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State in Eastern India
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Odisha, formerly Orissa, is a state located in Eastern India. It is the eighth-largest state by area, and the eleventh-largest by population, with over 41 million inhabitants. The state also has the third-largest population of Scheduled Tribes in India. It neighbours the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal to the north, Chhattisgarh to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the south. Odisha has a coastline of 485 kilometres (301 mi) along the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean. The region is also known as Utkaḷa and is mentioned by this name in India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana. The language of Odisha is Odia, which is one of the Classical languages of India.
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Odisha: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafts sand sculpture on Union Budget 2025Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a sand sculpture on Puri beach to welcome the Union Budget 2025, ahead of its presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The budget is highly anticipated, with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Security forces kill two Naxalites in gunfight in ChhattisgarhSecurity forces engaged in an encounter with Naxalites in Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh on Monday, resulting in the death of two insurgents. The encounter took place near the Chhattisgarh-Odisha..IndiaTimes - Published | |
2 years after Odisha mantri’s death, BJP, BJD spar over probeNearly two years after Odisha health minister Naba Das' assassination, BJP and BJD have clashed over the investigation. BJP MP Pradeep Purohit claimed a conspirator is being shielded, while MLA..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Seven months after BJP comes to power, Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat schemeOdisha joins the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, replacing its own Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, with promises of enhanced healthcare benefits for over 1 crore families. Prime Minister Modi and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Odisha ex-governor Raghubar Das back in Jharkhand BJPFormer Odisha governor Raghubar Das has rejoined BJP in Ranchi, pledging to revitalize the party and challenge the JMM-led INDIA bloc government. His return follows dissatisfaction within the state BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Murder plot? 2 Odisha BJP netas killed as truck rams car thriceTwo local BJP functionaries were killed and two others injured in a suspicious road incident in Sambalpur, Odisha, when a tipper truck repeatedly rear-ended their car. Police are investigating whether..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Koraput Jail: Where prisoners suffer incarceration and earn incomeThe century-old Koraput district jail in Odisha is blending punishment with reform by enabling inmates to produce and sell handicrafts, agricultural products, and fabricated items. With skill..IndiaTimes - Published | |
2024: A year when electors pranked the pollstersPollsters faced significant challenges and inaccuracies during the 2024 elections in India and the United States. Despite predictions for the BJP and NDA, actual outcomes were unexpected. Key states..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Not possible without government's support': Rahul Gandhi blames BJP's 'Manuvadi' thinking for Dalit's death in MPRahul Gandhi criticizes BJP for the death of a Dalit youth in police custody in Madhya Pradesh and the abuse of tribal women in Odisha, attributing such acts to BJP's 'Manuvadi thinking'. Both..IndiaTimes - Published | |
21 days on, wandering Odisha tigress sedated, captured in West Bengal villageTigress Zeenat, who had wandered from Odisha's Similipal on December 8, was tranquillised and captured in Bengal's Bankura village after evading forest officials from three states for 21 days...IndiaTimes - Published | States with high malaria burden dip from 10 in 2015 to 2 in 2023: GovernmentIndia has seen a significant decline in high malaria-burden states/UTs, dropping from 10 in 2015 to only two in 2023 according to the health ministry data. Mizoram and Tripura remain in the high-burden..IndiaTimes - Published |
MP to shift 15 tigers to Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, OdishaThe transfer of 15 tigers from Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha has been approved, with instructions issued for enhanced conservation efforts. The tigers, mostly females, will come..IndiaTimes - Published | Naveen Patnaik spares VK Pandian, links loss to BJP's 'bundle of lies'Six months post BJD's electoral defeat in Odisha, Naveen Patnaik cited the party's failure to counter BJP's false narratives as the main reason. On BJD's 28th foundation day, Patnaik emphasized that..IndiaTimes - Published |
'No idea why': Naveen Patnaik shrugs off Giriraj Singh's Bharat Ratna proposalNaveen Patnaik, BJD chief, has given a reserved response regarding Union Minister Giriraj Singh's proposal for awarding Bharat Ratna to him and Bihar's Nitish Kumar. Singh praised both leaders'..IndiaTimes - Published | Raghubar quits as Odisha governor, VK Singh sent to Mizoram, Arif to BiharFormer Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das resigned as Odisha governor amidst controversies involving his son and his daughter's electoral campaign. Mizoram's Hari Babu Kambhampati replaces him. VK Singh was..IndiaTimes - Published |
Temperature to dip 2°C in Northwest India in next 2 days, these states to witness thunderstormAccording to the Indian Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in many parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha have seen a rise of 2-5°C. Minimum temperatures were recorded to be..DNA - Published | Digress tigress: Zeenat's diary of adventureThree-year-old tigress Zeenat, relocated from Maharashtra to Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, embarked on an unexpected journey. Escaping her enclosure, she crossed into Jharkhand, dodging..IndiaTimes - Published |
Forest fires down to 2.03 lakh in 2023-24 from 2.23 lakh in 2021-22India's 2023-24 forest fire season witnessed a decline in fire hotspots, attributed to improved wildfire management strategies. Uttarakhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh reported the highest fire..IndiaTimes - Published | Days after straying into Jharkhand, tigress looks set for Odisha returnTigress Zeenat, relocated from Maharashtra to Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve last month, is nearing her return after an extraordinary 100km journey into Jharkhand. Forest officers are tracking her..IndiaTimes - Published |
Court acquits ex-coal secy, 4 others & firm in Odisha coal scam caseA Delhi court acquitted six individuals, including a former coal secretary and company executives, in a coal scam case. The court found no evidence of cheating or misrepresentation by Navbharat Power..IndiaTimes - Published | President Murmu attends Navy Day celebration at Odisha's PuriPresident Droupadi Murmu attended the Navy Day celebration at Puri Beach, Odisha, commending the Indian Navy's service and sacrifice. She highlighted India's rich maritime heritage and the Navy's role..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Navy's Power on Display: Odisha hosts Navy Day operational spectacleThis high-profile event will witness the presence of the Hon'ble President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, as the Chief Guest.DNA - Published | Theatre actor playing demon slaughters pig, eats raw meat on stage in OdishaA 45-year-old theatre artist and an event organiser in Odisha's Ganjam district were arrested for animal cruelty after the artist killed and ate a pig during a performance. The incident sparked public..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Chowkidaar’ who was ‘chor’ for them in 2019 became honest in 2024: PM Modi's veiled dig at oppositionPrime Minister Narendra Modi accused opposition parties of spreading misinformation to regain power, highlighting their 'Chowkidaar chor' jibe. He lauded BJP's surprise victories in states like Odisha..IndiaTimes - Published | Light rain, cloudy weather in Odisha as deep depression forms in Bay of BengalIndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi to attend all-India security conference in Odisha from today; J-K, Khalistan issue to be discussedThe event is being held in the Odisha capital for the first time. It will be a three-day event from November 29 to December 1.DNA - Published | Uproar in Odisha House as opposition protests display of 'distorted' PreambleOdisha's assembly witnessed uproarious scenes as the omission of "socialist" and "secular" from the Constitution's Preamble display sparked protests. BJD and Congress members disrupted proceedings,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'BJP government is committed to promote ease of doing business': PM ModiEmphasising that the Government's effort was to make Odisha a preferred destination for investors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his government was committed to promoting ease of..IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha: 12 baby gharials released into Satkosia gorgeIndiaTimes - Published |
'Odisha is land of saints and scholars, progress of Northeast priority': PM Modi at Odisha Parba 2024Addressing the 'Odisha Parba 2024' in the national capital, PM Modi said that "Odisha has always been a land of saints and scholars.DNA - Published | Charges against Gautam Adani: BJP's scathing attack on Congress, questions timing of developmentCiting from the US federal prosecutors's indictment, Amit Malviya said the states where government officials were paid bribes allegedly by the Adani Group were Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, and..DNA - Published |
Odisha woman force-fed human excreta, tribals rise in protestIndiaTimes - Published | BJP's jibe at Naveen Patnaik's 'penance' attack: 'Would've spoken Odia properly'Odisha minister Krushna Chandra criticised former CM Naveen Patnaik's claims that the BJP government's actions led to deaths from consuming mango kernel gruel. Chandra argued that Patnaik's party had..IndiaTimes - Published |
Odisha orders Internet shut down for 48 hours in Bhadrak district in order to prevent spread of...Earlier on Friday, tension flared up as the members of a particular community resorted to violent protests at Santhia in the Puruna Bazar police station area of the district over a controversial social..DNA - Published | Vedanta Aluminium introduces Ayush Ministry's "Swarna Prasan" initiative in Odisha's Kalahandi; to be extended to RayagaUnder the guidance of Government of Odisha, Secretary of Ministry of Ayush and other government officials,Vedanta Aluminium is now supporting the programme in Kalahandi district, while the company..DNA - Published |
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PM Narendra Modi turns 74: BJP and NDA leaders extend wishes on birthdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi turned 74, receiving birthday wishes from BJP and NDA leaders who praised his leadership. Tripura CM Manik Saha and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde extended their greetings...IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha’s Subhadra Scheme paves the way for women’s empowermentUnion Education Minister writes about the ‘Subhadra’ scheme to be launched by PM Narendra Modi, on his birthday, describing it as a significant step towards women empowerment in Odisha. With a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Schools, colleges closed today in this state due to PM Modi's visit, classes to resume on...The Chief Minister's Office of Odisha issued an official order regarding this.DNA - Published | Odisha to join Ayushman plan; Delhi, Bengal to be only holdoutsOdisha is likely to join Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) soon, with talks in final stages. The National Health Authority is set to sign an MoU with Odisha's government. Once..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi virtually flags off six Vande Bharat trains in RanchiPM Narendra Modi virtually launched six Vande Bharat trains for Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh from Ranchi. These new trains will run on routes like Tatanagar-Patna and Bhagalpur-Howrah...IndiaTimes - Published | Weather update: IMD issues red alert for heavy rains in West Bengal, Odisha, warns against flash floods in...IMD issues red alerts for heavy rainfall in West Bengal and Odisha while warnings for several other states.DNA - Published |
India successfully flight tests surface-to-air missileThe DRDO and Indian Navy successfully tested a vertical launch short range surface-to-air missile from Chandipur, Odisha. Conducted at 3 pm, the test aimed to validate updated elements of the weapon..IndiaTimes - Published | Weather Update: IMD predicts extremely heavy rain in this state, light to moderate rain in these states; check forecastMeanwhile, on September 9, a red alert was issued for Odisha for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several Odisha districts given the further intensification of the depression into a deep..DNA - Published |
Weather Update: IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall in Odisha, other states; check full forecast for this weekManorama Mohanty, Director, IMD Bhubaneswar, said that the deep depression lies over northwest and adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal and about 50 KM east southeast of Puri.DNA - Published | Vedanta props up rural education in Odisha; over 4,000 students of 50+ schools doled out study kitsBy equipping the students now with the essential study supplies, such an intervention of Vedanta Aluminium has resulted in a remarkable increase in school attendance.DNA - Published |
