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Well marked low pressure over southwest Bay of Bengal; IMD predicts heavy rainfall

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 23 -- The Low Pressure Area over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Equatorial Indian Ocean has intensified into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area, according to the latest meteo... Read More


Well-marked low persists over Southwest Bay of Bengal; IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorms in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 23 -- The Well Marked Low Pressure Area over the southwest Bay of Bengal continues to persist over the same area on February 22, 2026. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up ... Read More


Man detained for allegedly killing younger brother after domestic dispute in Gajapati

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 23 -- A man has been detained for allegedly killing his younger brother following a domestic dispute at Karanjakua village under Mohana police station limits in Odisha's Gajapati dis... Read More


Choudwar Jail escape case: Arrested inmate sent back to jail after remand; main accused still absconding

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 23 -- The six-day police remand of arrested inmate Madhukant Rana in connection with the Choudwar Jail escape case ended on Monday. He was produced before a court and subsequently se... Read More


Sai Aarogya multi-speciality hospital foundation laid in Kendrapara; initiative by MP Baijayant Panda

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 23 -- The foundation stone of Sai Aarogya Multi-Speciality Hospital was laid in Kendrapara on Monday, marking a major development in the district's healthcare infrastructure. The bh... Read More


IRS officer accused of sexual assault in Bhubaneswar, police begin probe

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer was accused of raping a woman at government quarters in the Satsang Vihar area of Bhubaneswar. The allegation also includes claims that... Read More


Two killed in elephant attack in Ganjam's Digapahandi

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- Panic gripped Jalameripalli village in Odisha's Ganjam district after a wild elephant trampled two persons to death on Sunday. The victims, including a woman, were attacked whi... Read More


Kendrapara class 7 student 'rape' case: Five including four teachers arrested

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- In a development to the sexual assault allegation involving a Class 7 student of a private English medium school in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police have arrested five peop... Read More


Mahanadi Tribunal to visit Odisha from February 26 on 4-day tour

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) is scheduled to visit Odisha from February 26 to March 2, 2026, for a four-day official tour. The delegation will comprise the Honou... Read More


Alive but declared dead: 75-year-old Odisha farmer stripped of PM, CM-Kisan aid

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- In a shocking case of alleged administrative lapse, a 75-year-old farmer from Odisha's Bargarh district has been declared 'dead' in official records, resulting in his exclusion... Read More