Cyclone Montha Slams Andhra And Odisha, One Dead, Thousands Evacuated

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

South India State News

Cyclone Montha made landfall on India’s east coast late on October 28, battering parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with strong winds and heavy rain. At least one person was killed in Andhra’s Konaseema district when a tree collapsed on a house. Authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people

East India State News

Odisha Braces For Cyclone Montha, Eight Districts On High Alert

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The eastern Indian state of Odisha has placed eight districts on high alert as Cyclone Montha moves closer, with heavy rains, gusty winds and potential flooding expected between October 28 and 29. Authorities have evacuated vulnerable areas and banned fishing operations along the coast. What The State Is Doing The districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, […]

East India State News

IMD Warns Odisha Of Heavy Rain From Bay Of Bengal System

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of moderate to heavy rainfall in Odisha following the formation of a low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal. The system is expected to intensify into a depression within the next 24 to 48 hours, potentially affecting the coastal and interior districts of the state. System […]

Infrastructure National

Cabinet Approves New Railway Lines to Enhance Connectivity in Eastern India

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

In a significant move to enhance transportation infrastructure, the Union Cabinet has approved the construction of additional railway lines across the states of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha. This decision is part of a broader initiative to improve connectivity, facilitate the movement of goods and passengers, and stimulate economic development in these regions.​

Business

Vedanta to Establish ₹1 Trillion Aluminium Complex in Odisha’s Rayagada District

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2025

Mining conglomerate Vedanta has announced plans to invest ₹1 trillion in setting up an aluminium refinery and smelter in Odisha’s Rayagada district. The project will feature a 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) alumina refinery and a 3 MTPA aluminium smelter. The first phase is expected to be commissioned within the next three years, with […]