Mayurbhanj:19/6/26:  President Droupadi Murmu reached Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district on Friday evening, beginning her two-day visit to Odisha. She arrived nearly two hours later than scheduled after adverse weather forced changes to her travel plan. The President was originally expected to land at the Dandbose Airstrip in Rairangpur at 3:45 pm on a special Air Force aircraft. Due to unfavourable ...

Balanagir:27/5/26: The Odisha government on Wednesday rolled out a comprehensive preparedness strategy for the Kharif 2026 season in view of the India Meteorological Department’s forecast of below-normal South-West monsoon rainfall and the possible impact of El Niño conditions. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment & Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo chaired a high-level virtual review meeting and directed ...

Paradip:27/5/26:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for JSW Steel’s massive integrated steel plant at Erasama near Paradip. The ₹1,25,000 crore project marks one of the largest single investments in the state’s history and is set to reshape Paradip’s landscape while propelling Odisha toward becoming the country’s ‘Steel Capital’. The plant, being developed in two ...

Bhdrak:9/6/26:India conducted the successful flight-trial of an Advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on May 08, 2026. The missile was flight-tested with multiple payloads, targeted to different targets spatially distributed over a large geographical area in the Indian Ocean Region. The telemetry and tracking was carried out by ...

Puri:26/4/26: The sacred town of Puri is currently immersed in the divine fervor of Chandan Jatra, the longest festival of Lord Jagannath, which spans forty-two days. This summer ritual began on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, marking a period of intense devotion and cultural vibrancy. The festival is traditionally divided into two phases: Bahara Chandan, the outer sandalwood journey, ...

Rourkela:21/4/26; The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Planetarium and Science Centre, and Nirmal Munda Parivesh Path at a public function held at Rourkela, Odisha today (April 21, 2026). Later, the President also inaugurated Tribal Museum and Integrated Command and Control Centre at Rourkela. Speaking at the public function, the President said that natural beauty, folk culture and heritage ...

Cuttack:20/4/26:In a vibrant celebration blending tradition and transformative governance, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi turned the sacred Akshaya Tritiya and State-level Farmers’ Day into a milestone moment for Odisha’s agriculture sector. At the Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) in Cuttack, the Chief Minister performed the traditional *Akhi Muthi Anukula* ritual on the field, symbolically marking the beginning of a new ...

Bhubaneswar:17/4/26:In a major boost for western Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Rourkela on April 21 for a packed day of public engagement and project inaugurations. A high-powered state-level preparatory meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan to ensure every detail of the visit is executed with zero error. The Chief Secretary ...

Dhamra, 06.04.2026: Building on its commitment to empowering the next generation, the Adani Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Adani Group, has successfully launched its flagship initiative, ‘Udaan’, at the Dhamra Port site. Since its rollout in September 2025, the programme has become a catalyst for academic and professional inspiration, reaching over 5,000 participants across the region. Bridging the Gap ...

Cuttack:6/3/26; Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addressed the 57th Raising Day ceremony of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) as the Chief Guest today in Mundali, Odisha. Union Home Minister lays the foundation stone for three residential complexes (Kamrup, Nashik, and Sehore) of the CISF to be built at a cost of ₹890 crore, andinauguratesd ...