MODI’S ERA: ODISHA CAPITAL LAUNCHES INDIA’S FIRST STREET-BY-STREET ‘CLIMATE DIGITAL TWIN’
BHUBANESWAR — In a major technological breakthrough for urban climate resilience, Bhubaneswar has officially become the first city in India to launch an open-platform Climate Digital Twin, empowering residents to track localized climate, pollution, and…
Odisha Governor Calls for Integrated Tourism Push to Showcase State Globally
BHUBANESWAR,: Governor Brajmohan Ram on Friday made a strong call for an integrated approach to tourism development in Odisha, emphasizing the need to project the state’s diverse attractions globally, upgrade infrastructure, and deliver economic…
First Post-Monsoon Cyclonic Storm Brewing: Disaster Management Minister Reviews Emergency Preparedness as System Nears Eastern Coast
BHUBANESWAR — A strengthening low-pressure system over the east-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into the post-monsoon season’s first cyclonic storm by October 26, setting off alarm bells across India’s eastern coast. Current…
“Stop Letter Politics”: Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari Slams Naveen Patnaik Over Kotia Border Dispute
Sambalpur- Launching a sharp counteroffensive against the Leader of the Opposition, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has slammed Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik, advising him to stop engaging in “politicisation…
Governor Celebrates Vijaya Dashami with Children at SOS Village
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram, accompanied by First Lady Leela Devi, visited the SOS Children’s Village here on Tuesday to celebrate Vijaya Dashami with the resident children.Upon their arrival, the Governor and the First Lady received a…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Arrives in Mumbai for Strategic Talks with India and UAE Ministers
MUMBAI — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to begin a high-profile three-day official visit to India Shortly after landing, Secretary Rubio held a crucial bilateral meeting with Indian External Affairs…
COMMISSIONERATE POLICE X ACCOUNT COMPROMISED; CRYPTO SCAM POSTS SPARK CYBERSECURITY ALARM
BHUBANESWAR — In a major cybersecurity breach, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Twin City Commissionerate Police (Bhubaneswar-Cuttack) was hacked on Monday. The compromised handle was subsequently used by unidentified bad actors to…
Braj Mohan Ram Sworn In as 28th Governor of Odisha
BHubneswar- Braj Mohan Ram was officially sworn in as the 28th Governor of Odisha during a formal ceremony held at the Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Orissa High Court Chief…
Supreme Court Rules Internet Access a Fundamental Right for Children, Shifting Online Safety Burden to Tech Platforms
NEW DELHI — In a monumental verdict delivered on October 15, 2026, by Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran, the Supreme Court declared internet access a fundamental right for children, rejecting blanket bans in a case concerning online Child…
Caste Status in One State Does Not Automatically Apply in Another, Rules Orissa High Court
BHUBANESWAR — The Orissa High Court has delivered a significant ruling on reservation dynamics, declaring that an individual recognized as a Scheduled Caste (SC) in Jharkhand cannot automatically claim the same reserved status or benefits in Odisha. This…