Odisha

Odisha has been warned of an incoming cyclone, named Gulab, merely four months after it was struck by Cyclone Yaas.

As a precautionary measure, the district administration has imposed curfew in Sambalpur town with immediate effect till further orders, officials said. The Sambalpur sub-collector in a notification said "a state of Curfew U/S- 144(1) CrPc is hereby declared ... with immediate effect until further orders."

The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for by-election in five assembly constituencies located in Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and one Parliamentary Constituency of Uttar Pradesh . The polling will be held on December 5 and the counting of votes will be held on December 8 according to a release by the ECI.

Businesses in Surat, Gujarat are offering discounts up to 100% on goods and services to celebrate PM Modi's birthday on September 17. The initiative, led by BJP leader Purnesh Modi, includes autorickshaw rides, shopping, and dining, with participation from various sectors. This annual tradition coincides with PM Modi's visit to Odisha for the launch of the 'Subhadra Yojana,' a financial assistance program for women.

Earlier, the IMD had said that the rainfall all over India in the month of June will remain 'Below normal' levels adding that states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and northern India will witness above-normal temperatures.

Earlier this month, the Met office predicted above-normal maximum temperatures for most parts of the country from April to June, except parts of the northwest and the peninsular regions. Above-normal heatwave days are expected in most parts of central, east, and northwest India during this period.

Cyclone Dana made landfall in Odisha, prompting the evacuation of over 584,000 people. Chief Minister Majhi confirmed the state's preparedness and PM Modi assured full support.

The pigeon was found on the trawler when it was anchored around 35 kilometres off the coast of Konark around 10 days back. Behera said he fed the bird broken rice for the past several days.

From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the serene shores of the southern coast, India is adorned with temples that attract devotees and tourists alike. Here's a comprehensive list of some of the top temples you must visit in India.