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.
A young firefighter, Chandan Patnaik, tragically lost his life in Kendujhar, Odisha, after coming into contact with an electrified wire while draining floodwater.
The Odisha Higher Education Department is launching a free professional training program in stock market and finance for students at state universities and colleges to enhance financial literacy and job readiness.
The Lord Jagannath temple in Puri will be inaccessible to the public for five hours this evening due to the Banakalagi ritual, coinciding with Asadha Sukla Purnima.
The prices of essential kitchen items have surged in Odisha, leading to increased financial strain on families as the cost of daily meals rises significantly.
The Government Medical College and Hospital in Phulbani will be renamed after Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati to honor his dedication to the tribal communities of Kandhamal. Additionally, funding has been allocated for the development of the Jaleshpata Ashram.
Shiva Cement has obtained permission to mine and sell dolomite from its Khatkurbahal block in Odisha, enhancing its revenue and securing raw materials for JSW Group’s cement sector.
On the same day, two gruesome patricide cases occurred in Odisha, leaving the state in disbelief and raising alarms over family violence.
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