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Read More... Son Takes 80-Year-Old Father to See the Sea for the First Time
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A heartwarming video of an 80-year-old man seeing the sea for the first time at Odisha's Chandrabhaga Beach has gone viral after his son fulfilled his lifelong dream.
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Two Held with Over 11 Kg Ganja Near Chhattisgarh–Odisha Border; Consignment Was Being Taken to Raipur
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Bastar Police have arrested two alleged drug traffickers near the Chhattisgarh–Odisha border and seized more than 11 kilograms of ganja that was allegedly being transported from Odisha to Raipur.
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Puri Rath Yatra 2026: Odisha Confirms Two Deaths, Denies Stampede Reports
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The Odisha government has confirmed two deaths during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, saying both were caused by medical emergencies and not a stampede. Over 100 devotees received medical treatment.
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Bank Holiday on July 16: Banks Closed in Odisha, Uttarakhand and Manipur; Open in Madhya Pradesh
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Banks remain closed on July 16 in Odisha, Uttarakhand and Manipur due to Rath Yatra and Harela festivals, while bank branches in Madhya Pradesh operate normally. Digital banking services remain available.
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Puri Rath Yatra 2026: Lord Jagannath's Grand Chariot Festival Celebrated Today
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Puri Rath Yatra 2026 is being celebrated on July 16 as millions of devotees gather to witness Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra's annual chariot procession to Gundicha Temple in Odisha.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: Will Schools Be Closed on July 16? State-Wise Update
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With Jagannath Rath Yatra falling on Thursday, July 16 this year, parents in several states are checking whether it means a day off school — but the answer depends heavily on where you live.
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North India Swelters Above 38°C as Monsoon Weakens; Assam-Arunachal Floods Affect 1.4 Lakh
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Monsoon break sends temperatures soaring across North India while floods continue to impact over 1.4 lakh people in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. IMD issues heavy rain alerts for Odisha, Bihar and eastern states.
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Puri Rath Yatra 2026 Begins Tomorrow: Hotel Prices Surge, Unique Howrah Jagannath Procession Draws Attention
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Puri Rath Yatra 2026 begins on July 16 with nearly 10 lakh devotees expected. Hotel tariffs have surged sharply, while a unique Jagannath procession led by a Howrah professor highlights communal harmony.
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Bay of Bengal Boat Tragedy: Nine Bodies Recovered After Eight Days, Six Fishermen Still Missing
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Nine fishermen have been found dead after a trawler sank in the Bay of Bengal off West Bengal's South 24 Parganas. Six fishermen remain missing as rescue operations continue.
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Young Scientists Will Drive Viksit Bharat Vision, Says Jitendra Singh at NISER Convocation
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Addressing the 15th Convocation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Bhubaneswar, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh said India's next generation of scientists will play a crucial role in achieving the national goals of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero.
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Jaishankar Begins West Asia Tour; ECI Responds to Odisha Voter Roll Row, 58 Engineering Colleges Shut Down
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar begins a four-nation West Asia tour, the Election Commission clarifies the Odisha voter roll controversy, and a report reveals 58 engineering colleges closed across India in one year.
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Mumbai Rain Returns as Monsoon Regains Momentum
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Mumbai received significant rainfall as the monsoon revived after a two-week pause. IMD expects further advance across several states around June 23.
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