The Latest Breaking News from Odisha

Weather Today: Will it rain on September 22? Check latest IMD rain alert for Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and other places

Weather Forecast Today: Weather on September 22 is expected to remain mixed across India. Delhi is likely to stay dry, while Bengaluru and Hyderabad may receive rain. Gujarat faces thunderstorm activity, and parts of Maharashtra are under heavy rain warnings. Odisha and Coastal Andhra Pradesh face the strongest rainfall alerts.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Gas found near Odisha coast: ONGC strikes Mahanadi deepwater well under Samudra Manthan, finds encouraging flow at 1,450 metres

Gas found near Odisha coast: ONGC has discovered gas in a deepwater exploration well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, around 43 km from Konark off the Odisha coast. The discovery, made under the Samudra Manthan deepwater exploration campaign, encountered gas at a depth of 1,441–1,452 metres, with ONGC reporting "encouraging…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Weather tomorrow, September 21: IMD forecasts heavy rain, strong winds in 13 states; check state-wise alerts

The India Meteorological Department has issued forecasts for substantial rain and thunderstorms expected in various parts of the country. A developing weather system in the Bay of Bengal is set to impact southern, eastern, and central India. Coastal Andhra Pradesh is under alert for heavy rainfall and intense winds on…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Vishwakarma Puja and the Tool Maintenance Habit Every Indian Home Keeps Ignoring

The god of tools had a maintenance scheduleVishwakarma Puja falls on the last day of Bhadra, and in factories, garages, construction sites, and printing presses across Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha, workers stop everything. Machines are cleaned. Tools are arranged. Flowers are offered. The ritual is precise: no machine runs on…

Times Life · Sep 17

Weather Tomorrow September 17: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Odisha, Bihar and more

Weather Tomorrow: The Meteorological Department has issued a new weather advisory for various regions of India. On Thursday, September 17, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in areas such as Delhi-NCR, Bihar, and Odisha, which may also experience lightning strikes. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan could receive light to moderate…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Scrub Typhus Goes Undiagnosed for Weeks: Symptoms, Fever Patterns, and What to Track

What Scrub Typhus Actually IsOrientia tsutsugamushi, the bacterium behind scrub typhus, travels on the larval stage of trombiculid mites, chiggers, that live in tall grass, scrubland, and forest edges across India's northeastern states, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. The mite bites, feeds for a few hours, and leaves.…

Times Life · Sep 16

Odisha govt rejects Dara Singh's plea for release from jail in Graham Staines, sons' murder case

Odisha government rejected Dara Singh's plea for early release from prison. He is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Graham Staines and his sons. The State Sentence Review Board cited societal ramifications and recent disturbances as reasons. Singh has previously had multiple requests for release denied by…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Weather Tomorrow September 16: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Odisha, Bihar, Bengaluru and more

Weather Tomorrow: The Meteorological Department has released a new weather warning for various areas, forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms nationwide. On Wednesday, thunderstorms and rain are expected in both Delhi-NCR and Bihar. Additionally, Rajasthan and Odisha are bracing for rain and strong winds, while Uttarakhand and West Bengal face alerts…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

School Holiday Tomorrow, September 16, 2026: Are schools closed due to heavy rain? check state-wise updates

School Holiday: On September 16, 2026, the majority of Indian schools will maintain regular operations, with Odisha being the notable exception as schools there are anticipated to be closed. Additionally, states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand may experience localized school closures. It is advisable for parents to confirm the…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Why This Goddess Is Often Mistaken for Ganesha

Look at this figure carefully. At first glance, you might assume it is Lord Ganesha. The elephant head, familiar form and powerful presence can easily lead you to that conclusion. But this is Mahavinayaki, a fascinating goddess whose identity changes across different Hindu traditions. In some traditions, she is connected…

MyLifeXP · Sep 15