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  • Odisha takes centre stage as Rising Odisha 2025 sparks big ideas

    Odisha takes centre stage as Rising Odisha 2025 sparks big ideas

    MUMBAI: Odisha’s growth story is set to get the red-carpet treatment and the hot seat as Rising Odisha 2025 returns on 19 August, promising an evening of high-voltage ideas, debate, and vision-building. From 4 pm onwards, News18 Odia’s flagship leadership conclave will transform into a powerhouse of conversation, putting the state’s progress and challenges under the spotlight.

    Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lead the charge as chief guest and Keynote Speaker, setting the tone for discussions on governance, economic growth, tourism, exports, skill development, sports, and cultural heritage. Joining him are deputy chief ministers K.V. Singh Deo helming Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy and Pravati Parida, Odisha’s first woman Dy CM, who oversees women and child development, Mission Shakti, and Tourism.

    The evening will pack in exclusive interviews with Sampad Chandra Swain (Industries, Skill Development & Technical Education) and Suresh Pujari (Revenue & Disaster Management), alongside in-depth conversations with Suryavanshi Suraj (Higher Education, Sports & Youth Services, Odia Language & Culture) and Odia cinema icon-turned-politician Anubhav Mohanty.

    Political fireworks are guaranteed with a three-way debate featuring BJP’s Manmohan Samal, Congress’ Bhakta Charan Das, and BJD’s Debi Prasad Mishra, each pitching their roadmap for Odisha’s future.

    And in a nod to the state’s buzzing online culture, digital heavyweights Natia Comedy, Krishna, and Nitiana will join a panel to decode youth engagement, viral trends, and the evolving influence of social media.

    For those who can’t be in the room, the action unfolds live on News18 Odia from 4 PM, a front-row ticket to the ideas shaping tomorrow’s Odisha.
     

  • Network18 surpasses 325 million social media followers

    Network18 surpasses 325 million social media followers

    Mumbai: Network18 has reached a milestone of over 325 million followers in the digital space as of September 2024.

    This achievement makes Network18 the largest news network in India by follower base, showcasing its influence across platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Snapchat, and WhatsApp. Network18’s extensive reach encompasses brands such as CNN-News18, CNBC-TV18, News18 India, Firstpost and the News18 Regional cluster.

    In the first half of this year, it garnered 19 billion views on YouTube, a substantial increase from 11.5 billion views in the same period last year. The audience consumed 822 million hours of content, a rise from 498 million hours previously. Twelve of its YouTube channels currently hold the number one position in their respective categories, solidifying its status as the leading news network on the platform. The network’s presence on WhatsApp Channels has further fuelled its growth, with over 47 million followers contributing to its expanding digital footprint.

    A focus on regional news has been central to Network18’s digital success, achieving over 11 billion views H1 in regional content. With 120+ million followers across regional platforms, Network18 continues to deliver hyper-local content in diverse South and Northeastern Indian languages, catering to varied linguistic communities and broadening its reach to new audiences.

    Network18’s appeal to new audiences added 47 million new followers in recent months to reach a total of 325 million. News18 Bangla has nearly reached two billion views, while News18 Odia and News18 Punjab have both exceeded the one billion view milestone.

    Network18, head – Partnerships and Digital Video Strategy, Pranav Bakshi, emphasised the significance of this achievement. “We’ve not only established the largest social media presence in India but also achieved remarkable growth on Connected TV, with a threefold increase. Our connected TV audience has doubled in the last 6 months, and we continue to expand our footprint on CTV & FAST networks. We are the only news network with such vast digital reach. No competitor matches our scale or growth trajectory. Our success is a result of our commitment to providing high-quality, tailored, and engaging content across all screens—mobile, desktop, and TV.” 

  • News18 Odia presents live coverage of Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra starting 7 July

    News18 Odia presents live coverage of Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra starting 7 July

    Mumbai: News18 Odia’s special coverage of the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra will be showcased live from Puri on 7 July, 6.00 AM. The channel’s exclusive coverage will continue for 15 days with 35 hours of engaging programming and 12 hours of live coverage of the Rath Yatra.

    News18 Odia aims to offer an engaging experience of the festival while offering insights from well-known researchers and scholars. This year, the channel presents a special attraction celebrating the Rath Yatra’s unsung heroes by featuring their extraordinary contributions over the years.  

    With deep roots in Odisha’s cultural identity, the Rath Yatra Festival has been celebrated for centuries, reflecting the rich heritage of the state. It brings people together in a spirit of joy and devotion as participating in the Rath Yatra is believed to bring good luck and blessings. The event will feature a series with the Sevayat Family, including the Sapta Rathakar, carpenter, blacksmith, wood carver, painter, Bhoi Sebayat (helper), tailor, flower decorator (Rana Sebayat), Tahia maker, and dancers preparing for Lord Jagannath’s service, along with the Ghantua performer.

     

  • News18 Bangla, News18 Odia, and News18 Assam Northeast announce 18 Hours of comprehensive coverage on Counting Day

    News18 Bangla, News18 Odia, and News18 Assam Northeast announce 18 Hours of comprehensive coverage on Counting Day

    Mumbai: As the nation anticipates the final verdict of the 2024 elections, News18 Bangla, News18 Odia, and News18 Assam Northeast are poised to provide real-time and extensive coverage on the 4 June i.e. the counting day. Starting at 6.00 AM these leading regional channels will deliver 18 hours of non-stop coverage and in-depth analysis.

    News18 Bangla, News18 Odia, and News18 Assam Northeast will bring viewers accurate results from every corner of the country. The channels will ensure the audience receives timely and precise information as the vote count progresses.

    In addition to real-time result updates, the coverage will feature continuous live sessions with esteemed political analysts and panelists from diverse political backgrounds. These experts will provide insightful commentary and detailed analysis, helping viewers understand the implications of the election results.

    Tune into News18 Bangla, News18 Odia, and News18 Assam Northeast from 6 AM onwards on 4th June 2024 for the most thorough and engaging election coverage. 

  • News18 regional channels lead the viewership on digital platforms during the 1st phase of elections

    News18 regional channels lead the viewership on digital platforms during the 1st phase of elections

    Mumbai: News18 Bangla, News18 Odia, News18 Assam North East and News18 Gujarati language cluster channels have achieved exceptional performance on social media platforms during the election day. The four channels displayed brilliant coverage in the first phase of the election, highlighting the channel’s remarkable views and growing influence. News18 Bangla secured a top spot with nine million YouTube and eight million Facebook views.

    News18 Odia took the lead with eight million views on YouTube, establishing itself as the top performer on the social media platform. News18 Assam Northeast Delivered an outstanding performance garnering three million views on YouTube.

    News18 Gujarati attained the highest viewership on Facebook with 2.13 million views. The impressive performance of News18 language cluster channels credits its success to its updated programming strategy, prioritizing timely, authentic, and relevant news coverage.

    The sources for the above views are:  Playboard and Crowdtangle, 19th April’24.

  • News18 Odia launches election special programming line-up ‘Mahamuqabila’

    News18 Odia launches election special programming line-up ‘Mahamuqabila’

    Mumbai: As the 2024 elections approach, News18 Odia is proud to announce its extensive coverage lineup for the 2024 elections under the banner of ‘MAHAMUQABILA (Big Fight)’. With a commitment to providing insightful analysis and in-depth reporting, News18 Odia will be the go-to channel for all election-related news.

    Ranakshetra 2024 (Battlefield 2024): A dedicated daily news bulletin will keep the viewers informed about the latest political developments at both the state and national levels. The show will be telecasted every day at 8.00 PM

    Kahile Kahiba Kahuchhi (Satire Show): A weekly political satire show will inject sarcasm and humour into the election discourse featuring renowned Odia satirists, providing a fresh perspective of the political landscape. The show will be aired on Saturdays at 9.00 PM.

    Hotspot: The show explores the heart of key constituencies and their issues. This show presents a compact travelogue format to delve into local concerns, voices of the people, and the political landscape. The show will be aired daily at 12.00 PM

    Political Adda: This show will engage in meaningful conversations with policymakers and opinion leaders. Join Orissa’s most trusted news team every Wednesday at 9.00 PM as they decode the pressing issues shaping the state.

    Bhate Ghate Raajniti: This show will feature the News18 Odia team interacting with everyday individuals across various areas and localities. Through these interactions, the aim is to understand the electorate’s issues and expectations firsthand. The show will telecast every day at 6.00 PM.

    Apart from these shows, News18 Odia will soon launch another show ‘Voteyatra’, in which a branded vehicle accompanied by a reporter will travel to various important constituencies of Odisha. The show will highlight local issues, capture the voices of the people, and engage in pre-vote conversations.

  • News18 Bangla, Odia, Assam North East, Kannada, and Gujarati raise the bar with their high viewerships

    News18 Bangla, Odia, Assam North East, Kannada, and Gujarati raise the bar with their high viewerships

    Mumbai: News18 Bangla, News18 Odia, News18 Assam North East, News18 Kannada, and News18 Gujarati language cluster channels have achieved outstanding performance on social media platforms in the month of March 2024.

    News18 Kannada: Secured the top spot in combined YouTube and Facebook views, at 161 million.  Leaving the competitors behind, the channel was closely followed by TV9 at 160 million views and NewsFirst Kannada with 144 million views.

    News18 Gujarati: Secured the highest viewership on Facebook and YouTube, with an impressive 197 million views. This milestone underscores News18 Gujarati’s dominance in the region, outshining VTV News with 71 million views and TV9 Gujarati with 64 million views.

    News18 Odia: Took the lead with 111 million views on YouTube, establishing itself as the top performer on the social media platform. This milestone places News18 Odia ahead of its competitors, including OTV with 109 million views, and Kanak News, which has garnered 64 million views.

    News18 Assam Northeast: Delivered an outstanding performance garnering 92 million views on YouTube and Facebook combined. The channel outperformed both DY365 with 60 million views and Pratidin Time with 38 million views.

    News18 Bangla: Attained the highest viewership on Facebook with 131.1 million views. The channel surpassed competitors, ABP Ananda with 129.1 million views and R Bangla with 54.3 million views.

    The sources for the above views are: March’24, Crowdtangle, and SocialBlade

  • News18 Odia to host Rising Odisha 2024, a confluence of visionaries shaping the state’s future

    News18 Odia to host Rising Odisha 2024, a confluence of visionaries shaping the state’s future

    Mumbai: News18 Odia announces the upcoming ‘Rising Odisha’, an essential event highlighting the significant growth and development efforts taking place in Odisha. The event is set to take place on 23 February 2024 at the Welcomehotel by ITC Hotels in Bhubaneshwar, from 5:00 PM onwards. This platform aims to discuss not only success stories across various sectors but also the challenges that Odisha faces for its further development.

    The event will bring together key stakeholders, thought leaders, policymakers, and visionaries to discuss and celebrate Odisha’s remarkable journey of transformation and progress. Rising Odisha will showcase significant development in the fields of healthcare, women empowerment, sustainable industrial development, sports, and rural connectivity through initiatives like Laxmi Bus, etc., along with the evolving landscape of the education sector.

    Chief minister Naveen Patnaik will grace the occasion, providing valuable guidance to drive the state towards further progress and development.  He will be joined by other eminent speakers, policymakers, and experts to discuss important topics, sharing development plans designed for Odisha’s future growth.

    The esteemed guests at the include Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister, Odisha; Pratap Keshari Deb, Minister, Industry, MSME and Energy; Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, Minister, Higher Education; Tusharkanti Behera, Minister, Sports and Youth Services;Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Transport; Manoj Mishra, Principal Secretary, Electronics and Information Technology; Dilip Tirkey, President, Hockey India; Smt. Shreemayee Mishra, Chairperson, OB & OCWWB and Dr. Brundha D. CEO, SHAS, BSKY

    The plenary sessions at the Rising Odisha will include discussions on various topics such as Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) – ‘Game Changer in Health Services’, Mission Shakti – ‘Key to Prosperous Odisha’, Transformation in Education, Odisha – ‘The Sports Capital of India’, Laxmi Bus – ‘The Lifeline of Rural Odisha’, and Industrialization Beyond Metal and Mines.

  • News18 Odia to host Education Eminence 2021 on 5 Sept

    News18 Odia to host Education Eminence 2021 on 5 Sept

    Mumbai: News18 Odia, the Odia news channel of News18 network, on Friday announced that it will host Education Eminence 2021 on 5 September. The award ceremony will take place between 9 a.m and 6.30 p.m only on News18 Odia.

    Education Eminence is the recognition initiative from News18 to felicitate educational institutions in Odisha that have worked tirelessly during this critical period of a global covid-19 pandemic.

    “Education Eminence 2021 will honour 16 educational institutions in various categories for their outstanding performance in building knowledge and for their contributions to our society,” said the channel in a statement.

    The award ceremony will be in the form of a day-long program and the minister of higher education will inaugurate the program.

    The honourable guests for the event include – Padma Shri awardee and renowned sand artist, Suadarshan Patnaik; Film star and activist, Sabyasachi Mishra; Council of Higher Secondary Education, secretary, Gangadhar Sahoo, and State Information Commission’s Dillip Bisoi.

    News18 Odia is a dedicated 24 hour Odia news channel that offers the latest national and international news on current affairs, politics, sports, entertainment, business, health, career, lifestyle, food, etc.

  • NEWS18 Odia brings exclusive LIVE coverage of Snanayatra from Puri

    NEWS18 Odia brings exclusive LIVE coverage of Snanayatra from Puri

    India’s largest news Network, News18 will bring exclusive LIVE coverage of Snanayatra for its Odia audiences on News18 Odia. The Snanayatra is a bathing festival celebrated on the Purnima. As per rituals, the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra are brought out from the Jagannath Temple and taken in a procession to the Snana Bedi. The idols are showered with 108 pots of pious water and decorated for the devotees.

    For 'Snanayatra’ the first major event of Sri Jagannath Rathayatra of Puri, News18 Odia will Telecast LIVE rituals on 05th June’20 from 0600am onwards. Experienced preachers will be in the studio for LIVE commentary.

    In Odisha, Rathayatra has been the biggest TV news programme as the occasion is considered supremely auspicious by the people of the state. This year, the annual fete will go ahead as per tradition, but without any congregation of devotees in view of the coronavirus crisis and the entry will be restricted to enter Bada Danda during the festival. People can watch the live proceedings of the festival on TV from the comfort of their homes. News18 Network remains committed to bringing to its regional audiences, news that matters to them.