Odisha

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 ...

Odisha is gearing up for a wet spell over the next four days due to a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that this system will likely intensify into a depression on Sunday, ...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain across Odisha for the next four days. According to a special report from IMD's Bhubaneswar center, a new low-pressure area is likely to form over the east-central and nearby northern Bay of Bengal ...

Bhitarkanika National Park, located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha, India, is a renowned wildlife sanctuary and one of the country's most biodiverse regions. Known for its lush mangrove forests and diverse wildlife, it is a must-visit for nature lovers. The ...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for FY 2024-25 on Tuesday, July 23, announcing that the central government will provide assistance to Odisha for developing tourist attractions. She highlighted the state's scenic beauty, temples, craftsmanship, natural landscapes, wildlife sanctuaries, ...

The inner chamber of Ratna Bhandar in the Jagannath Temple, Odisha, is scheduled to reopen on July 18 for inventory and audit purposes. This decision follows its initial closure four days earlier. The reopening window is set between 9:51 AM and ...