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Heatwave intensifies across Odisha, Jharsuguda sizzles at 44.8 deg C

Bhubaneswar, April 25 -- Heatwave conditions continue to intensify across Odisha, with several districts in the western region recording extreme temperatures and severe discomfort. The situation worse... Read More


Odisha Assembly to hold one-day special session on April 30 to discuss women's role in democracy

Bhubaneswar, April 25 -- The OdishaLegislative Assembly will convene a one-day special session on April 30 to deliberate on the participation of women in Indian democracy, according to an official not... Read More


Illegal packaged drinking water plant raided in Balasore, samples sent for testing

Bhubaneswar, April 25 -- A packaged drinking water plant operating without a valid licence was raided in Odisha's Balasore district on Friday. Authorities collected samples for quality testing followi... Read More


Five arrested for circulating 'objectionable' video of woman in Sambalpur

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- Five youths were arrested on Thursday for allegedly circulating an objectionable video of a young woman on social media. The action was carried out by the Cyber Police Station... Read More


Sudhir Patra murder: Grief, shock grip Berhampur as probe widens

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- The tragic abduction and murder of Berhampur-based businessman Sudhir Patra has left his fellow volleyball players in deep shock and grief, even as police suspect the involvem... Read More


Odisha reconstitutes Transgender Welfare Board, SSEPD minister appointed chairperson

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- Odishagovernment reconstituted the State Transgender Welfare Board, issuing a fresh notification within two days of cancelling the earlier order, officials said. According to... Read More


Rathakhala activity gathers pace as chariot construction advances for Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- Construction work for the annual Rath Yatra gathered momentum at the Rathakhala in Puri. Servitors intensified efforts on key components of the three chariots. Work on three ... Read More


Odisha govt announces early summer vacation, all schools to remain closed from April 27

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- The Odishagovernment on Friday announced early summer vacation for all schools across the state in view of the prevailing intense heatwave conditions. Chief Minister Mohan Maj... Read More


Heatwave persists in Odisha, IMD issues yellow warning for 17 districts

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- Odisha continues to reel under an intense heatwave, with temperatures breaking records across regions from the coast to the western districts. The India Meteorological Departm... Read More


'Impossible after 8 am': How extreme heat is disrupting daily life across cities in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- As temperatures continue to soar across parts of Odisha, residents are struggling to cope with the growing intensity of the summer heat, with daily routines increasingly shape... Read More