Blog – Jharsuguda News

June 12, 2026
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Weather

Odisha Experiences Extreme Heat: 10 Areas Exceed 40°C, Jharsuguda Reaches 42.5°C

Odisha is facing severe heat, with ten districts recording temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, and Jharsuguda being the hottest at 42.5°C. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for...

June 12, 2026
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Weather

Heavy Rain Forecast: Odisha Prepares for Wet Raja Festival as Monsoon Approaches

Odisha is bracing for heavy rainfall starting June 13, coinciding with the Raja festival, as the India Meteorological Department announces favorable conditions for the southwest monsoon's advance into the...

June 12, 2026
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Business

Vedanta Aluminium’s Solar Initiatives Enhance Light and Water Security in Rural Odisha

In rural Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium's solar projects are transforming daily life by providing reliable lighting and safe drinking water, significantly benefiting local communities.

June 12, 2026
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Politics

CBI Detains MCL Security Inspector in Odisha for Accepting Rs 5,000 Bribe for Sunday Duty

The CBI has arrested a Security Inspector from Mahanadi Coalfields Limited in Odisha for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 5,000 to assign Sunday duty.

June 11, 2026
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National

Odisha: Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Raping Woman

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Odisha for allegedly kidnapping and repeatedly raping a 23-year-old woman over a period of eight days.

June 11, 2026
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Weather

Heavy Rain Expected in Odisha as Monsoon Approaches This Weekend

Odisha is bracing for heavy rainfall over the next three days as the southwest monsoon is anticipated to arrive this weekend, according to the India Meteorological Department.

June 11, 2026
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Business

EESL Seeks Bids for 50 MW Solar and 40 MWh Battery Storage Project

Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) has announced a bidding opportunity for a 50 MW solar project with a 40 MWh battery storage system in Jharsuguda, Odisha, with a submission deadline...

June 10, 2026
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Weather

Heatwave Persists; Seven Locations Exceed 40°C; Jharsuguda Records Highest at 41.6°C

Odisha continues to experience extreme heat, with seven areas surpassing 40 degrees Celsius, and Jharsuguda registering the highest temperature at 41.6°C.

June 10, 2026
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Weather

Odisha’s Monsoon Delay Expected, Arrival Anticipated During Raja Festival

The India Meteorological Department predicts a delay in the monsoon's arrival in Odisha, now expected between June 12 and 15, coinciding with the Raja festival.

June 10, 2026
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Education

32 AI-Powered Smart Classrooms to Be Established in Odisha’s Higher Education Institutions

The Odisha government plans to introduce 32 AI-enabled smart classrooms across 16 higher education institutions as part of its digital transformation efforts.