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Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to rail connectivity between Odisha and Gujarat, the Brahmapur–Udhna (Surat) Amrit Bharat Express has been upgraded from a weekly to a daily service. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw jointly flagged off the inaugural daily...

Kendrapada: The carcass of an endangered Irrawaddy dolphin was found washed ashore on Pentha beach in Odisha's Kendrapada district, forest officials said Monday. The dolphin, measuring about 6 feet 2 inches, is suspected to have died at sea several days ago before its carcass drifted...

Sambalpur: Hirakud Dam authorities will release season's first floodwater into Mahanadi River at 11 am July 9 as the reservoir's water level continues to rise following heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas. The Additional Chief Engineer of the Hirakud Dam Circle in Burla said...

Kendrapada: With the southwest monsoon becoming active, thousands of residential water birds have descended on Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapada district, marking the onset of the annual nesting and breeding season in one of the state's largest heronries, forest officials said Monday. The birds...

Jajpur: Amid incessant rainfall across the state over the past few days, the Odisha Water Resources Department Monday said the Baitarani River is expected to experience a minor flood, potentially affecting residents in the low-lying areas of Jajpur and Bhadrak districts. Speaking to media persons,...

Rajkanika: A 21-year-old man sustained critical injuries after his right hand was nearly severed in a sharp-weapon attack in Odisha's Rajkanika area Monday. The incident took place around 10 am under Rajkanika police limits when the victim, identified as Sourabh Thatoi of Arasa village, was...

Kalahandi: Even power poles were not spared by thieves in Kalahandi, with around 700 metres of electricity wire allegedly stolen from seven poles near Sirol-Kandel village under Kesinga block. According to reports, around 700 metres of electricity wire connected to seven power poles near an...

Bhubaneswar: Several district administrations in Odisha have ordered the closure of educational institutions in view of heavy rainfall Monday. According to the Revenue Department, schools and colleges remained closed in Kataka, Kandhamal, Sambalpur, Subarnapur and Baragarh districts. The Odisha government has put the entire state...

Bhubaneswar: Relentless rainfall continued to batter several parts of Odisha Monday, inundating low-lying areas, disrupting road connectivity and prompting authorities to intensify rescue and relief operations, while one person went missing after floodwaters swept away a motorcycle in Sambalpur district. Persistent rain has caused severe...

Nabarangpur: Panic gripped a village in Nabarangpur district after two large sinkholes suddenly appeared in a farmland while a farmer was applying fertiliser Sunday. The incident occurred at Kodriguda village in Ambadala under Nabarangpur block. According to residents, a loud noise was heard before the...