Severe flooding in Odisha has led to significant disruptions in rural connectivity, prompting the government to bolster relief initiatives for affected communities.
In Odisha’s Sundaragada district, two individuals lost their lives due to wild elephant encounters, raising alarms among local communities.
Ten districts in Odisha are on high alert due to ongoing water discharge from the Hirakud Dam, affecting hundreds of thousands and damaging infrastructure.
The India Meteorological Department warns of rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in nine districts of Odisha, urging residents to stay vigilant and take safety precautions.
Sambalpuri Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in western Odisha, highlighting the region’s rich traditions and linguistic heritage through various cultural events and festivities.
Himanshu Das, the former Managing Director of Betnoti LAMPCS in Odisha, has been arrested by the state’s vigilance department for allegedly misappropriating over Rs 40.94 lakh in society funds.
Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, has been honored with an honorary doctorate from Maharaja Ganga Singh University in Bikaner, marking his 75th such recognition.
Jyotirmayee Nayak, a 24-year-old singer from Odisha, emotionally celebrated her Indian Idol Season 16 win, expressing gratitude for her long-awaited achievement and the support from her family.
In response to heavy rainfall and increasing inflows in Odisha’s Mahanadi basin, two more gates of the Hirakud Dam were opened. Officials assure that the flood situation at Mundali is stable and secure.
Naveen Patnaik, the BJD president, condemned Odisha’s BJP leaders for their absence in the state amid severe flooding, questioning their priorities during this crisis.
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