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Another cyclone brewing over the Bay of Bengal? Low-pressure system likely to impact Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 12 -- A developing weather system over the South Andaman Sea has raised concerns about the possibility of another cyclone over the Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, a low-pressure... Read More


Wildlife poaching bid foiled in Debrigarh Sanctuary, two arrested

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 12 -- In a joint operation, the Forest Department along with Bargarh Police, has foiled a major wildlife poaching bid in Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary and arrested two suspected poach... Read More


IIT Bhubaneswar researcher identifies material that could help electronic devices retain data longer

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- A researcher from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has reportedly identified a semiconductor material that could significantly improve the ability of electr... Read More


Bear movement in Bolangir village triggers panic

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- Panic gripped Badakala village under Kantabanji Forest Range in Odisha's Bolangir district after a bear was spotted roaming inside the village. The animal's movement has left ... Read More


Custodial torture: Odisha DGP orders departmental inquiry against former Talachua IIC

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- The Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) has ordered a departmental inquiry against former Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of Talachua Police Station in Kendrapara district, Sandh... Read More


Kotia row: Odisha activist moves Centre for fourth time over Andhra Pradesh polls, cites SC order

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- Objections have been raised over Andhra Pradesh's proposed panchayat and Zilla Parishad elections in the disputed Kotia region of Odisha, with allegations that the move violate... Read More


Elderly man on bicycle trampled to death by elephant in Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- An elderly man was trampled to death by an elephant on Tuesday in the Bimala forest area under Telkoi Forest Range in Odisha's Keonjhar district. The deceased was identified as... Read More


ECoR to run Chhath Puja special trains from Khurda Road; check dates, timings, stoppages

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- In view of the rush of passengers during Chhath Puja, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced special trains between Khurda Road in Odisha and Ghogardiha in Bihar to facili... Read More


Low-pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal on November 13, check possible impact on Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- Another low-pressure system is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal around November 13, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to IMD, a low-pressure area ... Read More


Odisha sets 78 lakh tonne paddy procurement target for Kharif season

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- The Odisha Cabinet has approved the food and paddy procurement policy for the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2026-27, setting a procurement target of 78 lakh metric tonnes of pa... Read More