Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure system is developing over the Bay of Bengal in January, an unusual but significant weather event, which is likely to impact Odisha’s weather conditions in the coming days. According to weather indicators, Odisha is expected to receive rainfall from January 10 onwards, with coastal districts and parts of north Odisha likely to…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is set to host the mega rural fair Sisir Saras–2026 from January 10 to January 18, bringing together artisans, weavers and self-help groups (SHGs) from Odisha and nearly 20 other states under one roof. Organised by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) in collaboration with Mission Shakti, the fair aims to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha continues to reel under intense winter conditions as night temperatures plunged sharply across the state, accompanied by persistent dense fog in several regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that cold wave conditions are likely to persist for another three days. A yellow warning has been issued for isolated pockets in Jagatsinghpur,…
Bhubaneswar: In a strong push to tackle worsening air quality, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued stringent new guidelines to control dust pollution from construction activities across the city. The directives, issued through an office order on January 6, have come into effect immediately. The decision follows a high-level review of the city’s air…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha continues to reel under an intense cold wave, with temperatures plunging sharply across several regions and dense fog disrupting normal life. According to the Regional Chief Conservator of Forests (RCCF), Upper Barakamuda in Similipal recorded a freezing 0°C, while Chahala logged 2°C. Other forested pockets such as Bareipani and Gudugudia recorded 5°C, accompanied…
Bhubaneswar: Former Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today inaugurated ‘Atal Van’, a newly developed eco-park at the Lok Seva Bhawan premises. The park has been named in honour of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in recognition of his visionary leadership and lasting contribution to nation-building. The inaugural programme…
Bhubaneswar: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to relocate its Group C matches from Kolkata and Mumbai, stating that there are no credible security threats to warrant a change of venues ahead of the February ICC tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The decision was communicated during…
Bhubaneswar: The killing of Mani Chakraborty, a Hindu grocery trader in Narsingdi, is not merely another entry in Bangladesh’s crime statistics. It is the sixth fatal attack on Hindu men in less than three weeks, and together these killings form a troubling pattern that speaks less about individual acts of violence and more about a…
Bhubaneswar: Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, Chilika Lake, is set for a major ecological and economic revival as the Odisha government rolls out a ₹1,500–2,000 crore Detailed Project Report (DPR) aimed at restoring the lake’s fragile ecosystem while enhancing sustainable livelihoods and tourism. Officials said the ambitious plan goes beyond cosmetic intervention and focuses on…
Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Odisha government over its decision to deny petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) and sought the state’s response within two weeks. Hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), a division bench comprising Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice…
