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WATCO achieves universal water coverage in 29 ULBs, accelerates execution of key projects in Bhubaneswar

India, May 9 -- The Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) has achieved a major milestone in urban service delivery by ensuring 100 per cent household water supply coverage across all 29 Urban Local Bodi... Read More


LoPAR likely to form over Bay of Bengal around May 11

India, May 9 -- A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Southwest Bay of Bengal around May 11, said the IMD on Saturday. "An upper air cyclonic circulation lay over Gulf of Mannar and adjoinin... Read More


India conducts flight trial of advanced Agni missile off Odisha coast

India, May 9 -- India conducted the successful flight trial of an advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha co... Read More


Breakthrough in Mahanadi water dispute likely soon, says Odisha Advocate General

India, May 9 -- Fresh efforts are being made to resolve the long-standing Mahanadi water dispute, while protecting Odisha's interests through an amicable settlement with Chhattisgarh state, informed O... Read More


Odisha Govt moves to end zamindari-related land disputes; deadline set for settlement

India, May 7 -- The Odisha government has announced fresh measures to resolve long-pending land ownership and zamindari-related disputes across the state, with Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari stating t... Read More


Odisha Vigilance Arrests Two More in Rs 1.08 Crore KCC Bank Embezzlement Case

India, May 7 -- Odisha Vigilance today arrested two more persons in connection with the alleged embezzlement of over Rs 1.08 crore from the Koraput Central Co-operative (KCC) Bank branch in Malkangiri... Read More


Odisha Govt plans uniform settlement policy for Lord Jagannath lands

India, May 7 -- The Odisha government is planning to bring lands belonging to Lord Jagannath, located both within and outside the state, under official administrative control through a new uniform set... Read More


Odisha Plans 24x7 Spiritual Channel to Promote Jagannath Culture

India, May 7 -- The Odisha government is planning to launch a dedicated 24-hour spiritual television channel to promote and preserve Jagannath culture and traditions across the state and beyond.State ... Read More


Major inter-state drug racket busted in Odisha's Bargarh; 1,914 kg ganja seized, five arrested

India, May 7 -- In a major crackdown on inter-state narcotics trafficking, Bargarh Police busted a drug smuggling racket and seized 1,914 kg of contraband ganja, arresting five persons in connection w... Read More


Jharsuguda Police Bust Illegal Arms Syndicate, Two Held With Pistols

India, May 6 -- The Jharsuguda police have busted an organised illegal arms syndicate operating in the Brajarajnagar municipal area and arrested two persons allegedly involved in the purchase and dist... Read More