Bhubaneswar, Aug.17 (UDN): More than one crore women beneficiaries of Odisha’s flagship Subhadra Yojana are set to receive the next instalment of financial assistance on August 28, coinciding with Raksha Purnima. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced the disbursement on Monday, stating that the payment will be made during a state-level programme in Nayagarh. According to Parida, women who have submitted their applications by August…
Rain, Rides & a Little Magic: Imagicaa’s Baarish Mein Magic Makes a Perfect Case for Monsoon Adventures
Mumbai, Aug 17: Imagicaa, one of India’s largest theme parks, is inviting travellers to look beyond the usual monsoon road trips to scenic hill stations and discover a different kind of rainy-day escape through its latest campaign, ‘Baarish Mein Magic.’ To bring the campaign to life, the brand has launched a new digital film across its social channels, encouraging families, friends and thrill-seekers to step out, embrace the rains and turn an…
ATLANT 3D Launches NANOFABRICATOR® PRO: The World’s First and Only Physical Platform for AI-Driven Materials Discovery
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ATLANT 3D today announced the launch of NANOFABRICATOR® PRO, the world’s first and only physical platform for AI-driven materials discovery. The platform connects AI-driven materials discovery with programmable atomic-scale fabrication, experimental validation, and device prototyping, accelerating the transition from design to manufacturable materials and devices. As AI transforms materials discovery, a key challenge remains validating AI-generated predictions. Traditional workflows…
Colorado River Crisis Deepens as Key Reservoirs Hit Historic Lows
Washington, August 17: The Colorado River water crisis has entered a critical phase, with the river’s two largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, falling to historic lows and growing uncertainty over how the water supply will be shared among the seven US states that depend on the river. Lake Mead, which supplies water to millions across the US Southwest, recently fell to about 1,040.4…
VP Radhakrishnan Calls on Youth to Become Creators, Innovators and Leaders
Thiruvarur, August 17: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday graced the 11th Convocation of the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) at Thiruvarur and urged graduating students to use their knowledge and skills for nation-building. Addressing the graduates, Radhakrishnan said a convocation was not merely a ceremony to award degrees but a celebration of education, knowledge, perseverance and resilience. He congratulated the graduating students…
Sawan Monday: Thousands of Devotees Throng Baba Dhabaleswar Temple in Cuttack
Cuttack, Aug. 17 (UDN): The holy atmosphere of Sawan Monday gripped Cuttack as a large number of devotees and Kanwariyas gathered at the famous Baba Dhabaleswar Temple in Athagarh on the third Monday of the sacred month. Representational Image Carrying water-filled pots on their shoulders, Kanwariyas arrived at the shrine to offer Jalabhishek to the Shravani Linga and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Special…
Odisha Coast on Alert: Fishermen Advised Not to Venture Into Sea Till August 18
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 17 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory for fishermen along the Odisha coast, warning of squally conditions and rough to very rough seas over the next two days. Representational Image According to the latest forecast, wind speeds of 40–50 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph, are likely along and off the Odisha coast on August 17…
BJD Deploys Three Senior Leaders to Monitor Relief Operations in Flood-Hit Odisha Districts
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 17 (UDN): With the flood situation worsening in several parts of Odisha, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has assigned three senior leaders to oversee relief and restoration efforts in the worst-affected districts. According to an office order issued by BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Monday, former minister Pradip Kumar Amat has been assigned to Jajpur, former minister Dr Arun Kumar Sahoo to Bhadrak,…
EV Charging Fire Guts Eight Vehicles at Bhubaneswar Garage
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 17 (UDN): Eight vehicles were gutted after a fire broke out at a garage in Anand Vihar near Nakagate in Bhubaneswar during the early hours of Monday. Representational Image According to preliminary information, the fire reportedly started while an electric vehicle was being charged inside the garage. A short circuit is suspected to have triggered the blaze, which quickly spread to other vehicles…
Who Won Rakhi This Year? Palmonas Says: Let’s Call It a Tie
This Raksha Bandhan, Palmonas puts a playful spin on the ultimate sibling rivalry – where every argument, victory, and gift is scored, but love always has the final say. Every sibling relationship comes with its own scoreboard. Who is the favourite, who got away with more, who apologised first, and, come Raksha Bandhan, who gave the better gift? While siblings keep score on everything, one…