Odisha

The son of a tailor-turned CRPF jawan, this brilliant innovator was earlier in the news for designing a robot that could climb electric poles and do other dangerous tasks!

DM Poonam Guha and Amit Rituraj, the sub-collector of Gunupur division, sprung to action and after surveying the damage, they led the district administration into evacuating over 1000 people living in the low-lying areas

There are rare platinum deposits, amongst other elements in Assam.

"A storm surge of the height of about 1.0 meter above astronomical tide is very likely to inundate low lying areas of Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh; Ganjam, Khurda and Puri districts of Odisha at the time of landfall."

During the freedom struggle, he was jailed plenty of times. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose referred to Gopabandhu as the ‘father of national movement in Odisha’.

From scientists to entrepreneurs to retired government employees working to make the state better -- we bring you such inspirational tales.

From arriving in his first posting in a government school in the remote district of Koraput and finding only two students in 1998, to winning the best teacher award at the district, state, and national level - it has been a long journey for Mishra.

From breaking barriers of untouchability to building modern-day Odisha, Harekrushna Mahatab left behind a truly remarkable legacy. Yet few Indians know about this freedom fighter. It's time this changed. #ForgottenHeroes

With a supportive family and financial independence, a caring husband and loving child, life has come a full circle for Meghna.

Winning hearts on social media, this poignant Facebook post highlights how Odisha went out of its way to help Kerala despite suffering losses of its own.