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Odisha Cyclone News LIVE: Heavy rain forecast, ODRAF and NDRF teams on alert

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has forecast that a potential cyclone over the Bay of Bengal may approach the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast on the morning o... Read More


Odisha Cyclone News LIVE: Cyclone 'Arnab' likely to hit Andhra coast on October 28, Odisha on alert

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified and is likely to develop into Cyclone Arnab by Monday morning before strengthening further. The system is expected t... Read More


Odisha to pitch chemical, petrochemical sector at India Chem 2026

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 22 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lead the state's outreach at India Chem 2026 in Mumbai on Thursday, seeking to strengthen its position in the chemical and petroch... Read More


Bhubaneswar readies for Durga visarjan, immersion ponds set up at key locations

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 22 -- Bhubaneswar is gearing up for the immersion of Goddess Durga on Thursday. The Commissionerate Police has rolled out elaborate security and traffic arrangements. This year, the... Read More


Home Minister Amit Shah hits back at LoP Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' allegations

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 22 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of using allegations of "vote chori" to explain the party's electoral defeats. Speaking at an ev... Read More


Doll festival: This Berhampur family keeps age-old Telugu tradition of 'Bommalu Koluvu' alive

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 22 -- A unique doll festival is adding a cultural touch to the Navratri celebrations in Berhampur, where a family is preserving the age-old Telugu tradition of Bommalu Koluvu through... Read More


BTech students among 7 arrested in Bhubaneswar robbery, mobile theft cases during Durga Puja

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- Police have arrested seven people in two separate cases of robbery and mobile phone theft during Durga Puja celebrations in Bhubaneswar. According to reports, two BTech studen... Read More


Durga Puja 2026: Central Range IG reviews security arrangements in Khordha ahead of idol immersion

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- Central Range Inspector General (IG) of Police Dr Satyajit Nayak reviewed security arrangements at Durga Puja pandals in Khordha on Tuesday night. The review came ahead of the... Read More


Vijayadashami celebrations today, Ravan Dahan at nine locations in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- Vijayadashami, marking the culmination of Durga Puja festivities, is being celebrated at puja pandals across Odisha on Wednesday. Devotees in large numbers are visiting pandal... Read More


Cuttack gears up for 36th Ravan Podi; 80-foot Ravana effigy to be burnt at midnight

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- Preparations are in full swing for the 36th Ravan Podi celebrations at the Lower Bali Jatra Ground in Cuttack on Wednesday. Organised by the Barabati Sarbadharma Sanskritik Pa... Read More