Odisha news

Here are some recent news updates from Odisha:

Top Stories

  1. Cyclone Yaas makes landfall in Odisha: Cyclone Yaas made landfall in Odisha's Balasore district on May 26, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to the state. The cyclone caused widespread damage and disruption to normal life.
  2. Odisha reports highest single-day COVID-19 cases: Odisha reported 4,555 new COVID-19 cases on May 25, the highest single-day tally in the state so far. The state has been witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.
  3. Bhubaneswar to host 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup: The 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup will be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from January 13 to 29, 2023. The tournament will feature 16 teams from around the world.

Other News

  1. Odisha government launches 'Mo School' app: The Odisha government has launched a mobile app called 'Mo School' to monitor the functioning of schools in the state. The app will help track attendance, academic performance, and other aspects of school functioning.
  2. Bhubaneswar to get its first underground metro rail: The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation has announced plans to build an underground metro rail system in the city. The project is expected to be completed by 2025.
  3. Odisha's Rourkela to host 2023 National Games: The 2023 National Games will be held in Rourkela, Odisha, from February 15 to March 1, 2023. The games will feature athletes from across the country competing in various sports.
  4. Odisha's economy grows at 8.5% in 2020-21: Odisha's economy grew at a rate of 8.5% in 2020-21, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India. The state's economy has been growing steadily in recent years, driven by industries such as steel, aluminum, and textiles.

Sports

  1. Odisha's Dutee Chand wins gold at National Athletics Championships: Odisha's Dutee Chand won a gold medal in the 100m dash at the National Athletics Championships held in Patiala, Punjab.
  2. Odisha's hockey team wins national title: The Odisha hockey team won the national title by defeating Punjab 3-2 in the final of the 68th National Hockey Championship held in Bhubaneswar.

Entertainment

  1. Odisha's 'Kabula Barabula' wins national award: The Odia film 'Kabula Barabula' won the national award for best feature film in the Odia language at the 67th National Film Awards.
  2. Odisha's 'Sudarshan' wins best film award at IFFI: The Odia film 'Sudarshan' won the best film award at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Odisha. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!