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A fierce gun battle erupted between police and Naxalites on the Kanker-Dhamtari-Odisha border, leading to the deaths of three Naxalites. The bodies of the slain individuals have been recovered by the...
The construction of a high-level bridge and approach road on the Kokia River, with an estimated cost of 3.32 crore rupees, has been approved, bringing joy to the residents of the region. The...
The construction of a high-level bridge and approach road on the Kokia River, costing approximately 3.32 crores, has been approved, bringing joy to the local populace. This bridge will directly...
Six friends from Indore were killed in a devastating car accident in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district. The group was traveling to Odisha after visiting Ujjain when their car crashed into a truck...
Six friends from Indore lost their lives in a devastating road accident in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district. The group was traveling to Odisha after visiting Ujjain when the accident occurred near...
Mukesh Gupta, a resident of Ruabandha, Bhilai, lost his life in a drowning incident at Puri, Odisha. He and his friends had traveled to Puri on July 27th to visit the Jagannath Temple. Following the...
Renowned for his beachside masterpieces, Sudarshan Pattnaik channeled grief into creativity with a 20-foot sand veena on Odisha's Puri Beach, dedicated to the immortal Asha Bhosle. The Sunday...
Odisha is set to introduce its Draft EV Policy 2025, which includes increased subsidies for electric two-wheelers. The government has decided to raise the subsidy amount to ₹30,000, a rise from the...
The shadow of Middle East conflict looms large over Odisha, with many residents stuck abroad and former CM Naveen Patnaik leading the charge for their rescue. Via X, the Opposition leader decried the...
The severe cyclonic storm Montha has weakened into a cyclonic storm after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The storm, which brought intense...
The severe cyclonic storm Montha made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast Tuesday evening, bringing extensive damage and significant disruption. The cyclone's intense winds and heavy rainfall...
Residents of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on high alert as Cyclone Montha intensifies and approaches the east coast. The meteorological department forecasts the storm will strengthen into a severe...
The Indian Meteorological Department has declared a red alert for key coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Montha gathers strength over the Bay of Bengal. The storm is expected to strike near...
The Bay of Bengal is currently witnessing the formation of a formidable cyclonic storm, 'Montha', leading to an elevated state of readiness in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. Predictions...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its slate of candidates for a series of crucial assembly by-elections taking place in November, running concurrently with the Bihar state elections....
Tensions in Cuttack, Odisha, have escalated, prompting a 36-hour curfew and a 24-hour internet suspension across the city. The stringent measures were enacted after violent clashes, including...
Odisha's Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, engaged in discussions with BJP's national president, JP Nadda, in Delhi. The meeting covered the existing circumstances within the state. Following the...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather update indicating heavy rainfall across multiple states, including Karnataka, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha, on October 2, 2025....
In a significant event held in Jharsuguda, Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched BSNL's indigenous 4G services, marking a major milestone in the telecom sector. The Prime Minister noted the...
On September 27, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Odisha, with a program scheduled at the Amlipali ground in Jharsuguda at 11:30 AM. The visit involves the launch of development projects...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's itinerary includes a visit to Odisha this Saturday, where he will initiate several key projects. A highlight of the visit will be the flagging off of the Amrit Bharat...
Travelers between Odisha and Gujarat will soon benefit from the new Amrit Bharat Express train. The service is designed to shorten travel times and create better connections between the two regions....
The Vigilance department in Odisha arrested Ashwini Kumar Panda, the Tehsildar of Bamra, Sambalpur, on Friday for allegedly accepting a bribe. Panda was caught red-handed while taking a bribe of...
In response to the forecast of intense rainfall, the IMD has issued a red alert for several regions in India. The alert, effective from Wednesday, targets districts in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh,...
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has expressed its displeasure with the central government's stance on the Goods and Services Tax (GST), particularly concerning kendu leaves and the handloom sector. The...
The ongoing heavy rainfall in Odisha has exposed critical flaws in the state's healthcare system. The Patnagarh government hospital in Balangir district experienced severe flooding, with rainwater...
A man in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, who used YouTube to advise others on ethical living and staying away from crime has been arrested by the police. The individual, known as Manoj Singh, operated the...
A tragic incident at Duduma waterfall has left 22-year-old YouTuber Sagar Kundu missing. The Berhampur resident was swept away by powerful currents on Saturday while live streaming. The event took...
Authorities in Odisha are investigating a tragic incident where a mother and her newborn baby died after a delivery performed by an unqualified practitioner. The proprietor of a nursing home in...
In a distressing development, a minor girl was subjected to a brutal gang-rape in Sambalpur, Odisha. The incident occurred in Jujumora, under the jurisdiction of the Jujumora police station, on...
Naveen Patnaik, the former Chief Minister of Odisha and now the Leader of the Opposition, was admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The cause of hospitalization was identified as...
Police have arrested three family members in Odisha following the death of Jyotiranjan, who was initially thought to have died by self-immolation. The investigation has now shifted to a murder...
Udit Pradhan, the Chhatra Congress president in Odisha, has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a woman. The victim alleges Pradhan drugged her drink at a hotel in Bhubaneswar before the...
A 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, Odisha, has died after attempting self-immolation. The incident led to protests outside AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where she was being...
Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Education Minister, has voiced his criticism of Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to Odisha. He stated that Gandhi's remarks were disrespectful to the state's culture and...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced predictions of significant rainfall across various regions of India. The monsoon is expected to intensify, bringing heavy to very heavy...
Following the tragic stampede at the Puri Rath Yatra, the Odisha government has pledged a comprehensive investigation and swift action. Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan conveyed his sorrow,...
Three people lost their lives and several were injured in a stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, leading to swift repercussions. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his...
The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri was marred by a stampede that claimed the lives of at least three individuals and left several others injured. The incident unfolded at Saradhabali, near the...
Gautam Adani, the Chairperson of the Adani Group, attended the Rath Yatra in Puri with his wife, Priti Adani, and son, Karan Adani. The family took part in the traditional rituals associated with the...
Gautam Adani, the Adani Group Chairperson, celebrated the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri with his family and offered 'Prasad Seva'. Alongside his wife Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, he...
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan underscored the importance of environmental stewardship during the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' plantation drive in Sambalpur. He highlighted its significance in achieving...
The city of Puri witnessed the commencement of the Rath Yatra, with a massive influx of devotees at the Jagannath temple. The event saw the procession of the chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord...
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended a warm welcome to devotees participating in the 2025 Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, encouraging widespread participation in the celebrations. He urged...
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, offered his heartfelt greetings to the country on the commencement of the sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra, characterizing the event as a unique coming-together of...
Odisha is facing increased scrutiny due to a recent spike in reported rape cases. Over the last ten days, police have documented five separate incidents of sexual assault across the state. The...
The Puri Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, a major annual event, is set to take place on June 27, 2025. The festival, also called the Gundicha Yatra or Chariot Festival, is a vibrant celebration of the...
An 18-year-old man is in police custody in Madhya Pradesh, following allegations of raping a four-year-old cousin. The incident took place in Satna district, under the Uchehra police station's...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake a two-day visit to Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, commencing on June 20th. The visit encompasses a wide array of activities, including the...
In Odisha, a woman was subjected to a gang rape at Gopalpur Beach, a well-known tourist destination in the Ganjam district. Her male companion was reportedly restrained during the assault. The victim...
Odisha has reported at least three such cases every day during the last six years, despite several initiatives taken by the administration, according to government data. Activists working in this...
Vaneshwar: There is about 60,822 acres of land in Odisha and six other states in the name of the famous Lord Jagannath temple located in Puri. Odisha Law Minister Jagannath Saraka gave this...
The Patna police conducted an encounter, resulting in the injury of notorious criminal Vijay Sahani. The incident took place near Biscomaun Golambar in the Alamganj police station area on Sunday...
Odisha is set to experience significant rainfall, ranging from heavy to very heavy, accompanied by thunderstorms, as indicated by the India Meteorological Department. This inclement weather is linked...
Following the attack on BMC additional commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo, OAS and ORS officers in eight Odisha districts have declared an indefinite mass leave. The districts involved are Cuttack,...
An orange warning has been declared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and other districts in Odisha, signaling impending severe weather conditions. Residents can...
Dayanidhi Bagh, the Joint Director of Soil Conservation & Watershed Development in Bhubaneswar, is in custody after an Odisha Vigilance investigation. The investigation revealed that he had amassed...
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met with representatives from ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and HDFC Bank to discuss the need for increased loan disbursement under Odisha's welfare programs. The CM...
Odisha is preparing to welcome President Droupadi Murmu, who will be in the state for a two-day visit on July 14. Her schedule includes attending the convocation ceremony at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on the...
Bhubaneswar hosted an inter-ministerial review meeting led by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo to evaluate the Rabi paddy procurement in Odisha for the 2024-25 season. The outcome showed...
In Odisha, nearly 20.58 lakh ration card holders face suspension due to non-compliance with the e-KYC verification process. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra confirmed...
In a major operation, security forces engaged in a gun battle with Maoists within the Kandhamal forest of Odisha, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The incident marks a significant success...
Starting tomorrow, Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj will be inaccessible to tourists because of the monsoon. Eco-tourism spots such as Jamuani, Gudagudia, Kumari, Barehipani, and...
The state of Odisha is under the grip of heavy rainfall, with the forecast predicting its continuation until July 4. The impetus for this inclement weather is a low-pressure area, which has shifted...
In a move to enhance pre-school education, the Odisha government will deploy 'Sishu Sebikas' across the state. These childcare assistants will work within Sishu Vatikas, which have been set up in...
Susil Kumar Panda, an Assistant Executive Engineer in Odisha, has been apprehended by the Odisha Vigilance. The arrest came after a thorough investigation into his financial holdings revealed that...
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is set to bring heavy rainfall to Odisha, prompting the IMD to issue warnings across multiple districts. The districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar,...
In the wake of a recent administrative restructuring prompted by the Saradhabali stampede, the Odisha government has designated Saswat Mishra, a 1996-batch IAS officer, as the Principal Secretary to...
In a display of devotion and tradition, Yuvraj Siddharth Shekhar Singh, a member of the Khandapada royal family, performed the Chhera Pahanra ritual at the Khandapada Rath Yatra. This significant act...
Rahul Gandhi responded to the tragic stampede at Saradhabali near Shree Gundicha Temple, where three devotees lost their lives and several others were injured. He described the incident as 'extremely...
Tragedy struck near the Gundicha Temple in Puri on Sunday when a stampede claimed the lives of three devotees and injured numerous others. The stampede took place at Saradha Bali, as devotees...
Ministers and Congress figures from Odisha came together to celebrate the Rath Yatra in Kotia, a village in Koraput district. The annual festival, held a day after the state-wide observance, saw the...
Mahanadi Coalfield Ltd (MCL), a Coal India Ltd (CIL) subsidiary, is set to inaugurate operations in two new coal mines in the Talcher coalfield region of Angul district, Odisha. These mines, Subhadra...
The joyous atmosphere of the Rath Yatra in Odisha was overshadowed by two tragic incidents. In Ganjam, a youth identified as Shibaram Behera died after being crushed by a chariot wheel during the...
Simultaneous raids are underway at seven locations linked to Susil Kumar Panda, Assistant Executive Engineer of Ganjam block, Ganjam district, Odisha. The searches, which began on Saturday, are in...
An individual has been arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Bhadrak, Odisha, in connection with stone pelting on the Howrah-bound Jan Shatabdi Express. The incident, reported via Rail...
The weather in Odisha is set to remain tumultuous, with the IMD forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms for the next five days. The existing low-pressure area has diminished, but a...
In a significant development, the Odisha Police have arrested the prime accused, Rajesh Samal, and two others in connection with the barbaric torture of two Dalit men, Babula Nayak and Bulu Nayak....
As part of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Odisha Excise Department wrapped up its month-long anti-addiction campaign with a large-scale Walkathon. The...
As Puri prepares for the annual Rath Yatra, starting June 27th, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has extended a warm welcome to the visiting devotees. He highlighted the importance of the event and...
Odisha residents should be aware of extended bank closures starting Friday, June 27th, due to Rath Yatra. The holiday period encompasses the fourth Saturday and Sunday, creating a three-day weekend...
The JFMC court in Chandikhole, Jajpur district, Odisha, has handed down a five-year rigorous imprisonment sentence to Sayed Ishaan Bukhari, a Kashmiri man, following his arrest in December 2023. He...
The Adani Group, known for its involvement in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, is expanding its corporate social responsibility by actively participating in India's cultural and spiritual...
In a recent announcement, the Odisha government has increased the cessation benefit for its employees appointed on an ad hoc basis. The decision was made before the Rath Yatra. The previous benefit...
Police are investigating a gang-rape case involving a 25-year-old woman in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. The woman was allegedly abducted and assaulted by three individuals on Tuesday evening. This...
In Cuttack, Odisha, the Odisha Vigilance team arrested Manoj Kumar Behera, a Revenue Inspector (RI), and Amin Bichitrananda Satpathy, both from Kandarpur Revenue Circle, on Thursday. The arrests were...
As the Rath Yatra approaches, Reliance is taking a proactive role in enhancing the experience for devotees. The Reliance Foundation's efforts encompass various aspects, including providing food,...
Odisha is set to significantly enhance its maritime infrastructure following the signing of Concession Agreements for key port projects. These include the expansion of Gopalpur Port and the...
Odisha Vigilance has taken an accountant into custody for accepting a bribe. The incident occurred at the Block Education Office (BEO) in Kujanga, Jagatsinghpur district. The accountant, identified...
A jewellery store in Harichandanpur, Keonjhar, Odisha, was the scene of a dramatic robbery on Wednesday. According to reports, armed robbers stormed the shop, firing shots to create chaos and...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted residents of 13 Odisha districts about the likelihood of very heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and strong winds. The warning, issued at 10...
Odisha is gearing up for a major transition to electric mobility, as the Commerce & Transport and Energy Departments held a crucial brainstorming session on the Odisha Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy...
Eight districts in Odisha are under an orange alert due to an expected spell of rain, thunderstorms, and lightning tonight. The IMD's recent advisory, released at 9:55 PM, specifically mentions...
In Mumbai, senior leaders from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) visited Naveen Patnaik at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Patnaik had been moved to a private room after being in the ICU, signaling a...
Following a media report, the NHRC has intervened regarding the social boycott faced by a family in Rayagada, Odisha, due to an inter-caste marriage. The NHRC is seeking a detailed report from the...
The Odisha government has launched the 'e-registration' mobile application, a significant step towards digital transformation. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the app, designed to...
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjacent areas, as reported by the IMD. This development is expected to trigger intense rainfall across Odisha, with the wet...
The 64th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament got underway with a victory for the Government Higher Secondary School of Arunachal Pradesh, who defeated the Sainik School of Odisha in the...
The Buchi Babu Cricket Tournament witnessed an impressive start with Nitya Pandya and Sarfaraz Khan each scoring centuries for their teams. A total of six centuries were recorded on the first day....
The conflict in Sudan has led to the reported abduction of Adarsh Behera, a 36-year-old Indian man from Odisha. Behera was allegedly taken by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Al Fashir, a city...