4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (162+ words) Odisha continued to sizzle under extreme heat on Thursday as temperatures soared above 40 C across several districts. Jharsuguda recorded the highest temperature at 41. 8 C, followed by Sambalpur at 41. 2 C and Hirakud at 40. 6 C. Keonjhar registered 39. 4 C, while Bhubaneswar and Rourkela recorded…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (137+ words) In a major boost for rail passengers in Odisha, Indian Railways has converted the highly patronised Bhanjapur'Puri'Bhanjapur Special trains into regular Express services. The move comes in response to consistent high demand and aims to provide reliable, round-the-year connectivity between…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (189+ words) Capital residents can now beat the summer heat with farm-fresh watermelons straight from Odisha's fields. The Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) today launched its vibrant "Summer Delight" watermelon fair at Sahid Nagar Durga Mandap, inaugurated by Panchayati Raj,…...

4+ week, 6+ hour ago  (187+ words) To manage rising passenger demand, Indian Railways has announced a special one-way train service connecting Bengaluru to Dibrugarh via Bhubaneswar. The special train (No. 06573) will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 23: 00 hrs on April 27, 2026. It is scheduled to pass through key…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (315+ words) Pragativadi | Odisha's Trusted News Source in English Pragativadi is a leading digital news organization committed to delivering timely, accurate, and culturally resonant coverage from Odisha and beyond. With a strong editorial focus on public interest journalism, Pragativadi bridges the gap…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (248+ words) With the sowing season just months away, Indian farmers are already feeling the pinch. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued its first long-range forecast for the 2026 southwest monsoon (June'September), predicting rainfall at just 92% of the Long Period Average (LPA)....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (164+ words) Just days after the Kalbaisakhi rains brought temporary relief, Odisha is once again baking under a fierce heatwave. On Sunday, six cities crossed the 40 C mark, with Titlagarh emerging as the hottest spot at a blistering 41. 5 C, according to the…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (346+ words) Home " Johns Hopkins Expert Debunks Sunscreen Myths, Stresses Importance of Daily Use Sunscreen should be a non-negotiable part of everyone's daily skincare routine, says Dr. Ashani Weeraratna, chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public…...