Odisha: News
10 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismIndian islands and beaches besides Lakshadweep that need your attention
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit and the controversy it sparked in the Maldives, Lakshadweep is getting more attention. Indians are supporting the Union territory by boycotting travel to the Maldives to show solidarity.
08 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismStunning rainforests in India that you shouldn't miss
Tucked away among the varied motifs of India's topography, rainforests serve as vivid verdant havens, alive with life and resonating with the melodies of the natural world.
01 Jan 2024
Jagannath TempleMandatory dress code implemented at Puri's Jagannath Temple: What's banned
The Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, on Monday implemented a strict dress code for devotees entering the 12th-century shrine.
23 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP, BJD spar over YouTuber Kamiya Jani's Jagannath Temple visit
A major controversy has erupted over social media influencer and Curly Tales founder Kamiya Jani's visit to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha.
18 Dec 2023
Narendra Modi2023 election recap: BJP gets lift, Congress faces reality check
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered an impressive win in three states in the last leg of this year's assembly elections.
13 Dec 2023
Income Tax Department of IndiaGeo-surveillance, managers questioned: Raids continue at Dhiraj Sahu's Jharkhand home
The Income Tax Department's marathon raids at Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu's residence in Jharkhand continued on Wednesday.
10 Dec 2023
Income Tax Department of India'Rs. 300cr and counting': Cash-counting at Congress MP-linked distillery expedited
The Income Tax Department has reportedly deployed additional manpower and machines to expedite the counting of cash seized during its raids on properties of an Odisha-based distillery group.
09 Dec 2023
Congress PartyI-T Department's Rs. 290cr 'biggest cash-recovery' linked to Congress MP
At least Rs. 290 crore in cash has reportedly been recovered by the Income Tax Department from premises linked to the Congress's Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu in Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
08 Dec 2023
Income Tax Department of IndiaOdisha: Rs. 100 crore recovered from almirahs of Congress MP
The Income Tax Department, on Friday, seized over Rs. 100 crore in cash from locations connected to Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu in Odisha.
07 Dec 2023
Income Tax Department of IndiaOver Rs. 150cr recovered during raid at liquor manufacturing company
Income Tax (IT) Department officials conducted raids at multiple locations linked to Boudh Distilleries Private Limited (BDPL) on Wednesday and recovered significant amounts of cash in the last two days.
04 Dec 2023
ChennaiCyclone Michaung: Heavy rain floods runway at Chennai airport
Ahead of Cyclone Michaung's expected landfall on Tuesday, heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and flooded the Chennai International Airport on Monday.
04 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Michaung intensifies; high alert in Andhra, Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall alerts for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha as Cyclone Michaung intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm" over the Southwest Bay of Bengal on Monday.
16 Nov 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Midhili likely to make landfall in Bangladesh on Saturday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Thursday, warned of an upcoming cyclone that could impact India.
15 Nov 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Threat of 2 cyclones looms over Bay of Bengal: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that two low-pressure systems in the Bay of Bengal could potentially escalate into cyclones.
24 Oct 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Hamoon intensifies, heavy rainfall alert in several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that Cyclone Hamoon has intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm" over the northwest Bay of Bengal.
06 Oct 2023
West BengalOdisha: Over 2,800 cases, 8 deaths from Scrub Typhus
At least eight people have died due to Scrub Typhus in Odisha, the state's health director said.
26 Sep 2023
FashionExploring Eastern Indian embroidery: From 'kantha' to 'pipli applique'
Eastern India is home to a wealth of fine needlework techniques and is known for its rich cultural heritage.
19 Sep 2023
ShoppingShop the pride of Odisha: Must-buy GI tagged products
When it comes to the shopping scene in Odisha, there's a lot you can get your hands on as souvenirs.
12 Sep 2023
Uttar PradeshOver 20 dead, schools shut as rains batter Uttar Pradesh
At least 21 people died in the last 24 hours as heavy rainfall lashed Uttar Pradesh, causing waterlogging and disrupting daily life, reported The Times of India.
25 Aug 2023
Travel And TourismRural Tourism: Must-visit rural gems in India
Had enough of the common tourist destinations and desire the calmness of villages? Look no further, because we have curated a list of the most serene and stunning villages across India.
08 Aug 2023
CryptocurrencyHow Odisha Police busted Rs. 1,000 crore cryptocurrency scam
The Odisha Police has reportedly busted a cryptocurrency investment scam worth Rs. 1,000 crore and arrested two suspects, including the head of Solar Techno Alliance (STA) Crypto Token, Gurtej Singh Sidhu.
06 Aug 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heavy rainfall predicted in Uttarakhand, UP; light showers in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand, northern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and parts of Northeast India for the next four-five days.
05 Aug 2023
Amit ShahOdisha: Amit Shah to hold meeting on left-wing extremism
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is reportedly scheduled to hold an important meeting on left-wing extremism in Odisha on Saturday.
03 Aug 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall over western Odisha today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall on Thursday in different parts of Odisha.
25 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)High alert in 6 states amid heavy rainfall forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in six states and a union territory till Wednesday.
17 Jul 2023
Central Government7th Pay Commission: Centre may hike Dearness Allowance by 4%
The central government is evaluating the possibility of increasing the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees by four percent after several states recently hiked their DA for state government employees, according to the news outlet News 18.
07 Jul 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Odisha train accident: CBI arrests 3 railway employees
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested three Indian Railways employees on Friday in connection with the Balasore triple-train accident in Odisha that left nearly 300 people dead.
04 Jul 2023
BalasoreOdisha train tragedy: Wrong signaling led to collision, says report
The inquiry by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has found wrong signaling and human errors as reasons for the triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore, which killed at least 293 people last month, reported The Indian Express.
01 Jul 2023
Indian RailwaysFaults at various levels caused Balasore train tragedy: CRS report
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), investigating the catastrophic triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore, reportedly submitted a report to the Railway Board on Thursday that highlighted faults of the Operations (Traffic) Signaling and Telecommunication (S&T) departments.
23 Jun 2023
BalasoreWeeks after Balasore train crash, Railways transfers 5 top officials
Around three weeks after the triple train crash in Odisha's Balasore district, five top officials of the South Eastern Railway (SER) have been transferred.
20 Jun 2023
IndiaMangoes worth Rs. 2.5 lakh/kg stolen in Odisha
Mangoes worth Rs. 2.5 lakh/kg in the global market were stolen from a farm in the Nuapada district of Odisha, a day after the farm's owner shared their picture on social media, reported India Today.
20 Jun 2023
SpiritualityJagannath Rath Yatra: History, significance, and celebrations
The most anticipated Hindu festival in Odisha, Jagannath Rath Yatra is being celebrated on June 20 this year.
19 Jun 2023
Indian RailwaysOdisha crash: Know about Railways' Rs. 370 crore 'deep-screen' plan
The Indian Railways has reportedly decided to spend Rs. 370 crore to "deep-screen" all tracks in the South Eastern Railway, the zone where the horrifying triple-train accident occurred in Odisha earlier this month.
13 Jun 2023
Tata SteelOdisha: Blast at Tata Steel plant injures 19
At least 19 people were injured after an explosion occurred at a blast furnace of Tata Steel's plant in Meramandali village of Odisha's Dhenkanal district on Tuesday, reported MoneyControl.
12 Jun 2023
Indian RailwaysHuman errors caused 192 train accidents in India since 2017
Human error by the railway staff and general public reportedly caused over 192 train accidents in India between 2017 and 2022, data by the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) revealed, per News18.
11 Jun 2023
BalasoreHow victims of Odisha train accident were identified using AI
The triple train tragedy in Odisha's Balasore threw multiple challenges for the authorities, and the biggest one was the identification of scores of bodies.
09 Jun 2023
BalasoreOdisha train tragedy: School-turned-morgue demolished after corpses terrify students
The Bahanaga Nodal High School in Balasore, which was turned into a temporary morgue for the Odisha train accident victims, has been demolished, News18 reported.
07 Jun 2023
BalasoreOdisha train accident could be result of human error: Report
The Odisha triple train accident, which killed at least 288 people and injured over 900, might be the result of "human error," Railways officials told News18.
07 Jun 2023
Train Accident51 hours, 2,300 personnel: All about Balasore accident rescue
The triple train crash near Odisha's Balasore, which claimed the lives of 288 people and injured over 900 others, saw more than 2,300 personnel carry out an arduous rescue operation lasting for 51 hours.
06 Jun 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)CBI takes over Odisha train tragedy probe on Centre's request
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday took over the investigation into the Odisha triple train crash, which killed around 278 people and injured over 900.
