Asika, Aug 24 [UDN}:: The three-day Lakhpati Didi Workshop and traditional food competition organized by the Mission Shakti Department of Dharakote Block concluded successfully.The workshop was held at the block premises under the direct supervision of BPC Sushant Kumar Nayak and coordinated by ACP Ames Behera. District Project Coordinator Jay Krishna Mahapatra, Tahasildar Lambodar Marandi, ABDO Bhawani Shankar Pradhan, CDPO Sunil Prabha Rath, Block Finance…
Hirakud Water Level Declines Further; Four More Gates Closed as Water Continues to Be Discharged Through 11 Gates
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 [UDN}:The water level in the Hirakud Reservoir has started declining steadily, prompting the authorities to close four more sluice gates. Following the decrease in the inflow and the overall water level of the reservoir, water discharge has now been reduced, with the release continuing through 11 gates. The authorities are closely monitoring the reservoir’s water level, inflow and outflow conditions and are…
Flood Situation: Schools in the District Declared Closed as Precautionary Measure, Student Safety Given Top Priority
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 [UDN}:Keeping in view the prevailing flood situation, the district administration has decided to declare schools closed in the affected areas. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of students, with their well-being being accorded the highest priority amid the ongoing flood conditions..
Anbogen Therapeutics and The University of Tokyo Enter Collaborative Research Agreement to Evaluate ABT-301 Across Multiple Tumor Types, Targeting Accelerated Human Clinical Indication Expansion
TAIPEI, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Anbogen Therapeutics Inc. (TPEx: 7784) (“Anbogen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage precision oncology company, today announced that it has entered into a Collaborative Research Agreement (CRA) with the Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, to evaluate ABT-301 (Imofinostat), the Company’s selective Class I histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDACi), across multiple solid tumor…
Consortium launches cross-regional pilot on post-quantum security with participation from banks and regulatory stakeholders
Convened by the Responsible Fintech Institute with Safeheron as technology partner, to evaluate and eventually open-source quantum-resilient infrastructure for wallet generation and digital asset transfers in a regulated, cross-jurisdiction setting. SINGAPORE, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) and Safeheron have launched a pilot initiative to evaluate post-quantum cryptography for digital asset transactions, with participation from selected financial institutions and regulatory stakeholders…
A Great Loss to the Odia Music Industry: Legendary Singer Pranab Patnaik Passes Away at the Age of 88, Leaving Behind an Enduring Musical Legacy
Bhubaneswar,Aug 24 [UDN}:The Odia music industry has suffered an irreparable loss with the demise of legendary playback singer Pranab Patnaik. The iconic vocalist passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy that has inspired generations of music lovers across Odisha and beyond.Pranab Patnaik was widely regarded as one of the most distinguished and influential voices in the history of Odia…
Additional Information on the Ehrmann Family Increasing Its Equity Stake in Artprice by Artmarket as Part of Artprice’s “AI-First” Transformation
PARIS, Aug. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As announced in Artmarket.com’s Q2 2026 press release published on August 13, 2026, under the title “Artmarket.com: Q2 2026 Growth — From Progressive Transition to Artprice’s ‘AI-FIRST’ Mutation”, Thierry Ehrmann, Founder and CEO of Artmarket.com, and his family reaffirm their complete confidence in the future of Artprice by Artmarket.com—the global leader in Art Market information—and in the sustained growth of…
HTX Research Examines U.S. AI Equities: Technology Remains Early, While Capital Expenditure and Valuations Have Entered the Late Cycle
APIA, Samoa, Aug. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HTX Research, the dedicated research arm of HTX, has released a new report titled The Industrialization of Intelligence and the Bubble Cycle: Token Economics, Capital Expenditure, and the Repricing of Risk-Reward Across U.S. AI Equities. Its central argument is that the AI industry and AI equities are not at the same point in their respective cycles — technological diffusion…
BRICS Nations Unanimously Adopt Chennai Declaration on Science and Innovation
New Delhi: BRICS countries have unanimously adopted the Chennai Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready framework for cooperation in science, technology and innovation. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the adoption at the concluding session of the 14th BRICS Science Ministerial Meeting, held under India’s BRICS Chairship. The Chennai Consensus places a people-centred and humanity-first approach at the core of…
UIDAI Extends Free Aadhaar Biometric Updates for Children Till September 30
New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that mandatory biometric updates for children aged 5 to 17 years will remain free of cost until September 30, 2026. The facility covers updates to fingerprints, iris scans and photographs and is aimed at ensuring that children’s Aadhaar records remain accurate as they grow. Under the current fee structure, mandatory biometric updates carried out…