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Dark monsoon clouds over Odisha as a new low-pressure system develops over the Bay of Bengal

Odisha Rain Alert: Another Low Pressure May Form Over Bay of Bengal

Odisha could see another spell of widespread rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the development of a fresh weather system over the Bay of Bengal. The Odisha…

Sanjana August 14, 2026

Floodwaters rising along the Baitarani and Jalaka rivers in Odisha

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Odisha flood situation worsens as rivers swell

The Odisha flood situation has intensified across several districts as continuous rainfall in upper catchment areas pushes river levels higher. The Baitarani and Jalaka rivers have crossed their respective danger…

Sanjana August 14, 2026

Passenger protests after IndiGo flight cancellation at Bhubaneswar Airport

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IndiGo Flight Cancelled at Bhubaneswar Airport After Technical Issue

A passenger at Bhubaneswar Airport reportedly expressed anger after an IndiGo flight to Kolkata was delayed and later cancelled because of a technical issue. The passenger was travelling to Kolkata…

Sanjana August 14, 2026

Odisha personnel selected for Service Medals 2026

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Odisha: 17 Personnel Selected for Service Medals 2026

Seventeen personnel from Odisha have been selected for the Service Medals 2026, recognising acts of gallantry and distinguished and meritorious service. The honours cover personnel being recognised for their contribution…

Sanjana August 14, 2026

14-year-old boy dies after lightning strike in Darengaba village of Koraput

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14-Year-Old Boy Dies After Lightning Strike in Koraput

A 14-year-old boy, identified as Rati Sisa, died after being struck by lightning in Darengaba village under Nandapur block of Odisha's Koraput district. The incident has left the local community…

Sanjana August 13, 2026

Agriculture Department raid in Dahanikhia village seizes 170 bags of fertiliser in Jagatsinghpur

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170 Bags of Fertiliser Seized in Jagatsinghpur Raid

The Agriculture Department conducted a raid in Dahanikhia village under Naugaon block of Jagatsinghpur district, leading to the seizure of 170 bags of fertiliser allegedly stored illegally. The seized fertilisers…

Sanjana August 13, 2026

Family members carrying a pregnant woman on a stretcher through a rural path in Koraput district.

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Koraput Pregnant Woman Carried 3 km on Stretcher After Ambulance Fails to Reach Village

A pregnant woman from Srigamput village under Atanda Panchayat in Nandapur block of Koraput district had to be carried nearly 3 kilometres on a stretcher after an ambulance was unable…

Sanjana August 13, 2026

Fire breaks out at a store room containing scrap materials and wooden planks at Panda Chhak in Ganjam

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Ganjam Store Room Fire Breaks Out at Panda Chhak

A Ganjam store room fire broke out late at night at Panda Chhak under Patpur Police Station, with flames spreading through a room where scrap materials and wooden planks were…

Sanjana August 13, 2026

Full-dress rehearsal for Odisha Independence Day at Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar

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Odisha Independence Day Rehearsal Held at Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar

A full-dress rehearsal for the state-level Independence Day celebration is being held at Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar as Odisha prepares for the 80th Independence Day. A total of 51 parade…

Sambit Mohanty August 13, 2026

Odisha traffic authorities issue e-challans during a road safety enforcement drive

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Odisha Issues 7,890 E-Challans in One Day

Odisha authorities have intensified enforcement against road safety violations, issuing 7,890 e-challans in a single day across the state. The action included a significant number of cases involving riders without…

Sambit Mohanty August 12, 2026