WATCH | Odisha groom walks 28km for wedding amid ongoing driver's strike

Odisha groom walked 28 km for his wedding amid the ongoing driver's strike across the state. The 22-year-old groom Naresh Praska had arranged for four SUVs for the wedding procession.

DRDO conducts 2 successful flight tests of VSHORADS missile

The DRDO conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System missile. The testing was conducted at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The flight tests were carried out from a ground-based man-portable launcher against high-speed unmanned aerial targets.

Odisha fishermen capture ‘spy’ pigeon with camera, microchip

A suspected spy pigeon was caught near Paradip coast of Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district. The pigeon was caught by the fishermen around 40 nautical miles off Paradip coast on March 7. A tiny camera covered in black tape and a microchip were fitted on both its legs.

"Naba Das was an asset": CM Naveen Patnaik pays tribute to late minister

Odisha health minister Naba Das, who was shot at by a policeman, succumbed to his injuries late on Jan 29. The minister was shot at by an assistant sub-inspector, who is alleged to have been suffering from a mental disorder.

Odisha health minister Naba Das shot at by policeman, critical

Odisha Health Minister Naba Kisore Das was shot at near Gandhi Chowk in Jharsuguda district. The minister was shot by Assistant Sub-Inspector of police Gopal Das, while stepping out of his vehicle.

Firecracker blast leaves 48 injured in Odisha's Kendrapara

At least 48 people were injured when an explosion ripped through a #firecracker competition in Odisha’s #Kendrapara town on November 23rd night. The competition between different puja pandals was being carried out amidst a large gathering of people during the immersion ceremony of Kartikeswar puja in the crowded market.

Odisha: Goods train crashes into Korai station; 3 killed, several injured

At least three persons were killed and some others were seriously injured when a goods train derailed at Korei railway station in Odisha's Jajpur district on Monday, Railway officials said. A speeding goods train derailed at Korai station in Jajpur district and crashed into waiting passengers killing at least three of them.

Odisha’s Ragging Scourge | TNIE Explainer

A shocking video of a girl student being harassed, molested, and ragged on the campus of Binayak Acharya Government College at Berhampur in #Odisha has not only exposed the inability of the state's education stakeholders to deal with the menace but also raised concerns about the safety and security of girls in educational institutions.

Almost all states unanimous on NEP, barring some: Dharmendra Pradhan

Inaugurating the 10th edition of Odisha Literary Festival (OLF) organised by The New Indian Express here, Pradhan said the NEP aims to transform the country’s education system into a world-class one and make India a global knowledge superpower.

When emojis replace words, how can we expect great literature: Gourahari Das

English medium schools have posed a challenge to Odia language and literature, which is going through a crisis that needs an early resolution through mentorship and drastic academic reforms, authors and critics opined at the 10th edition of Odisha Literary Festival here on Saturday.

Odisha Literary Festival: When Gen Z goes an extra mile to save heritage

Deliberating on ‘Saving Cultural Practices: Stories of Our Future’, the three spoke to festival coordinator about their experiences in the art forms that they have been practising, at the 10th edition of Odisha Literary Festival.

WATCH | Rare black tiger spotted in Odisha's Similipal National Park

In a rare sighting from Odisha's Similipal National Park, a black tiger was seen marking its territory. It was seen leaving scratch marks on a tree in the 15-second clip posted on Twitter. The clip was shared on Twitter by Indian Forest Service Officer Susanta Nanda. The video gained instant traction as Twitter users admired the rarely seen creature. Black tigers are not a separate species, but rather Bengal tigers that have a single-base mutation in a specific gene. This mutation causes the tigers' distinctive black stripes to enlarge and spread into the orange background. They are known as melanistic tigers.

India's first tribal woman President Droupadi Murmu takes oath; 'watershed moment', says Modi

Droupadi Murmu scripts history by becoming the first-ever tribal woman to hold President's post. She is also the youngest to hold the office of the President, adding more to her many firsts. Murmu, who is now the second woman President of the country, was administered the oath of office by CJI NV Ramana on Monday. Prior to the ceremony she visited Rashtrapati Bhavan where she was received by the outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind.

Cyclone Asani Updates: Severe cyclonic storm to hit Andhra, Odisha; heavy rainfall from May 10

The IMD in its latest bulletin said the low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal will remain in the form of a cyclonic storm till May 8 evening and later intensify into a severe cyclonic storm which will continue till May 10 night. Reportedly, the coasts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal will bear the brunt of it. Subsequently, Asani will lose steam in the sea and become another cyclonic storm on May 11 and 12.

Low-pressure system intensifies into Cyclone 'Jawad', to touch coast around Puri on December 5

Cyclone Gulab weakens, leaves trail of destruction and rainfall in Vizag

TNIE Expressions | 'Odisha has been producing splendid hockey players': CM Naveen Patnaik

TNIE Expressions | 'Sport is an important platform to engage with the youth': Vineel Krishna

WATCH | Cyclone Yaas unleashes fury on Odisha-West Bengal coasts, over one crore people affected

Cyclone Yaas: Odisha port issues 'Signal 10' danger warning ahead of landfall