Odisha

Maoist killed, jawan injured in encounter in Odisha

A maoist was killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces near MV-79 in the Jindalguda area of Malkangiri district in Odisha.

4 hours ago

Odisha villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO

Odisha's 24 coastal villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO [see list]

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (IOC-UNESCO) has recognised Communities of 24 tsunami-prone coastal villages of Odisha under six coastal districts- Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam- of Odisha as Tsunami Ready.

6 days ago

5 hacked to death in clash between 2 nomadic groups in Odisha; 5 abducted

Five hacked to death in clash between 2 nomadic groups in Odisha; 5 abducted

In a shocking incident, as many as five people, including three women were killed in a group clash at Karamdihi in Odisha's Sundargarh district late on Tuesday night, over an alleged extramarital affair and one woman and four children were abducted by the attackers.

22 days ago

Bengaluru murder case: Accused family claims victim of blackmailing him

A day after the suicide of the prime suspect in the sensational Bengaluru Mahalaxmi murder case, the family members of the deceased Mukthiranjan Roy on Thursday alleged that the victim woman Mahalaxmi used to blackmail and extract money from Roy.

Sep 26, 2024

Zoho CEO denies reports about investing in Odisha for Rs 3,034 crore chip plant

Zoho CEO Denies Rs 3,034 Crore Semiconductor Investment; Calls Reports "Inaccurate"

Sridhar Vembu, the Co-founder and CEO of cloud software giant Zoho, has categorically denied reports about the company's investment in a semiconductor plant in Odisha.

Sep 20, 2024

Odisha: 'Ratna Bhandar' of Jagannath Temple opened after 46 years

Odisha: 'Ratna Bhandar' of Puri Jagannath Temple opened after 46 years

The Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of Jagannath Temple in Puri was finally opened after a gap of 46 years on Sunday.

Jul 14, 2024

Monsoon Season spurs Dengue surge, K'taka tops with 5,374 cases, 5 deaths

The monsoon season, a period of relief from the sweltering heat, has also brought a surge in dengue cases in various parts of India, including Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra.

Jun 30, 2024

Phase 5: Voting begins, Amethi records 13% voting, Mumbai sees celebs queueing up

Voting across 49 Lok Sabha seats in 6 states and two Union Territories is currently underway till 6 pm.

May 20, 2024

Rahul Gandhi steps up campaign in Odisha, alleges BJD-BJP 'collusion to benefit few corporates'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stepping up the party's campaign in Odisha on Sunday lashed out at the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government and the opposition BJP while accusing them of having 'married' each other for personal gains and befooling the public.

Apr 29, 2024

Anushka Shetty signs another female centric project

The actress has been keeping herself away from public appearances after being unable to lose the weight she gained for Size Zero film.

Feb 17, 2024

Vizag horror: 17-year-old girl from Odisha gang-raped by 13 men [details]

In a horrific case, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by two groups of 13 persons in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam.

Jan 2, 2024

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge

Kharge chairs meeting with Bengal, Odisha Congress leaders on preparations for Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday chaired a meeting with party leaders in West Bengal and Odisha to discuss the preparations for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Dec 21, 2023

Three children dead due to snake bite in Odisha

Three children died and a woman was seriously injured in two different snake bite incidents in Odisha, police said on Tuesday.

Jul 25, 2023

Odisha: Woman 'murdered' by in-laws for dowry; husband arrested [details]

A woman was allegedly murdered by her husband and in-laws for dowry in Odisha's Nayagarh district, police said on Thursday.

Jun 22, 2023

Rescue operation underway at the site where Coromandel Express, Bengaluru-Howrah Express and a goods train met with an accident, in Balasore district, Saturday, June 03, 2023.

Balasore Rail Accident: Track restored, trains resume, but safety and staff shortage loom larger

While the Ministry has said that the accident occurred due to change in electronic interlocking, there is no denying the fact that Railways is staggeringly understaffed

Jun 5, 2023

Odisha train accident: Death toll stands at 275; less than 100 identified [details]

The Odisha government on Sunday said the death figure in the tragic triple train accident at Bahanaga station in Balasore stood at 275.

Jun 4, 2023

Coromandel train accident: Over 238 dead, 900 injured; How the tragedy unfolded? Whose fault? [key points]

The Coromandel Express took a loop line instead of the main line and collided with the stationary goods train parked on the loop line. After this collision several coaches fell onto the other side of the tracks from where another train hit the overturned carriages

Jun 3, 2023

Odisha receives investment intents worth Rs 21,000cr

Odisha receives investment intent worth Rs 26K cr at business meet in Tokyo

The government of Odisha in association with the Indian Embassy in Japan, the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), hosted the Tokyo meet, which was attended by over 200 delegates

Apr 6, 2023

Odisha Health Minister shot at by police officer; ASI arrested, minister hospitalised [details]

In a shocking incident, a police officer opened fire at Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das in Jahrsuguda district, police said.

Jan 29, 2023

Giridhar Gamang and other leaders from Odisha join BRS

Giridhar Gamang, several Odisha leaders join BRS

Former chief minister of Odisha, Giridhar Gamang, who quit the Bharat Janata Party (BJP) two days ago, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) here on Friday.

Jan 28, 2023

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