Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has stressed that lasting peace is essential for the state’s development and can be achieved only through constructive dialogue and greater understanding among different communities. Speaking at the inauguration of a mechanised parking facility in Imphal on August 22, the Chief Minister said communication between communities was crucial to overcoming divisions and restoring normalcy. Singh underlined the close…
National Space Day: PM Modi Hails India’s Space Rise, Highlights Gen Z Innovation
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s rapid progress in the space sector on National Space Day, underlining the growing role of young Indians in developing new technologies. He said the country’s space journey is increasingly being driven by innovation, entrepreneurship and the confidence of its younger generation, with youth making their mark across science, technology, manufacturing, space and other emerging fields.…
Amit Shah Reviews Security Preparedness Along Siliguri Corridor
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the security preparedness of the strategically important Siliguri Corridor, with senior officials from the Centre and West Bengal participating in discussions on strengthening security, infrastructure and border management in the region. The high-level meeting brought together representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Army, Border Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal and Railway…
57th IFFI Preparations Reviewed at First Steering Committee Meeting in New Delhi
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: Preparations for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) were reviewed at the first meeting of the festival’s Steering Committee, held on August 21 at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, and focused on strengthening the festival’s international profile and ensuring a high-quality experience for filmmakers,…
Chandigarh University Hosts Global Architectural Voices to Deliberate on Technology, Heritage and Future of Architecture
Leading Architects Deliberate Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies & the Future of Architecture CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aimed at transforming industry–academia engagement from dialogue into tangible collaboration, the 4th International Conference on Trends in Architecture and Construction (ICTAC 2026) was inaugurated today at Chandigarh University, bringing leading architects, academicians, researchers, industry professionals and scholars onto a single platform to deliberate on the future…
Odisha’s Rooftop Solar Surge: State Jumps to 7th Spot, Powers Up Clean Energy Push
Bhubaneswar, Aug 22: Odisha is emerging as a strong performer in India’s rooftop solar sector, moving up from 13th to 7th position nationally under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The improvement reflects growing interest among households in using solar power and adopting cleaner sources of electricity. The state has recorded around 1.74 lakh rooftop solar installations, while applications have crossed 3.12 lakh, according…
Ola, Uber Booking Glitches Leave Bhubaneswar Commuters Stranded, Autos Charge Hefty Fares
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): Commuters across Bhubaneswar are facing growing difficulties in booking rides through app-based cab services such as Ola and Uber, forcing many passengers to depend on local autorickshaws or walk long distances. Representational Image Students, daily commuters and other passengers have reportedly struggled to secure rides, particularly when they need transport urgently. In one instance, a woman commuter was forced to walk…
Bhubaneswar Set to Host Global Athletics Stars, Odisha Highlights Spirit of Sport
Bhubaneswar, Aug 22: Odisha is gearing up for a major international athletics event as more than 200 athletes from 27 countries prepare to compete at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet at Kalinga Stadium. Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati welcomed the participating athletes, coaches and officials at a dinner held ahead of the competition and spoke about the values that make sport meaningful beyond…
Bhubaneswar to Get 2.3-km Six-Lane Road Linking Guru Kelucharan Park to Patia Railway Station
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): Bhubaneswar is set to get a new 2.387-km six-lane road corridor connecting Guru Kelucharan Park with Patia Railway Station, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion on the busy Jaydev Vihar–Nandankanan stretch and improving connectivity in the city’s rapidly growing northern suburbs. Representational Image Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister and Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) Chairman Krushna Chandra Mahapatra laid the…
Dynamics of the Icelandic Ice Sheet Altered the Chemistry of North Atlantic Seawater
Aug 22: Environmental physicists reveal fluctuations over the past 230,000 years based on the isotopic composition of deep-sea sediment samples Over the past 230,000 years, the growth and retreat of the Icelandic ice sheet have led to major changes in the seawater chemistry of the North Atlantic, caused by the interaction between volcanism and ice in Iceland. Scientists at the Institute of Environmental Physics at…