Odisha holds a significant position in the Nation as a mineral-rich State due to its abundant natural resources, which helps to build a substantial industrial base.
Former West Bengal Governor and NDA nominee Jagdeep Dhankhar has been elected as the 14th Vice President of India, India's second highest constitutional office.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the districts of Odisha from August 6 to 10 by the impact of low pressure predicted to from over northwest and adjoinging westcentral Bay of Bengal around August 7.