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News18 Odia presents live broadcast and exclusive documentaries for Rath Yatra 2023
Mumbai: Rath Yatra, a festival that symbolises unity, brotherhood, and peace, holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Odisha. It is a grand celebration that commemorates the journey of Lord Jagannath from his temple in Puri to his aunt’s shrine in Gundicha Temple. With deep roots in Odisha’s cultural identity, this festival has been cherished and celebrated for centuries. News18 Odia, has announced its new initiative to bring an unforgettable experience to its viewers by broadcasting the Rath Yatra live from various locations in Odisha on 20 June.
In addition to the live coverage from Puri, News18 Odia will broadcast the Rath Yatra celebrations from different locations across Odisha. Viewers can look forward to live-streaming from Keonjhar, Koraput, Dhenkanal, Sonpur – Patali Shreekhetra, Nilagiri, Kendrapada, and Baripada, where the grand event is celebrated with utmost devotion and rich traditions. To ensure maximum accessibility, the channel will also provide live streaming of the Rath Yatra rituals on the News18 Odia Facebook and YouTube platforms.
To enhance the viewers’ understanding and appreciation of the festival, News18 Odia presents a special attraction – seven unique documentaries that delve into the lesser-known stories of the temple, Rath Yatra, and Shree Jagannath culture. These riveting documentaries will be screened from June 21 to June 27, offering a deeper insight into the spiritual significance and historical facets of Rath Yatra. The channel has assembled a team of eminent scholars, researchers, and historians, who have dedicated their expertise to craft these engrossing documentaries, ensuring a truly immersive experience for the viewers.
News18 Odia invites all its viewers to tune in to News18 Odia and its digital platform, https://odia.news18.com/, from 20 June to 1 July to witness the most comprehensive coverage of the Rath Yatra. The channel’s commitment to delivering factual and interesting content will provide an unparalleled experience to viewers across Odisha and beyond.
News18 Odia gratefully acknowledges the support of its sponsors for making this initiative possible. The Rath Yatra coverage is powered by Reliance Industries Ltd., while Bharat Massala is the special partner. The associate sponsors for this event are Rithvika Gold and Diamonds, Prime Agro, Ganesh Institute of Engineering & Technology, and Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan. News18 Odia recognizes the significance of this auspicious occasion and is committed to providing an immersive and comprehensive experience for its audience.
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
