Odisha
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Public darshan at Jagannath Temple in Puri to remain closed for 4 hours today: Check timings
India | Sep 30, 2026, 09:41 AM ISTPublic darshan at Puri's Shri Jagannath Temple will remain closed for four hours on Wednesday due to the Banakalagi Niti of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. Public darshan will be suspended from 6 pm to 10 pm, and devotees have been advised to plan their visit accordingly.
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Schools in Odisha's Koraput to remain shut tomorrow amid heavy rainfall alert
Education | Sep 24, 2026, 09:44 PM IST"All categories of schools upto the Higher Secondary Level and Anganwadi centres in Koraput shall remain closed on September 25," the district collector in its order mentioned. Meanwhile, the schools and Anganwadi centres will remain open for teaching and non-teaching staffs.
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Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra-Odisha coast, 1500 residents evacuated from Gajapati | Top developments
India | Sep 24, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTOdisha Minister Suresh Pujari said over 1,500 people have already been evacuated and the state government directed the district administration to be very vigilant and ensure that no person is trapped in floodwater.
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Schools in Odisha to remain closed on Thursday due to Cyclone Arnab; check district-wise list
Education | Sep 24, 2026, 12:06 AM ISTSchools and Anganwadi centres in several districts of Odisha - Nabarangpur, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Khurda and Malkangiri have been ordered to remain closed on Thursday, September 24.
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Cyclone Arnab Updates: IMD says landfall around midnight as deep depression moves to Odisha, Andhra
India | Sep 24, 2026, 01:11 AM ISTCyclone Arnab: Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are witnessing heavy rainfall under the influence of the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, with authorities stepping up preparedness measures.
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Jamui like incident in Odisha, couple stopped on road and assaulted by villagers; video goes viral
Crime | Sep 23, 2026, 09:35 AM ISTA young man and woman were allegedly stopped, assaulted and subjected to misbehaviour by a group of villagers on a road in Odisha's Dhenkanal on September 18. A video of the incident went viral on social media, following which police registered a case and detained three people.
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Cyclone Arnab forming in Bay of Bengal? IMD warns deep depression to make landfall, Odisha on alert
India | Sep 23, 2026, 02:37 AM ISTThe deep depression is expected to cross the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur by the night of September 23, the IMD said.
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IMD predicts heavy rains for Odisha as low-pressure over Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression
India | Sep 22, 2026, 08:48 AM ISTThe IMD said that the weather system is very likely to intensify into a deep depression during the next 24 hours, before crossing the coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur on the night of September 23.
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Odisha SIR: Final electoral roll has 3.16 crore voters, over 44,000 names deleted
India | Sep 21, 2026, 09:04 PM ISTThe final electoral roll of Odisha was published on Monday, which includes the names of over 3.16 electorates. Meanwhile, more than 44,000 names have been deleted.
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Five rescued baby orangutans arrive at Nandankanan Zoo in Bhubaneswar, steal the show | Video
India | Sep 09, 2026, 02:42 PM ISTThe state government urged the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) to inquire into how the orangutans reached the Bichitrapur forest area in Odisha's Balasore district.
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Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal, 240 nautical miles off Paradip coast
India | Aug 22, 2026, 11:21 PM ISTThe ship was having 24 crew members on board. "We are not sure how many of the crew members have been rescued," a senior IPS officer told PTI, adding that most of the crew members were Chinese.
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National Highway suddenly collapses amid rain in Odisha, three trucks plunge into ditch | Watch
India | Aug 16, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTA large section of NH-53 in Odisha's Kendrapara district suddenly caved in, sending three trucks travelling along the highway into the ditch. A video of the incident has also surfaced.
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IMD issues heavy rain alert for Odisha and Tamil Nadu, Delhi may see light showers
India | Aug 16, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTIMD has issued a red warning for extremely heavy rain in parts of Odisha as a fresh low-pressure area forms over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rain is also forecast in Tamil Nadu, while Delhi may receive light rain.
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Errors found again in Odisha's Class 1 textbook, lyrics of 'Vande Utkala Janani' printed incorrectly
India | Aug 05, 2026, 05:30 PM ISTThe most significant error appears in Odisha's state anthem, 'Vande Utkala Janani'. In the book, the line "Ghan Ghan Banabhumi" has been printed as "Ghan Banabhumi"—meaning a key word from the anthem has been omitted entirely.
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Three dead, over 5 lakh affected as Odisha flood worsens: How is govt carrying out rescue operation?
India | Jul 30, 2026, 08:56 AM ISTEven as north Odisha districts continued to battle floods, fresh concerns emerged over rising water levels in the Mahanadi river system following heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
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Odisha man comes home to surprise wife on her birthday found dead; family alleges murder
Crime | Jul 19, 2026, 07:17 AM ISTA man who returned home to surprise his wife on her birthday was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Odisha's Balasore district. His family has accused his wife and her alleged lover of murder, while police await the post-mortem report and continue their investigation.
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Speed News: PM Modi Prays for Prosperity, Calls Rath Yatra India's Spiritual Pride
Originals | Jul 16, 2026, 10:26 PM ISTPM Modi prays for prosperity, calls Rath Yatra India's spiritual pride. Railways runs 300 trains as Odisha deploys 800 buses for Rath Yatra. US launches fresh strikes on Iran targeting military sites near Hormuz. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Airtel launches new unlimited recharge plans with unlimited 4G and 5G data for Odisha users
Technology | Jul 16, 2026, 04:54 PM ISTAirtel has introduced a new prepaid recharge plans for Odisha, offering unlimited 4G and 5G data without any daily usage cap. Starting at Rs. 399, the new plans also include unlimited voice calling and are aimed at providing uninterrupted connectivity.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 begins today, here's the full schedule and ritual timings
Spirituality | Jul 16, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTJagannath Rath Yatra 2026 will begin on July 16 in Puri, Odisha. Check the complete festival schedule, official ritual timings, Bahuda Yatra dates, Suna Besha, Niladri Bije and the spiritual significance of one of India's biggest Hindu festivals.
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Odisha engineer caught taking Rs 2 lakh bribe days before retirement; probe uncovers luxury home
India | Jun 24, 2026, 12:55 PM ISTThe complaint alleged that Patnaik demanded Rs 2.5 lakh to clear the bills and issue the certificate. After discussions, the amount was reportedly reduced to Rs 2 lakh.