Odisha

A new low-pressure system has developed over the north-west Bay of Bengal, affecting coastal Odisha and West Bengal. This weather pattern is predicted to bring widespread rain to Odisha over the next five to six days, according to the India Meteorological ...

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced plans to operate 365 special trains for the Puri Rath Yatra in 2025. This initiative aims to facilitate the travel of numerous devotees attending the festival. The event, set to begin on June 27, ...

The holy city of Puri in Odisha is getting ready for one of the biggest spiritual festivals in India-the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025. This sacred event begins with the Snana Purnima ceremony on June 11, 2025, when the idols of Lord ...

The Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of the most important and grand Hindu festivals in India. Every year, thousands of devotees from across the world gather in Puri, Odisha, to witness this spiritual event. In 2025, the Rath Yatra will ...

The state of Odisha has achieved a major milestone by officially recognizing Similipal as a national park. Covering a vast area of 845.70 square kilometers, Similipal now becomes India's 107th national park and the largest in Odisha. This important step is ...

Koraput, a beautiful district in Odisha, is set to become a major travel destination in Eastern India. Thanks to the Bharatmala economic corridor project, travel time to Koraput from major cities will soon be reduced. This new six-lane road project is ...

To improve the experience for visitors and ensure a smooth flow of devotees, the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is preparing to implement a new dhadi (queue) darshan system. Originally planned for January 20, the launch has been delayed to February ...

The Odisha government has introduced special bus services to help pilgrims from the state travel to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh with ease. The services, inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi through a virtual event, aim to simplify ...

In a major step to enhance the spiritual experience for devotees, the Odisha government has announced the implementation of a new queue system at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Known as the Dhadi Darshan system, this initiative aims to organize the ...

Odisha, a state known for its warm, tropical climate, has recently become the perfect winter destination in India. Due to a rare cold wave, districts like Sundergarh and Mayurbhanj have turned into a winter wonderland, with frost-covered landscapes and temperatures dipping to ...

The Indian Railways has announced a significant investment of Rs 509 crore towards the construction of two critical flyovers in the districts of Cuttack and Rayagada, aiming to boost train operations and alleviate traffic bottlenecks. This financial commitment forms part of ...

Odisha’s Puri district was alive with the commencement of the annual Konark Dance Festival and International Sand Art Festival on Sunday, as per an official announcement. The festivals, which signal the start of the tourism season in Odisha, were inaugurated by ...