Bhubaneswar: Authorities at Hirakud Dam have announced that the season’s first floodwater release will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, following a steady rise in the reservoir’s water level due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Mahanadi River basin. The controlled release is part of the dam’s routine monsoon…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Rath Yatra 2026, the Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha has prohibited the distribution of cooked food along Bada Danda, permitting only dry and packaged food items to be served to devotees during the festival. The decision has been taken to maintain strict sanitation, hygiene, and public health standards as…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has announced a major cultural initiative to promote the timeless values of the Lakshmi Purana by distributing around one crore copies of the classic text across the state. The initiative is intended to spread its enduring message of women’s empowerment, social equality, and cleanliness while preserving and promoting Odisha’s rich…
Bhubaneswar: India’s gold market has witnessed a significant shift, with domestic gold demand reportedly falling by more than 70%, according to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association. The slowdown is being attributed to a combination of policy changes, declining prices, and changing consumer behaviour. One notable trend is that many Indian households are selling old…
Bhubaneswar: The Industries Department, Government of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with IHI Corporation and ACME Group to develop three major green energy projects in the state, attracting a combined investment of ₹67,000 crore. The agreement covers the establishment of: A 0.4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) green ammonia plant at Gopalpur….
Bhubaneswar: A significant development has emerged in the title controversy surrounding Eetha, starring Shraddha Kapoor. Mangala Bansode Karavadikar, the eldest daughter of legendary Lavani artiste Vithabai Narayangaonkar, has publicly stated that their family has no objection to the film’s title. Explaining her position, Mangala said that “Eetha” was an affectionate name by which villagers lovingly…
Bhubaneswar: Spectacular underwater visuals captured by divers beneath the Mahanadi River near Nandikeswari Path on the Cuttack–Choudwar stretch have revealed massive rocky formations resting quietly on the riverbed. Resembling submerged hills or cliffs, the formations have sparked curiosity about the geological history hidden beneath one of Odisha’s most important rivers. At first glance, the enormous…
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha has directed all colleges across the state to establish a 500-metre drug-free zone around their campuses to promote a safe, healthy and conducive academic environment for students. Issued in accordance with the guidelines of the Narco Coordination Centre, the directive aims to shield students from the influence…
Bhubaneswar: The first low pressure area (LoPAR) of the 2026 southwest monsoon season has triggered widespread rainfall across Odisha, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a Red Warning for Koraput district and Malkangiri district, where extremely heavy rainfall is expected over the next two days. According to the IMD, the weather system remains active…
Bhubaneswar: Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha has initiated stringent disciplinary action against medical professionals participating in the ongoing statewide health services boycott. In an official directive issued on July 2, 2026, the department ordered authorities to withhold the salaries of striking government medical officers and warned that contractual doctors who continue to…