Kaniha ;NTPC Talcher-Kaniha celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, enthusiasm and a strong spirit of unity. The celebrations commenced at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium with a soulful rendition of Vande Mataram, commemorating 150 years of the iconic national song and honouring its enduring legacy in India’s journey of national pride. The celebrations continued with…
Bhubaneswar, August 16: In view of the low-pressure area over northwest and adjoining West Bengal–North Odisha coasts, Additional Chief Secretary (Housing & Urban Development Department) Usha Padhee has directed all urban authorities to remain on high alert and ensure prompt, coordinated and citizen-centric response to any emerging situation.The low-pressure area has formed over the over…
Melbourne, 16/8: Bangladesh chased down 57 runs to complete a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in the series-opener in Darwin on Sunday in one of test cricket’s greatest upsets. Mominul Haque cut Beau Webster to the fence for the winning runs to seal Bangladesh’s first test win in Australia within four days in stifling heat…
Women passengers travelling on Ama Buses in Odisha have urged the state government to introduce dedicated women-only services during peak hours, citing repeated concerns over harassment and safety in crowded buses.Passengers have appealed to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to direct the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) to operate two to three pairs of women-only…
Puri: A 75-year-old devotee from Jajpur district died after collapsing during darshan at the Jagannath Temple in Puri on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Nilakantha Dash of Alarpur village under Binjharpur police station in Jajpur district.According to police, Dash suddenly fell ill and collapsed while having darshan of Lord Jagannath inside the temple…
Kolkatta, 16/8: Former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly Ashis Banerjee was found hanging at a Trinamool Congress (TMC) party office in Birbhum district on Sunday morning. A purported suicide note was recovered from the party office located near his residence in Hattala Para in Rampurhat, according to a PTI report quoting police sources….
Anugola : Reaffirming its commitment to nation-building and the vision of a stronger, self-reliant India, Jindal Steel marked the 80th Independence Day at its Anugola steel making facility with a flag-hoisting ceremony and a series of patriotic performances. Chief Operating Officer of Jindal Steel Mr. Rajiv Kumar hoisted the National Flag at Jindal Nagar in…
Talcher : NTPC Talcher Thermal celebrated the 80th Independence Day with great enthusiasm, patriotic fervour and pride at the TTPS Township Ground on 15 August 2026. The programme commenced with the garlanding of the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel by the Chief Guest, Shri Vijay Chand, Executive Director, Talcher Thermal Power Project. The Chief Guest,…
Bhubaneswar : OHPC joined the nation in celebrating 80 th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at its Corporate Office, Training Centre & Units on 15 th August 2026. At the Corporate Office, the National Flag was hoisted by Sri Pranab Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance) in presence of Sri Sandeep Patnaik, Director (HR)…
Bengaluru, 15/8: Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah, who had some in his party worried with his reticence since stepping down as chief minister two months ago, said Saturday that he was only quiet, but certainly not silent.Siddaramaiah was speaking to reporters after garlanding the statue of freedom martyr Sangolli Rayanna. Asked about him having gone silent,…
