Odisha: News
PM Modi meets UAE Crown Prince in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on Saturday.
IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in north, east India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to heavy rainfall in several northern and eastern states on Friday.
Which cities featured at top of Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026?
Lucknow has topped the fifth Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, a survey that ranks Indian cities on their efforts to improve air quality.
Delhi weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely on September 7
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) will likely witness light rain and thunderstorms on September 7.
Suitcase with body parts: Couple on run for 24d arrested
A couple, Manik Uddin Laskar (22) and Bhagabati Majhi (21), was arrested in Manipur's Jiribam district on Saturday. They are accused of murdering Hayathun Nisha, a 38-year-old woman from Odisha.
Bay of Bengal system to enhance monsoon activity in India
A new weather system is developing over the Bay of Bengal, promising a fresh spell of monsoon rainfall for east and central India.
Heavy rain hits Delhi-NCR; IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning
Heavy rainfall hit parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning, resulting in traffic snarls and fears of waterlogging.
Delhi wakes up to light rains, mist
Delhi woke up to light rains on Sunday, bringing much-needed respite from the sweltering heat and humidity.
Rescue operations on after cargo ship sinks off Odisha coast
A Panama-flagged cargo vessel, MV Ocean Winner, sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha's Paradip coast on Saturday.
Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks 240 nautical miles off Odisha coast
A Panama-flagged cargo ship sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, about 240 nautical miles from the Paradip coast in Odisha.
'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' set to release on August 28
The animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath, which has long been stuck at the center of a legal battle, is finally getting a pan-India release.
Low-pressure area over northwest Bay of Bengal: Squally weather likely
A low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal-North Odisha coasts, according to the Andhra Pradesh weather department.
Air India mandates dope tests for pilots after Phuket incident
Air India has mandated drug testing for all group pilots for any substances or medications that are not permitted under prevailing regulations from Thursday.
How much oil does India have in strategic reserves?
India imports over 85% of its crude requirements, making it vulnerable to disruptions in global supply chains.
India nearly doubles planned coal mining capacity
India has almost doubled its proposed coal mining capacity from 329 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) in 2024 to a whopping 638 mtpa in 2025.
Phuket-Delhi flight mishap: Air India pilot tests positive for marijuana
The pilot-in-command of an Air India flight that experienced sudden altitude drop, injuring 17 people, has tested positive for marijuana, as per The Indian Express.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in several parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several parts of India in the coming week.
Central India likely to receive heavy rainfall in coming days
The monsoon is likely to become more active in central India, with widespread moderate to heavy rainfall expected through mid-August.
Air India captain reportedly fails dope test after Phuket-Delhi flight
The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, which encountered severe turbulence on August 4, has tested positive for psychoactive substances, according to various media reports.
Sought PM's permission to accept demands: Dharmendra Pradhan
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said he sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's permission to accept the demands of protesters who recently demonstrated at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
Odisha medical paper leaked on WhatsApp while exam was underway
A question paper for an Odisha postgraduate medical examination was allegedly shared on WhatsApp while the test was underway.
SC refuses to ban 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' movie
The Supreme Court of India has denied a request to prohibit the release of the animated movie Mahaprabhu Jagannath.
SC closes coal block allocation case against ex-PM Manmohan Singh
The Supreme Court on Wednesday closed criminal proceedings against former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in the coal block allocation case.
IIT Guwahati student found dead on campus
A third-year Bachelor of Technology student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati was found dead on campus.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.
HCLTech, Sarvam to build ₹14,257cr AI data center in Odisha
HCLTech has announced its plan to build an artificial intelligence (AI) data center at the upcoming Odisha Sovereign AI Park.
Controversy erupts over Lord Jagannath's missing 'Tahia' during Rath Yatra
A controversy has erupted in Odisha after Lord Jagannath was taken out of the Puri Jagannath Temple without the traditional floral headgear, known as the Tahia, during the Rath Yatra.
Stampede-like situation at Puri Rath Yatra; several hospitalized
A stampede-like situation occurred during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, on Thursday.
Why was animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' halted?
The makers of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath have approached the Supreme Court against an Orissa High Court order that has halted its release across India.
Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Puri amid heavy rain alert
The nine-day Jagannath Rath Yatra has commenced in Puri, Odisha, amid a red alert for heavy rainfall by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Jagannath Temple, ISKCON Rath Yatra date row explained
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri has rejected the International Society for Krishna Consciousness's (ISKCON) claims that holding Rath Yatra on random days was as per Hindu scriptures.
Google announces new AI initiatives for Indian developers, start-ups
Google has launched new initiatives aimed at helping Indian developers, start-ups, and enterprises adopt artificial intelligence (AI).
IMD warns of extreme weather conditions across India next week
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a week of extreme weather across the Indian subcontinent.
Heavy rains, thunderstorms kill 4; red alert in Mumbai
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have disrupted normal life across India, killing at least four people, Hindustan Times reported.
Red alert issued in Mumbai, adjoining areas; heavy rain expected
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of active monsoon conditions across large parts of India on July 5 and 6.
'Nimbooda Nimbooda' lyrics in Odisha textbook: What's the controversy
A major printing error in an Odisha Class 5 English textbook has sparked controversy after the lyrics of the folk song Nimbooda Nimbooda from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam were included in one of the lessons.
Karnataka's SIR exercise begins today
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Karnataka will start on Tuesday with the Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office initiating door-to-door data collection.
Veteran cinematographer Dillip Ray dies at 72
Dillip Ray, a veteran cinematographer who made significant contributions to Odia and Bengali cinema, passed away on Friday night at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after a brief illness.
IMD predicts favorable conditions for monsoon advancement in some states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted favorable conditions for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon over parts of northwest and central India.
Odisha minister's nephew arrested in girlfriend's suicide case
Biswajit Jena, the nephew of Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, was arrested on Sunday after being charged with abetment to suicide after his girlfriend was found dead in her hostel room at a private engineering college in Ganjam district.
PM Modi leads International Day of Yoga celebrations in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga at Kolkata's iconic Red Road on Sunday.
PM Modi praises Murmu, announces solar village in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the "Vikas Ra Dhara, Odisha Sara" event in Mayurbhanj on Saturday. The event celebrated two years of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha.
Monsoon stalls in India; Pune introduces odd-even water supply system
India's southwest monsoon, which entered through Kerala on June 4, has slowed down considerably this year. After covering parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh, its progress has stalled.
India successfully tests Tomahawk-like cruise missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha's coast.
Thunderstorms, heavy rainfall forecast in parts of Northeast, eastern India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms in Delhi and adjoining areas, along with heavy rainfall in parts of the Northeast and eastern India.
IMD warns of severe weather conditions across India next week
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning across the country from June 12 to June 17.
Orange, yellow alert in Kerala, Karnataka; storm likely in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a stormy Thursday in Delhi and parts of Northwest India.
Southwest monsoon to cover entire south Bay of Bengal soon
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the southwest monsoon will advance into more parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in the coming days.
India successfully test-fires Agni-1 ballistic missile
India has successfully test-fired its short-range ballistic missile, the Agni-1. The launch was conducted from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.
3 arrested from UP, Bihar in murder of Suvendu's aide
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, has made three arrests.
Taste of Odisha: 5 healthy breakfast dishes
Odisha's tribal regions are home to some of the most unique and nutritious breakfast options.
What was mysterious 'comet' seen over India, Bangladesh?
On May 8, a bright comet-like object with a long orange-white tail lit up the sky over Odisha, India. The sight was so spectacular that it was visible as far as Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh, as per India Today.
IAF, DRDO successfully test indigenous glide weapon system TARA
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have successfully tested India's first indigenous glide weapon system, Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA). The test was conducted off the coast of Odisha on Thursday.
Odisha: Railway cop lynched after allegedly attempting to rape woman
In a shocking incident, a railway cop was lynched by a mob on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
IMD predicts widespread thunderstorm activity, heavy rainfall across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread thunderstorm activity, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds across several parts of India over the next few days.
Odisha man carried sister's skeleton to bank after four rejections
It has come to light that the tribal man in Odisha, identified as Jitu Munda, was forced to carry his sister's skeleton to a local bank after being denied service four times.
'Was drunk': Odisha bank on man who brought sister's corpse
The Odisha Grameen Bank branch has claimed the tribal man who brought his sister's skeletal remains to the bank in Maliposi to withdraw his deceased sister's ₹19,402 was drunk.
Man takes sister's skeleton to bank to withdraw her ₹20,000
In a bizarre yet sad incident in Odisha's Keonjhar district, a man exhumed his sister's skeleton and carried it to a bank after the establishment refused to believe his claims that his sister had died.
'You are my family': Modi addresses last rally in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a rally in Barrackpore, West Bengal, ahead of the second phase of elections.
Odisha: Stray dog kills cobra, saving 30 children's lives
A stray dog, Kali, has become a local hero in Dhirakula village of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district after she sacrificed her life to save over 30 kindergarten children from a venomous snake.
JSW, Korea's POSCO to set up steel plant in Odisha
JSW Steel and South Korea's POSCO Group have announced a joint venture to build a greenfield integrated steel plant in Odisha.
IMD forecasts heatwave, rainfall, thunderstorms in different parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a mixed bag of weather conditions across India in the coming week.
IMD issues alert for heatwave, strong winds across India
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in some parts of Saurashtra and Kutch, with Delhi expected to reach a maximum temperature of 41°C by April 17.
Adani Group announces infrastructure projects worth ₹33,081cr in Odisha
The Adani Group has announced a massive investment of ₹33,081 crore in three major infrastructure projects in Odisha.
5 booked in Bengali actor Rahul Bannerjee's death case
Bengali actor Priyanka Sarkar, the wife of late actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee (43), filed a complaint against producers of the television serial Bholey Baba Par Karega last week (April 4).
IMD predicts widespread rain in several states on April 6-7
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several states in India on April 6 and 7.
LPG crisis: UP, Rajasthan, Telangana fast-track piped natural gas rollout
In light of the ongoing LPG shortage, several Indian states are fast-tracking the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) connections to homes.
Rahul Banerjee was rescued alive; serial producers promise full probe
The makers of the Bengali television show Bhole Baba Par Karega have released a statement following the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee.
Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh on IMD's orange alert for heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh today.
Bengali actor Rahul Banerjee (43) dies after drowning in sea
Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee has reportedly passed away at the age of 43.
Odisha: 5 killed, 30 injured as tourist bus overturns
A tragic accident in Odisha's Nayagarh district claimed the lives of five people and left over 30 others injured, according to a report by PTI.
Andhra Pradesh: Odisha MLA, 36 others escape bus fire
A major tragedy was averted early Saturday when a private passenger bus caught fire in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district.
IMD warns of more rain, thunderstorms for Delhi-NCR
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on March 19 and 20.