y k y cm VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 | www.orissapost.com BHUBANESWAR | THURSDAY, APRIL 1 | 2021 16 PAGES | `4.00 Capital sizzles at 44.2°C, highest in March POST NEWS NETWORK Department (IMD) said. Biswas also said that the high- HR Biswas, Regional Director est temperature ever recorded Bhubaneswar, March 31: The of IMD said, “Earlier the record in the state capital was 46.7°C state capital Wednesday sizzled of maximum temperature in June 5, 2012. at 44.2°C making it the hottest Bhubaneswar stood at 42.2°C The met department pre- place in Odisha. This was the which was registered March dicted that the heat wave will highest temperature ever 21, 2016. This is the first time the continue in the city and some recorded in this city in March, temperature in Bhubaneswar other districts of Odisha the India Meteorological has breached 42.2 °C in March.” Thursday also. IRREGULAR by MANJUL Vaccination for State to review 45+ begins today AGENCIES New Delhi, March 31: As India prepares to open up its COVID-19 vaccination drive to people above power tariff hike 45 from April 1, the Centre asked Wednesday states and Union Territories (UTs) to identify low Govt will urge OERC to consider rollback vaccine-coverage pockets, partic- ularly in districts reporting a surge in new infections, and take Good bye, COVID-19! corrective action. National Health Authority (NHA) CEO and Empowered Group on COVID-19 Vaccination chair- MARKET WATCH person Dr RS Sharma and Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan chaired a high-level meeting with INDEX VARIATION health secretaries, mission direc- tors of NHM and immunisation of- SENSEX 49509.15 627.43 Members of the youth wing of BJP protest against the hike in power tariff at Cuttack ficers of all states and UTs during the day, a statement said. BOURSES NIFTY 14690.70 154.40 POST NEWS NETWORK April 4 excluding those in BPL and those The status and pace of the in- DOLLAR 73.72 `0.42 using irrigation facilities. oculation drive across India were Bhubaneswar, March 31: Following Opposition BJP and Congress stalled reviewed at the meeting held EURO 86.23 `0.47 ruckus in the Assembly over power tar- the proceedings of the Assembly sev- through video-conferencing, as CURRENCY iff hike, Energy Minister Dibya Shankar eral times throughout the day over the were the preparations for April GOLD `44,100 `227 Mishra said Wednesday that the state gov- issue leading to numerous adjournments. 2021, when vaccination would be SILVER `63,375 `251 ernment will urge the Odisha Electricity During the Question Hour, Congress extended to cover everybody above BULLION Regulatory Commission (OERC) to re- MLAs disturbed proceedings forcing the age of 45, the ministry said. consider the increase in rates. His an- Speaker Surya Narayan Patro to adjourn “A key theme underlying the nouncement came after the Opposition the House till 11.30am. After resumption meet was the identification of low WEATHER members demanded an immediate of proceedings Leader of Opposition vaccine coverage pockets partic- rollback in power tariff rates. Mishra said Pradipta Kumar Naik raised the matter ularly in districts showing COVID- BHUB CTK the government will submit a petition during Zero Hour. He said the state gov- 19 surge and for taking corrective MAX 44.2° 40.6° before the OERC and request it to ernment should ask the OERC to with- actions there,” the NHA said. reconsider its earlier order. draw the hike on electricity tariff. Congress The Centre also advised the TEMP MIN 25.9° 24.4° Forecast The OERC recently approved a min- legislature party leader Narasingha states and UTs to maintain vaccine Humidity 80% 77% imal rise of 30 paise per unit in energy Mishra also criticised the government on wastage at less than one per cent Heat Rainfall Nil Nil charges for domestic consumers for the the issue. Normalcy returned only after (current National Wastage wave financial year 2021-22 with effect from the minister’s assurance. Percentage being six per cent). y k my c P2 THURSDAY | APRIL 1 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR anniversary special FORTUNE FORECAST UTKAL DIVAS SPECIAL ARIES Do something really Reminiscing makers of modern Odisha exciting today – perhaps you could put on your trekking boots and explore unknown ter- ritories. Ganesha advises you to keep Odisha Day aka Utkal Divas reminds UTKAL GOURAB MADHUSUDAN DAS busy but not to go overboard. In group orn April 28, 1848 at Satyabhamapur in Cuttack district, Madhusudan activities today, everybody will focus each of us of the great sacrifices and their attention on you. Das was the first Odia to fetch a law degree from Calcutta University. struggles undertaken by a few Odia BPopularly known as Madhu Barrister, he was deeply moved seeing the discrimination, made against the Odias by administrative authorities. Madhu TAURUS stalwarts that gave the state a Babu was convinced that the Odias could not stand united only because of People around you will separate political identity their annexation with three different provinces. So, he took a solid stand for be surprised to witness the unification of the scat- Madhusudan was the first Odia to be the the considerate and tered Odias by organising member of Legislative Council and to have the compassionate side of you today, says POST NEWS NETWORK and mobilising strong pub- membership of Central Legislative Assembly Ganesha. Problems may come knocking lic opinion among the Odias. but you, along with support from your loved ones, will handle them with bril- oday is April 1, a He also pressurised the British rulers for the unification of the scattered Odia-speaking liant tact. Enjoy the company of near and glorious day in tracts for their socio-economic and cultural growth. Madhusudan organised Utkal Union Conference to form dear ones and let your presence be felt the annals of The builders of sepa- the channel for discussions and negotiations with the authorities to solve the problems and open avenues for in social outings, suggests Ganesha. Odishan history. rate Odisha province de- a new era of unification and integration. He played a piloting role in engineering the plans and programmes, Under the British voted their entire life for the pioneering the aims and objectives and championing the cause of the Odia movement. rule, Odisha was greater cause of GEMINI part of the Bengal Odisha and Odias. Your health interests will Presidency comprising the pres- ning of a new On Odisha take precedence over T ent-day West Bengal, Bihar and journey for the Foundation Day, career, says Ganesha. There are indications that you will spare Odisha. But it was 84 years ago on state. Orissa POST re- more time working out at a gym. Those this day that the new province of But the amalgamation members some of the in the field of marketing and advertising Orissa came into existence on lin- of Odia speaking tracts was not main architects of will have a fabulous time. A good mar- guistic basis, marking the begin- easy. modern Odisha. keting strategy will bring maximum profits with minimum efforts. FAKIR MOHAN SENAPATI CANCER orn January 14, 1843, at Mallikashpur in Balasore, Fakir Today, you are likely to Mohan played a leading role in establishing the distinct experience something Bidentity of Odia language and literature. He is regarded life-changing. A small as the father of Odia nationalism and the modern Odia liter- incident, an observation, ature. Fakir Mohan’s story is indeed the story of the “Renaissance” a tragedy, a disaster, or a simple thought of Odia literature. He is aptly called as Thomas Hardy of may change the course of your live. You, however, may not be able to take the Regarded as the Father of Odia nationalism, Fakir Mohan changes well. It may have a strong bear- created a new awareness to propagate Odia language ing on your health. You may spend a lot of time with your loved ones, says Ganesha. Odisha. The four novels of Fakir Mohan, written between 1897 and 1915, reflect the socio-cultural conditions of Odisha. While the three nov- els, Chhamana Atha Guntha, Mamun and Prayaschita explore the realities of social life in its LEO multiple dimensions, Lachhma is a historical romance dealing with the anarchical conditions To many, you will seem of Odisha in the wake of Maratha invasions during the 18th Century. He has written quite a few to have got your senses memorable short stories, such as Rebati, Patent Medicine and Randipua Ananta. A great lover back after a long time. Reason? You will finally and a creator of new era in Odia literature, Fakir Mohan was the founder of an organisation have a definite career plan in mind. Utkala Bhasa Unnati Bidhani Sabha in 1867 to create a new awareness among the people of Odisha Although, it's not really a big deal for and to propagate Odia language. you when your mind races and yearns to achieve in two warring directions, it may seem quite jarring and unreal to the SRIRAM CHANDRA UTKALAMANI PANDIT mere mortals. And, considering that you Leos are almost always in two minds BHANJA DEO GOPABANDHU DAS about everything, getting a definite plan of action is quite an achievement, orn in a royal family of princely state of opabandhu Das, born October 9, 1877, was says Ganesha. Mayurbhanj December 17, 1871, Sriram the source of inspiration and ideals for BChandra Bhanja Deo worked not only Ggenerations. He dedicated him- VIRGO for the all-round development of his state, he self completely for the country to that played a pivotal role in unification of scattered extent that he had to lose his only son Leadership is your forte and you shall regions of Odia speaking people.