Odisha

Jawad Cyclone: Coastal Andhra braces for storm; Odisha evauates people

North coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coast brace for cyclone as depression intensified into a deep depression over westcentral and adjoining south Bay of Bengal on Friday.

Dec 3, 2021

Weekend shutdown lifted, Jagannath Temple to remain open for devotees on Saturdays now

With the lifting of weekend shutdown in Odisha, the Jagannath Temple in Puri will now open for devotees on Saturdays too.

Sep 9, 2021

India logs 42,766 new Covid cases; Kerala, Odisha report upward trend

India reported 42,766 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the total infection to 3,29,88,673 with Kerala leading the upward trend while Odisha too reporting increase in daily cases

Sep 6, 2021

Puri becomes first city in India to provide safest tap water, joins world's best cities [details]

The non-metro city becomes the first city in India to provide water supply adhering to Quality Standards of IS 10500, thereby benefiting its population of over 2.5 lakh residents and over 2 crore tourists annually.

Jul 28, 2021

Police in Odisha bust a newborn trafficking ring, 7 arrested

Seven persons were arrested in Rourkela, Odisha, when police busted a newborn baby trafficking ring. The youngsters were sold beyond the state, particularly in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Five of the seven participants were female.

Jul 27, 2021

Jagannath Rath Yatra: No devotees this year too, Puri under tight security

The Odisha government has deployed 65 platoons of police, along with senior officers, to oversee the Puri's Rath yatra's security arrangements, which is set to take place on July 12 in Puri. Due to the Covid-19 incident, the previous year's Rath yatra was held without devotee involvement.

Jul 10, 2021

As Asian jumbo calves hit by Herpes, CZA issues treatment protocol; US vaccine still in trial phase

In the last two weeks, the death of two baby elephants at Kerala's Kottoor elephant rehabilitation center near Thiruvanthapuram has brought back attention to the Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpes Virus (EEHV) that has no effective cure or vaccination available in India

Jul 9, 2021

Rare honey badger spotted in Odisha; Villagers fear threat to betel vine cultivation

In a rare incident, a honey badger or 'Ratel' was spotted in Mahal village under Kujang forest range in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha, said a forest official on Thursday.

Jul 9, 2021

On the death of DPIIT Secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra, PM Modi, others extend sympathies

On Saturday, DPIIT Secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra died of Covid-19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his sorrow at the death on Saturday.

Jun 19, 2021

Cyclone Yaas: Met Dept forecasts heavy rains in Odisha, West Bengal and Andamans; Fishermen warned

The Centre has asked the states concerned to stock up on Covid medical supplies to meet any exigencies, while IMD has warned that heavy rains might cause inland flooding in coastal areas of Odisha and Bengal

May 22, 2021

Cyclone 'Yaas' to hit Odisha-Bengal coast on May 26; Officials asked to remain on guard

Centre asks the Chief Secretaries of all the states that are likely to be affected by the intensified cyclonic storm 'Yaas', urging them to make adequate arrangements for Covid preparedness as well

May 22, 2021

After Tauktae wreaked havoc on west coast, cyclone 'Yaas' is forming; To hit east coast soon

The India metrological department has warned that another cyclone named 'Yaas' may hit soon at the costs of the Bay of Bengal. The cyclone effect likely to be super high.

May 19, 2021

Odisha shocker: Man inserts liquor bottle into wife's private parts after she says no to prostitution

A man from Odisha was arrested for allegedly inserting a liquor bottle into his wife's private part after she refused to get into prostitution.

Mar 24, 2021

Saw people struggle to get medical aid amid COVID: Doctor opens "One Rupee" clinic in Odisha

Shankar Ramchandani an assistant professor in the department of medicine at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, has opened a "one rupee" clinic to provide treatment to the poor and underprivileged people.

Feb 15, 2021

Rourkela Steel Plant gas leak: Four workers die after inhaling toxic fumes in Odisha

At least four workers died on Wednesday and a few others fell ill after inhaling a toxic gas leaked from a unit at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) of the state-run SAIL in Odisha, official sources said.

Jan 6, 2021

Odisha boy charred to death while taking selfie with friends atop train in Gajapati

A 13-year-old boy was burnt alive and two of his friends injured after they came in contact with a live wire while clicking selfies atop a train coach in Odisha''s Gajapati district.

Dec 17, 2020

Skin burns and scars: Stamping ink at Delhi Airport causes allergy on Congress leaders hands

People have experienced severe skin burn and some even saw peeling of the skin after the square quarantine ink stamped on the back of their hands

Oct 4, 2020

Chhattisgarh: 7 labourers killed, several injured after bus collides with truck in Raipur

Seven labourers were killed and many others injured after a bus ferrying them to Surat in Gujarat from Odisha collided with a truck.

Sep 5, 2020

Meet Usha Padhee, First woman DG of Bureau of civil aviation security

Usha Padhee has become the first woman Director General of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security in India. The Director General took to Twitter to make the announcement.

Aug 28, 2020

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik asks Sajjan Jindal to fast-track Rs 53,700-crore Jagatsinghpur steel project

Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik along with a team of officers enquired about the progress of JSW Steel's integrated steel project in Jagatsinghpur and other projects, over video conference with Sajjan Jindal, managing director of JSW Group of companies.

Aug 25, 2020