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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


Odisha worker missing in Kerala; family seeks urgent help

Bhubaneswar, July 5 -- An Odia migrant worker from Odisha's Bhadrak district has gone missing in Kerala, triggering serious concern among his family members. The missing person has been identified as... Read More


No trace of Bhubaneswar youth swept away in open drain amid heavy rain

Bhubaneswar, July 4 -- A young man has gone missing after being swept away by a strong current in a drain near Vani Vihar in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar amid heavy rainfall on Saturday. Despite conti... Read More


Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida defends Pakhala Dibasa Rs 2.32cr expenditure

Bhubaneswar, July 4 -- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida responded to the controversy surrounding the expenditure on the Pakhala Dibasa celebrations, saying that events aimed at achieving gl... Read More