand for Increased Train Frequency
Koraput, Aug 13 [UDN}:At present, the Ispat Express is operating only three days a week. Similarly, the Koraput–Puri Express also runs from Koraput three days a week. Therefore, there is a demand to extend the Puri–Koraput Express up to Junagarh Road and operate it on the days when the Ispat Express does not run—Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. This would greatly benefit passengers from southern…
Awareness Workshop Organised by Directorate of Family Welfare with UNICEF Support to Strengthen National Deworming Day Awareness
Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 [UDN}:. A awareness workshop (Media Briefing) on the occasion was organized today by the Directorate of Family Welfare under the Health Department, with support from UNICEF.On this occasion, preparations for National Deworming Day..
National Deworming Day Awareness Campaign Launched to Educate Children and Communities About the Importance of Deworming
Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 [UDN}:Odisha will observe National Deworming Day on August 10. Ahead of the programme, the Directorate of Family Welfare, Health & Family Welfare Department, in collaboration with UNICEF, organised a media briefing to create awareness about the initiative.Officials provided detailed information on preparations, programme activities and the importance of deworming for children. Senior officials from Child Health, Nutrition and Immunisation, along with UNICEF…
Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Organise ‘Drug-Free India’ Awareness Campaign to Promote a Healthy, Addiction-Free and Responsible Society
K. Nuagaon, Aug 13 [UDN}: The Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya branch at Chanapadar in K. Nuagaon block of Kandhamal district organised a ‘Drug-Free India’ awareness campaign from August 6 to 20.As part of the campaign, an awareness and pledge programme was first conducted for members of the local auto-rickshaw drivers’ association at the ashram premises. A similar programme was later held at K.…
Nabarangpur MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi Joins Grand Tricolour Rally Organised by District Administration to Promote Patriotism and National Pride
Nabarangpur, Aug 13 [UDN}:Gouri Shankar Majhi, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), actively participated in the Tricolour Rally organised by the Nabarangpur District Administration as part of the ongoing patriotic celebrations. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from government officials, public representatives, students, youth, and local residents, creating an atmosphere filled with patriotism and national pride.The rally was organised with the objective of spreading the message…
Cyber Security Awareness Campaign Conducted at Gurukrupa Higher Secondary School to Educate Students on Digital Safety and Online Threats
Gurukrupa , Aug 13 [UDN}: A Cyber Security Awareness Campaign was successfully organized at the premises of Gurukrupa Higher Secondary School, with the objective of educating students about the safe and responsible use of digital technology and the internet.During the programme, Officer-in-Charge Jugal Sabar sensitized the students about safe internet practices in the present digital age. He emphasized the importance of using social media responsibly…
ArkBio Announces China IND Approval for its Antiviral Drug-Fc Conjugate (AFC) Candidate AK0406 for Influenza Prophylaxis
SHANGHAI, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“ArkBio”) today announced that the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for AK0406 injection, the company’s first long-acting antiviral drug‑Fc conjugate (AFC) candidate for influenza prophylaxis, has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China, making AK0406 the first influenza AFC drug to enter clinical development in China. AK0406 is a new…
Project Pigeon Consortium Launches APAC Working Group to Advance Governance Standards for Permissionless Blockchains
Joint initiative by Elliptic, Digital Asset Association (DAA), Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) and Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow to establish an industry standard risk-management framework, supporting safe innovation and Group 1 crypto asset treatment. SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Project Pigeon consortium, jointly convened by Elliptic, the Digital Asset Association (DAA), the Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) and Baker McKenzie, today announced the formation…