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  DRDO conducts successful maiden flight test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile

  India | November 12, 2024 19:01 IST

  The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from a mobile articulated launcher at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.

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  Odisha govt removes Minati Behera as chairperson of State Commission for Women

  India | November 11, 2024 13:42 IST

  The Odisha government has removed Minati Behera as chairperson of the State Commission for Women due to unsatisfactory performance and leadership concerns.

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  ISKCON organises untimely Rath Yatra in US's Houston despite assurance, draws criticism

  World | November 11, 2024 12:56 IST

  The incident has sparked strong condemnation from Matru Prasad Mishra, a spokesperson for Puri Govardhan Peeth, who labelled the event a "conspiracy against our religion" and called for a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in India.

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  Odisha: Miscreants open fire on moving train, create panic among passengers

  India | November 05, 2024 14:57 IST

  After the incident of firing on a moving train in Odisha, there has been a stir among the railway administration and passengers. Security forces have started gathering information about this matter.

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  Odisha CHSE releases Class 12 practical exam and internal assessment dates; check complete schedule

  High Schools | October 25, 2024 13:12 IST

  Odisha CHSE 2025 Class 12 practical exam and internal assessment dates have been announced. Students appearing in the next years' board exam can check the complete schedule on the official website of CHSE, Odisha.

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  Cyclone Dana: 'Zero casualty achieved through precautionary measures,' says Odisha CM

  India | October 25, 2024 19:16 IST

  Cyclone Dana: The Kapil Muni temple premises in Gangasagar was thoroughly inundated after sea water gushed in. Several trees were uprooted in Sagar Island and low-lying areas were flooded as water levels rose up to a metre due to the subsequent high tide.

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  Cyclone Dana set to make landfall soon on Odisha coast, PM Modi takes stock of preparedness

  India | October 25, 2024 4:40 IST

  The India Meteorological Department said the cyclone is likely to make landfall between the Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port, around 70 km away. The landfall process will start from the night of October 24 and continue till the morning of October 25.

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  Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Vacancies increased to 2,080, application closes on Oct 30

  October 24, 2024 16:38 IST

  Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024: The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha has added 720 vacancies to the Sepoy/Constable posts in different battalions against the advertisement number 02/SSB, dtd. September 22, 2024. Candidates can check more details below.

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  Odisha: Balasore DM on evacuation plan amid Cyclone Dana's landfall | Heavy Rains Lash The State

  News | October 24, 2024 10:28 IST

  Odisha: District Magistrate of Balasore, Suryawanshi Mayur Vikas, announced the ongoing evacuation efforts for Cyclone Dana, with a target of relocating 2.5 lakh people to cyclone shelters by 11 am on October 24.

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  Cyclone Dana: Ahead of landfall, Mamata Banerjee monitors situation in Bengal's Howrah

  India | October 24, 2024 23:56 IST

  Cyclone Dana: Cyclone Dana which formed in the Bay of Bengal is intensifying and moving north-northwestwards and is likely to cross Bengal and Odisha in the early hours of Friday.

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  Cyclone Dana set to make landfall on Odisha coast, NDRF deploys 56 teams in five states | 10 POINTS

  India | October 24, 2024 6:17 IST

  Cyclone Dana: Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in both Odisha and West Bengal have been placed on standby. Additionally, rescue and relief teams from the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard are on high alert.

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  Cyclone Dana: Bhubaneswar airport suspends flight operations for two days | Check details

  India | October 23, 2024 22:13 IST

  Cyclone Dana: The storm which is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, will bring heavy rain in several south Bengal districts on October 24 and 25, the Met office said.

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  Cyclone Dana: 20 teams of NDRF deployed in Odisha, 13 in Bengal, local trains cancelled | Key points

  India | October 23, 2024 15:43 IST

  The storm which is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, will bring heavy rain in several south Bengal districts on October 24 and 25, the Met office said.

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  OPSC Civil Service 2024 Exam postponed due to Cyclone DANA, new dates soon

  October 23, 2024 15:49 IST

  OPSC Civil Service 2024 Exam date has been postponed. The commission will soon release the new dates on its official website. Candidates have been advised to keep checking the official website for latest updates.

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  Cyclone Dana: Five NDRF teams from Bhatinda reach Odisha for rescue operations

  News | October 23, 2024 12:19 IST

  Cyclone Dana: Amid preparedness for Cyclone ‘Dana’, which is expected to reach the coasts adjoining Odisha and West Bengal by October 24, Five teams of the NDRF's 7th battalion from Punjab's Bhatinda arrived at Bhubaneswar airport with equipment for evacuation and rescue operations in Odisha.

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  Cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ forms over Bay of Bengal, IMD issues alert

  India | October 23, 2024 9:59 IST

  IMD has issued an alert as Cyclonic Storm ‘Dana’ intensified over the Bay of Bengal, with landfall expected in Odisha and West Bengal on October 25. Authorities prepared for potential heavy rains, strong winds, and evacuations.

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  Cyclone Dana: South Eastern Railway cancels 23 more trains, total tally stands at 232

  India | October 23, 2024 9:03 IST

  Cyclone Dana: The South Easter Railway has cancelled 220 trains running through the region which could get impacted after the cyclone makes landfall. The SER has also set up an emergency control room to facilitate the passengers.

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  Odisha, Bengal begin evacuations ahead of Cyclone Dana, coast guard on high alert

  India | October 23, 2024 8:08 IST

  As Cyclone Dana approaches, Odisha and West Bengal initiate evacuations, with over 1 lakh people to be relocated. Schools are closed, and emergency services are on high alert. The cyclone is expected to hit the coast on October 25, prompting widespread preparations, including train cancellations.

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  Cyclone Dana: 800 shelters ready in Odisha for evacuated people, red alert issued for nine districts

  India | October 22, 2024 16:11 IST

  Cyclone Dana: Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari said apart from 800 cyclone shelters, an additional 500 temporary shelters have been made ready including schools and colleges.

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  Cyclone Dana To Hit Odisha & West Bengal: What Is Its Meaning, How Are Cyclones Named - Explained

  News | October 22, 2024 12:32 IST

  Cyclone Dana is forming in the East-Central Bay of Bengal and is expected to strengthen before making landfall near Puri on October 24. But what does 'Dana' mean and how are cyclones named?