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Hirakud Dam opens six more gates; floodwater released through 10 sluice gates

Bhubaneswar, July 9 -- The authorities have started opening six more sluice gates of the Hirakud dam in Odisha's Sambalpur to facilitate the controlled release of floodwater as inflow into the reservo... Read More


Berhampur shocker: Newly-wed woman suffers 70% burns after self-immolation at in-laws' house

Bhubaneswar, July 9 -- In a tragic incident, a woman allegedly attempted self-immolation by pouring petrol over herself at her in-laws' residence in Lochapada village under Nimakhandi police limits in... Read More


Stray dog menace hits Ganjam school, class 1 student injured in canine attack

Bhubaneswar, July 7 -- A fresh incident of stray dog attack has triggered panic among residents of Sanakhemundi in Odisha's Ganjam district. A Class 1 student was reportedly bitten by a stray dog insi... Read More


Fresh low pressure brewing! Heavy rain to lash Odisha from July 12-15

Bhubaneswar, July 7 -- Even as Odisha continues to deal with the impact of the recent low-pressure system, another weather disturbance is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal, raising the possibil... Read More


West Bengal announces Rs 5 lakh aid for Rath Yatra committees, expands pilgrim facilities

Bhubaneswar, July 6 -- In a first-of-its-kind move, the West Bengal government has announced a financial grant of Rs 5 lakh for every recognised Rath Yatra organising committee across the state. The i... Read More


Illegal arms dealer nabbed in Rourkela; two country-made pistols seized

Bhubaneswar, July 6 -- Police on Monday arrested an illegal arms dealer in Rourkela who was allegedly involved in supplying country-made firearms brought in from outside the state. The accused had bee... Read More


Deomali integrated development plan worth Rs 39.95 crore to boost tourism in Koraput

Bhubaneswar, July 6 -- The Odisha government has stepped up efforts for the integrated development of Koraput district's famous tourist destination Deomali. The District Tourism Department has prepare... Read More


Centre may increase permanent absorption quota for Agniveers

Bhubaneswar, July 6 -- The Central Government is reportedly considering a proposal to increase the percentage of Agniveers retained as permanent personnel after the completion of their four-year servi... Read More


Swapneswar Mahadev temple in Cuttack flooded as devotees offer prayers amid four feet of rainwater

Bhubaneswar, July 6 -- Continuous rainfall has led to severe waterlogging at the revered Swapneswar Mahadev Temple in Talagada village under Athagarh block of Odisha's Cuttack district, with nearly fo... Read More


Flash flood in Sambalpur: One missing after Scooter swept away in rain fury

Bhubaneswar, July 6 -- Relentless rainfall triggered flash floods in Odisha's Sambalpur district, severely disrupting normal life and inundating several low-lying areas. In a tragic incident, one pers... Read More