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D Purandeswari appointed as Odisha BJP in-charge; Dr Swadesh Singh named co-in-charge

India, Sept. 23 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again entrusted senior leader Daggubati Purandeswari with the responsibility of Odisha BJP in-charge.Download Travel Guides Dr Swadesh Sin... Read More


PEO having 35 plots arrested by Odisha Vigilance in DA case

India, Sept. 23 -- The Odisha Vigilance has arrested Kartikeswar Behera, Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Katabhal Gram Panchayat and in-charge PEO of Gourenmunda GP under Gaisilet block in Baraga... Read More


Bharat Taxi scheme to be rolled out in Odisha soon, Minister tells Assembly

India, Sept. 23 -- The Bharat Taxi scheme, a cooperative-based taxi service, will be introduced in Odisha soon, Cooperation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta informed the Odisha Assembly on Wednesday. In ... Read More


Middle East conflict hits Odisha seafood exports with Rs 23.40 crore loss

India, Sept. 23 -- The ongoing war and unrest in the Middle East have affected Odisha's seafood exports to the region, causing exporters an estimated loss of Rs 23.40 crore, Fisheries and Animal Resou... Read More


Heavy rain disrupts normal life in Koraput as water flows over bridges

India, Sept. 23 -- Heavy rainfall triggered by the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has disrupted road communication in several parts of Koraput district, with water flowing over bridges and lea... Read More


Heavy rainfall to lash Odisha as deep depression likely to cross coast tonight

India, Sept. 23 -- Odisha is likely to witness heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several districts on Wednesday as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is moving towards the North Andhra Prades... Read More


Judge steps out of courtroom to record statement of paralysed man in Balangir

India, Sept. 22 -- In a gesture reflecting sensitivity and compassion in the justice system, a judge at the Tushura JMFC Court in Balangir district stepped outside the courtroom to record the statemen... Read More


Schools to remain shut in several Odisha districts on September 23 amid heavy rain forecast

India, Sept. 22 -- In view of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)'s forecast of heavy rainfall on September 23, 2026, and considering the safety and security of students, administrations in Kala... Read More


Depression intensifies into deep Depression; very heavy rainfall likely in Odisha districts

India, Sept. 22 -- In its latest weather bulletin on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated the Depression over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal has intensified... Read More


775 senior citizens from Odisha begin pilgrimage to Varanasi, Ayodhya

India, Sept. 22 -- As many as 775 senior citizens from Odisha embarked on a pilgrimage to Varanasi and Ayodhya under the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) for the financial year 2026-27.Do... Read More