Cyclone Montha Impact: 43 Trains Cancelled Across East Coast Railway; Authorities On High Alert
The cancellations affect several major routes connecting key cities such as Visakhapatnam, Koraput, Kakinada, Guntur, Tirupati, Berhampur, Cuttack, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Chennai
Former BJD MLA Bikram Panda, 7 Others Arrested In BJP Leaders Murder Case In Odisha
BJP leader and Advocate Pitabas Panda was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants near his Berhampur residence late on October 6.
Sharpshooter, Aide Held in BJP Leader Pitabas Pandas Murder Case
Berhampur Police arrest two suspects from Bihar after multi-state manhunt in high-profile killing of advocate-politician
Communal tensions: Odisha CM Majhi blames 'vested interests' for tarnishing state's Image
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi has blamed vested interests for attempts to tarnish the state's peaceful image amidst rising law and order concerns. Recent incidents, including communal tensions in Cuttack and the murder of a BJP leader in Berhampur, have drawn criticism. The CM has directed police to stay vigilant and engage with community leaders to ensure peace.
Odisha lawyers abstain from court work to protest murder of advocate Pitabas Panda
Panda (50) was shot dead by two unknown bike-borne miscreants while he was standing near his house at Brahma Nagar area of Berhampur town on Monday night
BJP leader Pitabash Panda shot dead in Berhampur, Odisha opposition raises law and order concerns
Senior BJP leader Pitabash Panda was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Berhampur, Odisha. Police have formed three teams to investigate the incident, which occurred late Monday. The murder has sparked sharp criticism from opposition parties, with the BJD and Congress alleging a breakdown of law and order and 'jungle raj' under the current state government.
Senior advocate shot dead in Odishas Berhampur
Panda, who was also a member of the Odisha State Bar Council, was previously associated with the Congress
Odisha BJP Leader Pitabas Panda Killed In Shooting Outside Berhampur Residence
According to police, the assailants opened fire at Panda at around 10 pm. He was shot twice and rushed immediately to MKCG Medical College and Hospital for treatment.
Odisha on path of rapid development under PM Modis guidance: CM Majhi
PM Modi and the State CM launched projects, including the new Amrit Bharat train from Berhampur to Surat, a world-class skill development project, a new semiconductor park, a port-based SEZ in Ganjam district, etc
'Stay away from Congress and its allies, they are looting': PM Modi in Odishas Jharsuguda
BHUBANESWAR: Launching a scathing attack on Congress at the Namo Yuva Samabesh at Odishas Jharsuguda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned people to stay away from the party and its allies. He also said that Congress is looting the country. The Prime Minister said that the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh imposed a new tax on cement, which had 'actually' become cheaper after the GST reforms. Cheaper cement would have helped the common people in the construction of their houses. People of Himachal Pradesh are being deprived of it while the entire nation is benefitting from it, he said. The Congress looted the country till 2014. We saved the country from the cultural loot, after coming to power, he added. While the BJP and its governments are working for the welfare of poor people of the country, the Prime Minister said Congress and its governments in States continue to work against the interest of the common people, even now. The Prime Minister said that the BJP-led government has exempted income tax upto an income of Rs 12 lakh.But during the Congress regime, Rs 25,000 was levied as income tax on a spending of Rs 1 lakh, he said. He added that now only Rs 4,000 to Rs 5000 tax would have to be paid for Rs 1 lakh spending. The BJP government is a government that serves the poor, with a focus on providing basic amenities to Dalits, backward classes and tribals. Today, in this program, we are witnessing it, he added. The Prime Minister said that a year and a half ago, during the assembly elections, the people of Odisha vowed to move forward with a new resolve, a resolve for a developed Odisha. And today, we see that Odisha is moving forward at the speed of a double engine, he asserted. The Prime Minister also launched projects and programmes worth Rs 60,000 crore during the programme, including BSNL 4G services to improve communication in 30,000 faraway villages. He also distributed pucca houses permits to 50,000 Antyadayo beneficiaries in the State. Besides, work on expanding IITs in several states has also started, he said and added that in Odisha, the foundation stone has been laid and inaugurations have been held for numerous initiatives related to education, skills, and connectivity. Notably, the Prime Minister also flagged off the modern Amrit Bharat train from Berhampur to Surat.
The Prime Minister was felicitated by the Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on the occasion. Chief ministers from 8 states and Union Ministers joined the PM's event virtually, including Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
PM Unveils Projects Worth Rs 60,000 Cr From Odisha, Flags Off Amrit Bharat Train
Jharsuguda (Odisha), Sep 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled development projects valued at more than Rs 60,000 crore in sectors such as telecommunications, railways and higher education, from Odishas Jharsuguda. Modi laid foundation stones for the expansion of eight IITs across the country, which will create capacity for 10,000 new students over the next four years. He flagged off the Amrit Bharat Express connecting Berhampur with Udhna in Gujarats Surat district. Modi dedicated to the nation the doubling [] The post PM Unveils Projects Worth Rs 60,000 Cr From Odisha, Flags Off Amrit Bharat Train appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi reaches Odisha's Jharsuguda to unveil projects worth Rs 60,000 cr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jharsuguda, Odisha, to unveil development projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore in telecommunications, railways, and higher education. This marks his sixth visit to the state in 15 months since the BJP came to power in June 2024. The venue was shifted from Berhampur due to rain forecasts, though thunderstorms are also predicted for Jharsuguda.
Ahead of PM Modi's visit, heavy rainfall continues in Odisha as depression crosses coastal areas
Initially, the place for the PM's public meeting was fixed at Berhampur in Ganjam district in the southern part of the State, but it was later changed to Jharsuguda due to a forecast of heavy rain in that region
PM's Public Meeting In Odisha Shifted To Jharsuguda Over Weather Forecast
The change was prompted by forecasts indicating that Berhampur, in south Odisha, could be affected by a low-pressure system on the scheduled date: State government sources
Venue of PM Modi's Sep 27 Odisha rally shifted to Jharsuguda from Berhampur amid heavy rain alert
Prime Minister Narendra Modis September 27 Odisha visit has been shifted from Berhampur to Jharsuguda due to heavy rain forecasts in southern Odisha. The change was approved by the Centre following the IMDs warning of a depression causing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. This marks Modis sixth visit to the state since the BJP formed the government last year.
The Odisha government has requested the central government to relocate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's September 27 public meeting from Berhampur to Jharsuguda due to anticipated heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts significant rainfall and thunderstorms in the region until September 27, prompting the proposal to shift the venue.
775 senior citizens from Odisha embark on special pilgrim train to Ayodhya and Varanasi
A special pilgrim train, carrying 775 senior citizens from five districts of southern Odisha, embarked on a journey to Ayodhya and Varanasi under the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida flagged off the train from Berhampur railway station.
PM Modi To Visit His Lucky Berhampur In Odisha On September 27
Berhampur turned out to be lucky for Modi in 2024, as he had kick-started his high-voltage Odisha campaign from the city. Once considered a stronghold of the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Ganjam district saw the regional party retaining only one Assembly seat in the 2024 elections.
PM Modi Likely To Visit Odisha In September, Address Rally In Berhampur
This will be Modi's sixth visit to Odisha in the last 15 months, after the BJP came to power in the state
PM Modi likely to visit Odisha on September 27, address rally in Berhampur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Odisha on September 27, addressing a public meeting in Berhampur, according to Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari. Preparations are underway for Modi's sixth visit to the state in the last 15 months, coinciding with the BJP's 'Seva Pakshya' program.
Landmark Cancer Surgery Successfully Performed at Sum Hospital in Odishas Berhampur
The patients postoperative recovery has been smooth, and he is being shifted from the ICU to the general ward.
Odisha YouTuber missing for five days after being swept away in Duduma waterfall currents
BHUBANESWAR: A 22-year-old YouTuber from Odisha's Berhampur city has been missing for five days after he was swept away by the strong currents of the Duduma waterfall in Koraput district while shooting reels, police said on Wednesday. A search operation by a team of disaster management and fire brigade personnel is underway, but he has not been traced, a senior officer said. According to the police, the YouTuber, identified as Sagar Kundu, along with his friends, visited the 175-metre Duduma waterfall on August 23 to shoot short videos. #Odisha | A 22-year-old YouTuber from Berhampur was swept away in the strong currents of Duduma waterfall under Machkund police limits in Koraput district on Saturday. The missing youth has been identified as Sagar Kundu, a resident of Niladri Nagar in Berhampur. pic.twitter.com/QJuwfvVhws The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) August 25, 2025 Despite repeated warnings from his friends about the rising water level, Kundu ventured into the waterfall, the officer said. Suddenly, there was a surge due to water being released from the Machkund dam. Kundu was swept away by the strong currents, and those at the spot tried to rescue him but failed, the police said, citing a video of the incident, which went viral on social media. Kundu was requesting me with folded hands for rescue. He threw the camera and other equipment, but we were not able to rescue him, the YouTuber's friend Abhijit Behera said. Sagar's father, Sarthak Kundu requested the local administration to trace him. Machkund Police Station inspector in-charge (IIC) Madhusudan Bhoi said a search operation has been launched by a team of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and Lamtaput Fire Service personnel. We have so far recovered a bag containing batteries and other equipment which he had thrown into the water moments before being swept away. The rescue operation in the hilly area has been challenging because of the rugged and rocky terrain and incessant rainfall, the IIC said. Umesh Chandra Bagh, a fire service officer, said, We have requested the Machkund dam authorities to close the gates of the reservoir. Once the water level recedes, it will help us carry out the search operation. Duduma is one of the highest waterfalls in Odisha and a popular tourist destination, located near the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border
Video: YouTuber Swept Away While Filming Reels At Duduma Waterfall In Odisha
A YouTuber reportedly went missing after he was swept away while filming reels at the Duduma waterfall in Odisha's Koraput district. Hehas been identified as Sagar Tudu (22) of Berhampur in Ganjam district.
