Odisha

Campus polls return in Odisha after 8 years. Why all 3 parties are hopeful

October 06, 2026 1:54 am

The Mohan Majhi government announced the revival of student body polls in the state’s universities and colleges, signalling the return of student politics after an eight-year hiatus.

Why Odisha vs Chhattisgarh over Mahanadi row is back in spotlight

October 05, 2026 4:31 am

After Amit Shah-chaired meeting, Odisha CM Majhi says framework for resolution would be released “very soon”; BJD questions these talks, seeks clarity on water-sharing

Week after SIR process, Odisha’s chief electoral officer opts for voluntary retirement

October 02, 2026 4:37 am

Gopalan, a 2001-batch IAS officer, said he had applied for VRS for personal reasons, which have nothing to do with the SIR exercise. Opposition BJD said the timing of the decision raises many questions.

Where did funds for mining areas go in Odisha? DM residence, stadium, school events

September 29, 2026 6:11 pm

According to a CAG report tabled in the Assembly, “irregular spending” was detected between 2015-16 and 2023-24. The report has given a chance to the ruling BJP to attack its predecessor, the BJD, which has been targeting it over the new mines law

From track doubling to Kavach 4.0: Indian Railways approves Rs 345 crore projects in Odisha, UP

September 28, 2026 9:14 pm

Indian Railways has approved projects worth Rs 345 crore in Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. The approvals include a 6-km rail line doubling project in Odisha and Kavach 4.0 across 614.75 route kilometres of Varanasi Division in UP.

No tranquilizer or net: How forest dept rescued tiger cub that entered Odisha village

September 25, 2026 7:21 pm

The cub is believed to have come from Similipal Tiger Reserve. Since it was a very young cub and was unwell, tranquilising it was not an option, officials said

Odisha hit by floods, Bengal sees heavy downpour; coastal states on rain alert

September 25, 2026 2:06 pm

Several rivers are running above danger levels. The Jalaka and Budhabalanga in Balasore, and the Baitarani and Kani in Jajpur, have crossed their danger marks, raising concerns of another round of flooding.

Landslide in Odisha hits rail traffic: Check 10 affected trains on September 25

September 25, 2026 10:26 am

Odisha Landslide Train Cancelled: A landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations in Odisha's Rayagada Division has affected rail services. Four trains have been cancelled, while six others will be short-terminated or short-originated on September 25.

Heavy rain, storms in Andhra and Odisha, trigger warning, sea bathing banned

September 24, 2026 1:42 pm

Odisha has issued a heavy rain alert for Puri for the next two days due to the deep depression.

How did 1,700 errors creep into Odisha school textbooks? Some answers

September 24, 2026 1:51 am

Among reasons: Same resource persons in multiple roles, weak academic rigour and unrealistic timelines.

In Photos: Lord Jagannath's annual Rath Yatra begins in Puri

July 16, 2026 4:06 pm

Nearly 12,000 police personnel, 19 senior IPS officers and over 100 senior administrative officers have been deployed to manage the nine-day festival

In Pictures: Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP

May 26, 2026 3:39 pm

A long-time associate of BJD supremo and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, Samantaray resigned from both the party and the Rajya Sabha on Monday

Cyclone Dana aftermath: 1 dead; heavy rains in Odisha and West Bengal

October 25, 2024 6:24 pm

One casualty was reported in cyclone Dana in West Bengal, according to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while no deaths were reported in Odisha with CM Mohan Charan Majhi stating their zero-casualty mission was successful

Flood situation worsens in Odisha; over 9 lakh people affected

August 23, 2022 10:31 pm

Relief for Andhra, Odisha and Bengal as Cyclone Jawad weakens

December 04, 2021 8:54 pm

The met office has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in coastal Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal on Saturday.

Rain lashes several parts of country, Gujarat sees flooding

September 13, 2021 10:21 pm

For the national capital, this monsoon season has been the wettest in the past 46 years.

10 pics that show trail of destruction left by Cyclone Yaas

May 26, 2021 4:38 pm

Cyclone Yaas pounded coastal areas in north Odisha and neighbouring West Bengal as it made landfall Wednesday morning with a wind speed of 130-140 kmph.

Cyclone Amphan leaves behind a trail of destruction in West Bengal

May 21, 2020 3:28 pm

Cyclone Amphan (pronounced UM-PUN) wreaked havoc in coastal West Bengal on Wednesday, claiming at least 10 lives. The super cyclonic storm crossed the Bengal coast near Digha at around 2.30 pm with wind speeds of 155-165 kmph, gusting to 285 kmph.

Express Wanderlust: Beautiful sunsets, temples and beaches of Puri await you

February 20, 2020 4:47 pm

Here is why you should book tickets to Odisha now.

Aftermath of Cyclone Fani: Odisha struggles to restore basic amenities

May 07, 2019 9:45 am

CM Naveen Patnaik tweeted on Sunday that all families in Puri and in those parts of Khurda, which had been “extremely severely affected”, will get 50 kg of rice, Rs 2,000 in cash and polythene sheets, if covered under the Food Security Act (FSA).

What tiger census tells us about the population in India: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

The killing of T1 or Avni, the tiger, in Maharashtra has led to much controversy. It’s worth looking at what the numbers in the tiger census tell us.

Sudarsan Pattnaik draws sand sculpture to welcome General Budget

February 29, 2016 6:05 am

Puri (Odisha), Feb 29 (ANI): Renowned artist Sudarsan Pattnaik drew a sand sculpture at the Puri beach of Odisha on the eve of General Budget 2016-17. Patnaik drew a similar sand art earlier to welcome the Rail Budget. The Padma Shri awardee artist, who has won many international and national awards, always tries to give a social message through his sand art.

Five militants of banned organisation held in Bhubaneswar

February 18, 2016 8:10 am

Bhubaneswar, Feb 18 (ANI): The police on Wednesday night arrested five militants, belonging to banned Students Islamic Movement, in Odisha. Acting on an intelligence input, a police team carried out raids in Rourkela district and apprehended the ultras after a brief gun battle. The arrested ultras had escaped from a jail in Khandwa district of of Madhya Pradesh in 2013. Director General of Odisha police Kanwar Brajesh Singh said they were involved in blasts, killing of two policemen and bank robbery. Police will produce them before a court to seek remand for further interrogation.

Four terror suspects escape from hotel in Bhubaneswar

January 26, 2016 5:34 pm

Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (ANI): As many as four terror suspects fled from a hotel in Odisha's Bhubaneswar city on Tuesday. Shiv Narayan Mahapatra, Hotel Manager of Arya Mahal, said that they fled after they were asked to provide their identity proofs. The incident was reported from Hotel Arya Mahal in Bhubaneswar and a search operation is on to nab the suspects.

Scores of dead turtles wash ashore in Odisha

January 21, 2016 8:38 am

Puri, Jan 21 (ANI): Over 150 Olive Ridley sea turtles and a few dolphins washed ashore dead in Odisha. Vultures gathered around turtles and dolphins carcasses on a beach near Pantha Niwas in Puri. Haunted by the sight, renowned sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik made sand sculptures of the turtles, along with a message reading ‘Give us Space to Live’. Pattnaik said the government should look into the matter and find out why turtles, dolphins and whales are dying so frequently in large numbers. The turtles died due to number of reasons, including entangling in the net of trawlers and garbage that pollutes the sea water.

Explained: Why Is Nabrangpur District Zero?

August 17, 2015 6:07 pm

Nabrangpur District Zero: Express Special Part II

August 17, 2015 6:01 pm

Nabarangpur: Tracking change and challenge in India’s poorest district. SEE FULL SERIES HERE: http://indianexpress.com/topic/district-zero/

Nabrangpur District Zero: Independence Day Special

August 17, 2015 6:02 pm

Nabarangpur: Tracking change and challenge in India’s poorest district. SEE FULL SERIES HERE: http://indianexpress.com/topic/district-zero/