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Cyclone threat to Odisha? Low pressure may intensify, rain from Oct 26

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- A low-pressure system is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal on October 23 and may intensify into a depression by October 25. The system could potentially develop into a c... Read More


Former Patna MLA Kanhu Charan Naik passes away at 79

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- Former Patna MLA Kanhu Charan Naik passed away at the age of 79 at a hospital in Odisha's Keonjhar district on Thursday night. He breathed his last at around 8 pm while undergo... Read More


Odisha becomes first state to frame sickle cell pregnancy protocol

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- Odisha on Thursday became the first state in the country to introduce a dedicated protocol for pregnant women suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD). The move aims to reduce ... Read More


Odisha cyclone alert: IMD issues red warning for heavy rain in 5 districts

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in as many as five districts of Odisha. As per the IMD bulletin issued on Fri... Read More


Rs 3 crore smart park in Odisha's Chandbali lies neglected, residents question spending

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- Parks built for recreation and exercise are lying neglected in Chandbali town of Odisha's Bhadrak district. Grass and bushes have overgrown in several parks, and exercise equip... Read More


Ravana's Revenge? Burning effigy fires rockets at crowd in viral Dussehra video, watch

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, commemorates the victory of good over evil. In Hindu tradition, the day is associated with Lord Ram's victory over Ravana and, in many re... Read More


Odisha Cyclone News LIVE: Storm Likely to Hit Coast on October 28; State Gov Assures Preparedness

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: 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 horror: 7-YO boy found dead in Bargarh, 13-year-old suspected of murder

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- A seven-year-old boy was found dead near a pond in Odisha's Bargarh district late last night. Reports suggest that he was murdered by another minor boy, aged 13-year-old. The i... Read More