Odisha

Attack on pastor is latest in series of communal attacks in Odisha

January 22, 2026 7:41 pm

In past 19 months, half-a-dozen Odisha towns have seen curfew and Internet suspension over incidents, including lynchings. After Cuttack violence, CM called for peace; opp slams BJP

Odisha: Security tightened in Puri Jagannath Temple after social media post threatens bomb attack

January 21, 2026 1:19 pm

A case has been registered at the cyber police station in Puri, and further investigation is underway.

Bank without security guard, robbers walk out with gold jewellery worth over Rs 5 crore in Odisha town

January 20, 2026 6:12 am

Apart from gold jewellery weighing around 3.7 kg, the robbers took away the CCTV digital video recorder of the bank that contained the robbery footage

Odisha govt introducing 55 new textbooks for Classes 1 to 8 in next session

January 18, 2026 9:37 am

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has completed the translation and contextualisation of the new textbooks

Is Odisha set to get a new regional party? A buzz grows strong after Naveen Patnaik suspends two BJD MLAs

January 17, 2026 11:40 am

On Thursday, the BJD chief suspended Arvind Mohapatra, whose father is at the centre of speculations over a new party. Patnaik’s move come as a “warning” to any disgruntled BJD leaders looking to leave the BJD.

Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | Shishupalgarh, the forgotten capital of ancient Kalinga

January 19, 2026 12:28 pm

Scholars have suggested that Shishupalgarh’s historical name may have been Kalinganagara. The name may reflect a dialogue between archaeology and imagination - one speaking through stones, the other through stories.

Beef rumours spark clashes in Odisha town; internet suspended

January 15, 2026 10:32 pm

Prohibitory orders have been imposed in the town, even as police said the situation is under control. At least 12 people, including some police personnel, sustained injuries.

Odisha man beaten to death by ‘cow vigilantes’, 5 detained

January 15, 2026 10:55 pm

Police first registered a case against the driver and owner of the van that was purportedly transporting cattle. Later, a case was registered against the assailants based on a complaint by the brother of the victim

Odisha to amend Lokayukta law before appointing next chairperson, members

January 14, 2026 6:27 pm

Officials said the amendments will be made in relation to the selection committee for the appointment of the chairperson and members of the Lokayukta.

Over a lakh enumerators, 15,000 supervisors: How Odisha is gearing up for Census

January 08, 2026 7:52 am

Ahead of the Census, the state government has already fixed administrative boundaries of newly created civic bodies to ensure accurate data collection.

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).

Cyclone Fani: Odisha on yellow alert, EC lifts poll code from 11 districts

May 01, 2019 1:30 pm

Cyclone Titli claims 16 lives in Odisha, 8 in Andhra Pradesh

October 15, 2018 10:55 am

As Cyclone Titli made landfall near the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border last week, at least sixteen people were killed in Odisha and eight people in Andhra Pradesh till now.

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/