Odisha News

    October 16, 2026

    Bhubaneswar Deploys 73 Officers, 15 Platoons for Puja Traffic

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha capital will witness enhanced traffic management and security arrangements during Durga Puja, with 73 police officers and…
    October 16, 2026

    Odisha Issues Fire Safety Notices to 3,404 Institutions

    Bhubaneswar, October 16: Odisha’s Fire and Emergency Services Department has issued notices to 3,404 institutions for inadequate fire safety arrangements…
    October 16, 2026

    IMD Warns of Thunderstorms and Rain in 14 Odisha Districts

    Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for 14 districts in Odisha, warning of possible rainfall,…
    October 16, 2026

    Dharmendra Pradhan Urges Odisha to Curb Hazardous Highway Parking

    Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan has called on Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to crack down on the unauthorised parking…
    October 16, 2026

    Odisha to Begin Door-to-Door Voter Verification on October 26

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Election Commission will conduct a household voter survey from October 26 to November 7 to update…
    October 15, 2026

    Odisha Student Union Polls: Voting Ends, Results Awaited

    Bhubaneswar: Polling for student union elections in colleges and universities across Odisha concluded at 2 pm on Thursday, with the…
    October 15, 2026

    High Drama Outside Rama Devi University as Police Take Ipsita Sahoo Away

    Bhubaneswar: High drama unfolded outside Rama Devi Women’s University in Bhubaneswar on Thursday as police personnel were seen taking Biju…
    October 15, 2026

    Odisha Student Union Polls Underway Amid Tight Security

    Bhubaneswar: Voting was underway at colleges and universities across Odisha on Thursday amid tight security as student union elections returned…
    October 14, 2026

    IMD Issues Yellow Warning for Rain, Thunderstorms Across Odisha Till October 18

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha is likely to experience rain, thunderstorms and lightning over the next five days from October 14, with surface…
    October 14, 2026

    Odisha Cabinet Clears ₹284 Crore Free Textbook Plan, Approves Two More Projects

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha cabinet has approved a five-year scheme worth ₹284.07 crore to provide free textbooks to around 28.7 lakh…
    October 14, 2026

    BJD Slams Odisha Governor-Designate Over Reported BJP Remark

    Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday criticised Odisha Governor-designate Braj Mohan Ram over his reported remarks about strengthening…
    October 14, 2026

    Student Groups Clash Outside Rama Devi University Ahead of Odisha Polls

    Bhubaneswar: Tension prevailed outside Rama Devi Women’s University in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday as supporters of two student groups faced off…

    Business News

      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…
      August 21, 2026

      Government Allows Duty-Free Import of 10 Lakh MT Raw Sugar

      The government has permitted duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh metric tonnes of raw sugar until October 31, 2026.…

      India News

        October 16, 2026

        Shivraj Singh Chouhan Appeals to Citizens to Prevent Food Waste on World Food Day

        Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday called on people to value food, avoid wastage and support efforts to…
        October 15, 2026

        US Lawmaker Pramila Jayapal Backs SIR Protests in India, Accuses Modi Government of Being Influenced by Trump

        New Delhi: Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has expressed concern over the deletion of nearly 13.3 crore names from India’s electoral…
        October 15, 2026

        Actor Imran Khan Asked to Leave India by October 28 After Joining Mumbai Protest

        Mumbai: Bollywood actor Imran Khan, nephew of actor Aamir Khan, has been directed to leave India by October 28 following…
        October 14, 2026

        India Condemns Attacks on Saudi Civilian Infrastructure, Says Indian Embassy Monitoring Diaspora Safety

        New Delhi: India on Wednesday strongly condemned attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, calling them “totally unacceptable” and expressing…
        October 14, 2026

        Centre Renames Social Assistance Schemes, Approves Rs 53,428 Crore Outlay for Five Years

        New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved Rs 53,428 crore for the continuation…
        October 14, 2026

        Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: Muskan Rastogi, Lover Sahil Shukla Sentenced to Death

        Meerut: A court in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut on Wednesday sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for…
        October 14, 2026

        Centre Allocates ₹53,428 Crore for Social Security Programme Till 2031

        New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved ₹53,428 crore for continuing the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for five years,…
        October 14, 2026

        PM Modi Highlights Nalanda’s Role in Spreading Indian Knowledge Across Asia

        New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the contribution of India’s ancient centres of learning, particularly Nalanda, in promoting…
        October 14, 2026

        Railways Approves 78-Day Bonus for Over 11.4 Lakh Employees Ahead of Festive Season

        The Union Cabinet has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages for more than 11.4 lakh…
        October 14, 2026

        Maharashtra: Two Women Killed, Six Injured in Fire at 14-Storey Building in Palghar

        Palghar: Two women died and six others were injured after a massive fire broke out at a 14-storey residential building…

        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…