Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): The State Transport Authority (STA) has intensified its statewide road safety enforcement drive, issuing 11,011 e-challans in a single day for various traffic violations. Representational Image The enforcement action, carried out on Wednesday, also resulted in the seizure of 26 vehicles found violating traffic regulations, according to data released by the STA. Helmet Violations Top the List Riding without a helmet…
Odisha Water Resources Department Pushes for Faster Project Execution, Better Budget Utilisation
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): The Odisha Water Resources Department has directed officials to accelerate the implementation of major infrastructure and irrigation projects while ensuring that budgetary resources are utilised efficiently and produce tangible outcomes on the ground. The directions were issued during a review meeting chaired by Water Resources Department Principal Secretary Shubha Sarma at the department’s conference hall in Bhubaneswar. Focus on Timely Execution…
Four Floods in a Month Leave Bhadrak Families Stranded, Crocodile Threat Adds to Fears
Bhadrak, Aug. 20 (UDN): Floodwaters may be receding in parts of Odisha, but the crisis is far from over for several families in Bhadrak district’s Basudevpur area, where villages remain waterlogged and residents continue to struggle with basic necessities. Representational Image For many households, the repeated flooding has turned into a prolonged ordeal. Residents say they have faced four major floods within a month, leaving…
Andaz Delhi appoints Mr. Siddhant Arora as its Director of Food & Beverage
New Delhi, Aug 20: Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Siddhant Arora as the Director of Food & Beverage. With close to a decade of diverse F&B leadership experience across some of India’s leading hospitality brands, Mr. Arora brings expertise in operations management, strategic partnerships, revenue and budget management, and execution rollouts. He has held pivotal roles with renowned organisations,…
KaarTech establishes new Strategic Business Unit DACH with local Headquarter in Mannheim
New SBU delivers tailored SAP and AI transformation and adoption services for manufacturing clients. CHENNAI, India, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KaarTech, a global AI-led Enterprise Transformation firm, has established a dedicated Strategic Business Unit (SBU) for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) with headquarter in Mannheim. The location reflects KaarTech’s commitment to client proximity, placing the new hub in the Rhine-Neckar region — one of Europe’s most…
DB HiTek to Make Debut at electronica India 2026, Targeting Growth in Indian Market
Participating in South Asia’s leading electronics trade show in Bengaluru, India, September 16–18 Showcasing power semiconductor process technologies including BCD, SiC and GaN while seeking new customers among local fabless companies SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DB HiTek, Korea’s leading 8-inch pure-play foundry, announced that it will participate in electronica India 2026, taking place September 16–18 (local time) in Bengaluru, India. The company aims…
Sugar Shock in Odisha: Retail Prices Rise to Rs 70 Per Kg Across Major Cities
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Consumers across Odisha are facing a fresh squeeze on their household budgets as sugar prices have surged sharply in retail markets, with rates climbing to as high as Rs 70 per kg in some parts of the state. Representational Image Sugar, which was earlier selling at around Rs 40-42 per kg in several markets, is now being quoted between Rs 60…
Bhubaneswar App-Based Drivers’ Protest Turns Violent: 113 Arrested, 13 Cops Injured
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): A protest by drivers associated with Ola, Uber and Rapido escalated into violence near Master Canteen and Lower PMG Square in Bhubaneswar, leaving at least 13 police personnel injured and prompting a major police crackdown that has so far resulted in 113 arrests and the seizure of 354 vehicles. Representational Image The unrest followed a road blockade by app-based cab, auto-rickshaw…
Flood-Hit Odisha Feels Price Shock as Ginger Touches Rs 200, Tomatoes Climb to Rs 80
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): The impact of recent floods across Odisha is now being felt in household kitchens, with prices of vegetables and essential grocery items rising sharply as supply disruptions tighten availability across markets. Consumers are facing higher bills for everyday essentials, with ginger touching Rs 200 per kg and tomatoes selling at around Rs 80 per kg. Traders attribute the surge to flood-related…
Gold Prices Jump in Bhubaneswar: 24K Rises by INR 430, 22K Gains INR 395
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Gold prices witnessed a sharp upswing in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, with rates for both 24-karat and 22-karat gold registering significant gains after recent fluctuations in the local bullion market. Representational Image The price of 24-karat gold climbed to Rs 15,927 per gram, marking a Rs 430 increase from Wednesday’s rate of Rs 15,497 per gram. Meanwhile, 22-karat gold rose by Rs…