The BJP has complicated the Opposition's strategy in Odisha for Rajya Sabha elections, while suspense persists over NDA candidates in Assam, Bihar, and Maharashtra, with BJP backing UPPL in Assam.
In a historic political move, the Congress and BJD have joined forces for the Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha, marking a significant shift in alliances. This collaboration follows the BJD's previous support for BJP's Ashwani Vaishnaw, highlighting evolvin
The Congress party has raised concerns about possible 'horse trading' as political maneuvering intensifies for the fourth Rajya Sabha seat in Odisha, with BJP and BJD set to secure the other three.
A woman in Odisha was allegedly raped twice in a single day and later died after being thrown from a four-storey building. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the horrific crime.
In a major corruption case in Odisha, authorities discovered Rs 427 crore in cash stored in trolley bags at the home of an arrested officer, highlighting deep-rooted issues in governance.
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has released a recruitment notification for 667 posts, including Mining Sirdar and Junior Overman. Apply online from March 16 to April 6, 2026.
Twin brothers from Odisha made headlines by securing identical scores in JEE Main 2026, showcasing remarkable dedication and sibling synergy in India's toughest engineering entrance exam.
Gandhamardan Hill in Odisha, famed as Hanuman's 'Sanjeevani Mountain,' holds 2,200-2,500 medicinal herbs. The State Medicinal Plant Board plans to conserve and commercialize these plants amid threats from unsustainable harvesting.
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission closes registration for 1,518 Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable positions on February 15, 2026. Apply online at osssc.gov.in.
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) will close registration for 1,518 Group C posts on February 15, 2026. Apply online for Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable positions.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge raises alarm over caste discrimination in workplaces across India, referencing a recent boycott incident at an anganwadi center in Odisha.
Odisha government signs MoU with Sarvam AI to establish a sovereign AI park, boosting India's tech infrastructure and innovation in artificial intelligence.
India conducted a successful test launch of the nuclear-capable Agni-3 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, enhancing its strategic deterrence capabilities.
An Indian Merchant Navy officer from Odisha has gone missing from his vessel near Mauritius. His family urgently seeks intervention from the Indian government to locate him.
The Union Budget for 2026-27 strategically places Odisha at the core of India's economic expansion, with 20 new inland waterways announced to boost transport, trade, and coastal economy.
Chief Minister of Odisha announces that Western Odisha has become the core engine of the state's industrial growth, attracting investments worth Rs 52,026 crore across various sectors, boosting economic development.
Hindalco Industries announces a massive Rs 21,000 crore investment to expand its aluminium smelter in Odisha, aiming to significantly increase production capacity and strengthen India's position in the global metals market.
State-owned NALCO is transitioning its power-intensive smelting operations to renewable energy sources, planning 200-300 MW of green power capacity with battery storage to cut carbon emissions and ensure reliable supply.
In a significant crackdown, Odisha police destroyed poppy plants worth Rs 1.91 crore in a targeted operation, aiming to curb illegal drug cultivation in the region.
Chilika Lagoon's tidal prism has reduced by 30-40% since the 1990s, weakening its natural flushing capacity. While tourism grows, ecological discipline is crucial for survival.
Krushna Chandra Behera, 80, highlights the harsh reality of relocation in Odisha. Uprooted by sea erosion, villagers face a 12km trek through crocodile-infested mangroves to farm. Read about the human cost of climate displacement.