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.
Jyotirmayee Nayak, the winner of Indian Idol Season 16, received accolades from Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati in a ceremony at Lok Bhavan.
Odisha and Japan’s Tottori Prefecture are looking to strengthen their partnership through a proposed Friendship Agreement, focusing on investment, education, and cultural exchange.
Amiya Kumar Behera, a former assistant sub-inspector at Jajpur’s Jenapur Police Station, has been sentenced to four years in prison for accepting a bribe to resolve a complaint.
Odisha’s Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit districts, assessing damage and coordinating relief efforts.
An assistant sub-inspector in Odisha has received a four-year prison sentence after being found guilty in a bribery case by the Vigilance court.
Odisha’s northern districts face severe flooding as Mahanadi water levels increase. Authorities are on high alert, with evacuations underway and school closures announced.
Amid the flooding in Odisha, health officials are prioritizing the evacuation of pregnant women and enhancing medical resources to address rising health concerns.
The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Warning for heavy rainfall in several Odisha districts, predicting widespread rain and thunderstorms until August 5.
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