NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced new and enhanced AI-powered fan features coming to USOpen.org and the US Open app for this year’s tournament. Three new, enhanced AI-powered innovations are designed to help fans cut through the noise, stay closer to the action and experience the US Open in a more personalized way…
Nabarangpur Collector Makes Surprise Visit to Sanomosigam Government UP School, Reviews Students’ Learning and Educational Needs
Nabarangpur ,Aug 24 [UDN}: The District Collector made a surprise visit to the Government Upper Primary (UP) School at Sanomosigam under Nabarangpur Block. During the visit, the Collector interacted with the students and reviewed their learning and educational needs. The Collector also inspected the cleanliness and hygiene arrangements in the school kitchen, particularly those related to the preparation and serving of the Mid-Day Meal, stressing…
8th Pay Commission: Report Expected by May 3, 2027, Bringing Fresh Hope for Central Government Employees and Pensioners
New Delhi: Aug 24 [UDN}:The 8th Pay Commission is currently a major topic of discussion across the country, with central government employees and pensioners eagerly awaiting the Commission’s recommendations and hoping that they will be implemented at the earliest.The issue was also discussed in Parliament today. In the Rajya Sabha, MP Neeraj Shekhar questioned Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary about the timeline for…
23 People from Odisha to Receive Prestigious President’s Medals in Recognition of Their Distinguished Service and Contributions
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 [UDN}:: On the occasion of Independence Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the President’s Medals for distinguished, meritorious and courageous service. A total of 23 personnel from Odisha will receive the prestigious medals, covering the Odisha Police, Fire Services, Home Guards and Prisons departments.Among the 23 awardees, 17 are from the Police Department, 2 from the Prisons Department, and 4…
Big Announcement for Farmers: All Registered Farmers to Receive Procurement Tokens, Ensuring Fair and Timely Paddy Procurement
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 [UDN}:Odisha Supply Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has made a major announcement in the interest of farmers, stating that all farmers who have completed their registration will be provided with procurement tokens. The announcement is expected to bring significant relief to registered farmers who have been waiting for tokens to sell their agricultural produce at government procurement centres.According to the announcement, no eligible…
Chief Minister Highlights Strength of Youth Power, Says Young Generation Will Play a Key Role in Odisha’s Growth, Progress and Future Development
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 [UDN}:Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressed the people on the occasion of Independence Day.The Chief Minister paid heartfelt tribute to the freedom fighters who made immense sacrifices for India’s independence.He said that the story of India’s freedom struggle remains incomplete without acknowledging the people’s movements and contributions from Odisha.The sacrifices and contributions of the freedom fighters will always remain memorable and inspire…
Good News for Beneficiaries Waiting for Pension Benefits as Government Takes Steps to Ensure Timely Disbursement of Financial Assistance
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 [UDN}:Beneficiaries who have been waiting to receive their pension are set to get relief soon, with eligible applicants expected to be included under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana.The authorities have directed that the verification of 63,848 pending applications be completed by August 18. All District Collectors have been instructed to work in mission mode to expedite the verification process and ensure that…
Big Change in Odisha Civil Services Examination: Major Reforms Announced to Transform the Recruitment and Selection Process
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 [UDN}:The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has made a significant change to the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examination rules. The earlier limit of six attempts for eligible candidates has now been removed.Under the revised rule, candidates belonging to the General Category who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to appear for the OCS examination up to the age of 42 years.…
Blood Donation Is a Noble Cause: Blood Donation Camp Held at Gopabandhu Ayurvedic Medical College in Puri With Participation of Senior Officials and Leaders
Puri,Aug 24 [UDN}: Blood Donation Is a Noble the blood donation camp organized at Gopabandhu Ayurvedic Medical College in Puri, along with Hon’ble Forest and Environment Minister Shri Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, District Collector Dibyajyoti Parida, Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh, and former MLA Shri Jayanta Kumar Sarangi.The blood donation camp was organized with the noble objective of encouraging voluntary blood donation and creating awareness…
Relief Operations and Essential Services Continue Uninterrupted in Flood-Affected Areas of Kendrapara District Amid Challenging Conditions
Kendrapara, Aug 24 [UDN}: Drinking water is being supplied to the affected areas through water tankers. Bottled drinking water is also being sent to villages affected by the floods. Polythene sheets are being distributed among families whose homes and livelihoods have been affected by the flooding.Free cooked meals are being provided to affected residents to ensure that no family is deprived of food during the…