CM Mohan Majhi to Hear Public Grievances in Bhubaneswar on July 27
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will hold a public grievance hearing (Jana Sunani) in Bhubaneswar on July 27. The programme will begin at 8 am at the former Government…
Hirakud Dam Opens Four Gates to Release Excess Water After Heavy Rain
The Hirakud Dam authorities in Odisha have reopened four sluice gates to release excess water following heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Mahanadi river. The decision was…
Naveen Patnaik Urges Parliament Debate on Exam Paper Leaks, Calls for Education Reforms
BJD president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has raised concerns over the alleged examination paper leaks and urged the Centre to hold a detailed discussion on the issue during…
Thousands Join Patali Srikhetra Rath Yatra in Odisha Despite Heavy Rain
Thousands of devotees gathered at Patali Srikhetra in Odisha’s Subarnapur district on Thursday to celebrate the annual Shri Gundicha Rath Yatra. Heavy rainfall did not stop pilgrims from taking part…
Odisha Vigilance Catches Gunupur Revenue Inspector Taking ₹25,000 Bribe
Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday arrested a Revenue Inspector (RI) in Rayagada district for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹25,000 in connection with a land mutation case. The accused, Susanta Mallick,…
Odisha Governor Calls on OAS Officers to Boost Welfare Scheme Implementation
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has urged Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) probationers to gain a thorough understanding of Central and state welfare schemes to improve public service delivery. Addressing 31…
Odisha Cracks Down on PC & PNDT Violations, Ultrasound Centre Sealed in Sora
A registered ultrasound centre in Sora, Balasore district, was sealed on Monday for alleged violations of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC & PNDT) Act. The State PC &…
Ganjam Steps Up COVID-19 Vigil as Andhra Pradesh Reports Fresh Infections
The Ganjam district administration has strengthened COVID-19 surveillance after fresh cases and suspected virus-related deaths were reported in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. In a directive issued on July 13, 2026, the…
Odisha Tightens Puri Rath Yatra Security with Focus on Safe and Peaceful Festival
The Odisha Government has stepped up security arrangements for the upcoming Rath Yatra in Puri. The main goal is to ensure a safe festival with zero casualties. Ahead of Chief…
Puri Police Remove 97 AI Images of Jagannath Deities Ahead of Rath Yatra
Puri Police have removed 97 AI-generated images from social media that falsely showed the deities of the Jagannath Temple as being ill. The action comes ahead of the annual Rath…