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Odisha plans plastic-free Bali Jatra; Rs10 crore proposed for this year's festival

India, Nov. 3 -- This year, the Odisha government is planning a plastic-free edition of the historic Bali Jatra in Cuttack. With a proposed allocation of Rs10 crore, the festival has been scheduled t... Read More


Odisha gears up for Konark Eco Retreat; new-style tents, modern accommodation planned

India, Nov. 3 -- Preparations are underway for the much-awaited Eco Retreat near Konark, with the administration stepping up efforts to ensure the timely completion of arrangements for this year's edi... Read More


Odisha proposes 290 new EV charging stations in 13 more cities

India, Nov. 3 -- Odisha is set to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with a proposal to establish 290 additional public charging stations across 13 cities under the PM E-DRIVE s... Read More


Ganjam: Woman dies while being carried on sling to hospital after childbirth amid lack of road access

India, Nov. 2 -- In a tragic incident highlighting the lack of basic road connectivity in rural Odisha, a woman died while being carried on a sling for seven kilometres to a hospital after developing ... Read More


Padma Shri awardee Dr. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra passes away at 74

India, Nov. 2 -- Eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra passed away while undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.... Read More


'Shunya Ganthi' appears on 'Patitapabana Bana' at Puri Srimandir amid strong winds

India, Oct. 28 -- At the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri amid heavy rain and strong winds triggered by Cyclone Arnab, an unusual sight was witnessed today. The sacred 'Patitapabana Bana' atop the templ... Read More


Odisha Govt reviews Kotia development, announces steps to protect residents' interests

India, Oct. 27 -- During a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan under chairmanship of Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, he reiterated the State government's commitment to t... Read More


CYCLONE 'ARNAB': Storm surge of 1.5-2.5 metres above astronomical tide likely

India, Oct. 27 -- A storm surge of 1.5 to 2.5 metres above the astronomical tide is likely during the landfall of the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab', according to the latest bulletin issued by the... Read More


Cyclone 'Arnab' to make landfall in early hours tomorrow: IMD

India, Oct. 27 -- According to the latest national weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the very severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' [pronunciation: Ornab] is likely to make... Read More


Cyclone 'Arnab': Kendrapada, Jajpur administration orders closure of schools, Anganwadi centres

India, Oct. 27 -- In view of the impending Cyclone 'Arnab', the Kendrapada district administration has ordered the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres on Wednesday. Kendrapada District Colle... Read More