Bhubaneswar: India on Friday marked the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), honouring the courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment of its personnel who stand at the forefront of the country’s disaster management efforts. Over the years, the NDRF has emerged as the backbone of India’s emergency response system, playing a crucial role…
Bhubaneswar: Indian onions have earned the moniker “Red Gold” in several African nations, underscoring their growing importance as a high-value agricultural export and reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in onion trade. In 2025, India emerged as the world’s largest onion exporter, with shipments crossing 1.1 million tonnes. The demand has been driven by…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s iconic Chilika Lake has once again transformed into a spectacular natural haven, hosting over 1.1 million migratory birds this winter season and reaffirming its status as one of Asia’s most significant wetland ecosystems. Spread across more than 1,100 square kilometres, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon becomes a seasonal refuge for avian visitors travelling…
Bhubaneswar: The Enforcement Directorate’s raids at the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) office in Kolkata have triggered a sharp political escalation in West Bengal, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launching a direct attack on the Centre and the BJP. The development comes at a time when the state is slowly moving into campaign mode ahead…
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: 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: 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…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to address the rising air pollution levels in the state capital, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to install air purifiers at key locations across the city to help keep the Air Quality Index (AQI) within permissible limits. The initiative will be rolled out in a phased manner, with the…