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
Weather Forecast Today: The India Meteorological Department forecasts an active monsoon day across many Indian states. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in northern, eastern, and northeastern regions. States like Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Assam are under heavy rainfall warnings. Delhi, however, anticipates mostly cloudy skies without any rainfall alerts. Residents are advised to remain alert for potential waterlogging and localized flooding.
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
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
Odisha Police Launches Cyber Awareness Campaign Ahead of Puri Rath Yatra 2026
Bhubaneswar, July 11: In preparation for the Puri Rath Yatra 2026, the Crime Investigation Department (CID-CB) of Odisha Police has announced a comprehensive cyber security awareness campaign. This year, millions of devotees and tourists from across the country and abroad are expected to visit Puri during the festival. Given the potential risks of online hotel ... Read more Odisha Police Launches Cyber Awareness Campaign Ahead of Puri Rath Yatra 2026
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
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.
Odisha CPET 2026 provisional marks objection facility begins today at SAMS portal, check details
The Odisha Higher Education Department will open the CPET 2026 objection window soon. Candidates can submit their objections online through the SAMS portal from July 10. The objection facility will remain open until July 13, 2026. Results for Teacher Education Courses 2026 will be published separately. Final merit lists will be released after all objections are verified.
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 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.
Bangladeshi Criminal Deported After Serving 14-year Jail Term In Odisha
According to police records, Khan had illegally entered India in 2002 without a valid passport or visa, claiming he had come in search of work as a labourer. Investigators, however, alleged that he later became involved in a series of criminal activities in Balasore district
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
Top fashion brands have a supply chain battle against extreme India heat
As Indian garment factories contend with soaring temperatures, worker efficiency and health have been jeopardised. Epic Group's facility in Odisha has introduced cutting-edge cooling technology to combat these challenges. Employees have reported substantial improvements in concentration and comfort in the climate-managed setting.
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.
Nalco, NLCIL sign JV pact to set up 1,080 MW captive power plant in Odisha
National Aluminium Company and NLC India have signed a joint venture agreement. They will jointly establish a 1,080 MW thermal captive power plant in Odisha. This new plant will supply essential power to Nalco's aluminium smelter expansion project. The collaboration also aims to explore renewable energy and secure coal supply. This strategic partnership will enhance Nalco's power generation capabilities.
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.
Leopard Found Hanging From Tree in Odisha; Forest Dept Probes
Investigators were confronted with an unusual scene, as a large stone was also found hanging close to the leopard's body: Reports
India-Indonesia Ties And A Biju Patnaik Link: What PM Modi Said In Jakarta
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has showered praise on Odisha's former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik, underscoring the role he had to play in the Independence movement of in Indonesia.
8th Pay Commission latest news: Railway inspection, Odisha meetings and other key updates explained
MSDE approves Rs 1,237 crore investment plans for upgradation of ITIs in Odisha, Gujarat, Telangana
The 4th national steering committee under the under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, on Tuesday, also approved the nationwide roll-out of the scheme to all 200 ITIs, enabling states and union territories to take up implementation based on industry readiness and implementation capacity.
Odisha : Electoral Roll Cleanup Opens New Political Front Ahead Of Rural Polls
Political impact of SIR excercise will depend on how many eligible voters are restored during the claims and objections process, which remains open until August 4.
Andhra fishermen rescued off Odishas Puri, Paradip; six still missing off Visakhapatnam: Atchannaidu
Ten fishermen were rescued off Puri and another group has reached Paradip, the Minister said; the search continued for six others still missing off Visakhapatnam
Stranded Andhra fishermen rescued, search continues for six missing
The Andhra Pradesh government said fishermen stranded off Odisha's Paradip coast have been rescued and are returning safely, while search operations continue for six others missing off the Visakhapatnam coast.
SIR Odisha: Odisha's draft electoral roll reveals over twenty lakh electors removed. Ganjam district saw the highest number of deletions, while Malkangiri experienced a steep decline. This large-scale revision has prompted political debate and calls for greater transparency. Eligible voters can submit claims and objections until August fourth. The final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on September sixth.
Several Indian states are expected to experience intense rainfall and thunderstorms over the coming days. The India Meteorological Department has issued multiple weather alerts for regions including Maharashtra and Odisha. Heavy showers and gusty winds are forecast across Jharkhand for the next four days. Himachal Pradesh faces an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in key districts.
Odisha SIR: Malkangiri records 27,653 deletions, highest in the State
Ganjam, which sends the highest number of migrant labourers to different parts of country and outside, has the highest deletion of 2,07,626 voters followed by Cuttack district with 1,55,164.
Direct cash transfers to women boost savings, spending: EAC-PM
Direct cash transfers to women boost household savings and spending effectively. Schemes in Maharashtra and Odisha showed significant improvements in savings. Monthly account balances increased substantially for beneficiaries in both states. Consumption spending also saw notable increases after these transfers were implemented. Expanding these programs can combine financial aid with women's economic empowerment.
Odisha: Daily Berhampur-Udhna Amrit Bharat Express Launched, Boosting Odisha's Rail Connectivity
The services were flagged off by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during separate ceremonies held at Berhampur and Puri railway stations: Reports
Cash transfer schemes for women should be reviewed in light of inflation: PM advisory panel
Unconditional cash transfer schemes for women need periodic review for adequacy. Maharashtra and Odisha programs show significant improvements in savings and consumption. These schemes boost household finances and reduce family spending outflows. Spending patterns shift towards lifestyle, medical, and educational purposes. Over fifteen states now implement such direct income support programs.
Tiger Scare In Odisha's Khordha After Viral Video; Forest Officials Yet To Confirm Big Cat Sighting
The video was reportedly recorded near a bamboo grove along the Kansari River, close to Kumbhirapada village under the Balugaon Wildlife Division: Reports
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.
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.
Weather Today and Tomorrow: India's southwest monsoon is intensifying, with the IMD issuing multiple rainfall alerts for July 6-7. Heavy to extremely heavy downpours are expected across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Karnataka, and Himalayan states. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to potential thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, with advisories for flood-prone areas.
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.
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.
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.
Andhra Pradesh: Rain Forecast For Coastal AP, Fishermen Asked Not To Venture Out
The weather system is very likely to move westnorthwestwards and cross north Odisha coast between Chandbali and Digha close to Balasore during the next 24 hours: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) 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
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
Weather Today and Tomorrow: India braces for intense monsoon activity on July 5-6, with extremely heavy rainfall predicted for western and central regions. Mumbai and surrounding areas are under a red alert. Northern, eastern, and northeastern states will also see widespread showers, while hill states face landslide and flash flood risks. Residents are urged to stay updated and avoid travel during heavy downpours.
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.
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 Inks Rs 67,000 Crore Green Energy Pact With ACME, Japan's IHI
Green hydrogen, port-based manufacturing and export-oriented industries over the coming years
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
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.
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%
