Odisha Gets First Bee Corridor Along NH-16 As NHAI Pushes Pollinator-friendly Highways
According to NHAI officials, the Bee Corridor has been designed to restore and strengthen habitats for honeybees and other pollinating insects, which play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and agricultural productivity. The initiative also reflects NHAI's growing emphasis on incorporating environmental sustainability into highway development
Andhra Fishermen Rescued After Boat Breaks Down Off Odisha Coast
Ten fishermen from Chintapalli village in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district were rescued after their mechanised fishing boat developed an engine failure and drifted off the Odisha coast near Puri, officials said.
Odisha schools closed in multiple districts as heavy rain continues, IMD issues orange alert
Odisha grapples with heavy monsoon downpours, prompting school closures in several districts. The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued rain until July 7, with an orange alert issued for seven districts anticipating very heavy rainfall. Authorities are responding to reports of waterlogging and infrastructure damage across the state, urging caution for fishermen.
The Odisha High Court has ordered the state government to release pending salary for an employee denied wages for over three years due to a stalled disciplinary case. The court emphasized the right to livelihood under Article 21, stating that withholding salary infringes upon basic human dignity. This landmark ruling ensures the employee receives dues, while the disciplinary proceedings continue separately.
For many families across Cuttack and neighbouring villages, a critical medical scan once meant long journeys, anxious waiting and precious time lost. With the inauguration of Project SWASTHYA KIRAN at the Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research Hospital (SSCASRH), Cuttack, that is set to change. Advanced diagnostics, timely care, healthier communities The project marks the commissioning of a state-of-the-art Revolution™ Aspire Select CT Scanner, significantly expanding the hospital's capacity to diagnose critical conditions across specialties including neurology, cardiology, oncology, trauma care and emergency medicine. The transformative upgrade is expected to benefit thousands of patients every year, particularly those facing life-threatening conditions such as stroke, trauma and cancer - where every minute counts. Access to advanced diagnostic imaging continues to be a challenge for many communities in Odisha. Patients often travel long distances or endure extended waiting periods for CT scans, delaying diagnosis and treatment. In emergencies, such delays can have serious consequences, making timely access to advanced imaging an essential component of quality healthcare. By strengthening diagnostic infrastructure at SSCASRH, Project SWASTHYA KIRAN addresses this critical gap, ensuring that advanced diagnostic services are available closer to the communities that need them most. Project SWASTHYA KIRAN is the outcome of a partnership between Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd. (HURL) and The Art of Living Social Projects, formalised through an MoU signed at the Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru, in the presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Guided by Gurudev's vision of compassionate service and holistic well-being, the partnership brings together advanced technology and selfless service to make quality diagnostic healthcare more accessible to underserved communities. The initiative will: Improve timely access to diagnostics by reducing travel and waiting time, ensuring patients receive critical imaging faster - especially during emergencies such as stroke and trauma. Make advanced diagnostics more affordable by providing high-quality CT scanning services closer to home, easing the financial burden on rural and underserved communities. Strengthen emergency care by enabling quicker, more accurate diagnosis, supporting earlier medical intervention and improving patient outcomes. Beyond emergency medicine, the enhanced diagnostic capability will strengthen the hospital's ability to deliver more effective care across a range of clinical specialties. Faster, more precise imaging will help clinicians make informed treatment decisions, improve continuity of care, and reinforce SSCASRH's role as an important healthcare institution serving Cuttack and surrounding communities. Project SWASTHYA KIRAN is more than the commissioning of advanced medical technology - it is an investment in healthier communities. By bringing timely diagnosis, quality healthcare and renewed hope closer to home, the initiative reflects the shared vision of HURL and The Art of Living Social Projects to ensure that quality healthcare reaches those who need it most. About The Art of Living Social Projects conservation of water resources , education, women empowerment, and environmental restoration, it partners with governments, NGOs, corporations, and local communities to bring meaningful change. Through its compassionate, service-driven approach, The Art of Living continues to strengthen well-being and nurture a culture of peace and responsibility worldwide. www.instagram.com/artofliving.sp www.facebook.com/artoflivingsocialprojects x.com/artofliving_sp www.linkedin.com/showcase/artofliving-sp
The 8th Pay Commission is actively consulting stakeholders across India, recently holding discussions in Bhubaneswar and planning for Kolkata. Notably, the commission intends to conduct firsthand inspections of Indian Railways' operations, including track maintenance, signal work, and train control, to better understand employee working conditions and risks before salary revisions. Railway technical supervisors are advocating for broader operational inspections to ensure a comprehensive review.
Voter roll revision removes over 20 lakh names
The draft electoral rolls published after the Special Intensive Revision show over 20 lakh names deleted in Odisha, while Manipur and Sikkim also reported thousands of exclusions.
8th Pay Commission begins stakeholder consultations in Odisha. The Commission will gather feedback on salaries, allowances and pensions before tabling its recommendations to the Centre by mid-2027.
The Indispensable science of our warming world
The applied science that examines the interactions between meteorological, hydrological and pedological factors on one hand and directly addresses the most critical factor governing agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and forestry on the other. It is increasingly recognized as one of the most important and future-oriented branches of agricultural science. What sets agromet apart? The discipline is not merely meteorology applied to farms. It is a fundamentally cross-disciplinary framework drawing one urgent question: how do we feed humanity when the sky itself is becoming unpredictable? Conventional agricultural sciences treat the climate as a background constant. Agronomy depends on weather for crop growth, horticulture on chilling accumulation, frost occurrence; soil science is closely linked with soil moisture dynamics, evapotranspiration and rainfall distribution; entomology and plant pathology rely heavily on temperature and humidity for pest and disease forecasting. Even agricultural economics models yield-price relationships without internalising the stochasticity of rainfall or temperature. Agromet, hence, serves as the central nervous system of agriculture because agriculture is entirely dependent on atmospheric conditions and every agricultural activity including sowing, irrigation, fertilizer application, pest management, harvesting and post-harvest operations is influenced by weather variability. The discipline now integrates remote sensing, GIS, artificial intelligence, machine learning, drones, satellite meteorology, crop simulation models, automatic weather stations and IoT-based sensors. Such innovations have transformed agriculture from a conventional practice into precision and climate-smart farming. Today, real-time weather advisories, drought alerts, irrigation scheduling, and disease forecasting systems are increasingly helping farmers minimize losses and improve productivity. Therefore, agrometeorology is not only a science of observation but also a science of prediction, preparedness and adaptation. Vulnerability of hill agriculture: The importance of agrometeorology becomes even more pronounced in the Himalayan and hilly regions of India. The Himalayan, Western Ghats, and Northeastern hill zones represent a distinct and acutely vulnerable agro-climatic frontier. Rising temperatures, declining snowfall, glacial retreat, cloudbursts, droughts, landslides, flash floods and erratic precipitation patterns are increasingly affecting agriculture and livelihoods across the region. In temperate areas such as Kashmir Valley, slight changes in winter temperature can significantly alter chilling hour accumulation required for apple, walnut, almond and cherry cultivation. Variability in precipitation also affects saffron production, irrigation availability and water resource sustainability. Snowline retreat in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand has pushed traditional apple-growing belts upward by 200-500 metres over four decades. Potato cultivation in Spiti and Lahaul, staple to food security at 3,500+ metres, now faces erratic frost dates that collapses carefully planned crop calendars. Cardamom in the Sikkim hills has suffered yield losses exceeding 30% due to cloud cover shifts and altered rainfall intensity. Therefore, weather-based scientific management becomes essential for maintaining agricultural productivity in these ecologically sensitive regions. Agrometeorology provides the only systematic lens for monitoring these shifts as no other agricultural discipline has the means of taking them up. There is a quiet revolution unfolding at the intersection of weather science and agriculture. Experts in agrometeorology are required in meteorological departments, agricultural universities, climate research organizations, hydrological institutes, disaster management agencies, international climate programs, satellite-based monitoring systems and precision agriculture industries. SKUAST-Kashmir-a leading hill university in Agromet Sciences Agrometeorology, once a niche specialism tucked inside agricultural university curricula, has in the past decade vaulted into the front ranks of Indias most consequential scientific careers. India has one agromet scientist per 4.2 million farmers. The WMO benchmark is one per 200,000. This gap is not a problem, it is a career opportunity of extraordinary scale. In this context, SKUAST-Kashmir, has emerged as one of the leading institutions in agrometeorological research and climate services in the Himalayan region. The university has played a pioneering role in strengthening weather-based agricultural management and climate resilience in Kashmir Valley. Since 1994, SKUAST-Kashmir has been continuously issuing agrometeorological advisories to farmers across the Kashmir Valley. For nearly three decades, it has supported thousands of farmers in minimizing crop losses and improving agricultural decision-making under changing climatic conditions. Recognizing the growing importance of climate science in agriculture, SKUAST-Kashmir initiated a Masters degree program in Agrometeorology at the Faculty of Horticulture, Shalimar, in 2023. Further expanding its academic leadership, the university started a doctoral program in Agrometeorology from the Spring session of 2026. These programs are expected to produce highly skilled scientists capable of addressing emerging challenges related to climate change in mountainous ecosystems. A major pillar of agrometeorological research at SKUAST-Kashmir is the establishment of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Agrometeorology Centre. The center has contributed significantly to weather-based agricultural research in the Himalayan region. Research on the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) has enabled scientific drought assessment and monitoring across different agro-climatic zones of Kashmir. The university has also undertaken advanced crop simulation and crop modeling studies for various agricultural and horticultural crops under changing climate scenarios. These studies help predict crop growth, yield response and climatic vulnerability under future environmental conditions. Another remarkable scientific contribution has been the development of BBCH phenological scales for major crops of Kashmir Valley. These scales provide standardized growth stage descriptions essential for precision crop management, pest forecasting, irrigation scheduling, and climate impact assessment. The role of SKUAST-Kashmir is particularly significant because Kashmir Valley is highly vulnerable to climatic variabilities. Untimely rains, prolonged dry spells, spring frost, declining snowfall and increasing temperature trends are already affecting horticulture, agriculture and water resources. In such a scenario, the universitys agrometeorological initiatives provide an essential scientific foundation for climatic adaptation and sustainable farming. By integrating weather forecasting, climate research, crop modeling, drought monitoring, precision irrigation, and farmer advisories, SKUAST-Kashmir is emerging as a major center of excellence for agrometeorology in the Indian Himalayan Region. Those who read the sky will feed the world! Graduates who understand both the sky and the soil are being recruited. The government and national research sector anchored by the India Meteorological Department, ICARs constellation of institutes and ISROs Space Applications Centre remains the largest single employer. Scientists and officers here work on national food security systems, from district-level crop weather advisories under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) to long-range seasonal forecasting models that inform the Union Budgets agricultural assumptions. Academic careers as faculty at State Agricultural Universities or central institutions offer the dual reward of teaching and funded research. The NET/ASRB-NET qualification opens the door to Assistant Professorship; a Ph.D. is the passport to the professoriate. Institutions in hill states, including CSKHPKV at Palampur, SKUAST-Kashmir, GBPUAT-Uttarakhand are particularly active in recruiting agromet specialists given the heightened climate sensitivity of mountain agriculture. The private sector has transformed rapidly. Crop insurance companies including the Agriculture Insurance Company of India, which administers the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana covering 55 million farmers depend entirely on weather index models built by agromet professionals. Multinational seed companies such as Bayer CropScience, Corteva Agriscience and Syngenta hire agromet-trained analysts to evaluate variety performance against climate scenarios before products reach the field. Some major employers which recruit agrometeorologists are institutions like Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) and various All India Coordinated Research Projects on Agrometeorology. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences is the apex body, running the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa across 600+ districts. ICAR-CRIDA, leads dryland agromet research nationally and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF, Noida), ISROs Space Applications Centre (SAC, Ahmedabad), the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS). Agrometeorologists are increasingly required in organizations related to remote sensing and satellite applications such as National Remote Sensing Centre, and Space Applications Centre. These institutions use weather data, satellite imagery, GIS, and crop models for agricultural forecasting, drought assessment, flood monitoring, and resource management. The discipline also offers strong opportunities in disaster management and climate adaptation programs. Internationally, the career scope of agrometeorology is even broader Countries in North America, Europe, Australia, Africa and the Middle East increasingly require specialists capable of integrating agriculture with climate science and weather intelligence. International organizations recruit agrometeorologists for projects related to food security, drought resilience, sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO, Geneva) is the supreme intergovernmental authority, with its Commission for Agricultural Meteorology (CAgM) setting international standards and guidelines since 1951. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO, Rome) runs the CLIMAG and AgMet programmes, translating weather science into food security policy. The CGIAR network, particularly CIMMYT, IRRI, ICRISAT and ICARDA- conducts the worlds most influential applied agromet research for developing-country agriculture. The WMO-FAO joint programme on climate services for agriculture (GACSA) coordinates adaptation strategies globally. The increasing global emphasis on sustainable agriculture and carbon-neutral food production is expected to further increases exponentially demand for agrometeorology professionals in the coming decades. The need of the hour By 2050, India must feed a population of 1.67 billion while climate models project a 10-40% reduction in net primary productivity across its semi-arid zones. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) identifies agriculture as a priority mission and its success depends entirely on agrometeorological capacity. India currently has one agromet scientist per 4.2 million farmers. The WMO benchmark is one per 200,000. Bridging this gap through expanded university programmes, 24/7 district-level advisory services and integration of numerical weather prediction into farm management platforms is not a distant aspiration. It is an immediate agricultural security imperative. Every 1C rise in mean temperature reduces wheat yield by 6% and rice yield by 3-10%. India grows both at continental scale. The agromets hidden role: Plant breeding may seem the province of geneticists alone, but the most impactful climate-resilient varieties of the past two decades owe their development to agrometeorological intelligence. Indias drought-tolerant rice variety DRR Dhan 42, developed under the ICAR-CRRI programme, was engineered for a rainfall-deficit window identified through decades of agromet monitoring in Odishas red laterite zone. Similarly, HD 3385, Indias heat-tolerant wheat variety cleared for cultivation under late-sown conditions. The CGIAR-led Heat Tolerant Maize for Asia (HTMA) project, involving varieties deployed across 800,000 ha in South Asia, credits agromet-derived heat stress maps as foundational to its breeding targets. Agrometeorology is the only science that can help farmers and nations adapt to it in real time, one field, one forecast, one season at a time. In conclusion, agrometeorology offers one of the most diverse, modern and impactful careers in agricultural sciences. It combines agriculture with climate science, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, disaster management and environmental sustainability. With increasing global concern about climate change and food security, the demand for agrometeorologists is expected to grow nationally and internationally. Students entering this field today are likely to become key contributors to the future of climate-ready and sustainable agriculture worldwide. Dr Latief Ahmad and Dr Sameera Qayoom, Faculty at Division of Agrometeorology, FoH Shalimar SKUAST Kashmir
Monsoon triggers chaos across India; 7 dead, states on alert
Mumbai air traffic hit, roads flooded, warning issued for landslides New Delhi: Monsoon kept people across India on their toes on Sunday, grounding flights, flooding roads and claiming seven lives in Mumbai, while Kerala was on high alert for floods and landslides and Odisha and Himachal on the lookout for heavy rain. The India Meteorological []
SIR 3.0: First draft rolls published for 4 states; 22 lakh names deleted
Nearly 22 lakh voters have been removed from draft electoral rolls in Odisha, Manipur, Mizoram, and Sikkim as part of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision. Deaths and electors who have shifted residence account for most deletions, with Odisha seeing over 20 lakh removals. Manipur, however, reported the highest proportion of anomalies. Citizens can file claims and objections until August 4 to restore names before final rolls are published.
20 lakh names deleted after SIR Phase I in Odisha
BJD challenges draft report, saying 27 lakh voters were deleted from electoral roll as against the claimed exclusion of 20 Lakh
Odisha native arrested for murdering wife, disposing of body near Madukkarai
One Youth Missing After Three Swept Away While Taking Selfie in Mahanadi River in Odisha
Rescue teams continued search operations as of the time of filing this report.
Four Workers Rescued After 12 Hours Trapped Inside Flooded Railway Tunnel in Odisha
Officials said none of them sustained injuries and all are in stable condition
Over 20 Lakh Names Deleted from Odisha Voter List During SIR Exercise: CEO
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has also appointed 10 senior IAS officers as electoral roll observers for Odisha to oversee the SIR process
Low pressure in Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression; heavy rain likely in Odisha, Bengal
Under the influence of the low pressure, the sea is very likely to be rough to very rough from July 5 to July 7, and fisherfolk have been advised not to venture into the sea during the period
Odisha draft electoral rolls published; over 20 lakh names deleted after SIR enumeration phase
Odisha's electoral rolls have seen over 20 lakh names deleted following a special revision, bringing the total voter count to 3.13 crore. The deletions are attributed to deaths, relocations, and multiple registrations. Citizens whose names are missing can submit claims and objections until August 4, with the final list to be published on September 6. This revision aims to ensure an accurate voter database for upcoming elections.
Odisha rain today: Odisha is bracing for continued heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours as a Bay of Bengal depression intensifies. The India Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for five districts, warning of extremely heavy showers, potential flash floods, and landslides. Authorities are on high alert, with widespread rainfall expected across the state. Fishermen are advised to avoid the rough seas.
Another Visakhapatnam Fishing Boat Stranded Off Odisha Coast
The boat, which sailed from the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour on June 22, is currently stranded amid rough waters near Puri. The fishermen sent a video message to their families, informing them of their situation and seeking help.
Odisha Dy CM Defends Rs 2.32 Crore Pakhala Dibasa Spending
The reported expenditure triggered criticism from opposition parties, which questioned the scale of government spending
Odisha : The First Political Litmus Test Before The 2029 Assembly Elections
BJP, BJD, Congress have begun intensive organisational exercises for Odisha's 2027 Panchayat Polls .
Odisha government helps Padma Shri singer Jitendra Haripal rebuild his home
The assistance was sanctioned following Haripals appeal to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi last year, seeking support to rebuild his crumbling ancestral house
Odisha doctors call of strike after government assurances
Due to the doctors strike, the health service has been crippled across the State
Innovate and become job creators, Odisha Governor exhorts students
Update your knowledge in line with rapid technological advancements and explore opportunities in emerging fields such as AI, data science, robotics and quantum technology, advises Hari Babu at the Graduation Day ceremony at RVR & JC College of Engineering
Southwest monsoon to cover parts of Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan in next 4 days: IMD
In its daily forecast, the IMD said isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Konkan and the Gujarat region between July 4-7, Madhya Maharashtra between July 4-6, Saurashtra and Odisha on July 4-5, and West Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.
EAGLE Force Seizes 166 Kg Ganja From Odisha Man
Police formed a special team to trace and arrest the two remaining suspects
Denied Treatment Amid Doctors' Protest, Pregnant Woman Dies After Childbirth In Odisha
the family claimed that doctors at the hospital did not provide treatment because of the ongoing agitation by medical professionals. As Gitanjali's condition reportedly worsened, her relatives arranged to shift her to Raipur in neighbouring Chhattisgarh at around 2 am on Saturday
Woman Police Inspector Found Dead In Police Quarters In Odisha's Cuttack
Police have initiated forensic examination and investigating the motive behind the incident which is still unclear.
West Bengal: IMD issues red alert for heavy rains as low pressure develops over Bay of Bengal
As the weather system moved closer to the West Bengal-Odisha coast, the India Meteorological Department issued a red warning the highest level of colour-coded warning for South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur district
Odisha : Security Forces Recovers Maoist Arms Cache In Koraput District
Investigating police team expands probe into insurgent finance and supply networks.
Odisha signs memorandum of cooperation for Japan-backed projects worth 67,000 crore
Adani Enterprises and UAEs International Holding Company (IHC) Group on July 2 signed an MoU with Odisha to invest 1.08 lakh crore in aluminium sector, largest FDI for the State
Ajit Kumar Shasany appointed new V-C of Central University of Odisha in Koraput
A senior scientist with extensive experience across various CSIR institutions, Dr. Shasany has made notable contributions to botanical research.
CBI nabs three people in 2.07 cr digital arrest scam
The CBI has apprehended three individuals in connection with a massive 2.07 crore digital arrest scam. Following raids in Odisha and Rajasthan, the agency uncovered a scheme where a retired public servant was tricked into transferring a huge sum under duress. The defrauded funds were then channeled through various bank accounts, with the arrested accused playing a role in layering the illicit proceeds.
Odisha Forest Dept Seizes 30 Live Turtles, Arrests Repeat Offender In Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown
Acting on specific intelligence, officials of the Jharigaon Forest Range laid a trap near the Kangra section office and intercepted a motorcycle carrying a sack filled with live turtles: Reports
Being listed on the mainboards of both the BSE and NSE is as much a responsibility as it is an honour: Priyadarshi Pany, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CSM Technologies Ltd.
Odisha Health Minister Invites Doctors' Association For Talks Amid Continuing Impasse
The state government would be responsible for any adverse consequences, including patient deaths allegedly resulting from disruptions in healthcare services during the agitation: Dr Mishra
ECI Appoints 10 Senior IAS Officers To Oversee Odishas Electoral Roll Revision
Observers to monitor SIR-2026, inspect districts and ensure transparent voter roll updates.
Odisha signs pact with Japanese co, ACME Group for Rs 67,000-cr investment
Odisha has inked a significant Memorandum of Cooperation with ACME Group and Japan's IHI Corporation, committing an investment of Rs 67,000 crore for green industrialization and technology transfer. This collaboration aims to establish a massive green hydrogen ecosystem in the state, building on recent large-scale investments. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted Odisha's ambition to become a global leader in green steel production, with two dedicated industrial corridors being developed.
Digital arrest scam: CBI arrests three accused after searches in Odisha and Rajasthan
The accused have been identified as Bibekananda Dixit and Jayant Kumar Acharya from Balasore, Odisha; and Kanhaiya Lal from Nagaur, Rajasthan
ACME Green Molecules, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical sign $1 billion green methanol supply deal
India's first global green marine fuel pact sees ACME Green Molecules partnering with Japan's MGC to supply 100,000 tonnes of green methanol annually, valued at $1 billion. This significant deal aims to bolster the shipping industry's shift to low-carbon alternatives, meeting stringent international environmental standards. The renewable fuel, produced in Odisha, will support the global transition to sustainable energy markets.
Weather tomorrow July 4: India braces for intense monsoon activity as the IMD forecasts widespread heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across many states on July 3rd and 4th. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, and the Konkan region are expected to witness significant downpours. Authorities are urging caution, especially in hilly and flood-prone areas, due to the risk of landslides and flash floods.
8th Pay Commission: Odisha and West Bengal meetings take centre stagetop 5 updates you must know
The 8th Pay Commission is entering a crucial stage, with stakeholder meetings being held in Odisha and West Bengal to discuss salaries, pensions, allowances, and the fitment factor.
EV adoption gains pace; 20% share could save 1L cr in oil imports by 2030
A dozen states post double-digit EV penetration; Assam and Odisha near 20%
Adani-IHC foray may rejig India's aluminium market mix
Adani Group is set to disrupt India's aluminium market with an $11.5 billion venture, challenging Hindalco and Vedanta. The project, slated to add nearly 50% to national output in five years, leverages Adani's low-cost energy advantage. This significant expansion aims to meet rising domestic demand, with a substantial portion of bauxite sourced from Odisha, creating over 53,000 jobs.
Adani and Abu Dhabi's IRH sign 1.08 lakh crore aluminium project in Odisha
Heavy Rainfall Expected in Odisha Over the Next Few Days
Bhubaneswar, July 2: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding heavy rainfall in Odisha over the next two to three days. This forecast comes as a result of a low-pressure area forming over the northwestern Bay of Bengal and the adjacent West Bengal coast, influenced by a cyclonic circulation extending up to ... Read more Heavy Rainfall Expected in Odisha Over the Next Few Days
India can become net aluminium exporter with competitive production, says Karan Adani
India can become a major aluminium exporter if production costs are competitive, according to Karan Adani. Despite existing capacity, the nation imports the metal, indicating strong domestic demand. Adani Group plans a massive integrated aluminium project in Odisha, committing $11.5 billion to establish a refinery, smelter, and downstream park, aiming to bridge the supply-demand gap and create over 53,000 jobs.
Prison Official Under Scanner For Alleged Association With Former Inmates in Odisha
The official, identified as Rairakhol Jail chief warder Dilip Kumar Das, was allegedly seen moving around the Rairakhol area with two former prisonersAkhilananda Mishra and Sunil Shankar, both residents of Bihar who were arrested in connection with alleged ganja trafficking cases and were recently released on bail
Adani and IHC to Launch $11.5 Billion Aluminum Project in Odisha, Creating 53,500 Jobs
Bhubaneswar, July 2: A groundbreaking integrated greenfield aluminum project worth 1.08 lakh crore ($11.5 billion) is set to be established in Odisha. This venture is a 50:50 joint partnership between Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH), a company under the IHC Group. The announcement was made on Thursday. This project ... Read more Adani and IHC to Launch $11.5 Billion Aluminum Project in Odisha, Creating 53,500 Jobs
India, UAE groups ink pact for $11.5 billion Indian aluminium project
India's Adani Group and Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company are looking to invest $11.5 billion in a massive aluminum project in the eastern state of Odisha, the Indian conglomerate said on Thursday. The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding with the Odisha state government, Adani said in a statement, with the proposed investment set to be India's largest foreign direct investment in the metallurgy sector.
Odisha Secures Record Rs 1.10 Lakh Crore Aluminium Investment From IHC-Adani JV
Designed as a fully integrated aluminium value chain, the proposed project will include a 4-million-tonne-per-annum alumina refinery.
The Odisha Cabinet has approved the landmark 'Gyanodaya Prosperity through Education' scheme, extending free education from Kindergarten to Postgraduate level in government and government-aided institutions from the 2026-27 academic session. Backed by a 5,467.55 crore five-year outlay, the initiative is set to benefit over 32 lakh students annually while aiming to curb dropouts and remove financial barriers to higher education.
Odisha : Students, Villagers Organise Farewell Procession For Retiring Teachers
Hundreds of local residents, alumni, students and well-wishers joined the procession to express gratitude in Odisha's Sundargarh district.
Adani Enterprises, UAEs IHC to invest 1.08 lakh crore in Odisha aluminium project
The project will be developed in two phases, with an investment of approximately 66,000 crore in Phase I and 44,000 crore in Phase II
Amit Shahs Odisha Visit Cancelled; No Official Reason Cited
Union home minister AmitShah was slated to attend the inauguration of a major ethanol production project in Bargarh district on July 4.
India-bound oil tanker hit by shrapnel near Hormuz reaches Odisha port safely
A crude oil tanker, the MT Sanmar Herald, has successfully docked at Odisha's Paradip Port after a perilous journey from Iraq. The vessel, carrying valuable crude oil, endured shrapnel damage to its bridge during hostilities in the Middle East. Despite facing prolonged delays and navigating a reopened Strait of Hormuz, the ship and its entire crew arrived safely, showcasing remarkable resilience and professionalism.
Adani Enterprises, Odisha govt sign pact for Rs 1.08 lakh crore aluminium plant with IHC
Adani Enterprises is set to invest a massive Rs 1.08 lakh crore in Odisha for a new greenfield aluminium project, in partnership with Abu Dhabi's IHC. This significant venture aims to boost India's aluminium production by nearly 50%, featuring a large-scale refinery, smelter, and downstream park. The project, supported by substantial power generation, is expected to create over 50,000 jobs, marking a major FDI in India's metal sector.
International Holding Company, Adani Group to Invest $11.5 Billion in Odisha Aluminium Project
50:50 JV to build integrated refinery, smelter and manufacturing park in Odisha; seen as Indias largest foreign investment in metals sector
Odisha CPET Result 2026 declared at pg.samsodisha.gov.in; check state-wise merit list and scorecard
Odisha's Higher Education Department has unveiled the CPET Result 2026 today, July 2. Candidates who took the Common PG Entrance Test in May can now access the state-wise merit list for postgraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session on pg.samsodisha.gov.in. Details regarding choice filling and counselling schedules will be announced shortly. Aspiring students can check their individual scorecards by entering their hall ticket number and subject on the official website
Odisha cabinet approves over 2,000-crore deep sea fishing mission
Project expected to bring in an additional 2 lakh metric tonnes of marine fish annually
From Bicycle to Ferrari: Odisha Fan's Journey to Meet Pandya
The young fan's 12-day cycle journey and his heartfelt expression of admiration for Hardik Pandya have won the hearts of many on social media.
Odisha to spend 5,467 crore for free education from KG to PG over next five years
Aimed at making quality education more accessible, equitable and affordable for students, the scheme says eligible students admitted to regular mode courses in government and government-aided institutions will be provided complete waiver of admission fees.
Adani, IHC plan to forge $11.5 billion aluminium unit
Adani Group and Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company are set to invest a massive $11.5 billion in a new Odisha aluminium plant. This ambitious project, aiming for over 2 million tonnes annual capacity, could significantly boost India's aluminium production by nearly 50%.
Odisha to supply school textbooks afresh following massive controversy over errors
Additional members including subject experts and educationists have been roped in to review and proof-read the books before their printing
Odisha Approves Rs 2,295-Crore Deep Sea Fishing Mission To Boost Blue Economy
The decision was taken by the State Cabinet following a proposal from the fisheries and animal resources development department.
Former Banker Arrested in Odisha for 3.25 Crore Loan Fraud
Bhubaneswar, July 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police arrested a former bank officer on Wednesday in connection with an alleged loan fraud exceeding 3 crore. The accused has been identified as Shiba Prasad Das, who was apprehended in the Trisulia area of Cuttack district. This arrest follows a complaint lodged on June ... Read more Former Banker Arrested in Odisha for 3.25 Crore Loan Fraud
From Fragrance To Financial Freedom: How Kewda Enterprise Is Transforming Rural Lives In Odisha
A community-owned kewda distillation plant, established with the support of Tata Steel Foundation (TSF), has transformed this traditional occupation into a sustainable rural enterprise, creating new opportunities for some of the district's most vulnerable families.
Weather Tomorrow: India's monsoon is finally gaining strength after a dry June, with widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds predicted across many states. The India Meteorological Department forecasts significant advancements into North and Northwest India, offering much-needed relief. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in several regions, including Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, with potential for disruptions. Farmers anticipate a boost for kharif sowing.
Bijay Kumar Mohanty assumes additional charge as CMD, IREDA
India's state owned Indian Renewable Energy Devlopment Agency (IREDA) on Wednesday, says its director of Finance, Bijay Kumar Mohanty who has assumed additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director on July 1. He's a fellow member at of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and has 27 years of experience in the Indian power sector, where he worked with the Central Electricity Supply Company of Odisha Ltd (CESCO) and Grid Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GRIDCO).
Odishas Education System Under Scrutiny After Bollywood Song Found in Textbook
Bhubaneswar, July 1: Serious questions are being raised about Odishas education system. The opposition is demanding the resignation of the Education Minister following the discovery of significant errors in textbooks for grades one to eight. A fifth-grade English textbook was found to contain the Bollywood song Nimbooda-Nimbooda. The Education Minister stated that such mistakes will ... Read more Odishas Education System Under Scrutiny After Bollywood Song Found in Textbook
2 Teenagers Kill Boy, His Father For 'Harassing' Friend In Odisha
The two school students involved, aged 16 and 17, also attended the same coaching centre and knew both the victim and the girl well.
Former CM Naveen Patnaik hits out at Odisha govt, alleging callous of handling of school textbooks
Demanding resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityanand Gond, BJD hit the street and charged massive embezzlement of government fund in printing of textbooks
Life in Niyamgiri: For the Dongria Kondh, the hills are home, livelihood and faith
An intimate glimpse into the lives of the Dongria Kondh, one of Indias Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, in Odishas Niyamgiri hills
Odisha Vigilance Raids Five Locations Linked to Medical Officer for Disproportionate Assets
Bhubaneswar, June 30: The Odisha Vigilance conducted raids on five locations associated with Dhanuadhar Biswal, an officer at the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Sambalpur district, on Tuesday. This action is part of an investigation into allegations of acquiring assets beyond his known sources of income. Dhanuadhar Biswal serves ... Read more Odisha Vigilance Raids Five Locations Linked to Medical Officer for Disproportionate Assets
A Class 5 English textbook in Odisha has reportedly included the lyrics of Bollywood's iconic song Nimbooda Nimbooda as a lesson. It led to widespread amusement and concern. Social media is abuzz with memes and criticism over the alleged printing error, questioning the editorial and approval processes. Read on to know more about it.
Odisha: Minister Listens to Nabarangpur Residents, Promises Responsive Governance
The minister spent hours patiently noting down concerns ranging from inadequate healthcare and the shortage of doctors in hospitals to poor irrigation facilities, weak mobile connectivity, a shortage of teachers and the need for better science education
ISKCON Bhubaneswar Celebrates Dev Snan Purnima with Grand Abhishek of Lord Jagannath
Bhubaneswar, June 30: The ISKCON temple in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, celebrated Dev Snan Purnima with immense devotion, faith, and traditional Vedic rituals. On this occasion, a grand abhishek of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra, and Sudarshan Chakra was performed using water from 108 sacred pots, attracting a large number of devotees for darshan and ... Read more ISKCON Bhubaneswar Celebrates Dev Snan Purnima with Grand Abhishek of Lord Jagannath
Revised textbooks with correct content to be distributed in schools: Odisha Minister
The CM constituted an inquiry committee, which conducted an investigation, and action has been taken against those found responsible for the negligence, says Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond
The mistakes range from spelling and grammatical errors to serious factual, scientific, and contextual inaccuracies. Class 8 textbooks reportedly contain the highest number of errors, around 705. Among the most glaring blunders are descriptions of Sir Isaac Newton as a great pilot instead of a scientist, and an anecdote claiming he boiled water.
Tamil Nadu Womens Commission seeks report on Tiruvallur ammonia leak
The Commission observed the victims were predominantly women migrant workers from Odisha and other States, who were not only employed at the factory but were also residing in accommodation provided within the premises.
Odisha Priest Held for Stripping, Assaulting Minor Boy at Temple
Gajapati temple priest detained after allegedly assaulting child on suspicion of theft; boy rescued and hospitalised
A Special Court in Jajpur, Odisha, constituted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, has sentenced a person to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the sustained sexual assault, rape, and molestation of his minor daughter over a span of seven years. Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Special POCSO Judge, Abhilash Senapati, termed the [] The post POCSO court sentences man to 20-year rigorous imprisonment for repeated sexual assault of minor daughter in Odisha appeared first on India Legal .
CreditAccess Grameen Raises INR 425 Crore via Private Issue of NCDs
CreditAccess Grameen Limited (NSE: CREDITACC, BSE: 541770, ‘CA Grameen’ or the ‘Company’), India’s leading rural focused inclusive financing platform, has successfully raised INR 425 crore in June 2026 through private placement of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The issuance comprised of two separate transactions – i) INR 325 crore privately placed NCDs arranged by Nuvama Fixed Income Advisory and ii) INR 100 crore NCDs bilaterally placed with Bajaj Finance Limited. The NCDs are senior, secured, rated, listed, and redeemable in nature. The INR 325 crore NCDs arranged by Nuvama Fixed Income Advisory were subscribed by Sundaram Finance Limited (INR 100 crore), Nuvama Wealth Finance Limited (INR 100 crore), Julius Bäer Capital (India) Private Limited (INR 75 crore), Royal Sundaram General Insurance Company Limited (INR 25 crore) and Vivriti Fixed Income Fund (INR 25 crore). The issue launched with a base size of INR 200 crore witnessed an additional INR 125 crore raised via exercise of green-shoe option, underpinned by strong investor confidence in CA Grameen’s business model and performance track record. The NCDs were issued with a tenure of 2 years and a fixed rate coupon of 9.25% per annum, payable quarterly. The INR 100 crore NCDs bilaterally placed with Bajaj Finance Limited, were issued with a tenure of 2 years and a floating rate coupon of 9.15% per annum, payable monthly. Commenting on the transaction, Mr. Nilesh Dalvi, Chief Financial Officer, CreditAccess Grameen , said, “At CA Grameen, building a diversified and cost-efficient funding franchise has always been a strategic priority. Every transaction whether a syndicated ECB across global markets or a domestic NCD issuance reflects our conviction that a resilient NBFC should be supported by multiple, independent sources of funds. This private placement demonstrates the confidence domestic institutional investors have in our credit profile and complements the strong support we continue to receive from international lenders. We will continue to build on this momentum as we progress towards our 2028 funding architecture.” About CreditAccess Grameen Limited CreditAccess Grameen Limited is India’s leading rural focused inclusive financing platform headquartered in Bengaluru. The Company provides a curated lifecycle credit suite to low-middle income households spanning group loans, individual business loans, secured business loans, affordable housing loans, and two-wheeler financing. The Company operates across 451 districts in 16 states (Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal) and one union territory (Puducherry) through 2,236 branches. The Company’s Promoter is CreditAccess India B.V., a multinational company focused on inclusive financing, supported by leading global institutional investors.
A debate over eggs versus soya in school meals has spotlighted Anil Gochikar, a vegetarian bodybuilder and priest from Puri. Viral social media posts highlight his muscular physique, challenging the notion that non-vegetarian food is essential for protein and muscle building. Gochikar, a multiple Mr. Odisha and former Mr. India winner, trains at traditional Jagaghars, ancient fitness centres with a rich history of safeguarding the Jagannath Temple.
Sand Artist Sudarshan Patnaik Creates Stunning Sand Sculpture for Snana Purnima
Puri, June 29: On the auspicious occasion of Snana Purnima, internationally renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarshan Patnaik crafted a magnificent sand sculpture on Puri beach in Odisha. The artwork conveys messages of Jai Jagannath and Snana Purnima, celebrating the divine appearance day of Lord Jagannath and the sacred bathing festival. Snana Purnima ... Read more Sand Artist Sudarshan Patnaik Creates Stunning Sand Sculpture for Snana Purnima
Three Cybercriminals Arrested for Defrauding Retired Bank Employee of 8.5 Lakh in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, June 29: The Odisha Commissionerate Police has arrested three individuals from Assam for allegedly defrauding a retired bank employee of 8.5 lakh by sending a fake link in the name of a nationalized bank. The arrested suspects have been identified as 29-year-old Harun Rashid from Nagaon district, 22-year-old Junedur Islam from Morigaon district, and ... Read more Three Cybercriminals Arrested for Defrauding Retired Bank Employee of 8.5 Lakh in Bhubaneswar
Odisha: Former MPs Son Arrested for 3 Crore Fraud as CEO of Fake Company
Bhubaneswar, June 28: The Infocity police in Bhubaneswar arrested a 51-year-old man from West Bengal on Sunday. He is accused of defrauding several individuals of approximately 3 crore by posing as the son of a former Lok Sabha MP and the CEO of a private company. The accused has been identified as Sachidanand Bhoi, a ... Read more Odisha: Former MPs Son Arrested for 3 Crore Fraud as CEO of Fake Company
12-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted in Odishas Mayurbhanj
Accused Arrested Under POCSO Act
Tamil Nadu Gas Tragedy Toll Rises To 13; Trafficking Of Odisha's Tribal Workers Under Scanner
The tragedy occurred at a shrimp processing factory where dozens of migrant labourers from Odisha were employed: Reports
