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Parties unite against Andhra polls in Kotia

The Times of India 29 Oct 2026 11:16 pm

Odisha govt clears 22 industrial projects worth Rs 3,855 crore; 7,765 jobs likely

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday approved 22 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 3,855.38 crore, with the potential to generate 7,765 employment opportunities across various sectors, further strengthening the states industrial growth and creating new avenues for economic development. The proposals were approved at the 151st State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting held in Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary of Odisha Anu Garg. The approvals mark another step in the States efforts to diversify its industrial base, attract investment across emerging sectors and create employment opportunities, the state government said in an official statement. It added that the approved projects span 11 sectors, which include Tourism, Biofuel, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defence, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Infrastructure, Plastics, Pharmaceuticals, Global Competency Centres, Steel (Downstream), and Paper (Packaging). The proposed investments reflect Odishas diverse industrial priorities, combining traditional manufacturing and downstream industries with emerging areas such as aerospace and defence, compressed biogas and specialised chemical production, alongside pharmaceutical manufacturing, logistics infrastructure, technology-enabled services and tourism development, the state government added. Among the major projects approved by the SLSWCA on Thursday, two proposals in the paper, packaging and plastics sectors involve a combined investment of Rs 1,029.91 crore and have the potential to generate 1,960 jobs. Three compressed biogas (CBG) projects involve a combined investment of Rs 680 crore and an employment potential of 984 across Anugola, Jajpur, Sambalpur, Sundargada and Baleshwar. Three projects in steel downstream and industrial manufacturing represent a proposed investment of Rs 323.81 crore and are expected to generate 634 jobs. The chemicals and petrochemicals sector will receive two investments worth Rs 225 crore, with an employment potential of 405. Tourism accounts for six projects worth Rs 1,035.62 crore, with the potential to generate 1,337 jobs. These cover hotels, luxury resorts and a convention centre across Khordha, Jharsuguda, Puri and Kataka. Linde South Asia Services Pvt. Ltd. will establish a Global Competency Centre in Khordha for transport and remote operations, investing Rs 82 crore and creating 210 jobs. In the aerospace and defence sector, two proposed projects in Khordha will bring in an investment of Rs 117 crore, creating employment opportunities for 1,170 people. The projects are spread across 12 districts of Odisha, including Anugola, Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Kataka, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Khordha, Nayagada, Puri, Sambalpur and Sundargada. The state government expects the geographical spread of these projects to promote industrial development across multiple regions, generate local employment opportunities and stimulate economic activity in areas surrounding the proposed projects.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 10:41 pm

Ganjam, Gajapati extend closure of edu institutions

The Times of India 29 Oct 2026 7:40 pm

Odisha: Vigilance nabs forest official in bribery case

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) Odisha Vigilance on Thursday apprehended an official of the state forest department while allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a staff member of the Phulnakhara Range for releasing bills towards maintenance of three plantation sites. The accused official was identified as Mousumi Behera, Deputy Ranger of Phulnakhara under the City Forest Division, Bhubaneswar. According to a Vigilance press statement, Behera had reportedly demanded a bribe for releasing bills covering maintenance work, including watch and ward, watering and application of fertilisers, carried out at the three plantation sites between July and September 2026. Behera demanded a bribe of Rs.1 Lakh from the staffer towards release of the amount for the above 3 months and also asked him, if she was not paid the demanded bribe Rs 1 Lakh, she would not release the bill for the upcoming months. Aggrieved by the demand and unable to meet it, the staff member approached the Vigilance authorities and lodged a complaint, the Odisha Vigilance said. Acting on the complaint, a team of Odisha Vigilance on Thursday laid a trap and apprehended Behera while she was allegedly accepting Rs 1 lakh from the complainant. The entire tainted bribe amount was recovered from her possession and seized by the officials. Following the trap, Vigilance officials have launched simultaneous searches at two locations linked to Behera to investigate allegations of possession of assets disproportionate to her known sources of income. In this connection, a case (9/26) has been registered at the Vigilance Cell Police Station on October 28 against Behera under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. Further investigation into the case is underway, the Vigilance statement said. Odisha Vigilance on Sunday arrested a senior clerk of the State Forest Department for embezzling government funds amounting to over Rs 2.60 crore. The accused allegedly embezzled government funds of over Rs 2.60 crore since 2023 by creating false bills under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) and Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) schemes. Similarly, on October 18, the vigilance arrested a senior clerk of the Forest Department and two of his associates in Dhenkanal district on charges of misappropriating government funds amounting to Rs 65,90,773 over a period spanning 2016 to 2026.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 7:06 pm

MKCG ceiling collapse prompts patient evacuation

The Times of India 29 Oct 2026 7:04 pm

Cyclone Arnab: Coast Guard airlifts people from Odisha villages

Bhubaneswar: Indian Coast Guard on Thursday, October 29, started airlifting marooned people from flood and landslide-hit Ganjam, while the Odisha government deployed 79 teams from different disaster response agencies for rescue operations in two districts following Cyclone Arnab, officials said. Chief Secretary Anu Garg said around 300 villages of Ganjam district were affected by floods, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 29 Oct 2026 5:58 pm

HM Shah speaks to Odisha CM, assures comprehensive assistance for cyclone relief

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and assured all possible assistance to the state in dealing with the devastating impact of severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab', which hit the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. CM Majhi also apprised the Union Home Minister of the extensive impact of cyclone Arnab on Odisha, particularly the southern parts of the state, during their telephonic conversation. Referring to the conversation over the phone with HM Shah, CM Majhi wrote on his X handle on Thursday, Spoke with Honble Union Home Minister Shri@AmitShah Ji and briefed him on the impact of #CycloneArnab across Odisha, the prevailing situation in affected districts, and the relief and restoration measures being undertaken by the State Government. Notably, cyclone-induced incessant rainfall triggered severe flooding and massive landslides across parts of South Odisha, affecting thousands and damaging houses, roads and vast paddy fields. Several areas were cut off after roads and bridges were washed away, while people were stranded in southern districts, particularly Ganjam and Gajapati. Several teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), Odisha Fire Services personnel and the National Disaster Response Force are engaged in rescue and relief operations in the affected areas. He (Shah) assured all possible assistance to Odisha in the wake of the cyclone. The support and cooperation of the Government of India will further strengthen our efforts to protect lives, support affected families and expedite relief, rehabilitation and restoration across the State, CM Majhi added. The Chief Minister thanked the Union Home Minister for the Central governments support and cooperation for the state during the emergency situation. Grateful to Honble Union Home Minister Shri@AmitShahJi for assuring all possible assistance to Odisha in the wake of Cyclone Arnab. The support and cooperation of the Government of India will strengthen our efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of every Odia, CM Majhi noted.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 3:35 pm

Cyclone Arnab disrupts Howrah-Chennai route in Odisha; 9 trains cancelled, 14 diverted after Bahuda river crosses danger mark at 2 bridges

Cyclone Arnab caused significant disruption to rail services along the Howrah-Chennai route in Odisha. Nine trains were cancelled and 14 were diverted due to flooding from the swollen Bahuda river. Railway officials reported that heavy rainfall raised the water level above danger marks at two railway bridges. To ensure passenger safety, additional manpower was deployed to assist stranded travelers.

The Times of India 29 Oct 2026 3:13 pm

ICMR-NIHR Bhubaneswar to Host Regional ADOPT Sensitisation Meeting on Health Technology Assessment

The ICMRNational Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIHR), Bhubaneswar, will host the Regional ADOPT Sensitisation Meeting on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for Eastern India on Oct 30, 2026, at Hotel Novotel, Bhubaneswar. Centred around the theme Evidence to Policy. Policy to Practice, the conference aims to integrate scientific evidence into health policy formulation and programme implementation [] The post ICMR-NIHR Bhubaneswar to Host Regional ADOPT Sensitisation Meeting on Health Technology Assessment appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 29 Oct 2026 2:23 pm

Odisha Vigilance Nabs Phulnakhara Deputy Ranger Taking Rs 1 Lakh Bribe

The Odisha Vigilance on Thursday apprehended Mousumi Behera, Deputy Ranger of the Phulnakhara Range under the City Forest Division, Bhubaneswar, while she was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1,00,000. According to official reports, Behera had demanded the hefty sum from a staff member within her own range. The bribe was allegedly solicited in lieu [] The post Odisha Vigilance Nabs Phulnakhara Deputy Ranger Taking Rs 1 Lakh Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 29 Oct 2026 1:07 pm

IOP Scientific Assistant-B Recruitment 2026

Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar (IOP) has released the notification for the post of Scientific Assistant-B (Electronics). Eligible candidates can send their applications by email till 30 November 2026. Further details are available at iopb.res.in.

FreeJobAlert 29 Oct 2026 12:19 pm

Pharmacist stripped, filmed and robbed; prime accused nabbed

The Times of India 29 Oct 2026 12:21 am

Man rapes girlfriend

The Times of India 29 Oct 2026 12:21 am

City startup licenses low-cost Osteoporosis Biomarker Test

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:40 pm

Large parts of Cuttack waterlogged after cyclone-led rain

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:25 pm

Man held with 1kg ganja in Sundargarh

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:17 pm

Heavy rain triggers flood risk in Ganjam & Gajapati

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:16 pm

Generator fumes kill two, 3 hospitalised during Laxmi Puja

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 10:49 pm

775 senior citizens go on pilgrimage

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 10:05 pm

3 Jajpur polytechnic teachers suspended after scuffle

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 9:59 pm

Stroke cases more than double in two years: Govt data

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 9:58 pm

Kotia polls rescheduled to Nov 5

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 8:59 pm

Former CUO VC Sachidananda Mohanty dies at 70

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 7:19 pm

Odisha Flags Off 6th Phase of Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana

A wave of devotion and joy filled Bhubaneswar New Railway Station today as 775 senior citizens boarded a special train to begin a memorable pilgrimage to the holy cities of Varanasi and Ayodhya. The trip marks the commencement of the sixth phase of the Mukhyamantri Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana for the financial year 202627. [] The post Odisha Flags Off 6th Phase of Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 28 Oct 2026 7:12 pm

Odisha Cyclone Arnab Review: Chief Secretary Oversees Restoration

Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg today reviewed the states preparedness, continuous relief operations, and post-disaster restoration efforts in the wake of Cyclone Arnab at the Special Relief Commissioners (SRC) office in Bhubaneswar. SRC Rajesh Prabhakar Patil briefed the top administration on emergency protocols, ongoing heavy rains, and systematic mitigation measures. Key Highlights of the State [] The post Odisha Cyclone Arnab Review: Chief Secretary Oversees Restoration & Relief appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 28 Oct 2026 5:57 pm

IIT Bhubaneswar X-ray Technician Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute Of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) has released the official notification for the post of X-ray Technician. The last date to send the application by email is 02 November 2026.

FreeJobAlert 28 Oct 2026 5:35 pm

Cyclone Arnab: Odisha deploys 313 response teams, keeps 2,037 shelters ready, says Minister Suresh Pujari

Cyclone Arnab's landfall process continued along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday, with Odisha deploying 313 response teams and keeping 2,037 shelters ready as the state braces for heavy rainfall, strong winds and the cyclone's expected movement towards southern districts, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said. Pujari held a review meeting with senior officials at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Bhubaneswar to assess preparedness and precautionary measures in view of the cyclone. The landfall process started around 1:30 a.m. early in the morning at Kakinada and started moving towards the state of Andhra Pradesh. The last information received shows that the system is stationary now...after entering the coast of Andhra Pradesh, it will start moving towards the north and northwest and reach Malkangiri. Pujari said. He said 313 response teams had been deployed at different locations across the state, including 60 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF)...

devdiscourse 28 Oct 2026 9:50 am

Corporator suspended for recording BMC meeting

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 12:48 am

2 labourers die in bee attack

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 12:34 am

Man arrested for stealing jewellery from sister's house

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 12:33 am

Woman arrested for running sex racket in her shoe shop

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 12:31 am

Belaguntha brass fish artisan wins national handicraft award

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 12:27 am

Tree falls on house, woman dies in Puri

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 12:20 am

High Drama at BMC Meeting: Councilor Goes Facebook Live, Protests Erupt Over Sanitation Tenders

The 45th general body meeting of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), held at Ekamra Hall, turned into a scene of intense political drama and heated exchanges. Chaired by Mayor Sulochana Das, the session was marred by sharp councilor protests over sanitation tenders and an explosive controversy involving live broadcasting from inside the house. The commotion [] The post High Drama at BMC Meeting: Councilor Goes Facebook Live, Protests Erupt Over Sanitation Tenders appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 28 Oct 2026 12:04 am

ero-tolerance policy against corruption

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday led the state-level Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 event in Bhubaneswar and administered the integrity pledge, reiterating the government's commitment to tackling corruption. Speaking at the event, Majhi said Vigilance Awareness Week was being observed from October 26 to November 1, with programmes organised across the state to raise awareness against corruption. From October 26 to November 1, we are observing Vigilance Awareness Week against corruption. Programs are being organised across the entire state for this purpose. The theme of this year's Vigilance Awareness Week is 'Prosperity through Integrity.' Strong ethics, complete cleanliness, and integrity are our most important weapons in this fight against corruption. Making the administration completely corruption-free is our primary goal for the success of government schemes. Therefore, the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the Chief Minister sai...

devdiscourse 27 Oct 2026 10:51 pm

HC Bar seeks no adverse orders against absent lawyers

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 9:41 pm

Cyclone Arnab forces postponement of Sijimali protest rally

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 9:34 pm

Have set records in cash recovery, case disposal, convictions: Odisha Vigilance Director

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 27 (IANS) Odisha Vigilance has achieved record performance in cash recovery, case disposal, prosecution sanctions and convictions, Director of Vigilance Y K Jethwa said on Tuesday, highlighting the states intensified efforts to strengthen its anti-corruption mechanism. Speaking after the state-level Vigilance Awareness Week programme, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi administered the Integrity Pledge, Jethwa said senior IAS, IPS and IFS officers, other officials, Central Government representatives, district Collectors, SPs, block-level functionaries and citizens joined through live telecast and video conferencing. He noted that a series of measures over the past two-and-a-half years has strengthened the agencys operational capabilities, improved detection, professionalised investigations and made prosecutions more effective. Highlighting the agencys achievements, Jethwa said Odisha Vigilance recovered approximately Rs 4.28 crore in cash during a disproportionate assets search at the residence of a mining officer in February 2026. He described it as the highest cash recovery in the history of Odisha Vigilance. The agency also completed investigations and disposed of 488 cases last year, marking its highest-ever annual disposal, he said. CM Majhi approved 105 prosecution sanction proposals, the highest number in the past two decades, according to Jethwa. The conviction rate of Odisha Vigilance, which had generally remained around 50 per cent, has increased to 65 per cent up to the end of October this year, marking another record for the agency, he added. Jethwa attributed the improved performance to the state governments initiatives to strengthen the organisation through specialised personnel, legal expertise and enhanced investigative capabilities. Odisha Vigilance now has cadre prosecutors in 17 courts and legal advisers in every division. The advisers include experienced anti-corruption lawyers, some of whom have spent 20 to 25 years in institutions such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). These legal experts monitor investigations and prosecutions and provide guidance to investigating officers and prosecutors to improve the quality of cases and their chances of success in court. The agency has also inducted professionals from outside the conventional policing system, including chartered accountants, banking experts and cyber specialists, to strengthen financial scrutiny, evidence collection and investigations. The state government has given in-principle approval for 100 posts at the Sub-Inspector and Inspector levels to augment the agencys manpower. Announcing another significant initiative, Jethwa said Chief Minister Majhi had approved the establishment of an Odisha Preventive Vigilance Research Wing under the agency. Describing it as an innovative, multidisciplinary initiative, he said the wing will analyse corruption data and cases to identify systemic weaknesses, procedural loopholes and vulnerable positions across departments, with competent officers from departments reporting higher corruption rates being associated with it. Jethwa said the initiative has recently received approval and the wing will become operational shortly. He expressed confidence that the state will achieve success in its fight against corruption through stronger investigations, effective prosecution, professional expertise and preventive measures. The Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed from October 26 to November 1, 2026, with the theme Probity for Prosperity.

bhaskarlive 27 Oct 2026 8:44 pm

Shubham Saxena is new VC BDA

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 8:29 pm

OCS aspirants seek postponement of Main exams

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 8:20 pm

Heavy rain floods Puri roads, disrupts tourism

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 7:45 pm

Excessive screen exposure taking a toll on youth eye health: AIIMS-Bhubaneswar

Prolonged screen exposure, poor visual hygiene and neglect of early symptoms are increasingly affecting young people, leading to refractive errors and computer vision syndrome, AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr Ashutosh Biswas said.

Web Dunia 27 Oct 2026 7:00 pm

2k people evacuated in Ganjam, Gajapati districts

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 6:50 pm

Zero tolerance for corruption: Odisha CM warns govt officials

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday warned corrupt officers and employees, saying that governance is no longer being run from ivory towers and that the government has been reaching out to people and listening to their concerns on the ground. Addressing the state-level observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 at the Convention Centre in Lok Seva Bhawan here, Majhi said, The public grievance hearing programme of our government is an important initiative to prevent corruption at the grassroots level. Through this programme, people bring to the notice of their ministers and the Chief Minister the corruption they face, and action is taken accordingly. On the occasion, the Chief Minister administered the integrity pledge to officials and other participants at the event. The Vigilance Department is the eyes and ears of good governance. Good governance is not only limited to formulating policies and schemes, but its real meaning is to completely prevent corruption and ensure that government funds reach the intended beneficiaries in full, he added. He said the state government has been taking extensive measures to make Odisha Vigilance more efficient and stronger. Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) system, Majhi said technology has been used by Modi to eradicate corruption at the grassroots level. The system has completely stopped the diversion and leakage of funds and is a blessing for the poor. Our government has adopted three strategies to combat corruption: a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, intelligence-based legal action irrespective of an officials position or tenure, and punishment of officials arrested for corruption, the Chief Minister outlined. He expressed satisfaction that the Vigilance Department has been implementing these strategies fearlessly and professionally. He said that over the past two-and-a-half years, Odisha Vigilance has taken action against one IAS officer, eight officers of chief engineer rank, two divisional forest officers, joint commissioners of Excise and the State Transport Authority, three deputy directors of mines, five tehsildars and four block development officers, besides several other officials. Following convictions in corruption cases, 41 government employees have also been dismissed from service, while the pensions of 91 retired employees have been stopped during the period. The conviction rate of Odisha Vigilance stood at 50 per cent in 2025 and has risen to 65 per cent by September this year, Majhi said. The Chief Minister also said the state government has approved the Odisha IT Policy to promote the use of modern technology. A Preventive Vigilance Research Wing is being formed within Odisha Vigilance to identify areas prone to corruption and persons involved in corrupt practices. Referring to this year's theme, Integrity for Prosperity, Majhi said strong moral values, transparency and integrity were essential in the fight against corruption. He urged government employees to demonstrate integrity and dedication and called upon everyone to make integrity a way of life.

bhaskarlive 27 Oct 2026 6:42 pm

Govt no longer runs from ivory tower: CM

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 6:17 pm

Odisha CM flags off train carrying delegates to National Unity Day parade

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday flagged off a special train from Bhubaneswar New Railway Station carrying nearly 1,000 delegates from 19 Naxal-free districts of Odisha to Gujarat to participate in the national parade marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31. The representatives will attend the parade near the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, symbolising Odishas progress towards peace, security and development, the Chief Minister said. Paying tribute to Patel, Majhi said the countrys first Deputy Prime Minister had built a Unified India by merging more than 550 princely states through his exceptional leadership and determination. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been observing Patels birth anniversary as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas every year since assuming office in 2014. CM Majhi asserted that this year's national-level unity parade will reflect the picture of a completely Naxal-free India. Majhi attributed the achievement of making Odisha and the country Naxal-free to the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah under the guidance of the Prime Minister and the efforts of security forces at the national and state levels. Highest priority is being given to social and economic development along with infrastructure construction in Naxal-affected areas. Particularly in 10 affected districts, various public welfare schemes are being delivered to the actual beneficiaries in an integrated manner through the 'Gramodaya Plus' scheme, enabling them to join the mainstream, said Majhi. The Chief Minister said that the collective efforts of the country's 140 crore citizens are continuing to realise the Prime Minister's vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. On the occasion, Majhi also announced that the Centre has approved a new express train service between Puri and Badampahar in Mayurbhanj district. He further informed that President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to inaugurate the service in the first week of November. The proposed train service is expected to improve connectivity among six districtsPuri, Khordha, Kataka, Jajpur, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanjstrengthening rail links across the state.

bhaskarlive 27 Oct 2026 6:15 pm

Naxal-free Odisha districts see rapid development: CM

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 5:13 pm

Majhi flags off special train from Bhubaneswar to Gujarat for National Unity Day celebrations

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off a special train from Bhubaneswar to Ekta Nagar. The train carries around 1,000 people from Naxal-free districts to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Majhi highlighted the importance of social and economic development in Naxal-affected areas through various public welfare schemes. A new express train service between Puri and Badampahad is set to begin next month.

The Economic Times 27 Oct 2026 4:38 pm

IMD Warns of Very Severe Cyclone Arnab to Hit Andhra Coast with 135 kmph Winds

IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty said the cyclone was located around 380 km south of Gopalpur and will move west-northwestwards until the evening of October 27, before moving northwestwards

Deccan Chronicle 27 Oct 2026 4:27 pm

CM Majhi Flags Off Special Train for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas; Announces New Puri

Honouring the legacy of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his upcoming 151st birth anniversary, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off a special train from the Bhubaneswar New Railway Station. The train carries nearly 1,000 delegates representing 19 Naxal-free districts of Odisha to Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, where they will attend the prestigious [] The post CM Majhi Flags Off Special Train for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas; Announces New PuriBadampahar Express appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 27 Oct 2026 12:43 pm

Thousands evacuate India's eastern coast ahead of Cyclone Arnab

BHUBANESWAR, India/KATHMANDU, Nepal, Oct 27 (Reuters) - T housands of people were evacuated

devdiscourse 27 Oct 2026 10:37 am

Cyclone Arnab Alert: Storm May Hit Andhra Pradesh on October 28, Odisha Issues Red Alert for Five Districts

Bhubaneswar, October 27, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify further, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that it could Cyclone Arnab Alert: Storm May Hit Andhra Pradesh on October 28, Odisha Issues Red Alert for Five Districts

Udaipur Kiran 27 Oct 2026 8:23 am