BENGALURU, India, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant step towards transforming emergency medical transportation in India, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sarla Aviation and Aeromed International Rescue Services to explore the development of next-generation air ambulance services using electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The partnership brings together Sarla Aviation’s eVTOL technology, Manipal…
Odisha T20 League CM Trophy Returns; Six Teams to Battle for Glory at Barabati Stadium
Cuttack, Aug. 31 (UDN): The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has announced the return of the Odisha T20 League CM Trophy, with six franchise teams set to compete in the second edition of the tournament at the iconic Barabati Stadium from September 20 to 29. The 10-day competition will feature 17 matches, providing a major platform for emerging cricketers from across the state to showcase their…
MMDR Amendment Bill Sparks Political Debate Over Odisha’s Mining Revenue and State Powers
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 31 (UDN): The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has triggered a fresh political debate in Odisha, with concerns being raised over its potential impact on the state’s mining revenue and powers to levy mineral-related charges. The issue has intensified after the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) questioned the financial implications of the amended law, while the ruling Bharatiya Janata…
KuCoin Partners with FinChain to Integrate FUSD into Its RWA Collateral Mirroring Solution
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange built on trust, today announced a partnership with FinChain to integrate FUSD into KuCoin’s RWA Collateral Mirroring Solution (RCMS). Through RCMS, yield-bearing FUSD can be connected through custody and mapped as collateral value, adding it to the list of assets supported as RCMS collateral. Through this partnership, FUSD does not…
Odisha Summative-I Exams for Shishu Vatika-III to Class VIII Scheduled in Fourth Week of September
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 31 (UDN): The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has announced that the Summative Assessment-I for students from Shishu Vatika-III to Class VIII will be conducted in the fourth week of September 2026 across all government and government-aided schools in the state. The authority has directed all District Education Officers (DEOs) and District Project Coordinators (DPCs) to complete the examination within the stipulated…
Kataka UPD Cracks Down on Violations, Collects INR 1.95 Lakh in Fines During Special Enforcement Drive
Kataka, Aug. 31 (UDN): The Kataka Urban Police District (UPD) of the Bhubaneswar-Kataka Commissionerate Police intensified its enforcement drive across the city, booking multiple violators and collecting ₹1.95 lakh in fines during a special operation conducted on August 30. Representational Image According to the enforcement report released by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Kataka, the drive focused on road safety, public order and enforcement of various…
Keonjhar: Woman Killed After Rain-Soaked Mud Wall Collapses on House
Keonjhar, Aug. 31 (UDN): A woman lost her life after a mud wall of her house collapsed amid continuous heavy rainfall in Odisha’s Keonjhar district, highlighting the dangers posed by the ongoing monsoon. The incident occurred in Raigudi village under Champua police station limits, where the victim, Purnimi Mahant, was asleep when the rain-weakened wall gave way. Wall collapses while woman was asleep According to…
Odisha MLAs’ Pay Revision: Parliamentary Panel Reviews Salary, Allowances and Perks
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 31 (UDN): The issue of salary, allowances and other benefits for sitting and former MLAs in Odisha has come under renewed focus, with a joint parliamentary committee reviewing the existing provisions during its visit to the state. According to a written statement issued by the Odisha government, the committee observed a need to revise the existing pay structure of legislators after examining their…
Rayagada Majhighariani Temple Hundi Counting Begins Amid Tight Security
Rayagada, Aug. 31 (UDN): The counting of donations deposited in the hundi of the famous Maa Majhighariani Temple in Rayagada began on Monday amid tight security arrangements. Representational Image The donation box was opened after nearly two months, with officials from the Revenue Department present to oversee the counting process. Around 300 women representing various social organisations are participating in the counting of the offerings.…
UST to Host GenCyS 2026 Conference Exploring the Intersection of AI and Security
Second annual AI and cybersecurity conference unites technology leaders, researchers and students to explore the future of secure innovation THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, will host the GenCyS 2026 global AI and cybersecurity conference at its Thiruvananthapuram campus from September 5 – 6, 2026. Building on the success of the inaugural event in 2025, the conference will bring together technology leaders, AI practitioners, security experts, researchers, developers, and students to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial…