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April 22, 2026
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Weather

Heatwave Hits Odisha; Jharsuguda Reaches 43.6°C

Odisha is experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with Jharsuguda recording a high of 43.6°C. The IMD warns of continued hot and humid weather across various districts.

April 22, 2026
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Environment

Vedanta Aluminium Installs 325 Solar Streetlights in Jharsuguda and Sundargarh to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Vedanta Aluminium has successfully installed 325 solar-powered streetlights in Jharsuguda and Sundargarh, contributing to a reduction of approximately 24 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.

April 22, 2026
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Politics

President Droupadi Murmu Launches ₹158 Crore Development Projects in Rourkela

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated several significant development projects worth ₹158 crore in Rourkela, aimed at enhancing infrastructure, culture, and education in the region.

April 22, 2026
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Business

Odisha Government Approves 18 Investment Proposals Worth Rs 3,877 Crore

The Odisha government has sanctioned 18 investment proposals totaling Rs 3,877 crore, expected to create jobs for 7,565 individuals.

April 21, 2026
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Weather

Odisha Continues to Suffer from Heatwave; 14 Locations Exceed 40 Degrees Celsius

Odisha is experiencing persistent heatwave conditions, with the IMD forecasting continued hot and humid weather for the next four days. Fourteen locations have recorded temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius...

April 21, 2026
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Politics

Jharsuguda Implements ‘No Drone Zone’ Ahead of President Murmu’s Visit

Jharsuguda district has declared a complete ban on drone operations on April 21, 2026, in anticipation of President Droupadi Murmu's visit.

April 21, 2026
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Business

Six Destinations Likely to Be Reconnected at Bhubaneswar Airport in August

Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport is set to restore six out of ten dropped domestic destinations in August, following an expansion by Air India Express.

April 21, 2026
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Politics

President Murmu Makes Maiden Day-Long Visit to Rourkela, Odisha to Open Planetarium and Museum

President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit Rourkela in Odisha, where she will inaugurate a planetarium and a tribal museum, along with the Nirmal Munda Parivesh Path.

April 21, 2026
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National

Protest Erupts Over Alleged Unauthorized Water Extraction by Power Plant in Jharsuguda

Residents in Jharsuguda district protested against SMC Power Generation Ltd for allegedly drawing water from local rivers during the non-monsoon season, exacerbating water scarcity in nearby villages.

April 20, 2026
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National

Jharsuguda and Chhattisgarh Collaborate to Address Heatwave Challenges

Jharsuguda and Raigarh administrations convened to address the escalating heatwave, focusing on the safety of workers and drivers in industrial areas and transport routes.