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Bhubaneswar sizzled under a scorching 42.2°C, with a 'real feel' of 52°C, making streets deserted. Evening thundershowers offered respite, lowering humidity. Over 25 locations in Odisha exceeded 40°C. Heatwave conditions are expected to persist until May 25, with orange and yellow warnings issued for several districts.

Bhubaneswar sweltered under a season's high of 42.2°C, with a real feel of 52°C, exacerbated by 76% humidity. An evening thundershower brought much-needed relief, lowering humidity and temperatures, allowing residents to gather at roadside tea stalls. Heatwave conditions are expected to persist across the state.

Forest ranger trainees from Madhya Pradesh witnessed the mass hatching of Olive Ridley turtles at the Rushikulya rookery. The 34 officers gained hands-on knowledge in wildlife conservation and forest management during their visit. They observed thousands of hatchlings emerging and beginning their journey to the sea, a significant event following the recent mass nesting period.

Odisha's HSC examination saw a 95.33% pass rate, with girls outperforming boys. For the first time, certificates will be bilingual, including Odia. No malpractice cases were reported due to enhanced security measures, and Gajapati district achieved the highest pass percentage.

Odisha's Class 10 results are out, with an overall pass rate of 95.33%. Gajapati district leads the state with an impressive 99.31% pass percentage, followed closely by Ganjam at 98.85%. Several other districts also achieved high success rates, showcasing strong academic performance across the state.

Rapid urban growth in Bhubaneswar and Puri has dramatically increased land temperatures and decimated green cover over two decades. A new study reveals built-up areas nearly doubled, while average land surface temperatures surged by 4.65°C. Forest cover also saw a significant decline, raising concerns about the region's livability and intensifying heat stress.

Jharsuguda sizzled at 44.8°C, the state's highest, as intense heat persists. While coastal areas saw minor relief, 17 other locations exceeded 40°C. Authorities are preparing for continued high temperatures, with a slight dip expected in a few days, accompanied by thunderstorm warnings across several districts.

Odisha government is proposing English spelling revisions for over 50 places to better reflect Odia pronunciation, including Cuttack to Kataka and Bargarh to Baragada. This initiative, following public feedback and expert review, aims to correct historical distortions and promote Odia identity, similar to the state's name change to Odisha. The revised list is now open for public suggestions.

The Orissa High Court has reduced the sentence of a man convicted in a 1992 attempt to murder case to the period already served, citing a three-decade delay in appeal disposal. The court affirmed his guilt but showed leniency due to the appellant's age, time served, and stable life, enhancing his fine to Rs 20,000 for victim compensation.

Odisha experienced severe heatwave conditions on Sunday, with Jharsuguda recording the highest temperature at 43.3 degrees Celsius. At least 14 places across the state registered maximum temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. In response, several districts have declared school holidays or adjusted class timings to mitigate the impact of the extreme heat.

The transport department has urged the police housing corporation to expedite the construction of 23 truck terminals across Odisha, citing concerns over slow progress. Strict deadlines have been set for several projects, including the kendrapara terminal by April 30, to curb highway parking and reduce accident risks.

A severe norwester storm claimed three lives across Odisha on Friday night. Two motorcyclists died in Mayurbhanj district after trees fell on them, while an elderly man in Puri was killed by a falling coconut tree. The storm also caused damage to property in Keonjhar and Sundargarh districts.

A severe commercial LPG crisis is forcing small tiffin stalls and restaurants in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to shut down, leaving families and employees jobless. Rising costs and unavailability of cylinders, coupled with insufficient government relief, are pushing businesses to the brink. Even alternative fuels like coal and firewood have become significantly more expensive.

Hundreds of Muslim women offered prayers at an exclusive namaz for females at kendrapara's Minar mosque on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday. Mosque authorities said the annual event was aimed at women's empowerment.

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The sharp fall of the Indian rupee has brought cheers to the family of labourers from kendrapara district and nearby areas, who work abroad.

The Mahanadi river, whose water had affected 12 districts - some of them partially - had badly hit the district with the flood waters inundating low-lying areas of kendrapara town.