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India successfully tests indigenous ‘Pralay’ Missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted a flight test of India’s indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile named Pralay off the Odisha coast. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the successful trial on Thursday. He announced that the test took place…
India Successfully Test-Fires Pralay Missile Off Odisha Coast; Induction Set To Be Imminent
India on Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile, Pralay, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, marking another milestone in the country's defence capabilities. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant clear tense Odisha FC hurdle
Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) managed to edge past Odisha FC 3-2 in a pulsating MG Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday. Dejan Drazic scored twice (47’, 74’), while Lee Erwin struck late (88’) to seal all three points for the Mariners. Mahmoud Eid (51…
ISL: Erwin nets late winner as Bagan remains on top
The Kolkata outfit has 12 points from five matches while Odisha remains on two from four
ISL 13: Mohun Bagan quell Odisha FC fight and stay on top
Drazic’s brace and Irwin late strike help hosts win 3-2 after Odisha drew level twice
Odisha Landslide: Five Members Of A Family Found Dead After Week-Long Search In Ganjam
The five victims, who had been missing since the landslide struck the village on October 28, were recovered in two phases.
Eiffel Tower closed amid nationwide protests, strikes in France
Paris: The Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors Thursday due to a nationwide strike in France, as demonstrations also took place across the country. “Due to the nationwide strike, the Eiffel Tower is closed today,” the landmark’s official website announced. By 1 p.m. local time (1200 GMT), 270,000…
Kotia villagers cast votes in Andhra panchayat polls
Pottangi: Amid heightened tensions and heavy police deployment along the disputed Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border, residents of Odisha’s Kotia cluster of villages in Koraput district voted in Andhra Pradesh’s three-tier panchayat elections Thursday. The polling booths had been shifted away from the…
New scorpion species found in Similipal
By NILADRI BIHARI DANDPAT, OP Baripada: A new species of scorpion has been discovered in the biodiversity-rich Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district, marking the first recorded presence of the Liocheles genus in Odisha. Named ‘Liocheles Similipalensis ’, the species was discovered…
Japan’s Tottori Governor to visit Odisha November 10
Bhubaneswar: A high-level Japanese delegation led by Shinji Hirai, Governor of Tottori Prefecture, is set to visit Odisha for three days from November 10 to 12, with plans to strengthen bilateral ties through industrial partnerships, business cooperation, skill development, education and cultural…
Ocs exams during Cyclone: Explore feasibility of special exam for affected aspirants says HC
Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has asked the Odisha government and the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to explore the feasibility of holding a special examination for candidates who were genuinely prevented from appearing in the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Main Examination, 2025, due to…
Odisha journalists seek pension scheme, meet Guv
Bhubaneswar: A five-member delegation of the National Journalists Welfare Board met Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram at Lok Bhavan Thursday and urged him to take up the issue of a pension scheme for journalists with the state government. During the meeting, the delegation discussed various…
WSC gets Centre of Excellence-Skills tag
Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Centre (WSC), Bhubaneswar, has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence-Skills (CoE-Skills) by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), placing the Odisha-based institute among 19 institutions empanelled under the national framework. The…
Illegal sand mining: NGT directs CS to review measures every quarter
Bhubaneswar: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata, has directed the Odisha Chief Secretary to personally review the implementation of measures to curb illegal sand mining across the state at least once every quarter, while ordering a series of stringent steps to strengthen…
Five bodies recovered from landslide site in Odisha
All five victims belonged to the same family — a couple and their three children; officials described the task of clearing the massive volume of debris deposited over several houses in the remote village owing to the cyclone as a herculean challenge
21-year-old man shot dead during party in Bhubaneswar; eight held
Bhubaneswar: A 21-year-old man has been shot dead in Bhubaneswar, with police suspecting that a business rivalry could be the reason behind the killing. Eight people, including prime accused Bishnuprasad Samanataraya alias Pikun, were arrested for their alleged involvement in the murder. During…
India test-fires indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile Pralay off Odisha coast
New Delhi: India on Thursday successfully test-fired quasi-ballistic missile Pralay which is capable of carrying conventional warheads. The missile was test-fired from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha , the defence ministry said. Developed by the Defence Research and Development…
India successfully flight-tests Pralay quasi-ballistic missile, can strike targets up to 500 km away
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the quasi-ballistic missile Pralay off the Odisha coast on Thursday, the Defence Ministry said. The test took place at around 11.10 am from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island.
Odisha attracts Rs 1.17 lakh crore investment proposals in clean energy sector; 18 MoUs signed
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha has emerged as a major destination for clean-energy investments, attracting prospective investment proposals worth approximately Rs 1,17,557 crore through 18 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi…
India Tests Indigenous Quasi-Ballistic Pralay Missile Off Odisha Coast
The indigenously developed solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile employs state-of-the-art guidance and navigation to ensure high precision.
Toll rises to 7 as 5 more bodies found in landslide-hit village in Odisha’s Ganjam; 6 still missing
BHUBANESWAR/PHULBANI: Five more bodies were recovered from a landslide-affected hilltop village in Odisha’s Ganjam district on Thursday, taking the toll there to seven, while six more people are still missing, an official said. These people were victims of Cyclone Arnab that hit the state on October…
DRDO’s Pralay missile successfully flight-tested, set to join Indian Armed Forces soon
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday successfully flight-tested the quasi-ballistic missile ‘Pralay’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, paving the way for its imminent induction into the armed forces. The Pralay has a range of about 500 km is…
Ganjam landslide: Death toll rises to seven, six remain missing
Bhubaneswar/Phulbani: Five more bodies were recovered from a landslide-affected hilltop village in Odisha’s Ganjam district Thursday, taking the toll there to seven, while six more people are still missing, an official said. These people were victims of Cyclone Arnab that hit the state October 28…
Odisha Hockey Centre Produces International Stars, Creates Career Pathways For Young Players
Captain Anmol Ekka emerged as the tournament's top scorer with 17 goals, while goalkeeper Vivek Lakra was named Best Goalkeeper.
FS Misri calls on Nepal PM Balendra Shah ahead of his India visit
Kathmandu: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Thursday called on Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu ahead of Shah’s forthcoming visit to India, and also conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Embassy in Nepal said. “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on the…
French unions unite for nationwide strikes, mount pressure on Macron
Paris: Hundreds of thousands of trade union members joined nationwide strikes and demonstrations Thursday to demand higher wages and support the high school protest movement, piling fresh pressure on the beleaguered government. After more than a month of large, recurring protests across France…
Odisha Forest dept arrests man after seizing wildlife parts in his home
Baripada: The Odisha Forest Department has arrested a man after recovering wild animal body parts, including elephant tusks and deer antlers, from his house in Mayurbhanj district, officials said Thursday. The house owner, who was arrested, has been identified as Ishwar Bindhani of Bishol village…
IIM Sambalpur–IAE Bordeaux Collaboration brings together Global Leaders from Six Countries for India’s First Executive PhD–DBA Dual Degree Programme
Sambalpur (Odisha) [India], November 5: IIM Sambalpur–IAE Bordeaux Collaboration brings together Global Business Leaders from Six Countries for India's First Executive PhD–DBA Dual Degree Immersion Programme.
BJD alleges MLA used threats to obstruct flood relief distribution
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Thursday accused BJP MLA Saroj Padhi of disrupting flood relief distribution and threatening to kill a government official on duty, demanding an impartial investigation and strict legal action against the legislator if found guilty. Addressing a press…
Odisha: Forest Officials Arrest Man After Tusks, Deer Antlers Found During ED Raid
Forest officials joined the operation after the suspected wildlife articles were found. They seized the items and took them to the range office for examination and further investigation
NALCO’s Rs 30,000-crore Smelter Expansion In Odisha Gains Pace
NALCO has also entered into an agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) for licensing its proprietary smelting technology for the proposed plant. The partnership is expected to facilitate the adoption of globally established and energy-efficient aluminium production processes
25-year-old man shot dead in Bhubaneswar; eight arrested
BHUBANESWAR: A 25-year-old man was allegedly shot dead within the Dhauli police limits in Bhubaneswar late on Wednesday night. The deceased, Tapu Nayak, was a supplier of bricks and sand. Police said Nayak and eight others had gathered at the campus of Maa Dakshinakali Construction office, behind…
Explained | Arnab, Murasu: Why India's coast was battered by back-to-back cyclones
Two cyclones struck India’s eastern coast within a week — first Cyclone Arnab on October 28, followed by Cyclone Murasu on November 3. They left vast areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh reeling from widespread flooding, crop destruction, and infrastructure damage, triggering demands from both State…
Ganjam landslide: Death toll rises to four as two more bodies found; nine remain missing
Bhubaneswar/Phulbani: Two more bodies were recovered from a landslide-affected hilltop village in Odisha’s Ganjam district Thursday, taking the toll there to four while nine more people are still missing, an official said. The two decomposed bodies were found during the multi-agency search and…
Iran’s IRGC says three ships catch fire on ‘illegal’ Hormuz route
Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Thursday that three vessels, including two supertankers, caught fire in two separate incidents the previous night while crossing the Strait of Hormuz through an “illegal and unauthorised” route south of the waterway. In a statement on its…
Pakistani players quit Abu Dhabi T10 over PCB NOC fee
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board is demanding a fee of USD 10,000 to give NOCs for participation in global franchise leagues, which has led to the country’s players being forced out of the Abu Dhabi T10 League beginning Saturday. Organisers of the league are scrambling to look for replacement…
Mohun Bagan Vs Odisha FC: Live Streaming, Telecast: When, Where To Watch ISL Match On TV, Online
With three successive victories behind them, Mohun Bagan enter the contest as favourites against an Odisha FC side still searching for consistency.
PCB in talks with NZC for white-ball series during 2027 test tour
Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in talks with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) to schedule a possible short white-ball series during the Kiwis’ Test tour of Pakistan in February-March next year. New Zealand are due to tour Pakistan to play two matches of the ICC World Test Championship in…
Odisha demands Rs 2,526 cr as central assistance over cyclone, floods in southern districts
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Thursday demanded Rs 2,526 crore as central assistance over the impact of Cyclone Arnab and subsequent floods in three southern districts, a senior official said. The state government also sought special assistance of Rs 10,000 crore for a permanent solution to…
Tanvi Patri reaches the Youth Olympics Final; closes in on historic gold medal
Dakar (Senegal):Tanvi Patri closes in on a historic gold medal after becoming the first Indian badminton player to reach the women's singles final of the Youth Olympic Games here. The 15-year-old from Odisha continued her impressive run, stunning Japan's second seed Yuzuno Watanabe 21-14, 11-21…
Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh from India despite death sentence
Dhaka: Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ousted in a mass uprising in 2024, has told The Associated Press that she remains committed to returning to Bangladesh from exile in India next month, despite being sentenced to death over her government’s deadly crackdown on protesters. Hasina fled to…
AP Rural Polls: 30 Residents of Odisha's Kotia Villages Vote At Sariki
More than 30 people from the Kotia region of Odisha's Koraput district cast their votes at a polling booth in Andhra Pradesh's Sariki village
Odisha shuffles senior bureaucrats
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Thursday effected a bureaucratic reshuffle, changing the portfolios of four senior IAS officers, a notification said. Bishnupada Sethi, an officer of the 1995 batch who serves as the chairman of the Odisha Forest Development Corporation alongside an additional charge…
30 Kotia residents vote in Andhra Pradesh rural polls
Koraput: More than 30 people from the Kotia region of Odisha’s Koraput district cast their votes at a polling booth in Andhra Pradesh’s Sariki village by 9 am as the rural polls for the neighbouring state went underway Thursday. A day earlier, Odisha police sealed a polling booth set up by the…
Tanvi Patri becomes first Indian badminton player to reach Youth Olympic badminton final
The 15-year-old from Odisha continued her impressive run, stunning Japan’s second seed, Yuzuno Watanabe, 21-14, 11-21, 21-19, in a hard-fought 54-minute semifinal to book her place in the title clash