Odisha

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 08 Oct 2026, 01:59 AM IST

IMD Warns of Heavy Rain Across Five States as Bay of Bengal System May Strengthen by October 15

The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka as a developing circulation over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a low-pressure area, and potentially a depression, by October 15. The timing is significant because it aligns with the normal onset window of the northeast monsoon, raising the risk of widespread weather disruption, localized flooding and pressure on transport, agriculture and urban infrastructure.

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India Sports & Cricket05 Oct 2026, 02:22 PM IST

Odisha Promises ₹11 Lakh Each to Women’s Hockey Players After Asian Games Gold

The Odisha government has announced a cash award of ₹11 lakh each for members of India’s women’s hockey team after the squad’s Asian Games triumph, underscoring the state’s long-standing investment in the sport. The announcement carries added historical weight: India’s women last won Asian Games hockey gold in 1982, making the latest victory a landmark moment for the team and for Indian hockey more broadly.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 06:34 AM IST

Odisha Governor Orders Swift Hiring Push as Public Universities Face 70% Teaching Vacancy

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has directed the state’s public universities to begin filling vacant teaching posts by the first week of November and complete recruitment by month-end, in a sharp intervention aimed at addressing a reported 70% vacancy rate. The move underscores the scale of staffing shortages in higher education and the pressure on institutions to restore academic capacity before the situation further erodes teaching quality and research output.

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India Sports & Cricket04 Oct 2026, 12:57 AM IST

Odisha Announces ₹11 Lakh Reward for Each Women’s Hockey Player After Asian Games Gold

The Odisha government has announced a cash reward of ₹11 lakh for each member of India’s women’s hockey team after the squad’s Asian Games gold-medal triumph, underscoring the state’s long-standing role as a pillar of Indian hockey. The victory carries historic weight: India had last won women’s hockey gold at the Asian Games in 1982, making this a landmark moment for the sport.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (04:49 AM IST)

Dollar Hits 17-Month High as Bond Rout Deepens Pressure on Euro

The US dollar climbed to a 17-month high as a global selloff in government bonds intensified, lifting Treasury yields to their highest level since 2002 and sharpening investor concern over inflation and heavy public borrowing. The euro came under fresh pressure amid worries about France’s fiscal outlook and broader political uncertainty in Europe, reinforcing the dollar’s appeal as a relative safe haven.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 12:20 AM IST

Bouli’s Brace Lifts Punjab Past Odisha in ISL Thriller

A brace from Bouli powered Punjab to a hard-fought win over Odisha in an Indian Super League contest that swung on finishing quality and defensive resilience. The result underlined Punjab’s growing edge in tight matches, while Odisha were left to rue missed chances and lapses at decisive moments.

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India Sports & Cricket12 Oct 2026, 04:25 PM IST

BJD Slams Odisha Government Over Hockey India Notice Threatening State’s Status

The Biju Janata Dal has sharply criticised the Odisha government after Hockey India issued a notice objecting to the non-election of district units and the continued role of bureaucrats at the helm of district associations. The party said the development risks downgrading Odisha’s standing in Indian hockey and reflects administrative failure in a state long identified with the sport. The controversy has revived scrutiny of how hockey bodies are run in Odisha, where the state government has invested heavily in the game and projected itself as a national hub. Hockey India’s notice has now turned that political and sporting capital into a governance issue, with the opposition accusing the administration of allowing institutional lapses to accumulate.

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Fashion & Luxury2026-04-16T09:30:00.000Z

Odisha's Sambalpuri Ikat Weavers Turn to AI-Driven Draping as Heritage Meets Fashion-Tech

In Bhubaneswar, Sambalpuri Ikat artisans are entering a new phase of design development through a partnership with fashion-tech innovators using AI-assisted 3D pre-weave draping. The collaboration aims to reduce sampling waste, sharpen silhouette planning and expand the commercial reach of one of Odisha's most distinctive handloom traditions without diluting its craft integrity.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 11:17 PM IST

Arlekar Named Full-Time Governor of Tamil Nadu as Centre Recasts Key Raj Bhavan Posts

The Centre has announced a fresh round of gubernatorial appointments, naming Arlekar as the full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu and Sudha Yadav to take charge in Karnataka. The reshuffle also places O.P. Mathur in Kerala, Braj Mohan Ram in Odisha, Dhal Singh Bisen in Uttarakhand, and former BJP general secretary Dushyant Gautam in Sikkim, signalling a broad reset across several Raj Bhavans.

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Odisha Government(3)India(3)US Treasury(1)United States(1)Tamil Nadu(1)S&P Global(1)