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Odisha Prisons DG Sushant Kumar Nath accused of sexual harassment, former jailer alleges threats

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- Odisha Prisons Director General (DG) Sushant Kumar Nath has been accused of sexual harassment, criminal intimidation and misuse of official position by Santoshini Dash, a former... Read More


Cyclone Murasu: Rain, thunderstorms likely in Odisha as five southern districts face orange alert

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- Odisha is likely to experience rain and thunderstorms over the next few days as Cyclonic Storm Murasu moves towards the south Andhra Pradesh coast. Although the system is not ex... Read More


Two dead, two critical as speeding bus hits car in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- Two died and two other individuals sustained critical injuries as a speeding passenger bus allegedly rammed into a car near Krishna Tower in Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, early Sunday... Read More


Odisha flood aftermath: Traders sell salvaged goods at throwaway prices in Ganjam's Sheragada

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- Floodwaters have caused widespread damage in Sheragada Bazaar in Odisha's Ganjam district. Several shops were inundated, leaving traders with heavy financial losses. According ... Read More


After Cyclone Arnab, new storm Murasu likely to bring more rain to Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- Cyclonic Storm Murasu is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal by Monday and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast on the morning of Novemb... Read More


Rising Hockey star Sunelita Toppo to receive prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar 2026

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- Hockey player Sunelita Toppo has been selected for the prestigious 34th Ekalabya Puraskar for 2026 in recognition of her sporting achievements. She will receive a cash prize of ... Read More


Similipal National Park reopens for tourists in Odisha with new restrictions in place; know details

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- The Similipal National Park in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district reopened to visitors on Sunday after remaining closed for several days due to continuous rainfall and muddy road cond... Read More


Odisha Vigilance arrests former revenue assistant over Rs 8.63 lakh fund misappropriation

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- Odisha Vigilance on Saturday arrested Sadasiba Pradhan, a former Senior Revenue Assistant (SRA) at the Sub-Collector's Office in Chhatrapur in Ganjam district. He has been accus... Read More


Cyclone Murasu to intensify into severe storm tomorrow; landfall likely on November 3

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- Cyclone Murasu, a weather system over the Bay of Bengal (BoB), is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm tomorrow. The cyclone is expected to make landfall on November... Read More


Odisha bans fishing in select sea areas for seven months to protect Olive Ridley turtles

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- Fishing activities and the movement of mechanised boats have been restricted in specific coastal areas of Odisha for seven months from November 1 2026 to May 31 2027. The season... Read More