Odisha: News
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.