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June 18, 2026
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Weather

Monsoon Conditions Strengthen in Odisha; IMD Issues Orange Alert for Thunderstorms

The India Meteorological Department has announced favorable conditions for the southwest monsoon's advance in Odisha, issuing an Orange Warning for thunderstorms and strong winds in several districts.

June 18, 2026
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Art & Culture

Sheetal Shashti: Dates, Significance, and Celebrations

Sheetal Shashti, a festival with over 400 years of history, celebrates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, marking the transition from summer to monsoon. The festivities...

June 17, 2026
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National

Man Arrested for Online Harassment of Woman

A man has been arrested in Bihar for creating a fake social media profile to harass a woman, facing multiple charges including criminal intimidation and violating privacy.

June 17, 2026
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Business

Vedanta Makes History with Listing of Four Independent Companies on BSE and NSE

Vedanta Group has achieved a significant milestone in Indian corporate history by listing four newly demerged companies on the BSE and NSE, marking a new chapter in its growth...

June 17, 2026
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Accident

Odisha: Two Drivers Perish in Fiery Truck Collision

A tragic accident in Odisha's Sundargarh district resulted in the deaths of two truck drivers when their vehicles collided and caught fire. The incident is under investigation.

June 17, 2026
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Weather

Heat Wave Continues; Hirakud Reaches 42°C as IMD Issues Yellow Warning for Wednesday

Odisha experiences ongoing heat and humidity, with Hirakud recording the state's highest temperature at 42.0°C. The IMD has issued a Yellow Warning for potential thunderstorms and gusty winds on...

June 17, 2026
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Education

Odisha to Create Greenfield University in Jagatsinghpur; 50-100 Acres of Land Required

The Odisha government is taking steps to establish a new Greenfield University in Jagatsinghpur, seeking 50-100 acres of suitable land for the project.

June 15, 2026
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Weather

Thunderstorms with Lightning Expected in Odisha for the Next Week

The India Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms with lightning across Odisha for the upcoming week, including warnings for heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

June 15, 2026
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National

Two Young Men Drown in Ib River in Jharsuguda; Family Claims Medical Negligence

Two young men tragically drowned while swimming in the Ib River in Jharsuguda, leading their family to allege medical negligence due to delayed emergency response.

June 15, 2026
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National

Silchar Railway Engineer Arrested for Accepting Rs 20,000 Bribe

A Senior Section Engineer from Northeast Frontier Railway in Silchar, Assam, was arrested by the CBI for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 to clear a pending bill of...