Odisha News

    October 26, 2026

    Kartika Month Begins, 2,400 Habishyalis Arrive in Puri for Month-Long Brata

    Puri: The holy month of Kartika began on Monday, drawing large crowds of devotees to Puri’s Srimandir to seek the…
    October 26, 2026

    Winter Chill Grips Koida as Mercury Drops Below 15°C

    Koida: Winter has set in at Koida in Sundargarh district, with temperatures dropping below 15°C and cold conditions being felt…
    October 26, 2026

    Three Killed as Unidentified Vehicle Hits Scooty in Dhenkanal

    Dhenkanal: Three youths were killed after an unidentified vehicle rammed into their scooty on the Old Cuttack-Sambalpur Road near Kottam…
    October 26, 2026

    Missing 4-Year-Old Girl Rescued in Baripada, Youth Detained

    Baripada: A four-and-a-half-year-old girl, who went missing from outside her house in Baripada town of Mayurbhanj district on Sunday, was…
    October 26, 2026

    Radha Damodar Besha of Lord Jagannath Observed at Puri Shreemandir

    Puri: The sacred Radha Damodar Besha of Lord Jagannath is a significant ritual observed at Puri’s Srimandir during the holy…
    October 26, 2026

    Anu Garg Briefs Centre on Odisha’s Cyclone Arnab Preparedness, 3,000 Pregnant Women Identified for Safety

    Bhubaneswar, Oct 26: Odisha has intensified preparations for Cyclone Arnab, with senior officials deployed in five vulnerable southern districts, emergency…
    October 26, 2026

    Cyclone ‘Arnab’ Forms Over Bay of Bengal, Likely to Cross Andhra Pradesh Coast on October 28

    Bhubaneswar: Cyclone ‘Arnab’ has formed over the Bay of Bengal after a deep depression over the east-central and adjoining southeast…
    October 26, 2026

    Cyclone Arnab Intensifies, Odisha on High Alert

    Cyclone Arnab is gaining strength over the Bay of Bengal, prompting Odisha and Andhra Pradesh to step up preparations ahead…
    October 25, 2026

    Odisha Police Intensifies Cyclone Preparedness Across 7 Districts

    Odisha Police has stepped up preparedness across seven districts of the Central Range in view of the approaching Cyclone Arnab…
    October 25, 2026

    Kendrapada Steps Up Police Vigil for Gajalaxmi Puja, 98 Platoons and Medhas Deployed

    With preparations underway for Gajalaxmi Puja, the Kendrapada district police have strengthened security measures to ensure that the festival passes…
    October 25, 2026

    Dhenkanal Begins 10-Day Gajalakshmi Puja With Grand Celebrations

    The historic Gajalakshmi Puja began in Dhenkanal on Sunday, coinciding with Kumar Purnima. The 10-day festival, celebrated since 1923, will…
    October 25, 2026

    PM Modi’s Odisha Visit: BBSR Traffic Curbs to Remain in Force from 5:40 PM to 6:40 PM

    Bhubaneswar: Commuters in Bhubaneswar are likely to face traffic restrictions on Sunday evening as the city prepares for Prime Minister…

    Business News

      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…
      September 6, 2026

      iBRICS Summit to Draw Over 500 Investors, Finance Ministers and Business Leaders

      More than 500 institutional investors, finance ministers and business leaders are expected to attend the inaugural iBRICS Summit, which will…
      August 24, 2026

      India Negotiating Trade Deals Covering $15 Trillion GDP: Piyush Goyal

      New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India is negotiating trade agreements with 8–9 more countries and…
      August 23, 2026

      Centre Removes 12-Minute Advertisement Cap for TV Channels

      The Central Government has removed the 12-minute limit on the duration of advertisements that television channels can broadcast. The change…

      India News

        October 25, 2026

        FPIs Pull Out ₹48,056 Crore from Equities in October

        Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹48,056 crore from Indian equities so far in October, driven by rising crude oil…
        October 25, 2026

        Telangana Pushes Network Hospitals to Enrol in PM RAHAT for Accident Victims

        The Telangana government has directed all hospitals empanelled under its healthcare network to join the PM RAHAT scheme to ensure…
        October 25, 2026

        PT Usha Hails Indian Para-Athletes for Historic 114-Medal Finish at Asian Para Games

        Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha has congratulated the country’s para-athletes for delivering an outstanding performance at the 2026…
        October 25, 2026

        PV Sindhu Faces World No. 1 An Se Young in French Open 2026 Final

        Indian badminton star PV Sindhu is set for a major challenge as she takes on South Korea’s top-ranked An Se…
        October 25, 2026

        India Hits Out at Pakistan at UN Over Minority Rights

        India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of using propaganda against New Delhi to divert global…
        October 25, 2026

        Rail Passengers to Get ₹10 Lakh Insurance for 45 Paise

        Indian Railways is set to extend travel insurance benefits to passengers purchasing reserved tickets at railway reservation counters from October…
        October 24, 2026

        Delhi SIR: Only 2.5 Lakh Applications Received After 47.6 Lakh Names Deleted From Draft Voter List

        New Delhi: Only 2,50,754 Form 6 applications were received in Delhi up to October 22, following the deletion of nearly…
        October 24, 2026

        Odisha HC Rejects PILs Over Liquor Shops Near Religious, Public Institutions

        The Orissa High Court has dismissed two Public Interest Litigations challenging liquor shops in Puri and Chikiti, Ganjam district, over…
        October 24, 2026

        Mumbai ATS Arrests Man Over Alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed Links, Probes Pakistan Connection

        Mumbai: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 33-year-old man from Mumbai’s Mahim area for his alleged links to…
        October 24, 2026

        Govt to Fund Certification Costs for Small Exporters

        The Centre will cover the full cost of expensive certifications required by micro and small enterprises to enter international markets…

        Health News

          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…
          October 9, 2026

          Centre Moves to Curb Cancer Drug Prices, Caps Trade Margins at 30%

          The Central Government has approved a 30% ceiling on trade margins for non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines, aiming to make cancer treatment…