Odisha CM orders release of water from Hirakud Dam on CM Sai's request amid Chhattisgarh rains

Sep 12, 2024

Considering the continuous rainfall over the past few days, CM Sai requested Odisha CM to release the water from the Hirakud Dam. Responding promptly...

Areas in Odisha's Boudh district submerged after 46 sluice gates of Hirakud Dam opened

Aug 30, 2020

Boudh (Odisha) [India], Aug 30 : Several areas in Boudh District have been submerged after 46 sluice gates of Hirakud Dam opened and released...

Hirakud Dam in Odisha opens 24 Sluice gates to release excess water

Aug 28, 2020

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Aug 28 : Twenty four of the 64 sluice gates of Hirakud Dam were opened on Friday by authorities to discharge...

NHRC seeks ATR from Odisha, Chhatisgarh Chief Secretaries on Hirakud Displacement issue

Aug 30, 2021

New Delhi [India], August 30 : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday has sought updated action taken reports from the Chief Secretary...

Many houses submerged in Odisha's Sambalpur as water is released from Hirakud dam after heavy rain

Aug 14, 2022

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 14 : As water was released from the Hirakud dam after heavy rain, about a hundred houses in the vicinity...

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates fish farming facility in Odisha's Sambalpur

Oct 03, 2025

Speaking to reporters, Union Minister Pradhan highlighted the region's potential for fishing, stating, "There is immense possibility for fishing in Hirakud dam. About 30,000...