Odisha reels under deep depression, heavy rainfall continues
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) Several districts of Odisha continue to receive incessant rainfall due to the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, and the state government is making all necessary preparations to deal with its impact. The deep depression, moving west-northwest at 7 kmph, is currently centred about 30 km south-southwest of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and 160 km southwest of Gopalpur. IMD sources said the system is likely to maintain its west-northwestward movement and cross the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, to the southwest of Kalingapatnam, within the next three to four hours. IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty said widespread rainfall has been recorded across Odisha during the past 24 hours. Thirty-five locations received heavy rainfall of 712 cm, while 10 locations recorded very heavy rainfall of 1220 cm. Similiguda in Koraput district recorded extremely heavy rainfall of 230 mm. The IMD has issued a red warning for Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri, where heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, is likely. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Boudh, Subarnapur, Bargarh, Balangir and Nuapada districts. The weather system is also likely to generate strong winds of 5565 kmph, gusting up to 75 kmph along and near the coast as it moves inland. For September 24, the IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, in Nabarangpur, while Bargarh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Koraput and Malkangiri are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. On September 25, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi and Nuapada. Rainfall is expected to continue on September 26, mainly over western parts of southern Odisha, including Kalahandi, Balangir, Nuapada and Nabarangpur. Earlier on Wednesday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the states preparedness to deal with the incessant rainfall triggered by the deep depression, emphasising the states policy of zero casualty. He asked the concerned authorities to prioritise the safety of lives and property. A total of 33 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams and 381 fire service teams have been deployed across the state to deal with the situation.
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) workers and leaders on Wednesday staged a massive protest and clashed with the police at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar during the march towards the State Assembly demanding the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond over printing blunders found in the school textbooks in the state. Braving the rainfall triggered by the deep depression, senior party leaders and legislators also joined the protest jointly organised by Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BYJD), the youth wing of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), and the party's students' wing, Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD), on Wednesday. BJD workers and leaders clashed with security forces at Lower PMG while marching towards the Odisha Assembly after police tried to stop them from proceeding further. The cops later detained around 40 to 50 Congress leaders and workers to bring the situation under control. The youth and student leaders of the BJD have been holding protest at the Lower PMG for the last two days demanding the resignation of Minister Gond. Speaking to media persons, Deputy Leader of Opposition Prasanna Acharya said, We are demanding the resignation of the concerned Minister to take moral responsibility. It is an utter failure on the part of the state government. They are jeopardising the future of lakhs of boys and girls of the state. It is unforgivable. The agitation will continue unless the state government takes moral responsibility and the Minister resigns. The students and young people of the state will continue their agitation, and we will support them, he added. Senior BJD leader and party MLA Niranjan Pujari backed the party's youth and student wings protest over the printing errors in school textbooks. Speaking on the issue, Pujari said education was crucial for the state's overall development and expressed concern over the condition of the education sector. He added that the BJD was raising the issue in the State Assembly while its youth and student wings were protesting on the streets. We are agitating over this issue, and our youth and students are also agitating on the streets. We are going to support them, he said. Notably, BJD MLAs have also been staging protests inside the Odisha Assembly for the past two days during the ongoing Monsoon session.
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Odisha Revises Ward Delimitation Schedule for Urban Local Body Elections
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Deep depression: Odisha CM reviews rainfall, orders zero casualty approach
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday reviewed the states preparedness to handle incessant rainfall triggered by the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal and its impact across southern districts. The Chief Ministers Office (CMO) said in an official statement that Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil briefed the Chief Minister in detail on the depression, the possibility of rainfall, and the measures taken by the government. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari, Chief Secretary Anu Garg and other senior officers were present at the meeting in Bhubaneswar. In all natural disasters, our sole policy is zero casualty. Therefore, all concerned departments of the state government need to coordinate with district administrations and deal with the situation, CM Majhi said. He asked authorities to give top priority to the safety of lives and property. According to the CMO, the Chief Minister directed officials to evacuate people from waterlogged areas to safer locations and provide adequate relief. Although there is no possibility of a cyclone, he advised maintaining the highest level of preparedness with precautionary measures in place. Officials informed the Chief Minister that heavy rainfall is likely on Wednesday and Thursday due to the deep depression, while the situation is expected to improve after September 25. The CMO further said 33 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams have been deployed across districts. Six teams each are in Ganjam and Koraput, three each in Gajapati, Malkangiri and Rayagada, two in Kalahandi and one in Balangir. In addition, nine teams from the ODRAF unit based in Chhatrapur, Ganjam, have been kept in reserve. As the sea is likely to remain rough, Local Warning Signal No. 3 has been hoisted at all ports, and the ban on fishermen venturing into the sea remains in force. District administrations have been instructed to ensure full compliance with the restriction. The districts likely to be affected, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur and Kalahandi, have been accorded the highest priority. The Revenue Department has also made preparations in Nuapada, Balangir, Kandhamal, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh. State and district officials are monitoring rainfall, waterlogging, shelters, electricity and drinking water supply, rescue team deployment, and reservoir storage status in real time.
Odisha Assembly witnesses ruckus as BJD, Cong protest over textbook errors, MMDR Amendment Act
Odisha Assembly witnesses ruckus as BJD, Cong protest over textbook errors, MMDR Amendment Act Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly continued to witness a massive uproar by members of the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress on the second day of the Monsoon Session on Wednesday over errors in school textbooks and the MMDR Amendment Act, [] The post Odisha Assembly witnesses ruckus as BJD, Cong protest over textbook errors, MMDR Amendment Act appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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CJP Backs Odisha Textbook Protest
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Incomplete Drain Work Fuels Bhubaneswar Waterlogging Crisis
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'I Idolise Jadeja, Have Followed Vettori Very Closely': Bhubaneswar Tigers Spinner Badal Biswal
Odisha T20 League: Young left-arm spinner Badal Biswal made an impressive impact with the ball as Bhubaneswar Tigers began their Odisha T20 League-CM Trophy campaign with a seven-run DLS-method victory over Keonjhar Miners at the Barabati Stadium. Biswal returned with figures of 2-15 from his two overs in a rain-curtailed fixture, helping the Tigers keep their composure while defending their revised target. Skipper Swastik Samal also played a key role in the victory, smashing 42 off just 18 deliveries. Reflecting on the win, Biswal credited the strong support within the Bhubaneswar Tigers camp for helping the players remain calm and confident in a pressure situation. Everyone in the team has been very supportive, and the atmosphere has been really positive from the beginning. The coaches, captain, support staff and owners have all given us a lot of confidence and made us feel that we are all in this together. They have backed us regardless of the result, and that belief gives us the freedom to go out there and express ourselves, he said. It helped us stay calm and focused when we had to defend the target. We knew the game could change quickly, but we trusted each other and stuck to our plans. Our goal is very clear, we want to win this tournament, and we will take every game as an opportunity to move closer to that goal, added Biswal. The youngster revealed that his focus during his spell was on building pressure with dot balls rather than worrying about the occasional boundary at the Barabati Stadium that has hosted international matches. Personally, my plan was to focus on bowling as many dot balls as possible. Dot balls create pressure, and that pressure eventually brings wickets. In T20 cricket, you can concede a six at times, and that is part of the game. You cannot allow one boundary to affect your confidence. You have to back your plans, trust your skills and focus on executing the right length. That was my approach, and I was happy that I could contribute to the teams win, he explained. The youngster revealed that his focus during his spell was on building pressure with dot balls rather than worrying about the occasional boundary at the Barabati Stadium that has hosted international matches. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I have been playing cricket since I was around 12 years old. I was born and brought up in Delhi before moving to Odisha. I am an all-rounder and want to keep improving my game in every department. I want to learn from every opportunity and continue working hard. Ravindra Jadeja is my cricketing idol, while I have also followed Daniel Vettori closely. I like learning from players who have performed consistently at the highest level, Biswal concluded. Article Source: IANS
Bhubaneswar Police Arrest Mastermind Behind Rs 45 Lakh Fake Railway Job Racket
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Rain forecast puts state on alert
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Odisha publishes final electoral roll, electorate at 3.16 crore
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (IANS) Odisha has completed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll, 2026, and published the final electoral roll on Monday, Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R.S. Gopalan said. The SIR used July 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. Gopalan said Odisha had 3.33 crore voters at the beginning of the exercise. During the enumeration stage, officials removed 20,12,000 names after verification. These included 8.32 lakh deceased voters, 8.08 lakh voters who had permanently shifted, 1.58 lakh voters with multiple entries and around two lakh voters who could not be traced. The Draft Electoral Roll was published on July 5 with 3,13,87,034 electors. The CEO said the team issued notices to 58.36 lakh voters during the revision process. After hearing the cases and disposing of claims and objections, around 24,000 voters were found ineligible and removed from the electoral roll, while around 20,000 deletions were made based on Form 7 applications. Following the claims and objections process, the final electorate increased by 2.45 lakh to 3,16,32,000 voters. The final roll comprises 1,61,30,319 male voters, 1,54,99,661 female voters and 2,774 third-gender voters, Gopalan said. Responding to reports of large-scale deletion requests, Gopalan said the Election Commission received only 57,000 Form 7 applications seeking deletion of names during the claims and objections period. Of these, around 37,000 applications were rejected, while approximately 20,000 deletions were finally made based on Form 7 applications. Gopalan said the electoral roll would continue to be updated through the regular process. Eligible voters can submit Forms 6, 7 and 8 for addition, deletion or correction of names and entries. He clarified that there is no deadline for submitting such applications under the continuous updation process. The CEO added that voter-awareness activities would continue as part of the routine electoral process. The next qualifying date is October 1, while National Voters Day will be observed on January 25. Before publishing the final roll, CEO Gopalan met with representatives of all recognised political parties in the state and discussed the final electoral roll. During the meeting, he handed each representative of the political parties present one identical soft or hard copy of the published final electoral roll.
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Odisha T20 League: Bhubaneswar Tigers edge past Keonjhar Miners by seven runs in rain-hit clash
Digital Desk | Kataka, Sep 21 (IANS) Bhubaneswar Tigers registered a seven-run win over Keonjhar Miners via the DLS method in a rain-curtailed match of the Odisha T20 League CM Trophy at the iconic Barabati Stadium in Kataka on Monday. The match was initially reduced to 15 overs per side due to a wet outfield. Bhubaneswar Tigers then posted 64/3 in seven overs before rain once again interrupted play and forced another reduction in the target. Captain and opener Swastik Samal led the Tigers charge with an aggressive knock of 42 off just 18 balls. He took the attack to the Miners bowlers and provided his side with a quick start before being dismissed. For Keonjhar, Vimal Kumar was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 2/8 from his over, while Jogeswar Bag claimed one wicket for six runs from his over. When play resumed, Keonjhar Miners were set a revised target of 48 runs from four overs. They lost Kshyama S Bal early for three off six balls, but Rajesh Dhupam and captain Subhranshu Senapati put together a 20-run partnership to keep the chase alive. Senapati was dismissed for 11 off nine balls, leaving the Miners with a challenging task in the final over. Badal Biswal was handed the ball with Keonjhar needing 18 runs from the last six deliveries at the Barabati Stadium that has hosted international fixtures. The left-arm spinner held his nerves under pressure and helped the Tigers close out the game. His composed final over earned him the Player of the Match award. Biswal received his award from Mr. Srimanta Panda, Director, Bharat Masala, while Swastik Samal was presented with the Moment of the Match award by Luv Malik, Representative, Rourkela Superstars. Reflecting on the team's performance and the support within the camp, Biswal said, Everyone in the team has been very supportive, and the atmosphere has been excellent. The coaches, captain, support staff and owners have given us a lot of confidence and made us feel that we are in it together, regardless of the result. That backing helped us stay calm, especially when we had to defend in the final four overs. Our goal is clear, we want to win this tournament.
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Textbook error row: Odisha students
Bhubaneswar: As the students agitation over errors in school textbooks gains momentum in Odisha, the CJP on Monday, September 21, extended its support to the ongoing satyagraha by the Navnirman Yuva Chhatra Sangathan (NYCS), which is demanding the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond over the alleged irregularities. The NYCS and Opposition 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 .
Odisha Health Minister Extends Urgent Medical Aid to Specially-Abled Child
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Odisha: BJD seeks discussion on MMDR amendment ahead of monsoon session
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (IANS) Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy on Monday convened an all-party meeting ahead of the upcoming session of the state Assembly, seeking cooperation from all parties to ensure the House functions smoothly. Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Leader of Opposition Prasanna Acharya, and other senior leaders from all parties attended the meeting. Speaking to media persons after the meeting, Opposition Chief Whip and senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pramila Mallik said the Speaker discussed how to run the House smoothly during the nine-day monsoon session. She added, As the opposition, we, on behalf of the BJD, have demanded a discussion in the House on the losses suffered by the state due to the MMDR Amendment. We have submitted a motion demanding a detailed discussion on the issue. Mallik further demanded that the government either allow a discussion on the BJD's motion or hold a discussion by moving a motion of thanks. She said the Speaker had assured her of consideration, adding that the partys future course of action depends on the Speakers decision. Senior Congress MLA Ashok Das noted that his party will raise issues concerning Odishas interests, including the MMDR Amendment Act, and seek discussions on the floor of the House during the upcoming monsoon session. Meanwhile, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling said the state government is ready to discuss issues raised in the Assembly. He added that the Speaker appealed to all members to ensure that the Assembly functions smoothly and peacefully. Whatever Bills and issues come up during the session should be discussed constructively, Mahaling said. He said the Assembly had so far received notices for six Bills. However, the Assemblys Advisory Committee would decide the priority of the Bills and allocate time for discussion. On the MMDR Amendment Act, Mahaling said a motion had been submitted to the Speaker seeking a discussion. The matter is under the jurisdiction of the Speaker. The Speaker will decide the priority and the form in which the discussion will be allowed. Whatever form the Speaker permits, we are ready to discuss it, he said. The Odisha Assemblys seventh session of the 17th Assembly is scheduled to begin on September 22 and continue until October 3.
Inter-State Mobile Snatcher Nabbed in Bhubaneswar
Tamando Police have arrested a 20-year-old interstate mobile thief after alert locals caught him red-handed while snatching a high-end smartphone at the crowded Kalinga Vihar market on Sunday evening. The arrested individual has been identified as Anil Kumar Chauhan, a native of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, currently residing in the Nayapalli area of Bhubaneswar. According [] The post Inter-State Mobile Snatcher Nabbed in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Attack During Ganesh Immersion in Bhubaneswar: 1 Arrested for Attempted Murder
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Social Media Outrage Over Caste Remarks Leads to Gunfire in Bhubaneswar, 5 Critical
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Choudwar Jail Superintendent Arrested Over Escape of Two Inmates
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Seven Odia Family Members Cremated At Puri Swargadwar After MP Tragedy
The bodies of seven members of a family from Bhubaneswar who died after being swept away in a rain-swollen stream in Madhya Pradesh reached Odisha late Sunday night. Their last rites were later performed at Puri Swargadwar. The family members, residents of the Atmaram slum near Jayadev Vihar in Bhubaneswar, were swept away in a [] The post Seven Odia Family Members Cremated At Puri Swargadwar After MP Tragedy appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
21-Year-Old Youth Rescued Alive From Kuakhai River After Jumping Off Tankapani Bridge
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Man beats wife to death, later kills self in Odisha
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 20 (IANS) In an unfortunate incident, a man allegedly beat his wife to death following a family dispute and later died by suicide at their residence in Odishas Dhenkanal district on Sunday. The incident took place at Akhuapal panchayat under the Dadara Ghati outpost of Parjang police station in Dhenkanal district. According to the report, the man was identified as Ratnakar alias Mithun Naik,35, while his deceased wife was identified as Rasmita Naik,30. The couple engaged in a heated argument over some issues late Saturday night. In a fit of rage, the enraged husband assaulted the wife with a heavy wooden stick, resulting in her death. Following the death of his wife, a remorseful husband later committed suicide, said Chittaranjan Behera, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Kamakhyanagar, Dhenkanal, on Sunday. Locals claimed that the couple reportedly had three daughters from their marriage. Ratnakar, who used to work as a daily wage labourer, often engaged in quarrels with his wife under the influence of alcohol. Late on Saturday night, he again quarrelled with Rasmita over some past issues and later allegedly assaulted her with a wooden plank in a sudden fit of rage. After the death of Rasmita, Ratnakar took his three daughters to the house of his younger brother, who, along with his family, was away at the time. The deceased Ratnakar later left the daughters inside his brothers house and locked the door from outside. He subsequently died by suicide by hanging himself from a tree in front of his house, reportedly out of remorse. Upon being informed, the local police, along with the scientific team, reached the spot and launched an investigation. The bodies of the couple were later sent to Parjang Community Health Centre for postmortem. A case (491/26) has also been registered in this regard at the Parjang police station on the basis of a report by the deceased Ratnakar's sister.
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