Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Noted Odia poet and former CSIR-IMMT scientist Dr Ashutosh Parida has been chosen for the 47th Sarala Puraskar for his acclaimed poetry collection Bishwas De Pruthwi. Pic Credit: x.com/MahalingMukesh Published by Prabha Publication in 2024, the collection has been recognised for its contribution to contemporary Odia literature. Dr Parida will receive a citation and a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh…
PMFBY Deadline Extended to August 31 in Odisha; Farmers Urged to Complete Kharif Crop Insurance Registration
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Farmers in Odisha have been given additional time to enrol under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Kharif 2026 season, with the registration deadline extended to August 31. Representational image The extension was approved by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare following a request from Odisha’s Cooperation Department, with the objective of ensuring that more eligible…
Odisha Opens Online Registration for Next Aadhaar Grievance Hearing
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Citizens seeking resolution of Aadhaar-related grievances can now register online for the next grievance hearing in Odisha. Here’s your chance to get your Aadhaar-related grievance addressed! Online appointment registration for the next hearing of Aadhaar-related grievances is now open. 👉 Register online at https://t.co/hhW5maMg9g pic.twitter.com/1PXvPOh41y — E&IT Department Odisha (@EIT_Odisha) August 20, 2026 The online appointment registration process has been opened…
KuCoin Achieves ISO/IEC 42001 Certification, Strengthening Trusted AI Across Its Global Digital Asset Platform
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange built on trust, today announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). As the world’s first certifiable international standard for AI management systems, ISO/IEC 42001 marks an important milestone in KuCoin’s commitment to building Trusted AI through responsible governance, further strengthening the…
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Expands International Academic Network with MoU from University of California, Irvine
Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Global Academic Partnerships to Advance Student Mobility, Joint Research and Innovation CU UP Partners with University of California, Irvine, ranked 252nd in QS Rankings, to Strengthen Academic and Research Collaboration LUCKNOW, India, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, India’s first AI-Augmented Multidisciplinary University has taken important step toward strengthening its international academic and research network by signing a…
Youth Dies After Elephant Attack in Mayurbhanj as Herd Sparks Panic in Village
Mayurbhanj, Aug. 20 (UDN): A young man was trampled to death after coming face-to-face with a herd of elephants in Mayurbhanj district’s Betnoti forest range, triggering fresh concerns over rising human-elephant conflict in the area. Repreaentational Image The deceased was identified as Kamalakanta Singh, a resident of Mukund village under Morada. Elephant Herd Enters Village According to reports, a herd of around 13 elephants entered…
Odisha Braces for More Rain as Fresh Low-Pressure System Likely Around August 22
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20: Odisha is likely to face another spell of widespread rainfall over the coming days, with a fresh low-pressure area expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal around August 22, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar. Representational Image The emerging weather system could trigger increased rainfall activity across several parts of the state, particularly western, northern and coastal Odisha. Rainfall…
Violent Auto Protest: Drivers to Pay for Damage, Illegal Stands Face Demolition, Says Minister
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra has warned of strict action against auto-rickshaw drivers allegedly involved in Wednesday’s violent protest in Bhubaneswar, saying those responsible for damaging public property will have to bear the cost. The Minister also announced that illegal auto stands linked to drivers involved in the violence will be demolished, while licences of those found…
Cuttack Crackdown: 70 Quintals of Suspected Adulterated Paneer Worth INR 17 Lakh Destroyed
Cuttack, Aug. 20 (UDN): Authorities in Cuttack have intensified their food safety drive ahead of the festive season, seizing and destroying a massive consignment of suspected adulterated paneer and chhena estimated to be worth around Rs 17 lakh. Representational Image The enforcement action was carried out by the Health Department of the Cuttack Municipal Corporation at Madhupatna Square on Wednesday, where officials reportedly intercepted around…
yomo Secures Initial Banking Licence, Ready to Lead Egypt’s Digital Banking Evolution
CIB-backed digital banking platform, yomo, set to make managing money simpler, more accessible and more empowering for millions of Egyptians at home and abroad CAIRO, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) announces that the Bank received today preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to establish yomo digital bank, in line with Egypt’s digital banks’ framework introduced in 2023. This…