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Bhubaneswar/Bhadrak: In view of the prevailing flood situation and incessant rainfall, the Bhadrak district administration has ordered the closure of Anganwadi centres across six blocks on August 19 as a precautionary measure. According to an official order, Anganwadi centres in Tihidi, Bhandaripokhari, Chandbali, Basudevpur, Dhamnagar and Bhadrak blocks will remain closed on Wednesday. The decision has been taken keeping…

Former Lanjigarh MLA Sibaji Majhi died at his native village Danarguda in the Bijepur area late Tuesday night. He was undergoing treatment for chest pain. Majhi was initially admitted to a hospital in Bhawanipatna after complaining of chest pain and was later shifted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. After receiving treatment, he was discharged…

PARADIP, : The 80th Independence Day was celebrated at Paradip Port Authority (PPA) with patriotic fervour, flag hoisting and a series of cultural and sporting programmes. Shri P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, Paradip Port Authority, hoisted the National Flag at Gopabandhu Stadium in the presence of officers, employees, CISF personnel, trade union representatives, media, government organisations,…

Bhubaneswar, 15th Aug: The 80th Independence Day was celebrated on Saturday across various campuses of KIIT-DU and at KISS with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. At KISS, eminent Kannada journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the Kannada daily Vishwavani, Vishweshwar Bhat, attended the Independence Day celebration as the chief guest. He hoisted the National Flag and addressed the students….

Bhubaneswar, August 15, 2026: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm at its Corporate Office premises in Bhubaneswar. Shri Gajanan S. Kale, Chief – Odisha Distribution Business and CEO, TPCODL, graced the occasion as the…

IB Thermal: Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (OPGC) celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm at IB Thermal Power Station. Director (Operations) Sri Anjana Ranjan Dash unfurled the National Flag and took salute of the parade. In his speech, Director Sri Dash reflected on the recent achievements of OPGC and development of future expansion project. The…

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…

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,…