Odisha Orders Fresh Review of Satkosia Village Relocation
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ordered a detailed review of the village relocation exercise carried out in the Satkosia Tiger…
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar Dies at 80
New Delhi: Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who was serving a life sentence in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots,…
Demetrius A. Matthews Announces Release of New Book Code Switch: The Diary of Demetrius A. Matthews
A gripping memoir on identity, survival, and the hidden language of navigating two worlds Miami, FL (Aug 21, 2026) —…
Bhadrak Collector Chairs Preparatory Meeting for Peaceful and Disciplined Celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s Birth Anniversary
Bhadrak , Aug 21 [UDN}:A preparatory meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the Bhadrak District Collector to ensure…
Mosaics Fine Art Festival Secures $24,145 Grant from Missouri Arts Council
Funding supports the 31st annual arts celebration in Historic St. Charles. (St. Charles, Mo., Aug. 21, 2024) Mosaics Fine Art…
OSDMA Inaugurates ‘Suraksha’ Hostel and Lays Foundation Stone for ‘Sajag’ Hostel
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:The inauguration and foundation-laying ceremony for disaster management training hostels organized by the Odisha State Disaster Management…
Odisha Cabinet Approves Five-Year Extension of Yashoda and Ashirbad Schemes for Vulnerable Children
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:The Odisha Cabinet has decided to continue the ‘Yashoda’ and ‘Ashirbad’ schemes for the next five years,…
Renowned Sambalpuri Dance Guru Ranjit Kumar Nag Receives Prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Sambalpuri, Aug 21 [UDN}:Renowned Sambalpuri dance guru Ranjit Kumar Nag has received the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award from the…
Rupu Bhatra Participates in Blood Donation Camp at Historic PM SHRI High School in Kotpad
Kotpad,,Aug 21 [UDN}: Rupu Bhatrq participated in the blood donation camp organized at PMSHRIHighSchool, the oldest school in Kotpad, and…
EMRS Students Gain Advanced Semiconductor Training at IISc’s Centre for Nano Science and Engineering
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:Five meritorious students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) participated in a two-day semiconductor training programme at…
NagaWorld Earns Great Place To Work® Certification™ in 2026 with an Outstanding 97% Trust Index™ Score
HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NagaCorp Ltd. (“NagaCorp” or the “Company”, SEHK Stock Code: 3918), together with its…
Foundation Stone Laid for Rs 4.08 Crore Centre of Excellence in Electric Vehicle Technology at Mathili ITI
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:The foundation stone has been laid for the Centre of Excellence in Electric Vehicle Technology at the…
Indian Army Recruitment Rally to Be Held in Jharsuguda, Offering Opportunities to Aspiring Candidates
Jharsuguda: Aug 21 [UDN}:A major Indian Army recruitment rally will be organised from October 13 to 17 at the Cricket…
Big Decision by Odisha Government: Rules for Compassionate Appointments Simplified
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:In a major decision aimed at providing relief to the families of government employees who die in…
Odisha Governor Calls on Government and Private Universities to Adopt Villages and Drive Rural Development
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati has urged all government and private universities in the state to…
Rasulpur Launches Second Phase of Cattle Feed Distribution Programme
Rasulpur, Aug 21 [UDN}: The Rasulpur Block Animal Resources Development Department distributed 300 quintals of cattle feed on Wednesday under…
New Opportunities Unfold in Malkangiri with Focus on Education and Skill Development
Malkangiri , Aug 21 [UDN}:A new Centre of Excellence in Electric Vehicle Technology will be established at the Government ITI…
Embrace Solar Energy and Say Goodbye to the Burden of Rising Electricity Bills
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:Through the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, avail yourself of the subsidy benefits provided by both…
DGP Disc Award Presented to Nabarangpur Police Station Officer for Meritorious Service
Nabarangpur, Aug 21 [UDN}: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania presented the prestigious DGP Disc Medal and…
Tree Plantation Programme Held in Mahasingh Village of Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda: Aug 21 [UDN}:A tree plantation programme was organised at Mahasingh village under Palasada Gram Panchayat of Lakhanpur Block, on…
Detailed Review Held on BharatNet Phase-III to Strengthen Digital Connectivity Across Rural Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:A detailed review was conducted during the review meeting on Phase-III of the BharatNet Project under the…
Cyber Awareness Programme Held at PM SHRI Jagadamba Government Higher Secondary School
Kolnara,Aug 21 [UDN}:: A cyber security awareness programme was organised at PM SHRI Jagadamba Government Higher Secondary School in Kolnara…
Jharsuguda Collector Provides Free Laptop to Visually Impaired Student, Promoting Inclusive Education
Jharsuguda: Aug 21 [UDN}:In an effort to encourage students with disabilities to pursue higher education and empower them through digital…
President Droupadi Murmu Meets and Interacts with Artists from Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
Delhi, Aug 21 [UDN}: Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), Bhopal, the South Central Zone Cultural Centre, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi…
District Collector and SP Win Praise for Exemplary Humanity and Compassion
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:This is a shining example of what true administrative leadership should look like. After witnessing a young…
ACS Issues Key Instructions to Urban Local Bodies for Effective Civic Administration
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:Additional Chief Secretary Usha Padhee has directed urban local body authorities to remain alert.Authorities have been advised…
Ensuring a Safe, Loving and Nurturing Family Environment for Every Child in Odisha Is Our Foremost Responsibility
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:During her one-day visit to Balasore district, Chairperson Smt. Babita Patra attended as the Chief Guest at…
Hirakud Dam Water Level Continues to Rise; Two More Gates Opened, Floodwater Released Through 17 Gates
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:The water level of Hirakud Dam is continuing to rise steadily amid the prevailing heavy rainfall and…
Big Decision on SCB Medical College; Work to Be Completed by June Next Year, Four New Clinical Blocks to Be Added
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:A major decision has been taken regarding the development and expansion of SCB Medical College and Hospital…
Another Low-Pressure Area Likely to Form; Rainfall to Intensify Across Odisha from August 22
Bhubaneswar: Aug 21 [UDN}:Odisha is likely to witness another spell of increased rainfall as a fresh low-pressure area is expected…
Final Phase of Voter List Revision Underway; Final Electoral Roll to Be Published on September 21
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}:The revision of the voter list has entered its final stage, with the Election Commission moving ahead…
Odisha to Implement NEP 2020 in Technical Education; High-Level Meeting on September 7
Bhubaneswar: Aug 21 [UDN}:The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is set to be implemented in the field of technical education…
District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain Conducts Surprise Field Visits to Review Education and Healthcare Services
Nabarangpur, Aug 21 [UDN}:Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain conducted surprise visits to various institutions in Nabarangpur Block to assess…
Madhubarna Bodha Books Distributed Among Students at Salepur School to Promote Odia Language Learning
Salepur, Aug 21 [UDN}:Viswanath Panda, popularly known as “Mashani Manisha,” visited Purushottampur Braja Sundar Government Upper Primary School under Salepur…
President and Vice-President Meet Newly Appointed Odisha Human Rights Commission Member
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 [UDN}: Ramesh Bharti, National President, and Tapan Pati, National Vice-President of the National Human Rights Front organisation,…
Royal Caribbean Group announces completion of offering of $1.25 billion senior unsecured notes due 2034
MIAMI, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) (the “Company”) today announced that it has completed…
Odisha Guv Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati Releases Poster and Brochure of 48th AIPRC-2026
BHUBANESWAR: The Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, today unveiled the official poster and brochure of the 48th…
MCP-Enabled Product Intelligence Is Here and Manufacturing Executives Are Betting on PLM to Deliver
Redwood City, CA – August 20, 2026 – Propel, creator of the first product value management (PVM) platform to transform how…
Apollo Hospitals launches ‘Always Open, Always Here’, a global first in healthcare from India
NEW DELHI, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Apollo Hospitals launched ‘Always Open. Always Here.’, a first-of-its-kind initiative that makes routine…
Sanjeev Prasad Joins Trianz as Chief Human Resources Officer to Lead People Strategy Across AI-Powered Transformation
HERNDON, Va. and BENGALURU, India, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trianz, the company behind Concierto – the enterprise agentic transformation…
2026 ASHRAE Student Design Competition Winners Highlight Next-Generation Building Solutions
ATLANTA (August 20, 2026) – ASHRAE announced the winners of its 2026 Student Design Competition, Setty Family Foundation Applied Engineering Challenge and Building Energy Quotient Competition.…
Shiksharatan India Foundation Discusses Roadmap for 16,000 Scholarships and Skill Development
New Delhi, August 20, 2026 Shiksharatan India Foundation, Gurugram, organised a one-day training programme on education and scholarships at…
Bybit Launches AI Future City Campaign Connecting AI Market Themes With TradFi Perpetuals
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched “Build Your AI…
Defense Tech Firm Lyntris Celebrates Recent IPO: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New…
Eaton to showcase new DURA4TRAK™ transfer case for commercial 4×4 applications at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026
Turin, Italy — Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced its Mobility segment will showcase its DURA4TRAK™ transfer case for light- and…
First-Generation Immigrant Brings Bus Manufacturing Back to Michigan After Five Years
Pareto Mobility opens a 50,000-square-foot Plymouth facility to manufacture Step-Free™ low-floor commercial buses PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —…
Wizzmoni Partners with Oman Air to Launch AI-Powered Co-Branded ‘Wizz Voyager’ Multi-Currency Travel Card
KOCHI, India, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wizzmoni Financial Services Ltd and Oman Air have partnered to launch the co-branded…
Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) Reports Total Holdings of Approximately $389 Million, Includes OpenAI, Beast Industries, More Than 16,000 ETH and Nearly 302 Million WLD Tokens
Eightco repurchased 14 million shares of common stock in the past two weeks under its previously announced $125 million share…
DCAI and Corti Launch Sovereign AI Control Layer for European Enterprises – Trifork First to Adopt as Implementation Partner
New platform combines Europe’s sovereign AI infrastructure with healthcare-grade AI governance to give enterprises control, compliance, and lower AI costs…
Odisha Cabinet To Meet Twice A Month To Fast-Track Key Decisions
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): The Odisha government has decided to hold Cabinet meetings twice a month as part of an…
CoverSure Enters Insurance Gifting Space, Target 1 Million Families and INR 100 Crore in 12 Months
Mumbai, Aug 20: CoverSure, a customer-first insurance platform and IRDAI-licensed Corporate Agent, today entered corporate, social, and personal gifting as…
Naidu Proposes Bullet Train Link Between Amaravati, Bengaluru and Chennai
Amaravati/Mahabalipuram, Aug. 20: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has proposed a high-speed rail corridor connecting Amaravati, Bengaluru and…
S Hotels & Resorts Invites Travellers to Reclaim the Luxury of Time
‘It’s About Time’ celebrates slow travel, soulful discovery and nature-immersive escapes designed to restore what everyday life takes away. Bangkok,…
Dr Ashutosh Parida Selected for 47th Sarala Puraskar for Poetry Collection ‘Bishwas De Pruthwi’
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Noted Odia poet and former CSIR-IMMT scientist Dr Ashutosh Parida has been chosen for the 47th…
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…
PhonePe PulsePro signs MoU with MeitY to power PM GatiShakti
Bengaluru, Aug 20: PhonePe, today announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology…
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 Government Announces Major Push to Strengthen School Infrastructure
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): The Odisha government has taken a major step towards strengthening the state’s school education infrastructure and…
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…
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…
Beyond Meeting Room Collaboration: AVer Sets Sights on AI Office Ecosystem for Future Digital Transformation
Taipei, Taiwan, Aug 20: AVer Information Inc., an award-winning provider of AI audio-video solutions, announced plans to broaden its focus…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Wordly Reports 668% Three-Year Growthas AI Translation Reshapes Live Events
EventTech leader climbs to 52nd fastest-growing software company on Inc. 5000 after powering 1 billion minutes of live keynotes, breakouts,…
India’s REIT Market Stays Strong, 150 Million Sq Ft Office Space Could Join by 2031
New Delhi, Aug 20: India’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector is continuing to show resilience amid global uncertainties, supported…
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…
India Eyes Dollar 2 Trillion Export Milestone by FY31, Calls for Major Manufacturing Push
New Delhi, Aug 20: India is aiming to more than double its export performance and reach $2 trillion in total…
Odisha STA Steps Up Traffic Enforcement, Issues Over 11,000 E-Challans in a Day
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): The State Transport Authority (STA) has intensified its statewide road safety enforcement drive, issuing 11,011 e-challans…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Aadhaar App Crosses 5 Crore Downloads as Digital Identity Services Gain Momentum
New Delhi, August 20: The Aadhaar App has crossed the milestone of 5 crore downloads, underlining the growing preference among…
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…
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…
“Spicy Happiness” with aespa Nongshim Launches Second Global Shin Ramyun Campaign
– New omnibus-style video shows aespa enjoying Shin Ramyun in everyday moments – SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/…
iQOO Launches Z11 and iQOO Buds with AI-Powered Features and Long Battery Life
New Delhi, August 20, 2026: iQOO, the high-performance smartphone brand, today launched the iQOO Z11 5G, designed to make students’…
Odisha Colleges Told to Offer MDC, SEC and VAC Courses Under NEP 2020
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): The Odisha Higher Education Department has directed all government and non-government colleges to expand academic choices…
SBI Customers Alert: New BSBD Withdrawal Charges From October 1
New Delhi, Aug 20: State Bank of India (SBI) is set to introduce revised withdrawal charges for customers holding Basic…
Coal Mine Pollution May Affect Male Fertility, Sambalpur University Study Finds
Sambalpur, Aug. 20 (UDN): A three-year study by Sambalpur University has raised concerns over the impact of coal mine pollution…
Odisha Floods: Subarnarekha Crosses Danger Mark in Balasore, 48 Panchayats Hit by Rising Waters
Balasore, Aug. 20 (UDN): The flood situation in Odisha’s Balasore district worsened on Thursday as the Subarnarekha River continued to…
Odisha Plus II Admission 2026: DHSE to Begin Phase-II Applications from August 24 for Vacant Seats
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, will open the Phase-II admission process for Plus…
MSME Ministry Holds National Seminar at IIT Madras to Boost Digital Commerce and Global Market Access
Chennai, August 20: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), through its MSME Development & Facilitation Office (DFO),…
Amit Shah Meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Ahead of Southern Zonal Council Meet
Chennai, Aug 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai ahead of…
Supreme Infrastructure Targets Next-Phase Growth Led by EPC, Housing & GCC Projects
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For Supreme Infrastructure India Limited, the next phase is beginning with something the company…
Treon Flow Offers Seamless Continuation for Amazon Monitron while Optimizing Predictive Maintenance for Large Asset Fleets
DALLAS, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Treon Inc, a leader in AI-native Smart Industry solutions, today announced a seamless continuation…
Bry-Air Sets a New Global Pathway for Air to Water Generation
NEW DELHI, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In January 2026, the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)…
Khyber Aquaculture Partners with J&K Government to Modernise Trout Farming
Ganderbal, Aug 20: Khyber Aquaculture, in partnership with the Jammu & Kashmir Department of Fisheries, has launched a specialised training…
Avos News Launches Agentic AI-Driven Platform Offering Personalized Daily Briefings
CYPRUS—August 20, 2026—Avos News today announced the public launch of its agentic AI-powered personalized news platform. The site provides each…
Urbounce Puts Emotion on the Fitness Map with Emoscape
Mumbai , Aug 20: Premium fitness brand Urbounce has integrated Emoscape, the medical-grade Emotion AI platform developed by Nihilent Ltd.,…
Kinder Hospitals Group Announces Transition of Bengaluru Facility to Manipal Health Enterprises
Bengaluru, Aug 20: Kinder Hospitals Group today announced that Kindorama Healthcare Private Limited has entered into a Business Transfer Agreement…
Guidehouse Expands India Presence with New Hub in Hyderabad
New location increases access to strong talent market and supports plans to create more than 1,000 new roles across managed…
SANY Ships Its First Autonomous Mining Trucks to South America
First Latin American deployment combines autonomous electric trucks with intelligent dispatching and lifecycle services CHANGSHA, China, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/…
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited crosses 4 Lakh EV sales, becoming India’s first commercial vehicle manufacturer to reach this milestone
Chandigarh, Aug 20: Behind every three-wheeler and small commercial vehicles is a livelihood — a driver, a shopkeeper, a delivery partner, a…
Rupu Bhatra Participates in Bhim Bhoi Disability Empowerment Camp at Murshahandi, Interacts with Persons with Disabilities and Hears Their Concerns
Kotpad, Aug 20 [UDN}:Rupu Bhatra participotpadated in the Bhim Bhoi Disability Empowerment Camp held at Murshahandi Gram Panchayat, where I…