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Odisha flood situation under control as rescue, evacuation intensified
Ansuya Minz
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Subham Sahoo wins 2026 Richard M Bass Award for AI power safety
Subham Sahoo, a researcher from Bamra in Sambalpur district, has been selected for the 2026 Richard M Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award.
Dharmendra Pradhan Welcomed at Bhubaneswar Airport After Resignation
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a warm welcome at Bhubaneswar airport on July 28, 2026, following his resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy.
NIT Rourkela develops biodegradable film to replace healthcare plastic
NIT Rourkela researchers have developed a biodegradable, antimicrobial film from bacterial bioplastic and neem oil to replace plastic in healthcare products.
IMD issues orange, yellow alerts for heavy Odisha rainfall
IMD issued orange and yellow warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha districts, valid from July 28 to August 2, 2026.
Man stoned to death in Balangir's Baghmund village; four arrested
Odisha Youth Injured in Police Shootout After Murder Bid Attempt
Odisha schools shut in four districts as IMD issues red alert
Shyam Metalics commences Rs 800‑crore aluminium foil plant in Sambalpur
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Odisha flood situation under control as rescue, evacuation intensified
Odisha govt says flood situation under control despite heavy rain, with rescue, evacuation and food aid ongoing in Sundargarh, Bhadrak and other areas.
Subham Sahoo wins 2026 Richard M Bass Award for AI power safety
Subham Sahoo, a researcher from Bamra in Sambalpur district, has been selected for the 2026 Richard M Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award.
Dharmendra Pradhan Welcomed at Bhubaneswar Airport After Resignation
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a warm welcome at Bhubaneswar airport on July 28, 2026, following his resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy.
NIT Rourkela develops biodegradable film to replace healthcare plastic
NIT Rourkela researchers have developed a biodegradable, antimicrobial film from bacterial bioplastic and neem oil to replace plastic in healthcare products.
IMD issues orange, yellow alerts for heavy Odisha rainfall
IMD issued orange and yellow warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha districts, valid from July 28 to August 2, 2026.
Man stoned to death in Balangir's Baghmund village; four arrested
Mukunda Sahu, 27, was beaten to death with bricks and stones in Baghmund village, Balangir, after a Rath Yatra dispute led to mistaken identity.
Odisha Youth Injured in Police Shootout After Murder Bid Attempt
Ankit Ghosh alias Sonu, a 26‑year‑old habitual offender, was injured and apprehended in a police shootout in Jharsuguda after a woman complained of an attempted shooting by him and his associate.
Odisha schools shut in four districts as IMD issues red alert
Schools in four Odisha districts shut Monday as IMD issued red alerts for three districts amid heavy rainfall from a Bay of Bengal depression.
Shyam Metalics commences Rs 800‑crore aluminium foil plant in Sambalpur
Shyam Metalics has commenced commercial operations at its Rs 800‑crore premium‑grade aluminium foil plant in Sambalpur, Odisha, marking a major boost to local manufacturing.
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