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Indian Railways records 145 million tonnes freight in May 2026 amid global challenges; passenger traffic crosses 61 crore

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- Indian Railways maintained its growth momentum in May 2026, loading 145 million tonnes of freight, a 1.3 per cent increase over the same period last year, despite headwinds from... Read More


ESIC launches centralized online patient feedback system to strengthen patient-centric healthcare

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- In a major step to enhance healthcare quality and accountability, the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, has launched a Ce... Read More


End of traffic woes? Six-lane Palasuni bridge to transform Bhubaneswar-Cuttack travel by 2027

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- In a major infrastructure push aimed at easing traffic congestion along one of Odisha's busiest road corridors, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has accelerated t... Read More


Nature's fury returns: IMD forecasts severe thunderstorms across Odisha till June 5

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Odisha is set to witness an extended spell of turbulent weather over the next five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing Red, Orange and Yellow warnings f... Read More


EC starts door-to-door voter verification in Odisha; over 3.34 crore electors under review

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- In a major exercise aimed at ensuring clean, accurate and inclusive electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the Enumeration Phase of the Special Int... Read More


'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' to launch nationwide from June 1; focus on balanced fertiliser use and farmer guidance

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- The Union Government is set to roll out the month-long "Khet Bachao Abhiyan" across the country from June 1 to June 30, aiming to transform it into a nationwide mass movement fo... Read More


Coaching Institute fined Rs 7 Lakh by CCPA for misleading UPSC results claims

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 7,00,000 on Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre LLP for making misleading claims about the performance of... Read More


Thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds set to batter Odisha over next seven days

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- Odisha is set to experience a week of unstable weather, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds across... Read More


PM Modi highlights Odisha's Bael Pana, mangoes and desi summer drinks during Mann Ki Baat

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- In his monthly Mann Ki Baat address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted Odisha's traditional summer drink, Bael Pana, praising its role in keeping ... Read More


Orange and yellow alerts issued across Odisha; thunderstorms, gusty winds forecast over key districts

Bhubaneswar, May 30 -- The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority has issued orange and yellow weather alerts for several districts over the next week, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by ligh... Read More