Bhadrak, April 15: Partha Jagadish Kashyap has been appointed as the new Additional SP of Bhadrak district.Currently, Jagadish Kashyap is serving as the SDPO (Sub-Divisional Police Officer) in Jeypore (Koraput).He will replace Additional SP Sambit Majhi.Sambit Majhi has been transferred to the Commissionerate Police.
Heatwave to Persist Across Odisha for Next Five Days, Says Weather Department
Bhubaneswar, April 15: The state is currently experiencing intense heatwave conditions.The scorching heat is expected to continue for the next 5 days.Severe heat will be felt across the state today as well.A Yellow Warning has been issued for 11 districts for today.Extremely hot and humid conditions are likely to be experienced.The temperature is expected to rise further from tomorrow.Such conditions will persist until April 16.Western…
Bharatiya Janata Party State Executive Felicitates Govinda Jain for His Contributions and Leadership
Chandahandi, April 15: Former district president of Nabarangpur, Govinda Jain, was felicitated by party workers of Chandahandi block on Friday after being reappointed to the BJP State Executive.Party members congratulated him by presenting bouquets. It is noted that he had previously served as the in-charge of Rayagada district and as a member of the BJP State Executive in 2016.Expressing gratitude for the trust placed in…
Demand Grows for Construction of Anicut on Vansadhara River Upper Reach as Water Crisis Concerns Intensify in Basin Areas
Gunupur, April 15: A unique “Water Resolution Rally” was organized across villages in Gajapati district by riverbank communities, demanding the construction of an anicut at the upper reach of the Vansadhara River.Under the leadership of Akshaya Das, Executive President of the Vansadhara Basin Protection Committee, several prominent members including Panchayat Samiti member Jagannath Dora, committee members Braja Nayak, Bhubaneswar Nayak, Dibakar Patra, BJP national member…
Urs Festival Celebrated with Religious Fervor and Communal Harmony at Kotpad
Kotpad, April 15: The 76th Urs festival of Baba Abas Nade Ali Shah was celebrated with great grandeur at Kotpad.On this occasion, members of the Muslim community took out a large rally from the Kotpad mosque and proceeded to the dargah located at Kenduguda. As Kotpad is known for its spirit of brotherhood, people from all communities participated in the Urs festival.As in previous years,…
5th Day of Kandhamal Lok Mahotsav and Trade Fair Witnesses Grand Cultural Celebrations and Massive Public Participation in Kandhamal
Phulbani, April 15: On the 5th day 5of the Kandhamal Lok Mahotsav and Trade Fair 2026, Harabhanga Tahsildar Baladev Behera attended the evening program as the chief guest.He expressed his best wishes for the success of the festival, which is organized to promote the art, culture, traditions, and trade of Kandhamal district. He also thanked the organizers for their efforts. Behera mentioned that he had…
How Bhubaneswar was carefully planned and developed after Independence to replace Cuttack as Odisha’s administrative capital, marking a major shift in the state’s governance structure and urban identity
Bhubaneswar, April 15: On April 13, 1948, Bhubaneswar was ceremonially established as the capital of Odisha. The city received the highest honor of becoming the state capital. However, Bhubaneswar was never the first choice for this role. It took nearly 15 years of administrative efforts for the city to finally earn this status.In fact, even before the formation of a separate Odisha province, the search…
Kati Patang Revitalizes Himalayan Lifelines: Successfully Restores Natural Springs in Himachal Pradesh
KULLU, Himachal Pradesh — April 14, 2026: Kati Patang, India’s leading premium alcobev company in partnership with Ikaya Earth and technical experts from the Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG), is proud to announce the successful completion of the first phase of its “Restoring Himachal’s Lifeline: Natural Springs” initiative. Launched in March 2025, the project over the past one year has successfully revived critical water sources…
Amit Shah Calls Women’s Reservation Bill Urgent Step for Political Empowerment
New Delhi, Apr 14 (BNP): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Women’s Reservation Bill is a crucial and timely reform, stressing the need for its swift implementation. In a post on social media platform X, Shah highlighted that the bill is aimed at strengthening women’s participation in policymaking and ensuring greater representation of “Nari Shakti” in governance. He described the proposal as…
Rising Heat in Kerala Triggers Government Advisory
Apr 14 (BNP): Kerala has issued a heat alert as temperatures are expected to rise sharply in the coming days across several districts. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan warned that Palakkad may record temperatures close to 40°C, while Kollam could reach around 39°C. Most other regions are likely to experience temperatures between 36°C and 37°C. The State Disaster Management Authority has advised residents to take precautions,…