Odisha
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Intense heatwave sweeps across India: Odisha sees 8 cities soaring above 40°C in March
India | Mar 30, 2025, 11:21 PM ISTMarch has brought intense heat to Odisha, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several locations, while Delhi experiences relatively milder weather.
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PM Modi calls RSS modern 'akshay vat vriksh' of India's culture | 30 March | Speed News
Originals | Mar 30, 2025, 07:23 PM ISTPM Modi calls RSS modern 'akshay vat vriksh' of India's culture. Kamakhya Express derails near Nergundi, Odisha; rescue operations underway. Mohan Bhagwat urges selfless service to society with heart and mind. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Kamakhya Express derailment: Special train to transport stranded passengers after 1 dead, 8 injured
India | Mar 30, 2025, 06:08 PM ISTA special train has been arranged to transport stranded passengers to Kamakhya following the derailment of the Bengaluru-Kamakhya Express in Odisha's Cuttack district, with seven injured and rescue operations underway.
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Kamakhya Express train derails near Nergundi railway station in Odisha's Cuttack | Video
India | Mar 30, 2025, 02:57 PM ISTKamakhya express derails: The train reportedly derailed near the passenger halt of Manguli in the Choudwar area, and the accident happened near Mangoli station after leaving Cuttack station.
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Odisha weather update: IMD forecasts thunderstorms in six districts on March 24
India | Mar 23, 2025, 11:50 PM ISTThe weather office said that light rain is likely in the coastal districts. Light to moderate rainfall was recorded on Sunday in coastal Odisha and interior areas with heavy downpour in the Ganjam district.
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Odisha to set up Cable Landing Station in Puri: What is it and how will it benefit people?
India | Mar 20, 2025, 12:15 PM ISTThe Odisha Cable Landing Station stands as a flagship initiative by the state government, crafted with a forward-looking vision focused on scalability and robust ecosystem development. Puri has been strategically chosen as the site for this project, owing to its advantageous geographic location.
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Odisha school timing changed due to heatwave, check new schedule
Education | Mar 20, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTOdisha government has announced that government and private schools across the state will hold morning classes from next month. This decision has been taken in view of prevailing heatwave conditions. Check details here.
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Goods train collides with ambulance, drags it for 100 metres in Odisha | Video
India | Aug 14, 2026, 05:04 PM ISTOdisha train accident: The incident happened between Shikarpai and Bhalumaska railway stations in the Kalyansinghpur block when the ambulance was crossing the tracks through an unauthorised passage.
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Jagannath Puri temple priest to develop Rs 200 crore luxury resort project with spiritual focus
India | Mar 09, 2025, 06:13 PM ISTSevayat Daitapati Bhabani Das, the priest of Jagannath Puri Temple, and his family own the 7-acre land on which the resort will be developed. The project is set to be open before the 2026 Rath Yatra.
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Odisha Police Group B Recruitment 2025 exam postponed due to unavoidable circumstances
Jobs | Mar 07, 2025, 11:37 AM ISTOdisha Police Group B Recruitment 2025 exam has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. The new exam dates will be communicated in due course.
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Flight services from Bhubaneswar to Ghaziabad, Port Blair to start from March 30: Check timings
India | Mar 06, 2025, 02:12 PM ISTThe new routes are expected to enhance travel convenience for passengers, reducing transit times and providing seamless connectivity to these key destinations, as per a statement by the Odisha CMO.
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Odisha govt introduces new colour code for government school buildings, details here
Education | Mar 06, 2025, 10:57 AM ISTThe Odisha government has announced a new approved colour code for all government schools buildings, including PM SHRI schools.
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BJP-led Odisha govt delinks Biju Patnaik birth anniversary from Panchayati Raj Day, BJD slams
India | Mar 04, 2025, 07:46 AM ISTBiju Patnaik birth anniversary: Odisha observed 'Panchayati Raj Day' on March 5 since the 1990s to coincide with Biju Patnaik's birthday.
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Minor rape victim allowed to medically terminate 27-week pregnancy, observes Odisha HC
India | Mar 03, 2025, 11:37 PM ISTThe victim, belonging to a Scheduled Tribe community, was repeatedly raped last year by a local youth. Due to threats, she did not disclose the crime until her deteriorating health led her mother to seek medical help.
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Odisha: Caretaker arrested for murdering 73-year-old employer in Dhenkanal
Crime | Mar 03, 2025, 11:11 AM ISTA 21-year-old caretaker, Deepak Bishwal, was arrested for strangling his 73-year-old employer, Girish Kumar Rout, in Dhenkanal, Odisha, after enduring prolonged mistreatment and verbal abuse.
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Odisha: Class 12 student dies by suicide after male teacher frisk her 'inappropriately'
India | Mar 02, 2025, 11:26 PM ISTAs per the victim's mother, she was upset over 'inappropriate frisking by a male teacher' when she went to appear for the Class 12th board exams.
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Odisha Shocker: Class 10 girl gives birth to baby in hostel of state-run school, probe ordered
India | Feb 25, 2025, 05:47 PM ISTAs per the police, the girl delivered a baby girl on February 24 after returning to the hostel after appearing in the board examination. Following the incident, an inquiry was ordered.
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Record number of endangered olive ridley turtles arrive at Odisha Beach | In Photos
India | Feb 24, 2025, 12:24 PM ISTThe mass nesting phenomenon is unique to the Olive Ridley turtles which arrive ashore to lay eggs. The Olive Ridley turtles turn up in millions for mass nesting along the Odisha coast every year between February and March.
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KIIT suicide row: Nepal Foreign Minister speaks to Odisha CM, calls for 'impartial' probe
World | Feb 22, 2025, 08:48 PM ISTNepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba held a telephonic conversation with Odisha CM Mohan Charan Manjhi. She discussed matters relating to the death of Nepali student at KIIT University with CM Majhi.
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KIIT Suicide Row: Founder Achyuta Samanta summoned by panel investigating Nepalese student's death
India | Feb 20, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTIn the case of alleged suicide of a Nepalese girl on campus, KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta has been asked to appear before the panel on February 21.