Odisha

SCCL officials are reviewing coal transportation operations at Odisha’s Naini coal mine. The assessment focuses on logistics and efficiency of coal movement from the site.

Odisha may suspend hydropower generation to prioritize drinking water and irrigation due to low reservoir water levels. The decision aims to address water shortages in reservoirs below required levels.

Talks with Odisha and Chhattisgarh on land acquisition for Polavaram have resumed. The former Chief Minister notes that the process will be easier with BJP in power in both states.

The Centre will release its share of over ₹2,117 crore in advance for disaster relief to seven flood-hit States. Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Nagaland have already received the first instalment of the Central share for the financial year 2026-27.

Congress and BJD criticized the BJP government for the medical PG exam paper leak in Odisha. The MKCG Medical College authority is investigating the incident, calling it malpractice.

The Odisha Chief Minister initiated a political solution to the Mahanadi water dispute by writing to the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister on July 25, 2025, proposing an amicable settlement. The Chhattisgarh Chief Minister responded on August 1, 2025, stating the matter is under consideration.

Naveen Patnaik criticized the BJP government for changing the Indian Hockey jersey color from blue to saffron. He argued that a government change in Odisha should not influence national team colors.

A meeting involving Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and the Chief Ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh was held in New Delhi to resolve the Mahanadi river water dispute amicably. The dispute is likely to be resolved within three months.

Cyber fraud cases tripled between 2020 and 2024, according to government data presented to Rajya Sabha. Telangana had the highest number of cases in 2024 (18,922), followed by Bihar (4,020), Maharashtra (2,827), and Odisha (1,546).

The Supreme Court closed a corruption case related to the allocation of the Talabira-II coal block in Odisha involving Manmohan Singh, Kumar Mangalam Birla, PC Parakh, and others. The Special Court had summoned them as accused in 2005 over the allegations.

The monsoon in Kerala is likely to intensify due to a deep depression over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for three districts in Kerala on July 29.

North Odisha is experiencing floods affecting 1.25 lakh people, with schools closed in 10 districts. The situation is described as grim, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Odisha over the next 24 hours.

Susant Singh, a prominent leader from western Odisha, represented the Bhatli assembly constituency for three consecutive terms in 2009, 2014, and 2019 on a BJD ticket. He died at the age of 53.

Four years after a migrant worker's death in Kerala, a family in Odisha continues to face poverty and a disrupted childhood. A prolonged legal battle highlights the hidden costs of such deaths.

Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HCLTech to establish an AI Data Centre. The project aims to deliver secure, scalable, and inclusive digital infrastructure for government bodies, research institutions, startups, and enterprises.

Odisha has proposed a radical policy named 'Nutan Sakala' to address human trafficking, particularly targeting the trafficking of women and girls. The state has recorded the highest number of human trafficking victims in India annually since 2021, with some years showing near-zero conviction rates.

Two Kumkis are deployed in Parvathipuram-Manyam district to address frequent incursions of wild elephants from Odisha into Andhra Pradesh, which damage crops, property, and endanger local communities.

A study by Utkal University reveals that over half of adult women in Odisha's PVTG (Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Groups) are anemic. The Hill Kharia tribe within this group has the highest stunting prevalence at 82.76%, signaling a critical public health emergency.

An elderly woman died and 20 lakh beneficiaries in Odisha were affected by halted pensions under the National Social Assistance Programme due to technical issues in the SNA-SPARSH platform from April to June, as reported by activists.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal will intensify and move northwestward, bringing more rain to Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal over the next 12 hours.

The Indian government has approved two multitracking railway projects in Odisha and Jharkhand, costing ₹3,907 crore. These projects will span four districts and add approximately 145 km to the existing railway network.

Odisha is investing ₹30,000 crore in rural infrastructure over the next five years, including the construction of 50,000 km of roads and 3837 bridges with ₹11,000 crore allocated. The initiative aims to boost rural development ahead of upcoming elections.

A law student was arrested in Odisha following a fatal drunk driving crash. A breath-analyser test revealed 127 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, exceeding the legal limit by more than four times.

A former SCERT Director was arrested for errors in Odisha textbooks, which led to a wrongful loss of ₹175 crore to the State exchequer. The Crime Branch attributed the loss to acts and omissions resulting in the publication and distribution of erroneous textbooks.

Three individuals were arrested in possession of 95 kg of marijuana being transported from Odisha to Karnataka. The seizure occurred during an operation targeting illegal drug trafficking.

Three bus crew members were arrested in Hyderabad for smuggling 41 kg of marijuana from Odisha. The incident highlights a security breach in transportation-related drug trafficking.

Almost 6.4% of voter names were deleted in draft lists for four states and one Union Territory undergoing Systematic Internal Review (SIR). In Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, 30% of names were removed due to Block Level Officers (BLOs) failing to trace voters, while Odisha saw a 6% deletion rate attributed to migration.

Two men from Odisha were arrested with 12.9 kg of ganja near Thrissur railway station. The Excise department is investigating the source of the drugs and their intended recipients.

The death of 14 girls from the Juang community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group from Odisha, occurred at a seafood processing plant in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu due to an ammonia gas leak. The incident highlights the socio-economic struggles of marginalized tribal populations despite targeted interventions.

Ganjam district in Odisha recorded the highest voter deletions with 2,07,626, followed by Cuttack district with 1,55,164. Malkangiri district also reported 27,653 deletions, the highest in the state.

20 lakh names were deleted from the electoral roll after SIR Phase I in Odisha, but the BJD challenges the draft report, stating 27 lakh voters were excluded instead. The discrepancy highlights a disagreement over the actual number of deletions.

Doctors in Odisha have called a strike, leading to crippled health services across the state. The strike follows government assurances, though the impact on healthcare remains severe.

Odisha Governor Hari Babu advised students at RVR & JC College of Engineering to update their knowledge with rapid technological advancements and explore opportunities in emerging fields such as AI, data science, robotics, and quantum technology.

The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for heavy rains in South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur districts of West Bengal due to a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The weather system is moving closer to the West Bengal-Odisha coast.

Adani Enterprises and UAE’s International Holding Company (IHC) Group signed an MoU with Odisha to invest ₹1.08 lakh crore in the aluminium sector, marking the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) for the state.

The CBI arrested three individuals accused of a digital arrest scam. The accused include Bibekananda Dixit and Jayant Kumar Acharya from Balasore, Odisha, and Kanhaiya Lal from Nagaur, Rajasthan.

India’s Adani Group and UAE’s International Holding Company (IHC) have signed a $11.5 billion aluminum project in Odisha, forming a 50/50 joint venture to create a refinery, smelter, and power plant. The project aims to generate 53,500 jobs and boost India’s aluminum production to meet domestic demand.

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company and India’s Adani Group agreed to invest $11.5 billion to build an aluminum complex in Odisha, India, strengthening UAE-India commercial and diplomatic ties. The deal follows a 2022 free trade agreement and a recent defense pact between the two countries.

Adani Enterprises and UAE’s IHC will jointly invest ₹1.08 lakh crore in an aluminium project in Odisha. The project will be developed in two phases, with ₹66,000 crore allocated for Phase I and ₹44,000 crore for Phase II.

Adani and IHC signed an MOU for an $11.5 billion India aluminum project. The content references Vedanta Ltd.'s aluminum operations in Odisha, India, owned by billionaire Anil Agarwal.