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Odisha sounds alert as low pressure area brews over south Andaman Sea

IMD Director General said that Odisha is likely to experience rainfall from December 2 to December 5

Odisha, AP agree to set up committee for territorial dispute, SC told

The Supreme Court wasinformed that Chief Ministers of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh agreed to constitute a committee to look into the controversy related to territorial jurisdiction dispute

Low pressure area over south Andaman Sea, heavy rainfall likely in Odisha

A fresh low pressure area formed over south Andaman Sea and adjoining Thailand coast on Saturday morning, a weather official said.

Naveen Patnaik dedicates 142 schools in five Odisha districts

The dedication programme for transformed schools will continue till November 24.

Offline classes for VI, VII standards to resume from Nov 15 in Odisha

Classroom teaching for the students of Class VI and VII would resume in Odisha from November 15, School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash said on Wednesday

Odisha announces full tax exemption for EVs, registration fee waiver

The exemption, granted under the Odisha Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, is applicable till 2025

Odisha: DRDO successfully tests high-speed expendable aerial target Abhyas

India on Friday successfully flight-tested the endogenously developed high-speed expendable aerial target (HEAT), ABHYAS, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Odisha's Chandipur

More rain in store for Odisha and Bengal, landslide warning issued

IMD on Tuesday forecast more rainfall for Odisha and West Bengal, the two neighbouring states that have already been pounded by low pressure area-induced heavy showers over the past three days

Odisha hikes DA by 11%; 400,000 employees, 350,000 pensioners to benefit

The employees will get their increased salary from October and they will also get the three months' hiked DA in cash.

Odisha man, wanted in 500 burglary cases over 39 years, arrested: Police

A man, who allegedly committed around 500 burglaries over 39 years across the country, was arrested in Odisha's Cuttack, police said on Tuesday. Heman Dash, known as the "crowbar man", was arrested on Monday after being identified as a suspect in three burglary cases in Bhubaneswar, they said. After being arrested, Dash confessed to the crimes, police said. Dash started as a burglar in 1982 when he was in college after meeting his 'guru' in jail as he was imprisoned for some time over a clash between two groups of students, they said. He used to stay in rooms next to rich men in luxury hotels across the country, and rob them, police said. Dash told police that he used crowbars to break locks and safes, earning him the nickname. Though he started burglary along with his 'guru' after getting out of jail in 1982, for the last 34 years, he operated alone, police said. He splurged most of his ill-gotten money, estimated to be around Rs 5 crore, on liquor and call girls, police said.

Odisha coronavirus update: Logs 528 new Covid-19 cases, 5 more deaths

At least 528 more people, including 73 children, tested positive for Covid in Odisha, taking the tally to 10,27,959, while Boudh became first Covid free district in the state with no active case.

Odisha bypolls: BJD candidate leads after first round of counting in Pipili

Counting of votes for the by-poll held in Pipili Assembly constituency in Odisha earlier this week began on Sunday amid tight security arrangements

Odisha: Votes counting begins for Pipili bypoll amid tight security

The counting of votes for bypoll to the Pipili assembly constituency in Odisha's Puri district began at 8 am on Sunday amid tight security, officials said

Odisha govt bans sale, use of firecrackers during festive season

Odisha government on Thursday prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season."With a view to protecting the health of general public and to curb the spread of infection, sale and use of firecrackers shall remain prohibited during this festive month," reads the state government order.The state government further extended the night curfew between 10 pm and 5 am for a month from October 1 to November 1, 2021 in all urban areas of the state.However, the night curfew in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack will be imposed from 8 pm to 5 am from October 11 to October 20."All religious festivals/functions will be observed in restricted manner, considering the local COVID situation. District authorities will take the decision and may impose restrictions to the entry of devotees into religious place or place of worship," the order adds.It further said local authorities may decide the number of persons to attend any religious festival/ ritual/ puja in their jurisdictions with strict ..

Adani Green arm acquires 40 Mw operating solar project in Odisha

The project has a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for Rs 4.235 per unit, with remaining PPA life of about 22 years

Odisha announces ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 for each Covid-19 death

The amount will be paid from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)

New version of Akash missile successfully flight-tested in Odisha

A new version of the Akash missile was successfully flight-tested on Monday from the integrated test range at Chandipur in Odisha, officials said

73% population of Odisha has antibodies against Covid: ICMR survey

The survey was conducted in 12 of the state's 30 districts between August 29 and September 15

Cyclone Gulab to make landfall today, IMD issues alert for Andhra, Odisha

The orange alert has been issued for moderate or heavy thunderstorms and wind speed with 30-40 km per hour to reach some districts of Odisha within the next three hours

NDRF deploys 18 teams in AP, Odisha in view of impending cyclone

The NDRF teams in Odisha will be deployed in Balasore, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Nayagarh and Malkangiri districts.