Odisha

State reports significant rise in convictions with faster investigations and trials; ₹10,786 crore Home budget focuses on policing reforms and infrastructure

Union minister flags energy security risks amid West Asia tensions; project expected to boost reserves and add over seven days of crude cover

Jindal Steel doubles Angul complex capacity to 12 MTPA, strengthening domestic production and reducing import dependence amid global supply disruptions

Regulator retains electricity rates for FY27 despite rising procurement costs, offering relief to consumers while introducing incentives for digital payments and efficiency

Odisha plans to promote its culinary heritage nationwide through dedicated restaurant chains across metros and tourist hubs, aiming to boost gastronomy tourism and cultural branding

Coal India plans two washeries and a coal gasification-based ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha to boost value addition and reduce raw coal transport

Gold blocks are part of 34 mineral blocks, including 25 major mineral blocks and nine critical blocks

MoEF&CC seeks an action taken report from Odisha over proposal to fell over 2,000 trees at NIT Rourkela, flagging environmental concerns and asking for detailed examination

Odisha has lost another rare melanistic tiger to poaching, with nine arrested and a hide seized near Similipal, raising concerns over protection measures

Chief Minister unveils irrigation, drinking water and recharge projects, calls for conservation drive and community participation to strengthen water security

Court upholds tribunal order allowing 86-year-old to reside in his ancestral house, reinforcing dignity and protection of senior citizens under the law

As many as 37 passengers, including Odisha's Congress MLA Mangu Khila, had a narrow escape when the bus in which they were travelling from Bhubaneswar to Nabarangpur caught fire after a rear tyre burst early on Saturday, police said. The incident took place near Ramabhadrapuram in Andhra Pradesh. All the passengers and crew members were safely evacuated before the bus was completely gutted in the fire, Khila told reporters. Police said all the passengers, including the MLA, were safely evacuated without any injuries. The prompt response of the driver and the alertness of passengers helped avert a major tragedy, the police said, adding that fire services personnel and local authorities reached the spot and brought the fire under control, although the vehicle could not be saved. The MLA from Chitrakonda assembly segment in Malkangiri district said, "The bus caught fire when all the passengers, including me, were in deep sleep. The driver's presence of mind saved all. He stopped the b

State serves over 1 tonne of fermented rice dish to 2,000 people, blending cultural celebration, sustainability and outreach while promoting Odia cuisine globally

State reports Rs 4,162 crore loss due to ore undervaluation, introduces AI-driven monitoring and stricter rules to curb misreporting and improve transparency in mining

Odisha leads India's mining GVA with a 14% share, as eastern states emerge as key drivers of sector growth, according to an Assocham-ICRA report

Odisha unveils AI policy roadmap with plans for AI Mission, research labs and innovation initiatives to drive governance, startups and digital ecosystem growth

Disciplinary action follows preliminary findings of lapses after fire at SCB Medical College in Cuttack that killed 12; judicial probe also ordered

CSIR institute develops process to convert mining waste into high-performance bricks, offering cost benefits and industrial applications across key sectors

Urban fuel restrictions and global LPG supply shocks have left nearly 30,000 vendors facing collapse of their livelihoods

Odisha Congress suspends three MLAs over cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls, while BJD calls a PAC meeting amid political tensions and reported dissent within ranks