Odisha

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.

‘Habitual RTI applicant took bribes from officials to withdraw applications’: Odisha Information Commission approaches police

January 07, 2026 1:16 am

He has filed hundreds of RTI applications at various departments, which are being adjudicated in different stages, officials said

Panic among parents as jaundice outbreak at Odisha school leaves over 30 students ill

January 06, 2026 4:38 am

Test reports of over 100 students who had complained of fever are awaited.

Expired lease, suspended blasting clearance: Odisha quarry where cave-in killed workers was operating ‘illegally’

January 05, 2026 4:17 am

After hours of the search operation, including by a canine team, two bodies were recovered from the debris

2 bodies recovered, search on for more after explosion at Odisha quarry leads to cave-in

January 04, 2026 3:14 pm

Officials said a probe would be initiated to ascertain if the agency operating the quarry had valid permissions

BJP leader ‘attacks’ on-duty woman BDO in Odisha in her office chamber

January 04, 2026 8:11 am

The officer — Tilottama Prusty, an Odisha Administrative Service officer — escaped unhurt after the leader was restrained by his supporters and government officials.

Caught on camera, New Year heist in Odisha doesn’t go to plan, but miscreants still manage to flee with cash

January 02, 2026 8:20 pm

The accused, who stole lakhs from an ATM, remain unidentified and police said efforts are underway to trace them

Odisha’s plan to resolve Malkangiri dispute between the tribals and the Bengali settlers

January 02, 2026 6:04 pm

This comes nearly a month after clashes were reported between the district’s tribal Rakhelguda village and MV-26 village, where Bengali settlers live, over a headless body found in a river.

New Chief Secy gets 15-point to-do list from Odisha CM

January 01, 2026 9:24 pm

Officials said the 15-point agenda outlined by CM Mohan Charan Majhi is aligned with Odisha Vision 2036, under which the government has targeted positioning the state among India’s top five developed economies

‘Focus on work, not on greetings, congratulatory activities’: Odisha CM to govt officials ahead of ‘English New Year’

December 31, 2025 6:54 am

He wished everyone a happy New Year in a post on X, and also requested colleagues not to visit his office to extend greetings or congratulations on the occasion

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/