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Heavy rain forces closure of schools in Odisha's Sundargarh

India, Aug. 18 -- All schools in Odisha's Sundargarh were closed today as heavy rainfall has been lashing the district since Monday evening. The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather w... Read More


Odisha man kills wife over infidelity suspicion; held

India, Aug. 17 -- A man allegedly killed his wife after suspecting her of infidelity in Odisha's Anugola district. The incident took place at Tirabi village of Batisuan panchayat under Pallahara poli... Read More


Jajpur: 12-year-old dies after being swept away by floodwaters; second flood-related death this year

India, Aug. 17 -- In the second flood-related death in Jajpur district this year, a 12-year-old boy died after being swept away by floodwaters in the district on Sunday. The deceased has been identif... Read More


Odisha floods: Classes to remain suspended in Jajpur on Aug 18

India, Aug. 17 -- Classes in all schools in Odisha's Jajpur district will remain suspended on August 18 (Tuesday) in view of the prevailing flood situation and severe waterlogging. Jajpur Collector a... Read More


BJP organisational shake-up: 2 Lok Sabha MPs from Odisha in party's new team

India, Aug. 17 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed new office-bearers while restructuring its organizational setup at the national level. BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointe... Read More


Flood situation may continue in Odisha for 4-5 days: Official

India, Aug. 17 -- The flood situation in Odisha may continue for another four to five days, as water levels in several rivers remain high following heavy rainfall, an official of the Water Resources D... Read More


OAPF constable found hanging in Odisha's Dhenkanal

India, Aug. 17 -- An Odisha Armed Police Force (OAPF) constable was found hanging at a rented house in the Bil Sahi area under Dhenkanal Town police limits on Monday. The deceased has been identified... Read More


Heavy rainfall alert: Schools in 3 Odisha districts to remain shut on Aug 17

India, Aug. 16 -- All schools in three districts of Odisha will remain closed on August 17 (Monday) in view of heavy to very heavy rainfall warning issued by the IMD. The educational institutions in ... Read More


Jewellery worth over Rs 50 lakh stolen from Chhattisgarh recovered in Odisha's Ganjam

India, Aug. 16 -- Gold and silver jewellery worth over Rs 50 lakh, allegedly stolen from a jewellery shop in Chhattisgarh, were recovered from Sorada area in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said. Ac... Read More


Senior IPS officer Vinaytosh Mishra assumes charge as acting DGP in Odisha

India, Aug. 16 -- Senior IPS officer Vinaytosh Mishra on Sunday assumed charge as the acting Director General of Police (DGP) in Odisha. The state government had appointed Mishra, the Director Genera... Read More