Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 (UDN): The Odisha Water Resources Department has served a show-cause notice on Baitarani Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. (BPPL) over alleged lapses in the operation of gates at the Anandapur Barrage during high flood conditions. Representational Image The action follows concerns over the management of water levels at the barrage and the possible impact of gate operations on downstream areas along the Baitarani…
Bhubaneswar Railway Station Shop Vandalised, Youth Thrashed by Public; GRP Launches Probe
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 (UDN): A security concern has emerged at the busy Bhubaneswar Railway Station after a youth allegedly vandalised a food stall on Platform No. 1 and was later beaten by passengers and other people present at the spot. The incident reportedly took place on August 11 during the night. The youth has been identified as Bharat Behera of Talagaon in Boudh district. Shop…
Odisha voter list revision enters final phase; over 54.21 lakh electors retained after verification
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 (UDN): Odisha’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has entered its final phase, with 54,21,872 electors retained on the rolls following verification of records flagged during the exercise. Representational Image The Election Commission is now focusing on the remaining cases before the hearing process concludes on September 17. The final electoral roll for Odisha is scheduled to be published on September…
Binance Donates INR 3.3 Crore to Goonj’s Rahat Initiative for Assam Flood Relief
Contribution funds emergency food, clean water, hygiene kits and shelter for families across 349 flood-hit villages in seven districts GUWAHATI, India, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, today announced a donation of INR 3.3 Crore (USD 350,000) to Goonj’s Rahat Initiative to deliver urgent humanitarian relief in the state of Assam, as the Indian state faces its worst floods in over 60…
Practice Mode On: Bhubaneswar gears up for World Athletics Continental Tour Silver on August 22
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 (UDN): With the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver set to begin on August 22, 2026, excitement is building in Bhubaneswar as athletes step up their final preparations ahead of the prestigious international athletics meet. Pic credit: x.com/sports_odisha Kalinga Stadium has come alive with practice sessions as athletes fine-tune their technique, strength and performance before taking to the track and field tomorrow. The…
2026 World Robot Conference: Zoomlion Showcases Industrial Embodied Intelligence
BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion” or “the Company”; 1157.HK) is showcasing its embodied intelligence technologies and robotic products for industrial applications at the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC), taking place from Aug. 19-23, 2026, in Beijing, China. Since 2015, the WRC has brought together companies, researchers and industry stakeholders to showcase advances in robotics and practical…
Online Auto Association chief apologises over Master Canteen violence as police hunt continues
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 (UDN): Days after the violent unrest at Master Canteen Square disrupted normal life in the Odisha capital, Online Auto Association President Dinabandhu Nayak has issued a public apology, expressing regret over the incident in a video message released on Thursday. In the nearly 14-minute video, Nayak said he was saddened by the hardship caused to commuters and residents during the protest and…
Veteran Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik passes away at 88
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 (UDN): Veteran Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik, whose soulful voice left an enduring mark on Odia music for decades, passed away at his residence in Bhubaneswar on Friday. He was 88. Pranab Patnaik was regarded as one of Odisha’s most respected playback singers, with a musical journey that enriched Odia cinema and modern songs across generations. His melodious renditions earned him immense…
Chandigarh University Electronics & Communication Engineers Develop Solar Powered Robot for Garbage Management
Granted Patent for Developing Touch Free Garbage Collection, Segregation and Disposal System CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a bid to addresses the challenges of labour-intensive garbage collection and segregation, a team of Chandigarh University (CU) researchers has conceived and patented a solar-powered mobile robotic garbage collection system for automatic segregation and disposal of the garbage. Chandigarh University researchers including Prof (Dr) Nitin…
Nabarangpur’s paddy-grain rakhis turn tradition into livelihood, attract buyers across Odisha
Nabarangpur, Aug. 21 (UDN): As Raksha Purnima draws near, a group of rural artisans in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district is giving the traditional rakhi a distinctive local identity by crafting it from paddy grains. The eco-friendly creations, rooted in a decades-old folk art, are now finding buyers beyond the district and gaining popularity across Odisha through social media and local exhibitions. The handcrafted rakhis are made…