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Pilgrimage turns tragic as 5 die, over 30 hurt in Odisha's Nayagarh

A bus carrying around 60 pilgrims from Berhampur overturned in Odisha's Nayagarh district late on Friday night, leaving five people dead and over 30 injured, many of them critically

Odisha's Subhadra scheme boosts savings 45%, spending 28%: SBI Research

SBI Research finds Odisha's Subhadra DBT scheme has lifted savings and spending among women beneficiaries, with strong gains among financially excluded households

Odisha lags in spending despite record budget, capex remains a concern

Despite a record Rs 3.1 trillion budget, Odisha's spending remains uneven, with subdued capital expenditure and several departments lagging in fund utilisation

CAG exposes diversion of DMF funds to non-mining areas of Odisha

A CAG audit has flagged diversion of DMF funds, approval violations and project irregularities in Odisha, raising concerns over welfare of mining-affected communities

Odisha unveils new three-year excise policy, adds de-addiction cess

Odisha's new three-year excise policy introduces a 0.5% de-addiction cess, tighter liquor controls, and reforms to improve transparency, compliance and revenue collection

Odisha conviction rate in crimes against women among highest in country: CM

State reports significant rise in convictions with faster investigations and trials; ₹10,786 crore Home budget focuses on policing reforms and infrastructure

Dharmendra Pradhan urges fast-tracking of ₹8,743 cr Chandikhol SPR

Union minister flags energy security risks amid West Asia tensions; project expected to boost reserves and add over seven days of crude cover

West Asia crisis: Jindal Steel doubles Angul complex capacity to 12 MTPA

Jindal Steel doubles Angul complex capacity to 12 MTPA, strengthening domestic production and reducing import dependence amid global supply disruptions

Odisha keeps power tariff unchanged for fifth year despite rising costs

Regulator retains electricity rates for FY27 despite rising procurement costs, offering relief to consumers while introducing incentives for digital payments and efficiency

College hostels revise menus, explore alternatives as LPG crunch continues

Campus kitchens are shifting to electric systems and wood-fired backups to keep student meal services running

Coal India plans two washeries, ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha

Coal India plans two washeries and a coal gasification-based ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha to boost value addition and reduce raw coal transport

Entrepreneurial push in PSUs can boost self-reliance: Vedanta's Agarwal

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal calls for blending entrepreneurial dynamism with PSU strength to boost domestic production and reduce India's reliance on resource imports

In a first, Odisha set to auction three gold-bearing mineral blocks

Gold blocks are part of 34 mineral blocks, including 25 major mineral blocks and nine critical blocks

Centre seeks report from Odisha on felling of 2,000 trees at NIT campus

MoEF&CC seeks an action taken report from Odisha over proposal to fell over 2,000 trees at NIT Rourkela, flagging environmental concerns and asking for detailed examination

Crackling logs push out the blue flame in India's elite club kitchens

The old fire is stoked again as firewood and electric fill the LPG gap, and menus shrink

Odisha loses another melanistic tiger to poaching; nine arrested

Odisha has lost another rare melanistic tiger to poaching, with nine arrested and a hide seized near Similipal, raising concerns over protection measures

Odisha govt launches ₹2,612 crore water projects on World Water Day

Chief Minister unveils irrigation, drinking water and recharge projects, calls for conservation drive and community participation to strengthen water security

Orissa High Court upholds elderly man's right to stay in ancestral home

Court upholds tribunal order allowing 86-year-old to reside in his ancestral house, reinforcing dignity and protection of senior citizens under the law

Odisha lines up 34 mineral blocks for FY27 auction, includes gold deposits

State plans to auction 25 major and nine critical mineral blocks, including two gold-bearing assets, as it steps up exploration, production and revenue generation

Odisha enters Guinness records with Pakhala Divas, serves over 1 tonne

State serves over 1 tonne of fermented rice dish to 2,000 people, blending cultural celebration, sustainability and outreach while promoting Odia cuisine globally