Biodiversity Hotspot Similipal Tiger Reserve is facing severe ecological distress due to rampant illegal stone mining within its eco-sensitive and buffer zones. The Dukhra range, in particular, has been identified as a hotspot for such illicit activities, which are wreaking havoc on the e
Odisha Fire Department is on high alert ahead of the potential Cyclone Montha. Fire Officer Prabhat Kumar stated that the department is preparing for the approaching storm from October 27th to 29th and that it has followed all guidelines issued by the state government, administration, and
The annual Kalika Bhusani festival is among the most vibrant cultural events in Cuttack, symbolising unity and devotion as thousands gather to participate in the processions and immersion ceremonies.
The disaster management teams in Odisha are on high alert due to a brewing cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, which is forecast to bring heavy rainfall to the state from October 27.
The investment is expected to generate more than one lakh direct and indirect jobs, marking one of the largest private sector initiatives in the state's history. The Odisha government assured all necessary support, including the swift provision of land for the proposed greenfield projects to
Discussing the arrangements for the festival, DCP Rishikesh D Khilari said that all necessary measures have been taken to facilitate immersion during the Kali Puja, and a traffic advisory has been issued to ensure that people do not face any inconvenience.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi has decided to hand over the investigation into the controversial Police Sub-Inspector recruitment examination scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
According to Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Mayor Sulochana Das, a total of eight fire tenders were deployed at the incident site to extinguish the fire. No casualties were reported in the incident.
The Odisha government has confirmed its collaboration with the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, dubbed as the world's largest conference dedicated to rice sector.
"Under the guidelines of the Railways Minister, over 12,000 special trains are running in the country. East Coast Railway is running 367 special trains. So far, 76 special trains have been started, and over 78,000 passengers have taken the benefit of these trains. RPF and other officers a
Chief Fire Officer Bhubaneswar, Ramesh Chandra Majhi, said all the arrangements have been made to tackle any incident during the wee hours of the Diwali. Temporary fire stations have been set up across Bhubaneshwar, and 16 teams of police are patrolling the city to ensure public safety.