Odisha News

    November 4, 2026

    Odisha Signs 18 MoUs for ₹1.17 Lakh Crore Clean Energy Investments

    Odisha has attracted investment proposals worth ₹1.17 lakh crore through 18 MoUs for renewable energy projects with a combined proposed…
    November 4, 2026

    Odisha High Court Defers IPS Officer Sushant Nath’s Bail Hearing to November 6

    Cuttack, Nov 4: The Orissa High Court on Wednesday deferred the hearing on the anticipatory bail plea filed by IPS…
    November 4, 2026

    Naveen Writes Second Letter to Majhi, Seeks Urgent Intervention Over Kotia Polls

    Bhubaneswar, Nov 4: Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday wrote a second letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi,…
    November 4, 2026

    Odisha Plans to Relocate Families from Landslide-Prone Hills After Gidipabali Tragedy

    Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the devastating Gidipabali landslide in Ganjam district, the Odisha government has decided to relocate people…
    November 4, 2026

    Padma Shri Dr Ashok Mahapatra Cremated at Puri’s Swargadwar with State Honours

    Puri: The last rites of eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee Dr Ashok Mahapatra were performed at Puri’s Swargadwar crematorium…
    November 4, 2026

    Half-Burnt Body of Unidentified Man Found Near Kelucharan Park in Bhubaneswar

    Bhubaneswar: The half-burnt body of an unidentified man was recovered near Kelucharan Park in the Gadakana area of Bhubaneswar on…
    November 4, 2026

    EOW Tightens Noose Around Raja Chakra, Raids Multiple Locations in Kendujhar Over Mining Fraud

    Kendujhar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Odisha Crime Branch on Wednesday launched extensive raids at multiple locations in…
    November 4, 2026

    Dead Frog Found in Food at Utkal University Girls’ Hostel Amid Jaundice Outbreak

    Bhubaneswar: A dead frog was allegedly found in food served to inmates of Hostel No. 7 at Utkal University in…
    November 4, 2026

    Odisha Proposes 290 New EV Charging Stations Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has proposed setting up 290 new public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state under…
    November 4, 2026

    BJD Delegation to Visit Landslide-Hit Dangesi Village in Kandhamal

    Bhubaneswar: On the direction of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, a party delegation will…
    November 4, 2026

    Veteran Odisha Politician Ras Bihari Behera Passes Away

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s political fraternity is mourning the demise of veteran politician and former minister Ras Bihari Behera, whose death marks…
    November 4, 2026

    Gidipabali Landslide: Rescue Operation Suspended Indefinitely, 11 Feared Dead

    Bhubaneswar: Hopes of rescuing 11 people missing after a massive landslide buried Gidipabali village in Odisha’s Ganjam district have faded,…

    Business News

      November 4, 2026

      Indian Stock Markets Extend Winning Streak for Fifth Consecutive Session

      The Indian stock market maintained its positive momentum for the fifth consecutive trading session, with key benchmark indices ending higher…
      October 29, 2026

      PM Modi Reviews ₹16,000 Crore Projects

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed infrastructure projects worth more than ₹16,000 crore during the 54th PRAGATI meeting held at Seva…
      October 29, 2026

      Electronics Sector Provides Jobs to 25 Lakh People in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw

      India’s electronics manufacturing industry has generated employment for around 25 lakh people, with the mobile manufacturing sector accounting for nearly…
      October 19, 2026

      iGOT Platform Crosses 1.70 Crore Users Under Mission Karmayogi

      The iGOT digital learning platform, launched under the Centre’s Mission Karmayogi initiative, has surpassed 1.70 crore registered users, marking a…
      October 16, 2026

      Odisha Needs ₹1.1 Lakh Crore for Clean Energy Transition: IEEFA

      Bhubaneswar, October 16: Odisha will require an estimated ₹1,09,980 crore over the next decade to accelerate its transition to clean…
      October 16, 2026

      IRCTC Partners with QCI to Strengthen Food Safety and Hygiene on Trains

      The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Quality Council of India…
      October 16, 2026

      Centre Revises Fuel Export Duties: Petrol Levy Hiked, Diesel Duty Cut

      The Central Government has announced fresh changes to export duties on petrol and diesel for the next fortnight, increasing the…
      October 14, 2026

      V.K. Pandian Presents Odisha’s 5T Governance Model at Harvard Kennedy School

      Bhubaneswar, October 14, 2026: Former IAS officer V.K. Pandian highlighted Odisha’s governance reforms and disaster management strategies during an interactive…
      October 9, 2026

      Swiss Startup Develops Road-Charging Technology for Electric Buses Without Cables

      A Swiss technology company, Winduction, associated with ETH Zurich, is developing an innovative system that could allow electric buses to…
      October 3, 2026

      AI Investment Boom Supports Global Markets, But Slowdown Could Trigger Sharp Correction: RBI Governor

      NEW DELHI: The artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle has emerged as a key support for global financial markets, but any…

      India News

        November 4, 2026

        Cabinet Extends Fast-Track Courts Scheme Till 2031

        The Union Cabinet has approved a five-year extension of the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) scheme, including exclusive POCSO courts,…
        November 4, 2026

        Cabinet Clears 92 GWh Energy Storage Plan

        The Union Cabinet has approved a 92-gigawatt-hour (GWh) energy storage initiative to boost India’s clean energy capacity. Announcing the decision…
        November 4, 2026

        Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Urges PM Modi to Push for Supreme Court Bench in Chennai

        Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate the establishment of a…
        November 4, 2026

        Agniveers to Get Two-Year Service Extension

        The Union Cabinet has approved a two-year extension of service for Agniveers completing their initial four-year tenure. CDS General NS…
        November 4, 2026

        Indian Railways Sets New Freight Loading Record in October

        Indian Railways has created a new record by transporting more than 145 million tonnes of goods in October 2026, marking…
        November 4, 2026

        Suspicious Blast Near Railway Track in Rajasthan Triggers High-Level Probe

        Jaipur, Nov 4: A suspected explosion near the Ramsinghpur-Anupgarh railway track in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district triggered a security alert…
        November 4, 2026

        Delhi Chokes Under Toxic Smog as AQI Hits 379; Punjabi Bagh Records 458

        New Delhi, Nov 4: Delhi continued to grapple with severe air pollution on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index…
        November 3, 2026

        RBI Eases Forex Reporting Rules

        The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed foreign exchange reporting norms to simplify compliance for small-value service exports and…
        November 3, 2026

        Rajnath Singh Calls for Modern Warfare Readiness

        Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that modern warfare now extends beyond land, sea and air to include space, cyberspace…
        November 3, 2026

        Odisha Leaders To Assemble In Kotia To Oppose Andhra’s Poll Activities, Seven Police Platoons Deployed

        Bhubaneswar: Political leaders from various parties in Odisha will assemble in the disputed Kotia region to oppose Andhra Pradesh’s election-related…

        Health News

          November 3, 2026

          Centre Plans to Expand Drug and Medical Import Hubs

          The Union Health Ministry has proposed expanding authorised import points for drugs, medical devices and cosmetics by amending Rule 43A…
          October 12, 2026

          Centre Asks States to Display Hospital Rates Clearly

          The Central Government has asked all States and Union Territories to ensure that clinical establishments prominently display the charges for…
          October 10, 2026

          World Mental Health Day 2026: WHO Flags Anxiety Burden, Calls for Better Access to Care

          World Mental Health Day is being observed on October 10 with a call to improve access to mental healthcare and…