Bhubaneswar,Aug 18 [UDN}: As the flood situation continues in several parts of Odisha, relief, rescue, restoration and essential service operations are being carried out continuously in the affected areas. Today, Hon’ble Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Shri Suresh Pujari reviewed the flood situation at the office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC). During the meeting, the Minister stated that the State Government is fully prepared…
Dr. Subashish Sahu Honoured with Prestigious District-Level Healthcare Service Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Health
Nabarangpur, Aug 18 [UDN}:: Dr. Subashish Sahu, Superintendent of the Dabugaon Community Health Centre (CHC) in Nabarangpur district, has been honoured with the District-Level Healthcare Service Award for his commendable contribution to healthcare services.Since joining the Dabugaon Community Health Centre, Dr. Sahu has played an important role in ensuring that healthcare services at the facility run smoothly and efficiently. He has earned appreciation from the…
Odisha Flood Situation: Senior IAS Officers Assigned Special Charge of Three Flood-Affected Districts to Strengthen Relief and Rescue Operations
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}: IAS Sudhanshu Mohan Samal has been assigned responsibility for Bhadrak district.IAS K. Sudarshan Chakraborty has been given charge of Balasore district.IAS P. Anwesha Reddy has been assigned responsibility for Jajpur district.The officers have been directed to immediately visit the respective districts and personally assess the prevailing flood situation.They will review the ground-level situation, assess the impact of flooding, monitor rescue and…
Subhadra Yojana Fifth Installment: Over 1 Crore Women to Receive Financial Assistance on August 28 on the Occasion of Raksha Purnima
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 [UDN}:On the occasion of Raksha Purnima, August 28, beneficiaries of the Odisha government’s Subhadra Yojana are set to receive the next installment of financial assistance. According to the announcement, the fifth installment of the Subhadra Yojana will be credited directly to the bank accounts of more than one crore women beneficiaries across the state.The disbursement is expected to provide significant financial support…
Rourkela Intercity Express Cancelled Today Due to Ongoing Flood Situation and Adverse Weather Conditions
Bhubaneswar–Aug 18 [UDN}: According to information released by the East Coast Railway (ECoR), the Bhubaneswar–Rourkela Intercity Express has been cancelled for today. Passengers planning to travel on this route have been advised to take note of the cancellation and make alternative travel arrangements as necessary. The railway authorities have issued the information for the convenience of passengers and commuters who were scheduled to travel by…
Goodyear India Introduces Ultra Grip Tractor Tire
GURUGRAM, India, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Goodyear India today announced the launch of its new Ultra Grip tractor tire, designed to meet the everyday demands of Indian farming. Developed with Indian farmers in mind, the Ultra Grip tractor tire combines dependable traction, durability, and longer service life to help maximize productivity across a wide range of agricultural applications and field conditions. “Indian farmers need tires…
Aon Announces CFO Transition
– Nadin Virani appointed Interim CFO– Reaffirms full-year 2026 financial guidance DUBLIN, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Edmund Reese will transition from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, to pursue opportunities outside the firm. Aon appointed Nadin Virani as Interim CFO, effective immediately, and Reese will serve…
Sonata Software Appoints Hariprasad Rebala as Chief AI Officer
Appointment strengthens Sonata’s AI leadership as the company accelerates its transformation into an AI-native enterprise BENGALURU, India, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sonata Software (NSE: SONATSOFTW) (BSE: 532221) today announced the appointment of Hariprasad Rebala (Hari) as Chief AI Officer. In his role, Hari will lead Sonata’s end-to-end AI-led business transformation, shaping and executing the company’s AI strategy across offerings, service delivery, platforms, capabilities, ecosystem,…
Azure Power Global Limited to hold 2026 Annual Meeting on September 30, 2026
GURUGRAM, India, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Azure Power Global Limited (the “Company” or “Azure Power Global”), an independent sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced that it will hold its Annual Meeting of shareholders at 11:30 AM (India Standard Time) on September 30, 2026 at its Gurugram office. The Company will propose at the Annual Meeting (i) to adopt…
XPPen Unveils Artist Ultra 14, Bringing Professional Drawing Performance to a More Portable Form Factor
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XPPen, a global leader in digital art innovation, today unveiled the Artist Ultra 14, an Ultra Clear True Color Portable Drawing Display featuring a 2.8K OLED display, studio-grade color performance, the advanced X-Touch solution, and an ultra-slim design. Marking XPPen’s 21st anniversary, the Artist Ultra 14 combines flagship-level performance with exceptional portability, empowering creators to bring professional creativity…