AP Awaits CWC Nod for Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar Link Project
AP claims that as a tail-end state of Godavari river, it has every right to use surplus water from the river going waste into the sea as long as it will not affect the allotted quantum of water to the upper riparian states like Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and others.
Lord Jagannath Embarks on Sacred Rath Yatra as Puri Turns Into an Ocean of Faith and Spirituality
Lakhs of devotees, mystical monsoon downpour, and ancient rituals transform Odishas holy city into a timeless canvas of faith, as the Holy Trinity embarks on their celestial chariot journey
Mahaprabhu Jagannath, the first animated feature film from Odisha, is ready for release
Durga Prasad Dalai, founder and CEO of Ele Animations Pvt Ltd, talks about the journey involved in making Mahaprabhu Jagannath, which has Kerala-based Toonz Media Group as the distribution partner. The film releases on July 17
Two die as crowd surges during Rath Yatra in rain-hit Puri
Puri: Two people died and five others fell ill in a temporary crowd surge and uncomfortable weather conditions during the Rath Yatra celebrations in this rain-affected Odisha town on Thursday, July 15, according to the Chief Ministers Office (CMO). During the festival, seven people felt unwell and they were shifted to the hospital without delay, 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 .
Rath Yatra: One reportedly dead, several hurt in alleged stampede-like situation
One devotee was reportedly killed in an alleged stampede-like situation during the Puri Rath Yatra in Odisha. While officials are yet to confirm the death, eyewitnesses said dozens fell after a barricade collapsed or people lost balance, with around 200 devotees reportedly hospitalised
Two arrested with 237 kg marijuana in Hyderabad
EAGLE has seized around 1,500 kg of marijuana being transported to different parts of the country in the last two months as part of its intensified surveillance on Odisha-based supply routes
1 Dead, Several Taken To Hospital After Crowd Surge At Puri Rath Yatra
One person died and several others were injured after a crowd surge at the iconic Rath Yatra celebrations in Odisha's Puri on Thursday.
Puri Rath Yatra stampede: One dead, 33 devotees rescued after crowd surge near Jagannath Temple
Amidst alarming crowd congestion, emergency personnel sprang into action, evacuating devotees via stretchers to local hospitals for treatment. Visual evidence captured by onlookers depicted the rescued individuals receiving care at the District Headquarters Hospital in Puri. The Special Rescue Unit of Odisha Fire & Emergency Services operated tirelessly, managing to rescue thirty-three individuals by offering first aid and oxygen prior to their hospital transfers.
Varanasi art collective Mysticeti enters childrens publishing with Bapa Wants Fish
Founded by Stuti Sareen, Varanasi-based art community Mysticeti is expanding into childrens publishing with Bapa Wants Fish, a limited-edition book inspired by 1990s Odisha that explores family, food, emotional resilience and mental health through a childs perspective
India Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rainfall across several parts of the country. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely over Odisha and parts of east and northeast India. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are expected in many regions. Hot and humid conditions will persist over Delhi-NCR and Punjab. Active monsoon conditions are expected to continue for the next three to four days.
More rain in store for Odisha as low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to intensify: IMD
The India Meteorological Department forecasts more rain across Odisha. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal will intensify and move northwest. Heavy rainfall is expected in numerous districts, affecting the Rath Yatra celebrations. Devotees are urged to remain alert for lightning and thunderstorms. Shelter should be taken under permanent structures during adverse weather conditions.
Puri Hosts Jagannath Rath Yatra Under Heavy Rain And Tight Vigil
Puri is set to witness one of India's biggest religious gatherings on Thursday, July 16, as nearly 200,000 devotees have already arrived in the Odisha temple town for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, despite heavy rain and forecasts of more bad weather.
Millions Gather in Puri for the Grand Rath Yatra Amidst Blessings and Rain
Puri, July 16: A wave of excitement enveloped Puri, Odisha, as millions of devotees gathered for the world-renowned Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. Despite intermittent rain on the day of the festival, the faith and enthusiasm of the devotees remained unshaken. Countless worshippers assembled to seek blessings from Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. ... Read more Millions Gather in Puri for the Grand Rath Yatra Amidst Blessings and Rain
TheJagannathatemple in the city in Odisha is an impressive place of worship, and the grand festival of the deity is incomparable
Artists Celebrate Lord Jagannath with Enchanting Dance Before Rath Yatra in Puri
Puri, July 16: The atmosphere at the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, was filled with devotion as the world-renowned Rath Yatra approaches. Before the grand procession begins, Odissi dancers performed heartfelt dances in honor of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra in front of the three chariots. Dressed in traditional attire, the artists ... Read more Artists Celebrate Lord Jagannath with Enchanting Dance Before Rath Yatra in Puri
NALCO Admit Card 2026: NALCO has released the Non-Executive Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Computer Based Test scheduled on July 27, 2026, under Advertisement No. 10260213. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets through the official recruitment portal using their login credentials. The recruitment drive covers 268 vacancies for the Mines and Refinery Complex in Odisha. Candidates must carry a printed admit card, a valid photo ID and recent passport-size photographs to the examination centre.
Preparations for Lord Jagannaths Ratha Yatra Underway Amid Rain in Puri
Puri, July 16: Preparations for the grand Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath have been completed in Puri, Odisha, and across the country. A large number of devotees have arrived in Puri to participate in the festivities. Despite intermittent rain, the preparations for the Ratha Yatra are in full swing. Authorities and police are on high ... Read more Preparations for Lord Jagannaths Ratha Yatra Underway Amid Rain in Puri
Bank holiday today: Banks will be closed today, July 16, 2026, in few states today. These closures are to observe the Jagannath Rath Yatra and the Harela festival. The Rath Yatra involves parading deities on large wooden chariots through city streets. Harela is a festival celebrating the monsoon and the agricultural sowing season.
BJP turns PM Modi visits to states into 'swachh' drives
Organized cleanliness drives now precede Prime Minister Modi's state visits across India. These initiatives transform pre-VVIP spruce-ups into public campaigns involving citizens and officials. Haryana launched a statewide drive ahead of Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Jind. Similar campaigns were observed in Odisha and West Bengal during recent visits. The true success of these drives will be measured by sustained cleanliness after the visits conclude.
Cabinet approves 24,000-crore highway projects in Varanasi to ease congestion
The Union Cabinet approved highway projects exceeding 24,000 crore for Varanasi. These projects aim to significantly ease traffic congestion within the temple town. Two railway multi-tracking projects in Odisha and Jharkhand were also cleared. The highway package includes link corridors connecting NH-19 and NH-31 to the Varanasi Ring Road.
Odisha Chief Minister Launches Samarpan Digital Donation Platform for Jagannath Temple
Bhubaneswar, July 15: The Odisha government has taken a significant step to enhance digital services for devotees of Lord Jagannath worldwide. Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Manjhi inaugurated a secure digital donation platform named Samarpan on Wednesday. This platform enables devotees to make online donations to the Jagannath Temple from anywhere in the world. The launch ... Read more Odisha Chief Minister Launches Samarpan Digital Donation Platform for Jagannath Temple
Heavy Rain Warning in Odisha Ahead of Annual Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar, July 15: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across most parts of Odisha as the annual Rath Yatra begins on Thursday. Manorama Mohanty, director of IMD Bhubaneswar, informed the media on Wednesday that a low-pressure area over the northwestern Bay of Bengal and adjacent regions is likely to ... Read more Heavy Rain Warning in Odisha Ahead of Annual Rath Yatra
Weather tomorrow, July 16: The India Meteorological Department issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several Indian states. Odisha faces a red warning due to a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rainfall is also likely in Himachal Pradesh and Shimla, as per IMD. Delhi-NCR anticipates cloudy skies with a possibility of very light rain.
Young Woman Dies in Alleged Self-Immolation in Berhampur; Family Claims Mental Health Struggles
Berhampur, July 15: A tragic incident has emerged from Berhampur in Ganjam district, Odisha, where a young woman reportedly died from self-immolation. The incident occurred in the Shantinagar area of the Badabazar police station jurisdiction. The deceased has been identified as Rajeshwari. According to reports, the incident took place around 5 AM on Tuesday while ... Read more Young Woman Dies in Alleged Self-Immolation in Berhampur; Family Claims Mental Health Struggles
Cabinet approves Rs 24,000 crore highways in Varanasi
The Union Cabinet approved highway projects exceeding twenty-four thousand crore rupees for Varanasi. Railway multi-tracking projects in Odisha were also approved for nearly four thousand crore rupees. These initiatives aim to significantly decongest the temple town's road network. Improved connectivity will benefit key religious and cultural landmarks in Varanasi. The projects will enhance freight traffic and support regional economic growth.
Cabinet approves 2 railway multitracking projects covering 4 districts in Odisha, Jharkhand
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two railway projects costing approximately Rs 3,907 crore. These projects will enhance line capacity and improve operational efficiency for Indian Railways. The proposals focus on multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency through integrated planning. Increased capacity will facilitate movement of people, goods, and services across four districts. These projects are essential for transporting commodities and will boost freight traffic significantly.
Dara Singh also sought a direction to the State government to consider his case in accordance with the guidelines for premature release of life convicts issued in 2022 in the three cases in which he was convicted
Staines murder case: SC gives Odisha govt one month to consider Dara Singh's remission plea
The Supreme Court has given Odisha one month to decide on Dara Singh's remission plea. Singh is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murders of Graham Staines and his sons. He has served over 24 years and claims to have repented his actions. The state's sentence review committee has requested more time to gather necessary records.
Devotees Clean Gundicha Temple Ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri
Puri, July 15: Ahead of the world-renowned Jagannath Rath Yatra, the ritual of Gundicha Marjan was performed at the Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha, on Wednesday. A large number of devotees gathered to clean the entire temple complex. The Gundicha Marjan ritual involves cleaning the temporary residence of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra before ... Read more Devotees Clean Gundicha Temple Ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri
30,000 crore rural infrastructure boost: Odisha to build 50,000 km roads ahead of polls
In next five year, the massive investment in rural infrastructure includes Rs. 11,000 crore for 3837 bridges
Odisha Police Unveils Mega Traffic Plan for Jagannath Rath Yatra
Puri, July 15: The world-renowned Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odishas Puri is set to commence on July 16. In preparation for the event, the police administration has implemented extensive arrangements. Alongside security measures, a comprehensive traffic plan has been devised to ensure smooth proceedings during the festival. ADG Somendra Priyadarshi informed news agencies that the ... Read more Odisha Police Unveils Mega Traffic Plan for Jagannath Rath Yatra
The Jagannath Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, will occur on July 16, 2026. Deities Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra will journey on newly constructed wooden chariots. This annual event signifies divine love and the Lord's desire to be near devotees. The festival highlights equality and devotion, offering spiritual merit to participants. Preparations involve constructing the grand chariots months before the auspicious procession begins.
Odisha Court Sentences Three to 20 Years for Gang Rape
Bhubaneswar, July 15: A fast-track special court in Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha, sentenced three individuals to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in a gang rape case that occurred in 2024 in the Tirtol area. The court found the three defendants guilty under Sections 376D and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and ... Read more Odisha Court Sentences Three to 20 Years for Gang Rape
NC directs all MLAs, MPs to reach Delhi by July 19 for statehood protest
Srinagar, July 15: The National Conference (NC) high command has directed all its Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) to reach New Delhi by July 19 to participate in the party's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20, sources said. According to the directions issued by the party leadership, all legislators have been asked to ensure their presence in the national capital without waiting for formal permission or any further communication. The protest, announced by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and NC Vice President Omar Abdullah, is aimed at intensifying the party's demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. During a recent address at Hazratbal, Omar Abdullah said the National Conference had pursued the issue of statehood through dialogue for nearly two years but was now compelled to adopt a democratic and peaceful mode of protest as the promise of restoring statehood remained unfulfilled. NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah has invited 52 leaders, including prominent politicians from across the country, to participate in the July 20 protest on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon session, in a bid to build wider political support for the demand for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Among the 52 prominent political leaders invited for the statehood restoration protest include Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, Asaduddin Owaisi, Y S Jagam Mohan Reddy, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Arvind Kejriwal, M A Baby CPI(M) General Secretary, D Raja of CPI, Kapil Sibal, BSP chief Mayawati, BRS President K. Chandrashekar Rao, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, former J&K Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, J&K Apni Party Chief Altaf Bukhari, J&K Congress chief G A Mir, J&K BJP president Satpal Sharma, Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone, cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and J&K Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam. Party sources said the demonstration at Jantar Mantar is expected to witness the participation of senior NC leaders, legislators, parliamentarians, workers and invited political leaders, who will press for the restoration of statehood in line with the Centre's earlier commitments.
Staines' killer Dara Singh to be released soon?
The Supreme Court has set August 19 as a deadline for Odisha to decide on Dara Singh's remission plea. Dara Singh, jailed since 2000, is seeking release after serving over 26 years. The state sentence review board is favorably considering his plea due to good conduct. Updated information is required by the board before a final decision can be made.
Former SCERT Director arrested over errors in Odisha textbooks
Acts and omissions resulted in the publication and distribution of erroneous textbooks, causing wrongful loss to the State exchequer of approximately 175 crore, says Crime Branch
Three Held With 3 Kg Ganja In Kalluru
Police said Habeeb, along with Chandu and Ramesh, procured the contraband from a supplier in Malkangiri, Odisha, with the intention of selling it in Kalluru at higher prices for quick profits.
Graham Staines Murder: Supreme Court Asks Odisha To Decide Dara Singh's Remission Plea By Aug. 15
The development came during the hearing of Singh's petition seeking premature release after serving over two decades in prison.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) made elaborate arrangements to facilitate the darshan, conducting it in two phases to manage the heavy influx of pilgrims: Reports
Weather tomorrow July 15: Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal will receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana expect rain and thunderstorms. Southern states like Tamil Nadu will experience hot and humid conditions. The monsoon remains vigorous over eastern and northeastern regions this week. Residents in vulnerable areas should stay updated with official weather bulletins.
Odisha State Sentence Review Board has recommended Dara Singhs release on the grounds of good behaviour
Odisha is increasing COVID-19 surveillance due to two recent deaths in Andhra Pradesh. Health authorities are monitoring districts bordering the neighboring state closely. Lakhs of devotees are expected for the annual Rath Yatra celebration this July. Travelers are urged to follow basic health precautions and avoid attending if unwell. No travel restrictions have been announced for the upcoming religious gathering.
From Puri to Ahmedabad: How the Jagannath Rath Yatra became Gujarats biggest religious festival
The journey of Puri's Jagannath Rathyatra to Ahmedabad is rooted in centuries of shared faith. Seen as a manifestation of Lord Krishna, whose final relic floated from Gujarat to Odisha, Jagannath was embraced by local Vaishnav traditions.
Odisha Woman Returns Bag With Rs 60,000 Cash And Valuables To Police
During verification, police found that the bag contained more than Rs 60,000 in cash, along with a silver anklet and a bunch of keys: Reports
Weather tomorrow July 14: India's weather on Tuesday, July 14, will be highly uneven with monsoon activity. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in eastern and northeastern states. Uttarakhand remains on alert for very heavy rainfall and potential landslides. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will likely experience isolated showers and continued warm conditions. Western and northwestern regions will see subdued monsoon activity with scattered rainfall.
Andhra Pradesh health experts study Odishas medicine supply system
BJD moves child rights panel over alleged use of children at BJP political rally in Odisha
The regional party demands notices be issued against Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, State BJP president Manmohan Samal and former party MLA Pravat Biswal
Five Held in Jubilee Hills with 1.25 Litres of Hash Oil Worth 16 Lakh
Three peddlers and two consumers nabbed by Task Force; main supplier from Odisha absconding
Aditya Birla Group proposes Rs 12,000 crore Odisha alumina refinery expansion
Aditya Birla Group plans a significant Rs 12,000 crore investment for its Odisha alumina refinery. This expansion will triple the refinery's production capacity to three million tonnes annually. The project aims to boost India's aluminium value chain and create substantial local employment opportunities. Hindalco Industries, the group's flagship, reported strong financial results for the recent fiscal year. This investment will support rising domestic demand and reinforce Odisha's industrial hub status.
Odisha Man Dies After Wife Hits Him On Head With Mobile During Fight
Reports suggest that an argument broke out between the husband and wife at their residence on Saturday. During the altercation, the wife allegedly hit her husband on the head with a mobile phone
Odisha: Wife Booked After Odisha Man Dies Following Alleged Assault With Mobile Phone
The incident took place at Chimnibhati Pada under the jurisdiction of Bolangir Town Police Station: Reports
Odisha: CRPF Jawan's Wife Arrested For Alleged Abetment Of Suicide In Odisha's Kandhamal
The accused was produced before a local court after her arrest and remanded to judicial custody: Reports
Three bus crew members held in Hyderbad for smuggling 41 kg of marijuana from Odisha
Viral Video From Odisha's Ganjam Sparks Outrage
Dalit youth alleges illegal confinement, custodial-style assault
Aditya Birla Group to invest additional 12,000 crore in Odisha alumina refinery expansion
The expansion is expected to generate jobs, strengthen downstream industries and reinforce Odishas position as a leading aluminium and metallurgy hub.
Aditya Birla Group proposes 12,000 crore investment for Kansariguda alumina refinery expansion
The company, which already has a refinery and two smelter plants in Odisha, has been implementing a 1 MTPA capacity greenfield refinery project at Kansariguda at an investment of 8,000 crore through Hindalco Industries Limited
Investigators examine digital evidence, including chat records; police say probe is expanding and others may be questioned if evidence emerges: Reports
Almost 30% of voter names were deleted in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, largely because BLOs failed to trace these voters; Odisha had a 6% deletion rate, mostly due to migration
On Camera, Thar Pulls Out ATM With Rope In Daring Odisha Heist
Locals say there have been several incidents of theft and robbery in the region over the past few months, and residents have demanded increased police patrolling and stronger security measures.
After Bhubaneswar DCP, Another Odisha-Cadre IPS Officer Resigns During Training
Officials at the Odisha Police Headquarters confirmed receipt of his resignation letter: Reports
Odisha Government Launches Criminal Investigation into Textbook Errors
Bhubaneswar, July 11: The Odisha government has taken significant action regarding serious errors found in school textbooks for grades 1 to 8. Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi has ordered a criminal investigation into the matter. The government aims to identify all circumstances and individuals responsible for the distribution of flawed textbooks to students. The Chief ... Read more Odisha Government Launches Criminal Investigation into Textbook Errors
Odisha CM Orders Crime Branch Probe Into SCERT Textbook Errors, Seeks Criminal Investigation
The decision comes after an official inquiry reportedly identified nearly 2,000 language, factual and editorial errors across the textbooks, raising serious concerns over quality control in the state's school education system
Aditya Birla Group proposes $1.26 billion expansion of Odisha alumina refinery
Aditya Birla Group plans a significant expansion for its Odisha alumina refinery. The company will invest an additional $1.26 billion to triple its current capacity. This substantial investment will bring the total proposed expenditure to about $2.1 billion. The expansion project will be managed by the group entity Hindalco Industries. This development aims to significantly boost alumina production in the region.
Odisha CM orders criminal investigation into errors in school textbooks
Taking the incident seriously, the Chief Minister has asked the Director of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) to file an FIR with the Crime Branch SP, a statement issued by the CMO said
Animesh Kujur Sets New Record Ahead of Asian Games with 10.14 Seconds in 100 Meters
Mumbai, July 11: Young Indian sprinter Animesh Kujur has continued his impressive form by achieving a new milestone in the 100 meters race. The athlete from Odisha clocked an outstanding time of 10.14 seconds in the mens 100 meters final at the Puma Fast Arms Fast Legs 2026 meet held on Saturday. Animesh has become ... Read more Animesh Kujur Sets New Record Ahead of Asian Games with 10.14 Seconds in 100 Meters
Bengal Man Poses As IAS Officer, Dupes Job Aspirant Of Rs 20 Lakh In Odisha
The accused identified as Rabinarayan Das, a native of Kendrapada district, is presently staying at Uttarpara police station area in Hooghly district of West Bengal.
Two Odisha men held with 12.9 kg ganja near Thrissur railway station
Excise steps up probe into source of ganja and its intended recipients in Thrissur
Odisha Makes Aadhaar Mandatory for Vehicle Registration, Ownership Transfer
Under a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), applicants seeking registration of new vehicles or transfer of ownership must furnish Aadhaar along with valid proof of address and other prescribed documents
Beyond Politics: Odisha Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena Wins Hearts
The minister's sudden arrival took everyone at the ashram by surprise, leaving residents and visitors pleasantly astonished.
On 8th July, Mohsin Kazmi from Jharkhands Jamshedpur, who claims to be working at Jindal Steel in Odishas Sambalpur, uploaded a video on his Instagram page with more than 3 lakh followers.
Why 'Cyclone Man' VK Pandian Visited Venezuela After Twin Earthquakes
VK Pandian visited earthquake-hit Venezuela to share Odisha and India's disaster management expertise with interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
ONGC to undertake 1.75 MMT strategic oil reserve expansion at Mangaluru
ONGC approved a 1.75 MMT strategic petroleum reserve expansion at Mangaluru. This project will add significant storage capacity to India's energy security network. India is strengthening its reserves after recent global supply chain disruptions. Additional SPR facilities are also being developed in Odisha and Karnataka. This increases India's total oil storage capacity to approximately seventy-four days.
Jagmohan Meena, a 2013-batch Odisha cadre IPS officer and IIT Kanpur graduate, has decided to resign from the service at 37, citing personal reasons and long-term career planning. Born in Rajasthan's Sikar district, he secured AIR 849 in the 2012 UPSC Civil Services Examination and later received the Police Medal for Gallantry in 2019 for anti-Maoist operations. Meena plans to explore private-sector opportunities after completing the formal resignation process.
The death of 14 girls from the Juang community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, from Odisha at a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadus Tiruvallur has brought to the fore the socio-economic realities of marginalised tribal populations despite decades of targeted interventions. Satyasundar Barik visits the Juang villagers who lost their daughters to understand what went wrong in the development journey
The committee will study the functioning of excise departments in Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, including liquor procurement, retail operations, and employee service conditions, says K.Vignesh
Odisha: Hirakud Dam Opens 10 Sluice Gates As Reservoir Inflow Rises
Earlier in the day, four sluice gates were opened in the first phase of the operation to regulate the increasing water level: Reports
Bulldozers Raze Houses Of Six Murder Accused In Odisha's Rourkela
The demolition drive was carried out at Narayani Basti under the Sector 7 police station limits, where the accused had allegedly constructed illegal houses on encroached land.
SIR draft electoral rolls: Voter base in four states shrinks by 22 lakh
Around 22 lakh voters are missing from draft electoral rolls in four states. Odisha alone saw over 20 lakh names dropped from its voter list. This revision is part of a special intensive exercise underway across several regions. Eligible citizens can still apply for inclusion in the final voter lists. The Election Commission is conducting this revision with a staggered schedule.
Vijayawada: RTC Bus Crushes Pedestrian To Death At Pandit Nehru Bus Station
The driver of the bus rammed into the passenger at a high speed even when several passengers were moving on the premises. Despite the presence of a speed breaker, the driver drove the vehicle in a rash manner and under the impact, Bulu Sahoo, 42, died on the spot. Sahu belonged to Govindnagar in Odisha state
India successfully test-fires Pinaka long-range guided rocket from Odisha coast: DRDO
Missing 15-year-old Odisha girl found in Bengaluru
NMC flags GMC Jammu over CCTV compliance
Srinagar, July 08: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has identified Govt. Medical College (GMC), Jammu among 70 medical colleges across India for failing to comply with mandatory CCTV surveillance and Network Video Recorder (NVR) integration norms, directing immediate compliance with its regulations. The NMC has directed all non-compliant medical colleges and institutions across the country to immediately install CCTV surveillance systems, connect their Network Video Recorders (NVRs) with the NMC Command and Control Centre, and provide live feed access to the Commission. In a communication issued by the NMC's IT Division on July 6, 2026, the Commission stated that medical colleges are mandated under various regulations and advisories to install 25 CCTV cameras at prescribed locations and maintain 30 days of playback footage and share live feeds with the NMC through NVR connectivity. From Jammu and Kashmir, Government Medical College (GMC), Bakshinagar Jammu has figured among the institutions listed as non-compliant in the communication under the UG category. The Commission said that despite continuous follow-up with institutions, several colleges have still not linked their NVR systems with the NMC. Consequently, a list of 70 non-compliant medical colleges, including undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) institutions, has been made public. Among the institutions named are prominent government medical colleges and hospitals from Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Odisha, Telangana, and other states. According to the NMC, the CCTV and NVR requirements form part of the UGMSR-2023 regulations, PGMSR-2023 (Amendment) dated February 20, 2026, and MARB Regulations 2023, aimed at strengthening transparency, monitoring, and regulatory oversight in medical education institutions. The commission has directed all listed institutions to comply with the CCTV installation and NVR integration requirements on an immediate basis. The Commission has also provided technical support through its designated email for institutions facing implementation issues. The notice has been forwarded to the Departments of Medical Education and Directorates of Medical Education of all States and Union Territories for further necessary action.
Two Youths Rescued Safely After 20-Hour Search In Odisha's Forested Hills
The youths, identified as Raj Mallik and Ganesh Duduka, both residents of Kansingha village in Bargarh district's Padampur sub-division, had ventured into the Kuthikhol area near Jhanj Hills on Tuesday.
From Maoist Crossfire To Water Crisis : An Odisha Tribal Village Is Still Thirsty
Lekadpaju villagers are currently waiting for safe drinking water project from government but they get only assurances from officers.
5-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Stray Dog Attack At Odisha School
The student suffered multiple injuries but her wounds were treated promptly and her condition is currently stable.
Ashwini Vaishnaw & Odisha CM Majhi launch new Puri to Koraput Express for daytime travel
The Department of School and Mass Education, Odisha, is set to release the SAMS Odisha Class 11 (Plus 1) first selection merit list for the 2026 admission cycle. Applicants can check their seat allotment status online using their login credentials, download the Intimation Letter, and complete the admission process at allotted Higher Secondary Schools between July 9 and July 15, 2026.
The Shield that Teaches the Other Side to Build More
TECHNOLOGY & NATIONAL SECURITY On 10 and 11 June, the DRDO fired two interceptors from Chandipur off the Odisha coast. The AD-1 caught its target inside the atmosphere. The AD-2 caught its target in space. The Ministry of Defence said the country could now engage threats up to the intercontinental class, and it placed India in the small group of states able to shoot down a ballistic missile. The story sold itself as safety. A dome over the cities. A wall against the missiles of two nuclear-armed neighbours. That is not what a missile shield does. A working shield is the one defensive system that pushes the other side to build more offence. India has not bought cover with these tests. It has told Islamabad and Beijing that their retaliation may not get through, and both have a single sensible answer, which is more warheads on faster launchers. What the June tests proved The two interceptors belong to Phase-II of India's ballistic missile defence programme. The AD-1 works in the terminal phase, low down, where a warhead is about to arrive. The AD-2 works high in space during mid-course, while the warhead is still coasting. Together they cover threats in the 2,000 to 5,000 km class, and defence officials compared the AD-2's reach to intercepting something like China's DF-41. The targets in the June trial were Agni-series missiles standing in for hostile ones. The more revealing detail sits in Phase-III, already sanctioned. Two new interceptors are under development, one to catch hypersonic glide vehicles, and one built specifically to counter MIRVs, the missiles that split into many warheads before they land. Read that plainly. India is already designing defences against the exact countermeasures a shield invites. The programme has priced in the arms race it is about to set off. Why a shield reads as a sword Here is the mechanism, in plain terms. A missile shield is only useful in the seconds after someone fires. It does nothing on a normal day. Its whole job is to catch what comes at you once shots are exchanged. Now put the shield next to the rest of India's arsenal. The Agni-V is canisterised, which means the missile sits sealed in its launch tube, ready to fire, often with the warhead already fitted. In March 2024, India tested it with MIRVs under Mission Divyastra, and SIPRI assesses it can carry up to three warheads on a single missile. Accurate missiles, kept ready, splitting into many warheads, sitting behind a shield that mops up whatever the enemy manages to fire back. That combination has a name in the strategy literature. Christopher Clary and Vipin Narang, writing in International Security, list precisely this bundle, accurate MIRVs at high readiness alongside layered missile defence, as the toolkit of a counterforce posture. Counterforce means going after the enemy's weapons before they launch, then catching the ragged few that survive. India declares No First Use. The neighbour does not read your speeches. It reads your hardware, and the hardware now looks like the back half of a first strike. A missile shield only earns its cost after someone has already fired. That is why the other side reads it as the second half of a first strike. Pakistan already answered, China is next. None of this is a forecast. Pakistan started building its reply in 2017, when it first tested the Ababeel, a medium-range missile that carries MIRVs. Its stated purpose, in the Pakistani military's own words, is to keep its missiles survivable in what it called the growing regional ballistic missile defence environment. Translated, it is a tool to punch through an Indian shield. The maths favours Pakistan here. A MIRV splits one missile into several warheads plus decoys, and no interceptor screen can catch all of them. Warheads are cheap. Interceptors are expensive. Every rupee India spends on the wall, Pakistan answers for less, and comes out ahead on the exchange. China is the larger version of the same problem. The US Department of Defense projects that China could hold around 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, up from roughly 300 for decades. It already fields the DF-41 and the dual-use DF-26. Indian analysts expect Beijing to drift toward launch-on-warning, firing on the alert rather than after absorbing a hit. An Indian shield gives China one more reason to hold more warheads and keep them on a shorter fuse. The case for building it anyway The honest counter-argument is that India's arsenal is too small to attempt any of this. Rajesh Rajagopalan of the Observer Research Foundation makes the point directly. Once India reserves a large share of its warheads to deter China, what remains falls well short of the numbers needed for a disarming first strike on Pakistan. On that reading the shield is genuinely defensive, meant to protect leadership and command centres, and to stop the drones and cruise missiles that flew during the May 2025 Operation Sindoor exchanges. That case is real, and it may even be right about India's intentions. It still misses how the security dilemma works. An adversary does not respond to what you mean. It responds to what you can do. The bundle of ready MIRVs and layered defence looks like counterforce from Islamabad whatever Delhi intends, and perception is what starts the build. The Ababeel exists today because of what India was assembling a decade ago, not because of anything India said. Bottom Line The shield works exactly as advertised, and that is the trouble. Each clean interception buys India a thin layer of cover and hands its neighbours a strong reason to add warheads and put them on a shorter fuse. The question the June tests leave unanswered is whether India wants the dome badly enough to live under a sky more crowded with weapons, on higher alert, and aimed its way. (The Author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
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