A new study published in The Lancet Global Health estimates that chewing tobacco contributed to 251,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with India among the 10 countries accounting for most of the global health burden.

The CAG has flagged financial irregularities and implementation deficiencies in Odisha’s 5T High School Transformation Programme. The audit examined aspects of the programme’s execution, financial management and monitoring.

The BJD criticised the Odisha government for adjourning the Assembly sine die ahead of schedule and alleged that there was no adequate debate on the amended mining law. The party said it would intensify its protest over the legislation.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has described ONGC’s discovery of natural gas in the Mahanadi offshore basin as a significant step towards India’s energy security. The gas was discovered around 43 km off Konark at ONGC’s maiden deepwater well under the Samudra Manthan campaign.

Researchers have developed an experimental blood test called PANXEON that may help detect pancreatic cancer at an early stage. Published in Nature Medicine, the study found the test could identify stage 1 and 2 cancers as well as high-grade dysplasia, though further research is needed before clinical use.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first against seven-time champions India in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup semifinal in Dubai. Both teams retained their unchanged playing XIs, with the winner set to face Sri Lanka or Pakistan in the final.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has begun a five-day visit to the UAE to attract investments to the state. He reached Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and is scheduled to hold road shows and business meetings with investors.

The Odisha government has directed district collectors to ensure the consistent use of revised English spellings of place names in line with their Odia pronunciation. Collectors have been asked to review government office nameplates and signboards and replace old spellings with the approved versions.

Odisha has launched an e-detection system to identify vehicles plying without valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) and insurance. Activated from September 1, the system will automatically generate e-challans against violators under existing rules and electronic enforcement procedures.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for greater investment in clinical trials and research and development in India’s pharmaceutical sector. He urged regulators to adopt global best practices and advised the industry to diversify its supply chains to reduce dependence on limited countries or companies for critical imports.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced a Rs 1,000-crore special assistance package for farmers affected by floods in six districts. At the same state-level programme, he disbursed over Rs 833 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer to 41.35 lakh small and marginal farmers and 13,949 landless agricultural families under the fifth instalment of the CM-KISAN scheme ahead of the rabi season. The assistance will help beneficiaries meet agricultural input costs, including seeds, fertilisers and pesticides.

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday called for greater adoption of smart policing and modern technology to make the state’s police force more effective, professional and responsive to emerging challenges.Addressing the convocation ceremony of the 13th batch of Cadet Sub-Inspectors at the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy, the Chief Minister congratulated 336 newly recruited Cadet Sub-Inspectors who...

A grand Shobha Yatra was taken out in Jammu ahead of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, featuring beautifully decorated tableaux depicting episodes from Lord Krishna’s life. The procession began at the historic Raghunath Temple following Murti Poojan, Rath Poojan and Dhwajarohan ceremonies.

Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) has approved land allotment for 37 industrial units, including 24 major projects and 13 proposals focused on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The approvals are expected to speed up project implementation, generate local employment and strengthen regional industrial and supply-chain ecosystems across Odisha.

The BJD on Thursday accused the Odisha government of failing to effectively address the flood situation in Jajpur district and alleged discrimination in the distribution of relief materials. The ruling BJP rejected the charges, stating that assistance is being provided to affected people according to the provisions of the relief code.

Odisha Police have busted an organised inter-district gang involved in the theft of transformer copper coils, aluminium and copper wires, tower cables, batteries and other electrical materials in Keonjhar district. Sixteen accused persons have been arrested. Police said the gang was active across Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Angul, Dhenkanal and Cuttack districts and had allegedly committed thefts at 20 locations in Keonjhar.

Tata Power has announced the fourth edition of its photography contest, ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha 4.0’, themed ‘Hidden Treasures of Odisha’. The contest invites photographers to showcase lesser-known aspects of Odisha’s heritage, culture, traditions, people, landscapes and destinations. Thirteen photographs will be selected for the Odisha Discoms Calendar 2027, with cash prizes and recognition for winners.

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said women’s safety and empowerment must be pursued together through strong institutions, effective implementation and collective responsibility. She made the remarks while inaugurating the three-day Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar, attended by senior officials from 22 states and Union Territories.

Odisha Lok Bhavan has become the first Governor House in India to receive IGBC Platinum certification under the Green Campus Rating System, scoring 88 out of 100 points.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launched 593 urban development projects worth Rs 323 crore across 62 cities and towns and announced Rs 560 crore for 28 new NACs.

Odisha Congress has called for a united and “fearless” movement against the Centre over the amended mining law, alleging it curbs states’ powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi has directed that ST and SC students will not have to pay admission fees in government medical and engineering colleges, with the fee waiver extending for six months after admission.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will undertake a four-day UAE visit from September 8 to attract foreign direct investment and showcase the state’s investor-friendly environment.

Odisha Government will implement the Adaptive Resilience Investment in Coastal Systems on Economics (ARISE) Project to address coastal erosion, climate change impacts and sustainable development challenges along the state's 573-km coastline. The project, being developed with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and OSDMA, will focus on scientific coastal protection, climate-resilient tourism, blue economy opportunities, sediment management and advanced monitoring systems.

The Biju Janata Dal has criticised the Odisha Government over the limited window for paddy procurement farmer registration, alleging disparities with neighbouring Chhattisgarh. Former Deputy Speaker Sanjay Dasburma sought an extension of the deadline to September 20, citing flood-related disruptions, technical hurdles, e-KYC issues and difficulties faced by sharecroppers.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled a 10-point roadmap to modernise policing and strengthen law and order across the State. The plan focuses on raising the conviction rate to at least 75 per cent, making Odisha drug-free by 2029, strengthening coastal and cyber security, curbing forced extortion and ensuring citizen-friendly, corruption-free policing.

Odisha Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has called for an integrated and sustainable agriculture-horticulture model in the Chilika Assembly constituency. He stressed crop diversification, promotion of local products such as Banpur moong, coconut cultivation, cold storage, organic farming and better utilisation of water resources to improve farm productivity and farmers’ incomes.

TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) has installed rooftop solar photovoltaic plants across 114 office buildings in Western Odisha, generating 8,92,537 units of clean electricity and avoiding an estimated 732 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The company plans to add another 100 kW of rooftop solar capacity during the coming financial year.

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said the state’s mineral wealth must go beyond extraction and become a catalyst for human development, inclusive growth and prosperity. Addressing the Odisha Abhyudaya Conclave 2026, he stressed value addition, manufacturing, innovation, education, women-led development, disaster resilience and sports infrastructure.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said UPI has transformed digital payments in India over the past decade, making transactions faster, easier, inclusive and accessible from villages to cities.