Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Though the cyclonic circulation over northwest Bay of Bengal & adjoining north Odisha coast has become less marked, heavy rain may continue to lash the State till July 29, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed…
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday reviewed preparations for the upcoming Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath and His siblings on July 24 and directed officials to emphasise crowd management and seamless…
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Bhubaneswar: BJD president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday reiterated his demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and said that the party would intensify its agitation across Odisha…
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Jharsuguda: A major fire broke out at a shopping mall building in Sarbahal on the outskirts of Jharsuguda town on Wednesday morning. Locals first noticed thick smoke billowing from the building and informed the Fire Services. Five…
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Bhubaneswar: In a move that signals the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in governance, Odisha's Engineer-in-Chief (EIC) of Rural Works has sought approval to subscribe to AI-powered tools to streamline official work, improve…
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Malkangiri: The Malkangiri airport in Odisha achieved a major milestone on Wednesday with the successful completion of its trial run, bringing the long-awaited launch of commercial flight operations a step closer. However, regular…
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Bhubaneswar: After a year, Odisha has reported a fresh Covid‑19 case in Ganjam district, raising concerns of possible spread after recent infections in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. A woman undergoing treatment at MKCG Medical College…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has instructed all districts to speed up disability assessments to ensure timely issuance of Unique Disability ID (UDID) cards. In an official letter on July 21, the Social Security and Empowerment of…
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Puri: As an integral part of the Trinity's Bahuda Yatra (return journey) on July 24, the three chariots were given 'dakhina moda' (turning towards the south) at Sharadhabali here. After Sakala Dhupa was offered to the deities, servitors…
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Bhubaneswar: With Odisha finding a place among the Top Five States in NITI Aayog’s first-ever Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated the people of the State, all departments of the…
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