Odisha records single-day spike of 2,267 new COVID-19 cases on April 13
Odisha, which last recorded 2,000 COVID-19 cases in October last year, again sees spike
Night curfew re-imposed in all 30 districts of Odisha
The total number of positive cases in Odisha now stands at 358,342, while 1,935 people have died
World Bicycle Day 2020: Time for the humble cycle to take a bow as a friend of the working class
The nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) forces migrants to cycle thousands of kilometres braving …
Kumbh returnees test positive for COVID-19 in Odisha
Odisha to implement weekend shutdown, stop religious congregations to prevent spread of COVID-19
COVID-19, summer season, a double blow for water issues in Odisha’s Jajpur
Villagers of the district’s Sukinda block forced to use water from contaminated sources
COVID-19: More than 40,000 turmeric farmers in Odisha's Kandhamal bear lockdown brunt
Turmeric, or haldi, holds an important place in Indian kitchens because of its strong aroma, healing properties
World camel day: As tourists stay away from Odisha beaches, owners abandon camels
Several camels in Odisha — used by tour operators to earn money by carrying tourists in beach sites — abandoned by owners
Cyclone Yaas, COVID-19 leave Odisha’s weavers in deep trouble
Hundreds of looms, yarn and spindles have been damaged in the cyclone and flood, as most weavers live in thatched houses
World Day Against Child Labour 2020: Vulnerable children worse off due to COVID-19
The nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has left child labourers with no source of income, no …
International Sex Workers Day: Odisha’s sex workers get little help amid COVID-19 lockdown
The COVID-19 lockdown means a complete loss of income, struggle for daily survival for sex workers across the country
Ship crew at Paradip port in Odisha test positive for COVID-19
The cargo vessel arrived from Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, where most of the affected crew reside.
International Albinism Awareness Day celebrates those with rare genetic condition
‘Made To Shine’ — the chosen theme for this year’s International Albinism Awareness Day — celebrates the …
COVID-19 among Dongriya Kondhs: 4 test positive
Their economy hit; several unable to go out to sell crops and other produce due to COVID-19 fear
COVID-19: Odisha flags off Rs 100-cr emergency initiative for daily wage earners
The initiative will provide employment opportunities to 4.5 lakh families in urban areas
COVID-19: Odisha govt bans fish trade with West Bengal
Several COVID-19 patients in the state had travel history to West Bengal, according to state govt
Students of engineering university in Odisha’s Sambalpur wrongly diagnosed with COVID-19
COVID-19 restrictions put in place in and around the engineering university were lifted after all of them tested negative on March 2
Odisha seaside villagers move to safe places as cyclone Amphan intensifies
Over 567 cyclone shelters and 7,092 buildings have been readied, claimed a state official
National Handloom Day: 98% funds allocated by Centre used in 3 years
0.1 million weavers taken on board on government portal to enable weavers to market and sell produce; Union govt plans to introduce new schemes
COVID-19 lockdown hits Patachitra artisans of Odisha crafts village hard
Artisans in Raghurajpur near Puri, who make the traditional paintings, have suffered huge losses due to the lockdown
Quail farming brings joy to Koraput’s tribal residents in COVID-19 times
Quail farming requires little capital and labour and involves less risk of disease, say experts
Farming black Kadaknath brings cheer to Odisha families in dark COVID-19 times
COVID-19 has led to a huge demand for the black meat of the breed, said to have medicinal properties
COVID-19 second wave: Livelihoods of Odisha's puppeteers hanging by a thread
Travel restictions during the state-wide lockdown leaves puppetry community with fears of financial strain like last year
COVID-19: Cuttack’s silver filigree artists stare at a bleak future
The cottage industry is estimated to have taken a hit of Rs 20 crore in 2020 and losses keep mounting this year
Residents of this Odisha village are conserving bats despite COVID-19 stigma
They strongly believe that the winged mammals have nothing to do with the disease’s spread
World Health Day: The doctor who ushered in health awareness, COVID-19 vaccines to Odisha’s Bonda tribe
The Bonda tribe is one of the most primitive in India and prone to vector-borne diseases