Today's Odia News | 09 July 2026 | Odisha News Today | Hirakud Dam Gates Opened | VP Visit

Welcome to today's most comprehensive and detailed Odia evening news bulletin for 09 July 2026. In this daily update, we bring you all the latest breaking updates and the most crucial Odisha News Today. Stay informed with verified information regarding the official opening of the Hirakud Dam gates, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan's major visit to Bhubaneswar, massive new preparations for the upcoming Puri Rath Yatra, and top headlines from across all districts of Odisha as the day comes to a close. 📌 TODAY'S EVENING TOP HEADLINES & DETAILED COVERAGE: 1. [span_1](start_span)Hirakud Dam Gates Opened & No-Flying Zone Declared: The first floodwaters of the 2026 monsoon season have officially been released into the Mahanadi River today[span_1](end_span). [span_2](start_span)Gate number 7 was opened first to release the floodwater, which was officially inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida[span_2](end_span). [span_3](start_span)Currently, water is being aggressively discharged through 4 gates (3 on the left flank and 1 on the right flank), and 5 more gates are expected to be opened by the end of the day to manage the heavy inflow[span_3](end_span). [span_4](start_span)An alert has been strongly issued for all people living in the downstream areas of the Mahanadi basin[span_4](end_span). [span_5](start_span)Furthermore, to ensure the smooth conduct of the operation and maintain total security, the Sambalpur District Collector has officially declared the entire main dam and its adjoining areas a 'No-Flying Zone'[span_5](end_span). [span_6](start_span)The operation of drones and other aerial vehicles is strictly prohibited without prior permission[span_6](end_span). 2. Vice President Launches Deep Sea Fishing Mission in Bhubaneswar: Vice President of India, C.P. [span_7](start_span)Radhakrishnan, arrived in Bhubaneswar today for a high-profile visit[span_7](end_span). [span_8](start_span)He was accorded a very warm welcome at the airport by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan[span_8](end_span). [span_9](start_span)The Vice President officially inaugurated the national rollout of the Letters of Authorisation for Indian-flagged fishing vessels operating in distant waters[span_9](end_span). [span_10](start_span)During this grand event at OUAT, he also unveiled the highly anticipated 'Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document', which is a strategic blueprint designed to strengthen the State's deep-sea fishing ecosystem and significantly expand the Blue Economy[span_10](end_span). 3. [span_11](start_span)Puri Fire Station Deploys 360-Degree Water Tower for Rath Yatra: With lakhs of devotees expected for the upcoming Rath Yatra, the Puri Fire Station has massively strengthened its emergency preparedness[span_11](end_span). [span_12](start_span)They have successfully deployed a state-of-the-art Multi-Purpose Articulated Water Tower on the Bada Danda[span_12](end_span). [span_13](start_span)This incredibly modern tower can extend up to 31 metres in height and rotate a full 360 degrees[span_13](end_span). [span_14](start_span)In case of intense heat or high humidity on the day of the festival, this tower will be used to spray water in a fine mist from above to provide temporary relief to the massive crowds[span_14](end_span). [span_15](start_span)It is also highly effective for firefighting in nearby high-rise buildings, serving as a complete game-changer for public safety[span_15](end_span). ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction & Evening Headlines 1:40 - Hirakud Dam Gates Opened by Deputy CM 4:20 - Hirakud Declared No-Flying Zone for Drones 6:00 - Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan in Bhubaneswar 9:10 - Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Launched 11:30 - Puri Rath Yatra 360-Degree Water Tower 14:15 - Navy Searches for Missing Odisha Fishermen 16:40 - Kendrapada Forest Ranger Arrested by Vigilance 18:30 - Conclusion & Audience Q&A Session 🔍 YOUR QUERIES SOLVED (TOP SEARCHES): today's odia news odisha news today today odia news 09 july 2026 odia news live today evening hirakud dam gates opened today live hirakud dam water level today evening deputy cm prabhati parida hirakud vice president cp radhakrishnan bhubaneswar odisha deep sea fishing mission puri rath yatra water tower 2026 missing fishermen balasore odisha odisha vigilance raid kendrapada subhadra yojana odisha latest rath yatra 2026 puri final update cm mohan majhi news today odia breaking news today odisha top news bulletin today evening news odisha odia khabar aaji ra sandhya badi khabar odisha evening odisha live news updates today #odianewstoday #todayodianews #odishanewstoday #hirakuddam #bhubaneswarnews #rathyatra2026 #odishavigilance #odiabreakingnews #todaynewsodisha #eveningnews #odianewslive #odishafloodalert