Kotpad,Aug 20 [UDN}: Kotpad is renowned worldwide for its handloom sarees. On the occasion of the 12th National Handloom Day 2026, Rukmani Mahant of Kotpad was honoured at the concluding ceremony of the National Handloom Day celebrations held in Bhubaneswar for her outstanding contribution to the handloom sector.As part of the celebrations, the Odisha Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department first conducted a district-level competition at…
TPCODL Flags Off ‘Solar Rath’ from Anugul Collector’s Office to Spread Awareness on PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and Promote Rooftop Solar Adoption
Anugola,, Aug 20 [UDN}:TPCODL flagged off the Solar Rath from the Office of the District Collector, Anugola, to create awareness about the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and promote rooftop solar adoption across the district. The Solar Rath campaign, flagged off by Sri Abdaal M. Akhtar, IAS, Collector, Anugola, in the presence of senior TPCODL officials. The vehicle will travel across Model Solar Villages…
Health and Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs, and Electronics & Information Technology Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling Visits Jeypore to Review Key Development and Public Service Initiatives
Jeypore, Aug 20 [UDN}: District Headquarters Hospital and inaugurated the newly constructed Critical Care Unit at the hospital premises, built at a cost of ₹22 crore.During the visit, the Minister met patients undergoing treatment in various wards, enquired about their health conditions, and reviewed the healthcare services being provided. He issued strict directions to the hospital authorities to ensure that the general public receives quality…
Half-Day Training Programme Organised to Promote the Well-Being, Mental Health and Emotional Resilience of Police Personnel
Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 [UDN}:A half-day In-Service Training Programme on “Burnout Syndrome at the Workplace, Emotional Well-being and Stress Management” was organised by the Commissionerate Police, Bhubaneswar–Cuttack, at the conference hall of the CP Headquarters in Bhubaneswar.The programme was inaugurated by Dr. S. Dev Dutt Singh, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar–Cuttack, in the presence of Shri Swaraj Devata, OPS-I, Addl. DCP, Special Crime Unit, Bhubaneswar–Cuttack.During the…
Bhadrak District Collector Holds Detailed Media Briefing on Flood Situation, Reviews Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation Measures Across Affected Areas
BhadrakAug 20 [UDN}: District Collector Shri Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, IAS, today provided detailed information to media representatives through a media briefing regarding the prevailing flood situation in Bhadrak district.The district administration has accorded the highest priority to saving lives, safely evacuating vulnerable and flood-affected people, ensuring the supply of food and safe drinking water, providing medical and veterinary services, maintaining sanitation, and preventing water-borne diseases…
Hurricane Lala Devastates Hawaii Island, Recovery Efforts Expected to Take Weeks
Honolulu, August 20: Hawaii Island has entered a long recovery phase after Hurricane Lala battered the region with torrential rain, powerful winds and severe flooding, leaving thousands of residents without electricity and causing extensive damage to critical infrastructure. The Kaʻū district on the southern part of the island suffered some of the heaviest destruction, with washed-out roads, collapsed bridges, landslides and fallen trees isolating several…
PM Modi Likely to Address UN General Assembly High-Level Session in New York
New Delhi, August 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the high-level segment of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York next month, as world leaders gather to deliberate on pressing global challenges and the future of multilateral cooperation. According to the preliminary programme, Modi is scheduled to speak during the afternoon session on September 25. The session is currently…
More than a Tire Store: Goodyear Opens First Farm Experience Center in India
PUNE, India, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Buying farm tires has traditionally been a transaction. With the opening of India’s first Farm Experience Center in Pune, Goodyear is turning it into an experience. Transforming a traditional dealership into an experience-led destination, the center enables farmers, dealers, and OEM partners to explore products, experience Goodyear’s technology and receive expert consultation in one place. It also showcases…
Defense Tech Company Lyntris Raises $297.5 Million in IPO: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 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 19th Defense tech firm Lyntris (NYSE: LYNX) will make its trading…
DrFirst Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 North America Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Advancing AI-Enhanced Medication Orchestration
DrFirst is honored for redefining medication management with its scalable platform that embeds intelligence directly in prescribing, making it more efficient for providers, pharmacies, and patients. SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As healthcare organizations continue to navigate fragmented medication workflows, rising administrative complexity, and growing demands for faster patient access, DrFirst is transforming how prescriptions move from creation to fulfillment. The company is honored…