Odisha

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 ...

The Kharagpur-Visakhapatnam Expressway is set to transform transportation and economic growth between West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. Spanning 783 kilometers, this greenfield expressway is part of the Central government's Gati Shakti Framework, which focuses on revolutionizing infrastructure across India. {image-untitleddesign-2024-11-27t143447-539-1732698330.jpg ...

The Khurda Road-Balangir rail line project, aimed at enhancing connectivity between coastal and western Odisha regions, is on the verge of achieving a significant milestone with the upcoming commissioning of the Jharmunda-Boudh stretch. Recently subjected to rigorous engine rolling and testing, ...

Cyclone Dana is currently advancing towards India's eastern coast, with Odisha and southern Bengal bracing for its impact. The storm is anticipated to make landfall tomorrow, accompanied by heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The landfall process will commence tonight and ...

As Odisha gears up to face the impending Cyclone 'Dana', authorities have put in place an extensive evacuation strategy to safeguard approximately 10 lakh residents spread across 14 vulnerable districts. 8647 pregnant women shifted to hospitals and 6000 cyclone shelters are ...

Cyclone Dana is a severe cyclonic storm forming over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to hit the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal. The cyclone is forecasted to make landfall on October 25th, with strong winds and heavy rain ...

The Tourism Gaurav Award 2024, a prestigious event celebrating achievements in the Indian tourism sector, recognized several villages and individuals for their contributions to sustainable and community-based tourism. This year, the spotlight was on Shashanka Sekhar Dash, popularly known as Paperman ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch several key projects in Odisha during his visit on September 17. A major highlight will be the foundation stone for railway and national highway projects worth over ₹2,800 crore and ₹1,000 crore, respectively. ...

Odisha is set to experience a major boost in its railway connectivity with the introduction of three new Vande Bharat Express trains beginning September 15, 2024. This addition will bring the total number of Vande Bharat trains operating in the state ...

Heavy rains caused by a deep depression have severely impacted southern Odisha, leading to the evacuation of around 2,000 people to relief camps. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has instructed officials to ensure sufficient relief materials are available in the affected ...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Red Alert' for five districts in Odisha: Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Khurda, Cuttack, and Dhenkanal. These areas are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, ranging from 7 to 20 cm, with some areas ...