Mangaluru: The 10th water dispenser under the HIF Project Boondh was inaugurated on Sunday, December 1 at Cutchi Masjid, Bunder. The project, undertaken by HIF India, underscores its commitment to ensuring clean water availability for all.

This newly installed dispenser has been dedicated to the memory of the Late Ahmed A.K., a beloved Patron of HIF India and the Founding Chairman of Masjid Ul Ehsaan, Mangalore. His unparalleled contributions to societal welfare and service stand as an enduring source of inspiration for the organization's mission.

HIF India in a release has expressed gratitude to the community, donors, and supporters whose encouragement has been instrumental in realizing such initiatives.

Moulana Mohammed Ali, Kateeb, Cutchi Masjid, Corporator Lathif Kandak, Sameer Ustad, Imam, Cutchi Masjid, Rasheed Saab, Mutawalli, Cutchi Masjid, and Adil Parvez, President, HIF India, were present during the program.

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Bhubaneswar (PTI): Heatwave conditions scorched Odisha on Tuesday, with the IMD forecasting that hot and humid conditions would continue in parts of the state.

The IMD’s Bhubaneswar centre said Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam and Gajapati districts were likely to experience hot and humid conditions on April 22.

It also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds in parts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput, among others.

On Tuesday, 18 places across Odisha recorded maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above. The industrial town of Jharsuguda was the hottest in the state at 43.6 degrees Celsius.

Sambalpur and Titlagarh recorded 42.5 degrees Celsius each, followed by Hirakud at 42.4 degrees, Bolangir at 42.2 degrees and Angul at 42.1 degrees.

The twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack recorded 37.9 degrees Celsius and 38.8 degrees Celsius, respectively, with relative humidity levels remaining above 70 per cent.

Meanwhile, the state government directed all district education officers to conduct a Summer Learning Programme for students till class 8 in government schools during the summer vacation.

Officials said students would be given practice assignments along with audio-visual learning content.

Subject-wise assignment sheets have been prepared, while related digital material will be shared through school parents' WhatsApp groups using a chatbot system, they said.