Bhubaneswar, April 18: There is a possibility of scattered thunderstorms with lightning and rain in the afternoon 🌩️🌧️Today, daytime temperatures have crossed 41°C in 6 districts ☀️The highest temperature recorded is 42°C at Titilagarh, making it the hottest place 🔥In the last 24 hours, Rayagada and Kashipur have recorded 42 mm of rainfall 🌧️The hot and humid weather is expected to continue until April 21.…
Mohan Charan Majhi Participates in ‘Narishakti Bandana’ Event in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, April 18: Bhubaneswar hosted the ‘Narishakti Bandana’ program at the Railway Auditorium, where Mohan Charan Majhi participated.Respect and empowerment of women form the foundation of our culture. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Act will further strengthen women’s participation in decision-making in the coming days.In Odisha’s development journey, the role of mothers is unparalleled. Today, women…
Nabarangpur Reverberates with Grand and Colorful Procession
Nabarangpur, April 18: A grand procession was organized by Hindu Ekta Bahini on the occasion of Pana Sankranti and Hanuman Jayanti, drawing massive participation and उत्साह across the town.The procession featured vibrant tableaux from Raipur and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh, performances like Aghori and Mahakali dances, and traditional dhol from Maharashtra. Around 20 Nama Sankirtan groups from different parts of the state also took part.Starting at…
Prateek Geeta Singh Distributes Tanka Torani During Jal Chhatra Initiative in Puri
Puri, April 18: Prateek Geeta Singh, Superintendent of Police of Puri, is seen distributing Tanka Torani during a Jal Chhatra (water distribution) program organized by the Town Police Station. This scene captures the efforts to provide relief and refreshments to the public amid the summer heat.
B. R. Ambedkar Remembered on His Ambedkar Jayanti in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, April 18: The birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar was observed with due respect by the district administration and the District Information & Public Relations Department.In the morning, District Planning Board Chairman and MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi, Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, Additional Collector Tapan Kumar Khuntia, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, and Municipality Chairman Kudu Nayak paid floral tributes to the statue of Dr. Ambedkar.Later,…
‘Ama Ruchi – Ama Khadya’ Celebrated with Traditional Flavours during Odia Paksha in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: April 18: On the occasion of Odia Paksha, a special program titled “Ama Ruchi – Ama Khadya” was आयोजित by the district administration in the Collector’s office premises with great enthusiasm.Organized on the 13th day of the Paksha, the event saw participation from 33 contestants across the district, who showcased a wide variety of traditional and healthy homemade dishes. Millet-based foods and indigenous delicacies…
Major Industrial Boost: Shipbuilding Project Announced in Chandbali Region
Chandbali , April 18: A major shipbuilding factory project worth Rs1400 crore is set to be established in Chandia Panchayat under Chandbali block near Dhamra.In the first phase, an investment of around Rs500 crore will be made, and the entire project is expected to be completed within three years. Once operational, the factory is expected to provide employment to around 1,500 local people.A technical team…
Odia Paksha Celebration Concludes with Cultural Fervour in Kandhamal
Phulbani, April 18: The Odia Paksha 2026 celebrations, which began on April 1 under the joint initiative of the district administration and the District Culture Council, concluded on the auspicious occasion of Pana Sankranti.The concluding ceremony was held at the District Culture Office premises. District Collector Bedabhushan attended as the chief guest and emphasized the importance of preserving Odia identity and culture.Among the guests of…
“Nari Shakti Bandhan” Programme in Puri to Promote Women Empowerment
Puri:April 18: The Puri district administration organised the “Nari Shakti Bandhan – Empowered Women, Empowered India” programme, in which Pravati Parida attended and participated by lighting a lamp before Lord Jagannath and taking her seat on the dais.She stated that the sacred land of Shri Jagannath in Puri gives a strong message of women empowerment. Goddesses such as Maa Subhadra, Maa Mahalaxmi, Maa Bimala, and…
Heatwave Alert: Bolangir District Declares Closure of Schools, Colleges, and Anganwadi Centres
Bolangir, April 18: Considering the intense heatwave, the District Collector of Bolangir has announced that all AWC (Anganwadi Centres), schools, and colleges in Bolangir district will remain closed from April 18 to April 21.