Bhubaneswar, Aug 22 [UDN}:Rainfall activity is expected to increase across Odisha from tomorrow, with an active cyclonic circulation prevailing over the north Odisha coast. The weather system is likely to bring widespread rainfall across the state from August 24 to 27.The Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts are likely to experience very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, raising concerns over waterlogging and localized flooding in vulnerable areas.In…
CHSE Odisha Council Member List Includes Two MLAs, Rupu Bhatra and Manas Kumar Dutta
Bhubaneswar, Aug 22 [UDN}:Two legislators have been included in the newly constituted Council Member list of the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha. The two elected representatives are Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra and Balasore MLA Manas Kumar Dutta.The inclusion of the two MLAs in the CHSE Odisha Council is significant, as the Council plays an important role in the administration, regulation, and academic functioning…
BL Networks (BLNWX) Details Major Global Infrastructure Expansion and Upgrades
SHERIDAN, Wyo., Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BL Networks, operating under ASN 399629, today detailed its ongoing global infrastructure expansion. Highlighting a multi-year project to strategically meet demand for associated privacy-VPS provider BitLaunch, it reinforces its commitment to deliver high-performance and low-latency networking to a growing global user base of privacy-conscious cloud users. BLNWX: The Latest Network Expansions Over the past three years, BL Networks has…
Bully Lifestyle Premieres “Bully Lifestyle: Hustle and Bloodlines,” a Six-episode Deep Dive Into the Culture, Passion and Debate Surrounding the Bulldog World
MIAMI, Fla. (Aug. 19, 2026) – Bully Lifestyle, the multimedia lifestyle and entertainment platform created by filmmaker, author and entrepreneur Demetrius A. Matthews, today announced the premiere of Bully Lifestyle: Hustle and Bloodlines, a six-episode hybrid documentary and reality series that deep dives into the culture, passion and debate surrounding the bulldog world. The series explores the breed and the people on every side of…
Penske Automotive Sets Scene for Freedom 250 Grand Prix: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 21st The Freedom 250 Grand Prix commences this weekend. Representatives from…
PM Modi Engages with Space Startup Leaders, Urges India to Lead Global Space Economy
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the CEOs and founders of 20 Indian space startups at Seva Teerth, highlighting the growing role of private enterprise in strengthening India’s position in the global space industry. The interaction brought together entrepreneurs working across a wide spectrum of space technologies, including launch vehicles, reusable semi-cryogenic propulsion systems, avionics, satellites, advanced propulsion, space and defence intelligence, space-debris…
Selective UPI MDR Will Need Reliable Merchant Intelligence, Not Just a Pricing Rule
As India reopens the UPI economics debate, the implementation challenge will be identifying, classifying and treating merchants fairly BANGALORE, India, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At CARD91, we believe the UPI MDR debate must go beyond pricing. Any selective framework will require accurate merchant verification, consistent classification and ongoing risk visibility to protect legitimate businesses and ensure fair implementation. The passage of the Taxation and Other Laws…
DGP Vinaytosh Mishra Reviews Odisha Law and Order, Orders Tight Security Ahead of Festive Season
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 (UDN): Odisha Director General of Police Vinaytosh Mishra on Thursday reviewed the state’s law and order situation and directed senior police officials to step up crime prevention, strengthen public service delivery and ensure adequate security ahead of the upcoming festive season. A high-level meeting was held at the State Police Headquarters, with Range IGs/DIGs and district SPs participating through video conference. The…
Youth Shot in Both Legs as Miscreants Loot Bike in Nayagarh
Nayagarh, Aug. 21 (UDN): A youth was critically injured after unidentified miscreants allegedly opened fire at him and fled with his motorcycle in Patia Paikasahi under Chandpur police limits in Odisha’s Nayagarh district. The injured youth has been identified as Pintu Nayak, a resident of Patia Paikasahi. Attack over motorcycle keys According to preliminary reports, Pintu had gone to the river embankment near his village…
Eastern India Gets Major Rail Boost: Centre Approves INR 9,450-Crore Project for 410 km of New Lines
New Delhi, Aug. 21: The Centre has approved a major railway infrastructure project worth ₹9,450 crore aimed at adding around 410 km of new rail capacity across West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Representational Image The expansion is expected to ease congestion on some of eastern India’s busiest railway corridors, improve passenger connectivity and accelerate the movement of freight between ports, industrial centres…