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PM Modi to hold rally in Odisha and Bengal today

PM Modi will visit Bengal today also before the last and seventh phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024. During this time he will address a rally in Mathurapur.

May 29, 2024, 09:04 AM IST

Cyclone Amphan approaches Odisha coast — States likely to be hit after it makes a landfall

Cyclone Amphan, which has intensified into an extremely super cyclone, is all set to make the landfall on Wednesday afternoon. The cyclone is rapidly moving towards the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh and is expected to make a landfall on May 20. At the time of the landfall, Cyclone Amphan is expected to carry wind speed of 155-165 kmph, gusting to 185 kmph. The states of Odisha and West Bengal have been on high alert. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured all possible help to bo both states to deal with the situation arising out of its movement. 

May 19, 2020, 15:23 PM IST

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha for next 48 hours

The weather department stated that many districts in Odisha may receive light to moderate rainfall, whereas some interior places may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. 

Aug 12, 2019, 19:27 PM IST

Newborn dies after nurses attempt C-Section with doctor on phone

A newborn baby died on Tuesday after nurses at Kendrapara's Sai Hospital attempted a Caesarean surgery on the mother under directions of the doctor on phone.

Oct 04, 2017, 09:29 AM IST

Flood situation grim in Odisha's Jajpur, Kendrapara districts

The flood situation in Odisha's Jajpur and Kendrapara districts continued to be grim on Monday, said officials.

Aug 01, 2017, 07:07 AM IST

6-year-old girl shows exemplary courage, confronts furious crocodile to save friend from claws of death

It's an amazing story telling how extraordinary courage of a 6-year-old girl saved her friend's life.

Apr 05, 2017, 13:43 PM IST

1 injured in blast in petrol station in Odisha

One person sustained serious burn injuries following a blast in a petrol filling station here.

Aug 24, 2016, 13:28 PM IST

Sea water inundates seaside villages in Odisha's Kendrapara

Nearly 700 acre crop fields in the said village were inundated following the tidal ingress.

Jun 09, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

Decrease of migratory birds in Bhitarkanika National Park

The Bhitarkanika National Park and adjoining wetland areas have witnessed a decrease in the number of migratory birds this winter. The latest figures released by the forest department showed that 1,06,356 feathered species from trans-Himalayan region made a flight towards the Bhitarkanika wetland sites for their winter sojourn this year, while it stood at 1,13,226 last year.

Jan 13, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

One of two Indians abducted in Libya flees, establishes contact

One of the two Indians, who were abducted in Sirte in war-torn Libya, has managed to flee from captivity and he has established contact with his family in Odisha and one of his friends.

Sep 17, 2015, 22:06 PM IST

370 test positive for dengue in Odisha

A total 370 people have tested positive for dengue in Odisha as the state govenrment urged people today not to panic over the spread of the disease.

Sep 14, 2015, 21:52 PM IST