Bhubaneswar: More than 1.18 lakh people have been affected by Cyclone Arnab and the subsequent floods in Odisha, with Ganjam and Kandhamal among the worst-hit districts. The administration has evacuated 75,855 people to safer locations and opened 396 relief camps as rescue, relief and restoration operations continue across the affected areas. Special Relief Commissioner (SRC)…
Baripada: Similipal National Park has reopened to visitors from November 1, marking the beginning of the 2026-27 tourist season. Nature lovers can once again explore the reserve’s lush forests, waterfalls and rich wildlife, with hopes of spotting the elusive black tiger. To regulate tourist movement and minimise pressure on the ecosystem, the Similipal authorities have…
Bhubaneswar: Water supply in Berhampur has been partially restored following disruptions caused by Cyclone Arnab, with the city currently receiving 70 million litres per day (MLD) against its daily requirement of 90 MLD, according to the Housing and Urban Development Department. The department has stepped up emergency measures to ensure uninterrupted supply through alternative sources…
Bengaluru: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Bengaluru and Mumbai, introducing a new overnight rail service connecting two of India’s major economic centres. The flag-off ceremony was attended by Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and H. D. Kumaraswamy, Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna, Minister of…
Bhubaneswar: Prospective homebuyers have got an additional month to apply for flats under the Bhubaneswar Development Authority’s (BDA) Ekamra Residency housing project at Subudhipur, with the authority extending the online application deadline to November 30. The earlier deadline was October 31. The project, spread over approximately 7.34 acres, offers 496 apartments across two blocks. These…
Bhubaneswar: Electricity supply has been restored to 39.74 lakh of the 40.91 lakh consumers affected by Cyclone Arnab in Odisha, with Tata Power-led distribution companies (DISCOMs) completing more than 97% of restoration work within two days of the cyclone’s landfall on October 28. The cyclone, which brought wind speeds gusting up to 150 kmph and…
Bhubaneswar: Telecom connectivity has been restored in 20 blocks of Ganjam district following disruptions caused by Cyclone Arnab and flash floods, with the state government directing service providers to complete restoration in all remaining affected areas by Sunday evening. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Mukesh Mahaling, accompanied by Additional Chief Secretary of the Electronics and…
Bhubaneswar: Around 380 terracotta and pottery artisans from 26 districts of Odisha are showcasing their traditional crafts at the state-level annual exhibition ‘Mruttika-2026’, which began at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Organised by the Department of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts ahead of Diwali, the exhibition aims to provide artisans with a common…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Water Resources Department has begun assessing damage to river systems and flood protection infrastructure caused by Cyclone Arnab, with Principal Secretary Shubha Sarma inspecting several affected sites along the Rushikulya river in Ganjam district. Accompanied by Engineer-in-Chief Dillip Kumar Rout, Sarma visited the Rushikulya river gauge site at Purushottampur to review the…
Bhubaneswar: Thirty-five Agriculture Officers from across Odisha attended a one-day refresher training programme on Natural Farming and Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification, aimed at strengthening the state’s efforts to promote sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices. The programme was organised by the Regional Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (RCONF), Bhubaneswar, under the Ministry of Agriculture…
