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Threat to Durga puja festivities in Odisha as Depression to form over Bay of Bengal; IMD predicts heavy rainfall.

India, Oct. 1 -- A low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal has become well-marked and is likely to intensify into a depression, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Wednesday... Read More


Suktel pipeline irrigation project's first trial run marred by leaks in Odisha's Bolangir, farmlands flooded

India, Oct. 1 -- The first trial run of the Lower Suktel underground pipeline irrigation project in Bolangir district on Tuesday was disrupted after multiple pipeline bursts caused flooding in farmers... Read More


Sabotaging Odisha Police SI recruitment exam; Rs 25 lakh per candidate deal for job under scanner

India, Oct. 1 -- Odisha Police, acting on confidential information from an anonymous source, arrested 117 individuals on charges of a large-scale attempt to sabotage the upcoming Odisha Police Sub-Ins... Read More


Huge Durga Puja light gate collapses in Cuttack's College Square near Ravenshaw University

India, Oct. 1 -- A gigantic decorative light gate erected for Durga Puja celebrations at College Square in Cuttack partially collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, reportedly under the impact of heavy rain... Read More


Major fire erupts at cement block factory in Puri, narrow escape for workers

India, Oct. 1 -- Panic gripped Tichini village under Krushnaprasad block in Puri district after a massive fire broke out at a cement block factory on Wednesday. Nearly seven workers had a close shave ... Read More


Another mishap during Cuttack Durga Puja; 3 injured after Rajabagicha Puja pandal ceiling collapses

India, Oct. 1 -- Festive mood turned to panic at Rajabagicha near Badambadi Square in Cuttack on Wednesday after a portion of the ceiling at the local puja mandap collapsed, injuring three people. The... Read More


12-foot saltwater crocodile strays into Kendrapara village, sparks panic among locals

India, Oct. 1 -- Panic gripped residents of Balipada village under Pattamundai Municipality in Odisha's Kendrapara district on Tuesday evening after a crocodile was spotted lying across the main road ... Read More


Selfie turns tragic as WB youth slips, goes missing in Bhandan river at Ramatirtha ghat in Odisha

India, Oct. 1 -- A routine evening turned tragic in Mayurbhanj district after a 22-year-old migrant worker from West Bengal went missing in the Bhandan river while attempting to take a selfie. The inc... Read More


Bike-truck collision claims lives of 3 youths near PN College in Khordha

India, Oct. 1 -- A tragic road accident claimed the lives of three youths when a speeding container truck allegedly rammed into their motorcycle near PN College on the National Highway in Khordha late... Read More


Odisha sees 15 low pressure systems since onset of the monsoon; Koraput gets max precipitation

India, Oct. 1 -- Odisha recorded slightly above-normal rainfall during the monsoon period from June 1 to September 30, according to official data shared by IMD scientist Uma Shankar Das. The state rec... Read More