Odisha: News
IMD predicts above-normal July rainfall; flood alert in these states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal rainfall for July, exceeding 106% of the long period average. This forecast is expected to benefit farmers and boost the rural economy, as well as keep a check on headline inflation.
'Break the legs...': Odisha officer's instruction at protest goes viral
A senior police officer in Odisha has sparked controversy after a video of him giving an order to "break the legs" of Congress protesters went viral.
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall for multiple states till July 5
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the country over the next few days.
Puri stampede: Odisha CM apologizes to devotees, promises probe
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has apologized to devotees after a stampede near the Shree Gundicha Temple in Puri.
Puri Rath Yatra stampede: 3 devotees killed, 10 injured
A tragic stampede during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, left three devotees dead and 10 others injured.
Monsoon surges ahead with rainfall surplus of 7% across India
India's monsoon season has started on a positive note, recording a rainfall surplus of 7% across the country.
Odisha: Flash flood in Subarnarekha river affects 50,000 people
A flash flood in the Subarnarekha River has affected over 50,000 people in Odisha's Balasore district. The disaster was triggered by heavy rainfall in neighboring Jharkhand.
31-year-old woman gang-raped in Odisha; 3rd incident in 3 days
A 31-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by four men in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, police said on Thursday.
Which state performed the best in school education, which worst
Chandigarh, Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, and Odisha have emerged as the top performers in the 2023-24 Performing Grade Index for Districts (PGI-D), a report by the Ministry of Education has said.
Odisha: Man tied up while female friend gang-raped at beach
In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in front of her male friend at Gopalpur sea beach in Odisha's Ganjam district.
Jagannath Rath Yatra: Chariot construction almost complete in Puri
Preparations for the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, are in full swing. The festival will commence on June 27 with the Return Car Festival or 'Bahuda Jatra' on July 5.
Cholera outbreak in Odisha's Jajpur claims 5 lives
The cholera outbreak in Odisha's Jajpur district has claimed five lives so far, with the latest death reported on Friday.
Madhavan to join Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra in Rajamouli's 'SSMB29'
Veteran actor R Madhavan has reportedly been added to the cast of superstar Mahesh Babu's upcoming film SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli.
COVID-19 cases in India at 3,395; 4 dead in 24hrs
India has seen a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with active infections touching 3,395 as of Saturday. This is a steep increase from the mere 257 cases reported on May 22.
ED official caught taking ₹20L bribe, arrested by CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Chintan Raghuvanshi, the Deputy Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Odisha engineer throws cash from window during raid; ₹2cr recovered
The Odisha Vigilance Department has recovered around ₹2.1 crore in cash from the premises of Baikuntha Nath Sarangi, a chief engineer in the state's Rural Development Department.
Rain expected in Mumbai, Odisha, Bengal; check full weather forecast
The southwest monsoon has hit India eight days early, bringing with it heavy rainfall across several regions.
Who's Priyanka Senapati—YouTuber under scrutiny for links with Jyoti Malhotra
Odisha-based YouTuber Priyanka Senapati was questioned by the local police on Sunday in connection with her association with Haryana-based content creator Jyoti Malhotra.
How states, UTs are preparing for mock drill on Wednesday
Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, India will hold a countrywide mock drill on Wednesday.
Mamata reacts to backlash over naming Digha temple 'Jagannath Dham'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again asserted that she would call the newly inaugurated Jagannath Temple in Digha "Jagannath Dham."
IMD forecasts rain in Odisha, WB; yellow alert for Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall in several parts of India over the next few days.
UGC forms panel to investigate student suicides at KIIT University
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has set up a fact-finding committee to look into recent student suicides at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University.
IMD warns of thunderstorms, hail in multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states across India.
IMD issues rainfall alert for Northeast; heatwave for Rajasthan, Haryana
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall and heatwaves in several states across the country.
IMD issues rain and thunderstorm alert for 5 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain in some parts of India. The forecast is based on the formation of five cyclonic circulations in the country.
How WhatsApp, Llama AI will improve e-governance in India
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is in talks with a number of state governments in India to improve e-governance.
Odisha's newborn turtles' gender ratio shifts towards females
A new study, Monitoring Sea Turtles in India 2008-2024, has found a distinct female bias among hatchling turtles at the Rushikulya nesting site in Odisha's Ganjam district.
Ram Navami 2025: Security heightened across India ahead of celebrations
With the festive spirit of Ram Navami imminent, security is being stepped up in several states across India.
India experiences contrasting weather: North faces heat, rain in south
India is witnessing a striking weather contrast right now: while parts of the north are reeling under an intense heatwave, heavy rainfall is predicted in the southern and eastern regions.
Kamakhya Express derails in Odisha, no casualties reported
An unfortunate incident took place on Sunday when the Kamakhya Express derailed in Odisha.
IMD forecasts rainfall, thunderstorms across multiple states till March 31
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh till March 31.
IMD predicts rainfall in several states, longer heatwave in Northwest
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a weather forecast expecting light to heavy rains in several states, and heatwave conditions in others.
Suspended Odisha Congress MLAs try to enter Assembly forcefully; detained
Police in Odisha have detained several suspended Congress MLAs after they clashed with security personnel while trying to enter the assembly.
Japanese woman cleans Odisha beach, inspiring locals to act
In an extraordinary gesture of love for the environment, Akie Doi, a 38-year-old Japanese tourist, has taken it upon herself to clean the Puri beach in Odisha.
IMD predicts heatwave in Delhi, heavy rainfall in Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put several states in India on a heatwave alert. The eastern and western parts are likely to witness severe heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring as high as 42.5 degrees Celsius.
Odisha father, his mother kill minor sons for opposing remarriage
A father and his mother have been arrested for killing his two minor boys in Odisha's Nayagarh district.
Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's next to explore Kashi's history and mythical legends
Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli, known for blockbuster flicks like Magadheera, Eega, the Baahubali franchise, and RRR, is gearing up for his next.
Odia actor Uttam Mohanty (66) dies after battling liver cirrhosis
Uttam Mohanty, a legendary actor in the Odia film industry, died on Thursday night at a private hospital in Gurugram.
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning, sending tremors across Kolkata and adjoining areas.
KIIT suspends 3 employees, issues apology after Nepali student's suicide
The Bhubaneswar-based Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has apologized for the alleged misbehavior of its three employees after a third-year BTech student from Nepal, Prakriti Lamsal, died by suicide.
Why Nepali student's suicide at KIIT forced Nepal PM's intervention
The alleged suicide of a 20-year-old Nepalese BTech student at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has triggered a diplomatic row.
Congress appoints new chiefs in Maharashtra, Odisha
The Indian National Congress has named Harshvardhan Sapkal as the president of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC).
Odia rapper Juggernaut (32) dies—family alleges 'mental torture' by wife
Odia rapper Abhinav Singh, popularly known as Juggernaut, was discovered dead in his Bengaluru apartment on Thursday.
HC summons 2 claimants of Padma Shri having same name
The Orissa High Court is hearing a peculiar case of two people named Antaryami Mishra, both of whom claim to be the legitimate winners of the 2023 Padma Shri award.
Odisha: Goods train derails, crashes into residential area
A freight train derailed and crashed into a residential colony in Rourkela, Odisha, on Wednesday morning.
BJD dissolves all state-level frontal organizations
The Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has dissolved all its state-level frontal organizations.
Who was Maoist leader Chalapati; why he carried ₹1cr bounty
Senior Maoist leader Jayaram Reddy alias Chalapati, who had a ₹1 crore bounty on his head, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district.
Odisha: Part of cement plant collapses; 3 trapped under debris
A coal hopper collapsed at Dalmia Bharat Cement Limited Plant in Odisha's Sundargarh district, leaving as many as three workers trapped under debris.
How Danny Denzongpa built India's 3rd-largest beer brand
Bollywood actor Danny Denzongpa, who has starred in films like Love Story, Ghatak, Agneepath, and China Gate, has also made a name for himself in the business world.