Hirakud Reservoir Opens 14 Gates to Release Floodwater; Authorities on High Alert
Sambalpur: With heavy inflow from upstream catchments, the Hirakud reservoir authorities opened 14 sluice gates…
August 2026
Odisha Emerging as India’s Premier Skilling Hub
Odisha is positioning itself as one of India’s leading centres for skill development, with reforms…
Rourkela–Bhubaneswar Intercity Cancelled on August 18
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway has announced the cancellation of the Rourkela–Bhubaneswar Intercity Express (Train…
Odisha Hosts Global Dialogue on Smart Irrigation
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The Department of Water Resources, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with JICA and…
Odisha CM Majhi Reviews Flood Relief in Jajpur
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited flood‑affected areas in Jajpur district to assess the…
Odisha Floods: Brahmani and Baitarani Rivers Overflow, Affecting Over 5 Lakh People
Odisha is facing a moderate flood crisis as the Brahmani and Baitarani rivers overflow, impacting…
Balangir Businessman Abduction: Police Arrest SI and Journalist, Probe Deepens
Balangir police have intensified investigations into the abduction of businessman Narendra Sahu, alias Gunda, who…
Odisha Police Extends Aid and Job Relief to Late Home Guard’s Family
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has provided financial assistance of Rs 6.55 lakh to the family of…
RBI Proposes New Loan Rules to Protect Borrowers
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released draft guidelines under “Interest Rate Directions on…
BJP Announces Major Organizational Reshuffle; Baijayant Panda Reappointed as National Vice President
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its new national organisational team under the leadership…