Smoke in Guwahati-Bengaluru Express Coach, No Injuries
Heavy smoke reported from Guwahati-Bengaluru Express coach at Berhampur station. Quick action by railway staff prevented injuries and major delay. Read the full details.
Heavy smoke reported from Guwahati-Bengaluru Express coach at Berhampur station. Quick action by railway staff prevented injuries and major delay. Read the full details.
A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a pickup van in Ganjam's Digapahandi left 25 injured, with 7 in critical condition. Ministers and police have launched an investigation. Read for details.
IISER Berhampur celebrated its 10th foundation day with academic talks and cultural events. Directors highlighted interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Read more about this milestone.
Berhampur police file a massive 1660-page chargesheet against 16, including ex-MLA Bikram Panda, for advocate Pitabash Panda's murder. Political rivalry cited as motive. Read the full details.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with a detailed roadmap focusing on farm incomes, rural jobs, and the Atal Progress-Way project. Discover the state's vision for sustainable farming.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
The first phase of the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 has commenced in Berhampur forest circle. Using the MSTrIPES app, teams will survey tigers, co-predators, and prey base until January 15. Read the full story.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges states to strategically utilise budgets before March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund releases for key schemes like PM-KISAN.
Ganjam police arrest two youths for allegedly beating an 85-year-old man to death. The fatal assault followed a discussion about an earlier rape case involving the accused. Read the full details.
A 58-year-old man and his four brothers arrested in Berhampur for allegedly beating his wife to death over a petty dispute and later cremating the body to destroy evidence. Police seize auto-rickshaw and bamboo used in crime.
A 58-year-old man from Berhampur died after falling from a floating bridge vessel in Chilika lake near Satapada. The incident highlights safety concerns on the risky Janhikuda-Satapada water route. Read the full report.
OPSC has announced 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer vacancies. Apply online from Jan 10-27, 2026. Check eligibility, salary, and exam pattern details here.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Odisha govt initiates formation of Greater Berhampur by merging 34 revenue villages. Public suggestions invited within 30 days. A key urban expansion move for the city.
Uttar Pradesh's agriculture department has utilized only 45% of its Rs 8,620 crore budget for 2025-26, with major schemes like seed parks and PM-KUSUM seeing no expenditure. Key details inside.
Berhampur cyber police recovered Rs 1.67 lakh for a bank employee duped of Rs 7.7 lakh. The fraudster posed as a customer. Read how digital evidence led to partial recovery.
Kandhamal police complete legal formalities and hand over bodies of two women Maoists killed in recent encounters to their families. Read the full details of the operation and the humanitarian gesture by authorities.
India's agriculture sector is poised for record foodgrain production in 2025-26, driven by strong monsoons and GST cuts on farm inputs. Discover the key figures and policy impacts shaping the sector's future.
J&K Minister Choudhary Mohammad Javed inaugurated a Mega Kisan Mela in Bishnah, promoting sustainable agriculture and farmer welfare. Discover the key initiatives announced.
Students from Berhampur's private schools excel at the National Urja Mela in New Delhi. Chinmayee Pasupalak and Prince Kumar Behera secure first prizes in science exhibition and quiz, highlighting innovative clean energy projects. Read their inspiring sto
Gov. Anandiben Patel highlights agriculture sector transformation at AIRSAVBCON 2025. Read about the focus on AI, robotics, and farmer awards for Viksit Bharat.
Ganjam court sentences Biju Behera to life imprisonment for killing Juria Bisoi in Dengaadar. Verdict follows 15 witness testimonies. Read the full details of the case.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.
On National Farmers' Day, explore crucial sustainable farming methods & the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Essential reading for UPSC aspirants & eco-conscious citizens. Boost your current affairs knowledge now!
Experts at a Lucknow congress highlight how AI and robotics can cut carbon emissions and boost farm productivity for a Viksit Bharat. Discover the future of smart agriculture.
A bus carrying school staff overturned in Ganjam district, killing one and injuring 15. Five are critical. Another accident in Gajapati injured six. Read for details.
Odisha's Nidaan scheme offers free diagnostic tests at Biju Patnaik Homeopathic Medical College via PPP. Learn how this benefits Ayush patients across the state.
Ganjam administration revises school timings to 10 AM-4 PM for student safety. Kandhamal halts morning classes. Berhampur opens night shelters for homeless. Details inside.
BJD workers from Hinjili met Naveen Patnaik, citing halted pensions, ration issues, and hospital staff shortages. The BJP calls the claims baseless. Read more on the political row.