Odisha Connect - We Deep Dive Into The News

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has started the trial run of a new VRF air-conditioning system in the Natamandap to provide relief from heat and humidity during darshan.…
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Heavy rainfall is set to return to Odisha from Saturday, with the IMD issuing a Yellow Warning for 18 districts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. As the state continues to…
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The Odisha government has opened 10 more gates of the Hirakud Dam, taking the total to 12, as the reservoir continues to receive heavy inflows exceeding 3.69 lakh cusecs. While over 2…
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has clarified that E20 petrol will not cause major damage to vehicles, based on studies by IOCL, IIP, SIAM and ARAI. Older BS-III vehicles may require minor…
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Maharashtra has banned the sale of junk food like samosa, vada pav, chips and cold drinks inside schools and within 50 metres of school premises. The move aims to promote healthy food…
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The Reserve Bank of India will launch a pilot project to test plastic currency notes in India, with ₹10 and ₹20 polymer notes being introduced in five cities, including Bhubaneswar. The…
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Heavy rainfall triggered a massive landslide near Gaurikund in Uttarakhand, blocking the Kedarnath Yatra route. The administration has suspended the pilgrimage temporarily, deployed…
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Continuous rainfall and flooding have driven up vegetable prices across Odisha, with several varieties now selling for ₹80–140 per kg. As floodwaters inundate farms, farmers are…
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Odisha's flood crisis has intensified, affecting nearly 5.88 lakh people across five districts and forcing the evacuation of over 1.76 lakh residents. Bhadrak, Balasore and Jajpur…
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Odisha has intensified flood preparedness as the Urban Development Department cancelled officials' leave and ordered 24-hour monitoring. With the Mahanadi river in spate and floodwaters…
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