15-million-year-old marine fossils, including shark teeth and vertebrae, have been discovered in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, indicating a shallow sea once covered the area. Researchers are studying the site to understand the prehistoric ecosystem and the sea's recession.
Jharkhand's Rajya Sabha elections are set for a close contest as the INDIA bloc, with 56 MLAs, faces a challenge from the BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, who needs just 4 cross-votes to potentially upset the ruling coalition's expected win of two seats. Both camps are employing 'hotel politics' and mock polls to ensure MLA unity and prevent cross-voting, reminiscent of recent upsets in Bihar and Odisha.
Odisha's government has introduced a Special Order to resolve long-pending registration issues for apartments in projects completed before RERA's implementation in 2016. The move aims to help buyers, landowners, and promoters overcome documentation and compliance hurdles, with specific eligibility criteria and conditions for registration.
The southwest monsoon has reached Odisha, covering northern districts and favorable conditions indicate further advancement. Rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected Saturday, with heavy rain and an orange warning for southern districts.
JSW Steel launches Rs 65,000 crore steel project in Odisha to serve domestic and international markets
A man accused in a 1994 murder case, Rabindra Mallick, was arrested in Odisha after evading police for 32 years. He was found hiding in a secret underground chamber in his house, having used fake identities and moved across states for work.
The CHSE Odisha will announce the Plus 2 results for Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational streams today, May 20, 2026, between 12:30 pm and 1 pm. Over four lakh students appeared for the exams, which concluded on March 25.
India has successfully test-fired an Advanced Agni missile featuring a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system. This significant development, conducted off the Odisha coast, allows a single missile to strike multiple targets simultaneously, bolstering the nation's strategic defence and indigenous military modernization efforts. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the achievement as a major boost to preparedness.
Abhijeet Gupta has alleged that his Rs 1 lakh winner’s prize from the Odisha GM Open, held in January 2026 with a Rs 45 lakh prize pool, remains unpaid. The Arjuna Awardee criticised organisers and the All India Chess Federation for a lack of accountability, saying repeated emails went unanswered. Gupta urged authorities to protect the “dignity and trust” of Indian chess players.
Abhijeet Gupta has alleged that his Rs 5.5 lakh winner’s prize from the Odisha GM Open, held in January 2026 with a Rs 45 lakh prize pool, remains unpaid. The Arjuna Awardee criticised organisers and the All India Chess Federation for a lack of accountability, saying repeated emails went unanswered. Gupta urged authorities to protect the “dignity and trust” of Indian chess players.
Abhijeet Gupta has alleged that his Rs 5.5 lakh winner’s prize from the Odisha GM Open, held in January 2026 with a Rs 45 lakh prize pool, remains unpaid. The Arjuna Awardee criticised organisers and the All India Chess Federation for a lack of accountability, saying repeated emails went unanswered. Gupta urged authorities to protect the “dignity and trust” of Indian chess players.
Abhijeet Gupta has alleged that his Rs 5.5 lakh winner’s prize from the Odisha GM Open, held in January 2026 with a Rs 45 lakh prize pool, remains unpaid. The Arjuna Awardee criticised organisers and the All India Chess Federation for a lack of accountability, saying repeated emails went unanswered. Gupta urged authorities to protect the “dignity and trust” of Indian chess players.
Bengal CM-designate Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath's murder probe now includes contract killers from UP and Odisha. Sleuths are focusing on Montu Mondal, who was in the SUV during the attack and escaped. A car used in the crime was traced to a Matigara owner who'd advertised it for sale online.
India's DRDO successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) off the Odisha coast, a development that could place any country worldwide within its strike range. This achievement signifies India's mastery of complex rocket propulsion and guidance systems, enhancing its strategic deterrence capabilities.
India's DRDO successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) off the Odisha coast, a development that could place any country worldwide within its strike range. This achievement signifies India's mastery of complex rocket propulsion and guidance systems, enhancing its strategic deterrence capabilities.
In a bizarre turn of events, two thieves, trapped by alert neighbours in Rourkela, dialled the police helpline for rescue. Fearing public assault after stealing jewellery from a house, the duo called 112 and their families. Police arrived, rescued them from the agitated crowd, and recovered the stolen ornaments. Both accused face criminal charges.
The BJP has achieved a significant milestone by securing a victory in West Bengal in 2026, completing its symbolic arc across eastern India with control in Bihar, Bengal, and Odisha. This win consolidates a long-standing political project, marking a sharp turnaround for the party after a Lok Sabha setback and expanding its national reach.
India successfully test-fired a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile (LR-AShM) off the Odisha coast, achieving a 1,500 km range at speeds up to Mach 10. Developed by DRDO, the indigenous missile enhances India's A2/AD capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region.
Emmanuel Macron s'est rendu ce jeudi à Suippes pour saluer les militaires ayant participé à l'exercice de combat de haute intensité Orion-26, qui s'achève jeudi. Lancé en février, cet exercice visait à entraîner l'armée française et l'OTAN aux nouvelles guerres de haute intensité. Le chef de l'État a qualifié l'événement de « succès » et en a profité pour avertir ses adversaires.
India's Navy and DRDO successfully tested the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range from a Sea King helicopter off Odisha. The salvo firing demonstrated the missile's ability to strike a ship's vulnerable waterline, with two missiles launched in quick succession. This advanced 'fire-and-forget' weapon, featuring a 100 kg warhead and 55 km range, promises enhanced naval defense capabilities.
A man in Odisha, eastern India, brought his sister's skeletal remains to a bank to prove her death after being unable to withdraw her savings. Jitu Munda, 52, said he acted in frustration after repeated attempts to access the 19,300 rupees deposited by his sister Kalara, 56, without official proof of death. The video went viral, sparking outrage and prompting an investigation by authorities. The bank denies asking for the remains and says the money has since been handed over to legal heirs.
A 50-year-old tribal man in Keonjhar, Odisha, carried his sister's skeletal remains to a bank to prove her death and claim Rs 19,402 she had left behind. After the bank insisted on documentary proof, Jitu Munda dug up Kala Munda's body and brought it to the Odisha Grameen Bank branch. Following issuance of death and legal heir certificates, he received the money. The district administration also paid him Rs 30,000 from the District Red Cross Fund and ordered an inquiry.
A tribal man in Keonjhar exhumed his deceased sister's skeleton and brought it to a rural bank to claim her deposited money. Bank officials, frightened by the sight, alerted the police. After police intervention and explanation, the man, unable to provide a death certificate due to illiteracy, eventually reburied his sister's remains.
