Guwahati, Aug 24: The inaugural Assam Premier League (APL) has concluded with Barpeta Braves winning the title after defeating Guwahati Royals by five wickets in the final. The tournament provided a competitive platform for players from across Assam, with around 150 cricketers representing eight teams during the first season. The league gave emerging players an opportunity to gain experience, perform in pressure situations and attract…
Hirakud Dam Opens Three More Gates as Reservoir Level Rises
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24: Authorities at Hirakud Dam opened three additional sluice gates on Monday as the reservoir level continued to rise following heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha. With the latest openings, a total of eight gates are now open at the dam , five on the left side and three on the right. The reservoir level was recorded at 623.02 feet and was continuing…
Zoomcar and Uber partner to give travelers more ways to plan road trips
Now compare self-drive and chauffeur-driven Intercity options within the Zoomcar app BENGALURU, India and NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomcar (OTCQB: ZCAR), India’s leading peer-to-peer car-sharing platform, and Uber (NYSE: UBER), India’s most-loved ride-hailing app, have joined hands to make planning road trips easier and simpler. Now, travelers searching for a self-drive vehicle on the Zoomcar app will also be able to discover and book Uber Intercity rides in case they prefer…
Konark Set to Celebrate Five-Day Jhulana Utsav With Classical Arts
Konark, Aug 24: The historic town of Konark is preparing to come alive with music, dance and cultural traditions as the Jhulana Utsav begins on August 24. Organised by Konark Natya Mandap, the five-day festival will continue until August 28 and bring together artistes representing different classical dance and music traditions from across India. The festival offers audiences an opportunity to experience India’s rich performing-arts…
Spark Capital advises Arete Hospitals on sale of business to KIMS-operated Aurevia Hospitals
Mumbai, Aug 24: Spark Capital is pleased to announce that Arete Hospitals has entered into definitive agreement for the sale of its hospital business to Aurevia. Aurevia has further entered into a long-term Operations & Management agreement with Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Limited, under which KIMS will manage and operate the hospital. This partnership will further strengthen KIMS’s position in the Hyderabad / Gachibowli…
Koraput Battles Relentless Rain as Homes and Daily Life Bear the Brunt
Koraput, Aug 24: Continuous rainfall has brought fresh challenges for families across Koraput district, with several areas experiencing waterlogging, damaged houses and rising water levels in rivers, streams and other water bodies. Rain has continued across the district for three consecutive days, disrupting normal activities and making life particularly difficult for people living in low-lying and vulnerable areas. According to the district emergency department, Koraput…
NBA Launchpad-Selected Swish Raises Funding to Connect Every Court Into One Global Game
The AI sports-technology company opens its Seed round after a US$3.2 million pre-seed, as its AI-powered basketball platform turns live courts across Europe, Asia, and the US into one connected digital game. TEL AVIV, August 20, 2026 – 4wish Basket, the AI sports-technology company building the connected basketball court, today announced US$3.2 million in pre-seed funding raised to date, and the launch of its Seed…
WYF Brings Together 400+ Students for Future Liberal Arts Leadership Summit in Macao
MACAU, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — World Youth Forum (WYF), an international nonprofit platform engaging 500,000+ young people annually across 30+ countries through education, competitions, conferences and youth-led initiatives, concluded WYF-FLALS 2026 in Macao, bringing together 400+ students for five days of interdisciplinary learning and cross-cultural collaboration at the Future Liberal Arts Leadership Summit. Participants came from more than 10 countries and regions, including Cambodia;…
Odisha Steps Up Urban Development Drive with Focus on Clean Cities and Better Civic Services
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24: The Odisha government has reiterated its focus on building cleaner, safer and better-planned cities while improving housing, basic services and welfare support for sanitation workers and their families. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said the government is working to improve urban infrastructure and strengthen civic services across the state. He was speaking at the Odisha Urban Conclave-2026 held at…
New US$22 Million Education Lifeline for Crisis-Affected Children in Sudan
New three-year investment will reach nearly 200,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents, helping them return to safe, inclusive learning while supporting the recovery of Sudan’s education system. The announcement comes as Education Cannot Wait launches Hope Starts Here, a global campaign to mobilise US$600 million to reach 10 million children living through the world’s most severe crises. GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Education Cannot…