Severe Heatwave Hits Western Odisha
Western Odisha is experiencing a severe heatwave, with Jharsuguda recording temperatures as high as 45.3 degrees Celsius, disrupting daily life.
Foundation Stone Laid for Rs 1,647-Crore Grid Substation in Keonjhar
On the birth anniversary of Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation for a significant grid substation in Keonjhar, aiming to transform the district...
Deaths of Two Teachers Highlight Census Duty Risks Amid Odisha Heatwave
The deaths of two schoolteachers in Odisha, suspected to be due to sunstroke while on census duty, have raised concerns about the safety of enumerators during the ongoing heatwave.
House Sparrow Census 2026: 83,576 Birds Recorded in Odisha
The Wildlife Odisha Foundation recently conducted the first house sparrow census in Odisha, revealing a total of 83,576 birds across the state for the year 2025-2026.
Odisha Endures Heatwave as Jharsuguda Hits 44.8°C
Odisha is experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with Jharsuguda recording a peak temperature of 44.8°C. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for several districts.
Vedanta’s Mobile Health Units Serve Over 50,000 People in Odisha’s Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts
Vedanta Aluminum has delivered essential healthcare services to more than 50,000 individuals across 18 remote villages in Odisha through its mobile health unit initiative.
BJD Criticizes Odisha Government Over Shyam Metalics Reopening
The Biju Janata Dal has accused the Odisha government of prioritizing industrial interests over public health following the reopening of Shyam Metalics, which had previously been shut down for...
Odisha Faces Heatwave as Jharsuguda Reaches 44.8°C, IMD Predicts Nor’wester Relief
Odisha is experiencing extreme heat, with Jharsuguda recording temperatures of 44.8°C. However, the IMD forecasts nor'wester rain activity that may provide some relief this week.
Odisha CM Majhi Unveils Sambalpur Growth Corridor with ₹1 Lakh Crore Investments
Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has announced the development of the Sambalpur Growth Corridor, which aims to attract investments exceeding ₹1 lakh crore and create over two lakh jobs.
Odisha Implements Early Summer Break Amid Intensifying Heatwave
The Odisha government has declared an early summer vacation for all schools starting April 27 due to extreme heatwave conditions affecting the state.