Bhubaneswar, Aug. 4 (UDN): Odisha has crossed a significant milestone in the expansion of its City Gas Distribution (CGD) network, with more than 1.90 lakh households now connected to Piped Natural Gas (PNG), Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Representational Image Responding to a question from BJD MP Sasmit Patra, the Minister said the…
SOPHiA GENETICS Enters Collaboration to Develop Companion Diagnostics for Precision Oncology Therapies
BOSTON and ROLLE, Switzerland, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SOPHiA GENETICS (NASDAQ: SOPH) today announced a new global collaboration to develop, validate, and deploy two companion diagnostics (CDx) supporting precision oncology therapies with AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/NYSE: AZN). This multi-year collaboration agreement will advance the development and commercialization of two companion diagnostic programs, bringing SOPHiA GENETICS’s decentralized clinical trial assays and companion diagnostic capabilities to AstraZeneca therapies. As…
50,000 Students to Participate in Season 2 of the Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad 2026
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FinX, India’s leading platform for BFSI learning and certification programmes, has announced the launch of the Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad (FTNMFO) 2026, a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening financial literacy and investment awareness among students. Undergraduate and postgraduate students across academic disciplines are invited to participate, with the Olympiad expected to engage over 50,000 students from…
Canara HSBC Life Insurance simplifies claims process for families affected by the Assam floods
Simplified claim documentation to enable faster settlement for policyholders affected by the Assam floods Expedited assessment and settlement of eligible claims Dedicated District Claims Service Head to provide on-ground assistance Multiple claim submission channels including email, customer app and helpline for seamless support MUMBAI, India, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Canara HSBC Life Insurance extends its deepest condolences to the families impacted by the devastating…
Jo Malone London Launches Sea Salt & Bergamot, the ‘scent of a new adventure’
LONDON, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Plunge into the exhilarating surf of the Celtic Sea. Immersed in the wild waters, every wave carries a fresh minerality. Joining a burst of bergamot, driftwood accord anchors this sea salt-fresh scent. Experience the untamed beauty of the British coast. Introducing Sea Salt & Bergamot, the new fresh and woody cologne by Jo Malone London. In the same boat…
Piramal Pharma Solutions Expands Peptide API Facility with Advanced Spray Drying Suite
Piramal Pharma Solutions has added a new spray drying suite with Band 5 containment capacity at its dedicated peptide facility in Turbhe, India, equipped with its own air handling units, nitrogen supply, and control systems. The new suite empowers Turbhe to support the formulation of challenging molecules, including peptides, HPAPIs, and other biomolecules. MUMBAI, India, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Piramal Pharma Solutions (“PPS”), a…
Indusface Introduces SwyftComply AI, Defining the Next Era of Application Security with Autonomous Vulnerability Remediation
As AI transforms vulnerability discovery from weeks to minutes, SwyftComply AI enables enterprises to protect applications just as quickly through autonomous virtual patching, expert validation and SLA-backed remediation. BENGALURU, India, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Indusface, the leading application security company trusted by enterprises to protect thousands of applications and APIs globally, today announced SwyftComply AI, an autonomous vulnerability remediation solution that virtually patches vulnerabilities…
Odisha Directs Schools, Govt Offices to Sing ‘Vande Mataram’ Before National Anthem
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 4 (UDN): The Odisha government has directed all government departments, educational institutions, and government-aided schools to render the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ before the national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ during official functions and school assemblies. The directive follows guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on July 9 and has been communicated to all concerned authorities for immediate implementation. In…
Odisha Mandates ‘Vande Mataram’ Before National Anthem at Schools and Official Events
Pic Credit: Pexel Bhubaneswar, Aug 4 (UDN): The Odisha government has issued directions for the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ to be sung before the national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ at government programmes and educational institutions across the state. The directive, issued by the School and Mass Education Department, follows guidelines from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and aims to ensure uniform observance of national…
Odisha Launches Statewide Push for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Celebrations
Bhubaneswar, Aug 4 (UDN): The Odisha government has called for large-scale public participation in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, scheduled to be observed across the state from August 9 to 15, 2026, as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Pic Credit: Pexel In an official directive issued by the Department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture, district administrations and concerned departments have been instructed to…