Odisha is integrating the PM Surya Ghar scheme with housing projects like PMAY, offering subsidized rooftop solar systems. This aims to reduce electricity costs for low-income households and improve housing affordability.
Heavy rainfall in Odisha has led to the death of a two-year-old girl and widespread water-logging. Flood fears loom for the Baitarani River, and educational institutions have been closed in several districts. Authorities are implementing rescue measures.
The Odisha High Court ordered the state government to release over three years of pending salary for Mr. Bhainsa, an employee whose wages were withheld due to an inconclusive disciplinary case. The court, citing Article 21 of the Constitution, emphasized the right to livelihood and basic human dignity, directing compliance within eight weeks.
Nearly 22 lakh voters have been removed from draft electoral rolls in Odisha, Manipur, Mizoram, and Sikkim as part of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision. Deaths and electors who have shifted residence account for most deletions, with Odisha seeing over 20 lakh removals. Manipur reported the highest proportion of anomalies.
The crude oil tanker MT Sanmar Herald, carrying Basrah crude from Iraq, arrived safely at Paradip Port, India, on July 1. The vessel sustained shrapnel damage to its bridge while navigating the conflict-hit Middle East, facing delays and a hostile engagement near the Strait of Hormuz. The master and crew were commended for their professionalism and resilience.
Adani Enterprises and Abu Dhabi's IHC will invest Rs 1.08 lakh crore in Odisha for a new greenfield aluminium project. The venture aims to boost India's aluminium production by nearly 50% and create over 50,000 jobs.
Odisha is fully covered by the Southwest monsoon, with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected across the state
Police in Chhattisgarh are uncovering a sophisticated interstate ganja trafficking network using the state as a transit corridor. Major seizures reveal traffickers sourcing cannabis from Odisha and moving it to various Indian states, employing evolving methods like hiding drugs in food cargo and using fake number plates.
President Murmu and PM Modi launched over Rs 47,600 crore in development projects across Odisha, focusing on energy, infrastructure, and connectivity. Key initiatives include power projects, road upgrades, and railway multi-tracking, alongside new hospitals and educational facilities.
The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has postponed the CRE-2025 written examination, originally set for June 20, 2026, to June 28, 2026. The deferral is due to unavoidable circumstances related to the NEET (UG) 2026 examination. Revised admit cards will be available from June 24, 2026.
Odisha Police arrested 16 people for assaulting a woman from Delhi and a man from Gujarat, mistaking them for child kidnappers in Rayagada district on June 16. The victims, working with voluntary organizations, were attacked despite showing ID cards.
A young woman from Delhi and her male colleague from Gujarat were attacked by a mob in Odisha's Rayagada district after villagers mistook them for child kidnappers. The incident occurred on June 16, leading to the arrest of 16 people.
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 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.
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.
