Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Bengaluru shivered on Christmas morning, recording its second coldest winter since 2012. Minimum temperatures plunged to 11.2°C, with a cold spell gripping Karnataka. Read for details and forecast.
After a short-lived respite, severe cold returns to Kashmir as temperatures plummet below freezing. Srinagar records -0.5°C, with Pahalgam at a chilling -4.2°C. Read the full weather forecast.
Indore experiences sharp temperature swings with a low of 8°C. Met warns of colder days ahead as northerly winds and active jet streams bring back the chill. Read for full forecast.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Indore recorded a sharp drop in night temperature to 6.4°C, 4 degrees below normal. Cold winds from the north are expected to intensify the chill further from Friday. Stay warm and take precautions.
Pune shivers as December 2025 sees 13 days below 10°C, the highest in a decade. IMD data reveals stark temperature variations across city due to urban heat islands. Read the full forecast.
Bhopal sees a brief respite before temperatures plunge again. MP faces dense fog warnings in multiple districts. Get the latest weather forecast and safety tips for the holiday season.
Panaji sees a slight rise in minimum temperature to 18°C after hitting a seasonal low of 17.1°C. IMD forecasts dry weather and haze for Goa until Dec 29. Read the full forecast.
Kolkata experiences a steady three-week cold spell with minimums between 14-17°C. Met predicts a dip to 13°C by Christmas. Experts explain the weather patterns behind the persistent chill. Read more.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Indore's minimum temperature jumped from 4.1°C to 8.8°C in three days, reducing morning chill. IMD forecasts this relief to last 2-3 days before colder conditions return. Read the full weather update.
Ludhiana shivers at 7.2°C, lowest in Punjab. IMD issues orange alert for dense fog disrupting travel. Visibility dropped to 50m. Residents brace for cold snap.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Panaji recorded its coldest night this season at 17.1°C, the lowest in Goa. IMD forecasts dry weather with morning mist till Dec 27. Residents advised caution for early travel.
Pune shivered through its coldest morning this winter with temperatures plunging to 8.1°C. IMD attributes the chill to northerly winds and clear skies. Read for details and forecast.
Nashik recorded its coldest night of the season at 6.9°C, triggering an IMD cold wave warning for North Maharashtra. Day temperatures, however, remain above normal. Read for details.
Nagpur and Gondia shiver as Vidarbha's mercury plunges. Residents adapt to the seasonal chill with cosy routines. Get the latest weather forecast and local insights here.
Mumbai woke up to its coldest morning this winter at 14.6°C, 3.4°C below normal. IMD attributes chill to clear skies & northerly winds. Cool spell to continue.
Nashik records season's coldest night at 7.4°C, with Niphad at 5.4°C. Grape farmers fear for crops as chill persists. IMD forecasts gradual rise in day temps. Read the full weather report.
Pune's minimum temperature plunges, with Pashan recording 7.7°C. IMD scientist explains the cold wave's cause and forecasts similar conditions for 48 hours. Discover the weather details.
Pune shivers as minimum temperatures drop, with Pashan at 7.7°C. IMD scientist explains the cold wave's cause and forecasts similar conditions for 48 hours. Read for details on affected areas and the science behind the chill.
Kolkata's minimum temperature rose to 16.7°C on Thursday after days below 16°C. The Met office forecasts pleasant weather with no significant change. Read the full forecast details here.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Pune shivers as IMD data shows the coldest first fortnight of December in a decade, with seven single-digit nights. Experts blame northerly winds and clear skies. Read the full analysis.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Bhopal reels under a severe cold wave with night temperature 5°C below normal at 7.0°C. Kalyanpur recorded 4.3°C. No respite expected for days. Stay warm and updated.