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Odisha orders automatic salary cut for employees who default on maintenance payment to divorced wife: Here's how it will work

The Odisha government has ordered automatic salary deductions for state employees who fail to pay court-mandated alimony or maintenance to estranged wives and children. The amount will be transferred directly to beneficiaries, with cases to be tracked through the state’s HRMS system.

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Gopalpur Industrial Park set to drive Odisha's green push with Rs 65,000 crore investment pipeline

Gopalpur Industrial Park in Odisha has attracted a cumulative investment pipeline of over Rs 65,400 crore across green hydrogen, renewable energy equipment, chemicals, tyres and other sectors. Proposed projects include a 0.4-million-tonne green ammonia plant and Tata Power’s Rs 10,000-crore solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility at the industrial park.

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7 Beautiful Krishna Traditions India Celebrates Differently

What does Janmashtami look like across India? In one place, thousands cheer as a human pyramid reaches a hanging pot. Somewhere else, tiny Krishna footprints are drawn from the doorway. In Udupi, a colourful procession brings Krishna’s childhood stories to life, while Kerala celebrates the festival as Ashtami Rohini. These…

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What India Loses When the Pangolin Vanishes: Soil Health, Termite Surges, and Biodiversity at Risk

A Pangolin Digs About 200 Burrows in Its LifetimeThe Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is a burrowing insectivore that can excavate tunnels up to 3.5 metres deep. Each burrow aerates compacted earth, creates drainage channels, and deposits the animal's nitrogen-rich droppings at depth, a kind of involuntary composting that improves soil…

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India Mangrove Forests Beyond the Sundarbans: Gujarat, Odisha and Karnataka Coastal Ecosystems Worth Visiting

Gujarat: The Largest Mangrove Cover Outside the SundarbansGujarat holds roughly 1,140 square kilometres of mangrove forests along its coastline, the second-largest mangrove cover in India after West Bengal. The Gulf of Kutch, in particular, carries stands of Avicennia marina so dense that the canopy closes overhead at mid-tide. The Marine…

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7 Things Every Indian With Sickle Cell Trait Should Know About Their Health

You are a carrier, not a patient, but the distinction has limitsSickle cell trait means you inherited one copy of the HbS gene and one normal copy. Your body produces both haemoglobin A and haemoglobin S. Under ordinary conditions, you will not have a sickle cell crisis. The Indian Council…

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Weather update tomorrow: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in 8 states on August 31

On Monday, eight states in India are set to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, with other areas also bracing for substantial rainfall and thunderstorms. The west coast and southern parts of the country will witness widespread precipitation. This robust monsoon activity is projected to persist throughout the first week…

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School holiday tomorrow, August 31, 2026: Are schools closed due to rain? Check status in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and other states

As of now, there are no confirmed nationwide school holidays for August 31, 2026. Heavy monsoon rains are predicted to affect eastern India and the Himalayan regions, potentially leading to localized school closures. Parents are advised to monitor official school and district announcements for real-time updates. Regular school schedules are…

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Heavy rain lashes several parts of Odisha; red alert issued for three districts

A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has caused heavy rainfall across Odisha. Weather officials issued a red alert for three districts due to intense rainfall expectations. Several towns recorded significant rainfall, with Balasore and Mayurbhanj experiencing the highest amounts. An orange alert advises preparedness for calamity in ten…

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The Indian Luna Moth Is Vanishing From Eastern Forests and Almost Nobody Is Watching

An adult that cannot eatActias selene, the Indian luna moth, does not eat as an adult. Its mouthparts are vestigial, fused shut by evolution. It emerges from its cocoon with one task: locate a mate before its larval fat reserves run out, a window that closes in roughly four to…

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India weather (August 29): IMD expects very heavy rain in Odisha; rain and thunderstorms likely in several states

India weather news: The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Odisha. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across eastern and northeastern India. Central and northern regions will also experience thunderstorms with gusty winds. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana anticipate strong surface winds and thunderstorms. Isolated thundersqualls are…

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Odisha colleges told to cut cooking oil use, skip puris, vadas and bondas

Odisha colleges must reduce cooking oil consumption in their canteens. This directive follows global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical conflicts impacting food. Principals are instructed to avoid high-oil breakfast items like puris and vadas. Students will receive meals prepared with less deep-fried food and more traditional oils. Community awareness programs…

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MEA sets up 24x7 control room to assist Indians affected by Nepal flash floods

India's Ministry of External Affairs has established a 24x7 control room for flood-affected citizens. Twenty-one Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu were rescued after flash floods in Nepal. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating their safe return home. Another group of pilgrims stranded in China is also receiving assistance.

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School holiday tomorrow, August 27: State-wise update on closures amid heavy rainfall

School holiday tomorrow, August 27: While the monsoon shows no signs of slowing down, whether schools stay open on August 27 depends on where you live, and the answer isn't as simple as a single announcement. From Uttarakhand's landslide-prone hills to Gurugram's new school bus safety rules, several states are…

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Reliance explores aluminium entry as Adani lines up $11.5 billion bet: Report

Reliance Industries is reportedly considering a foray into aluminium production. This potential venture could harmoniously align its upcoming coal gasification initiatives with metal manufacturing processes. The company has already acquired tender documents for a substantial bauxite block in Odisha. Meanwhile, it is progressing on a coal gasification project in Andhra…

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Chilika Lake's Hidden Biodiversity: The Aquatic Species Living in India's Largest Coastal Lagoon

A Lake That Is Not Quite a LakeChilika is a brackish water lagoon, not a freshwater lake, and that distinction is the biological engine behind everything that lives in it. Spread across roughly 1,100 square kilometres along the Odisha coast, it sits at the meeting point of the Mahanadi river…

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School holiday tomorrow, August 26: With Eid, Raksha Bandhan and heavy rainfall all in the mix, is your school closed tomorrow? Check here

School holiday tomorrow, August 26: Schools nationwide are set to close for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, with Kerala also observing Onam. Raksha Bandhan follows on August 28 in several northern states. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall across Delhi-NCR, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and the Northeast has triggered local, weather-related closures in some districts, though no…

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School holiday today, August 25: Which states have announced closures amid heavy rain?

School holiday tomorrow, August 25: Schools in some parts of India will remain closed on August 25, 2026, amid heavy monsoon rainfall, while no nationwide rain-related holiday has been announced. Odisha has ordered closures in Nabarangpur and 89 vulnerable schools in Bhadrak. Several other states remain under rainfall alerts. August…

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Techie turned mushroom farmer earns Rs 10 lakh a month after quitting 14-year IT career, gets almost Rs 1 crore govt help

A former techie left a 14-year IT career to start a commercial mushroom farming unit in Odisha, now earning over Rs 10 lakh a month. Employing 24 locals, his venture supplies mushrooms to nearby cities, producing 15-18 tonnes monthly and backed by a Rs 97 lakh government subsidy. His story…

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Weather today (August 24): Delhi-NCR may get light rain; IMD warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Uttarakhand, Odisha, Telangana

Weather today (August 24): Delhi-NCR may see light rain and thunderstorms on August 24, while the IMD has warned of heavier rainfall in Uttarakhand, Odisha and Telangana. Odisha faces a heavy to very heavy rain threat, while thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are likely across several regions as monsoon activity…

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Weather Tomorrow August 24: Heavy rain alert for Odisha, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh; Check state-wise forecast

Weather Tomorrow: On Wednesday, August 24, the Meteorological Department has flagged a severe weather warning across the nation. Regions such as Uttarakhand and Odisha are predicted to face intense downpours, while Delhi and Punjab might see lighter rains mixed with thunderstorms. Individuals in susceptible hilly areas should take precautions to…

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School Holiday August 24: Are schools closed tomorrow due to heavy rain? Check latest state-wise updates

School Holiday Tomorrow: With the southwest monsoon actively delivering heavy rainfall on August 24, 2026, parents and students are advised to stay alert for any school closure announcements. Particularly in Odisha and Bihar, where significant rain is anticipated, local authorities will assess safety before making decisions. As of now, no…

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Weather Today August 23: Heavy rain alert for Uttarakhand, Odisha, Delhi, Northeast; check state-wise forecast

Weather Today: India braces for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms this Sunday, affecting regions from Uttarakhand to southern states. Major downpours are anticipated, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, where thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected. Odisha faces a dire warning for extremely heavy rainfall in the coming days.…

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Delhi-NCR weather today (August 22): IMD says heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram

Delhi NCR Rains Weather Forecast: IMD has forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms across Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad, alongside 20 states including Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Uttarakhand. Lightning and gusty winds are also likely in several regions. Rainfall activity is expected to remain active nationwide through August 27,…

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Rain brings relief to Delhi as monsoon intensifies across north India

Rain lashed Delhi early Saturday, offering relief from hot and humid weather conditions. Monsoon showers also affected Haryana's Jhajjar district, with light rain expected until August 24. Heavy rainfall was reported in Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Continuous rains in Uttarakhand's Garhwal division disrupted normal life…

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