Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 25 March 2024

Multiple ticket aspirants have been a cause of headache for the BJD and they have started revolting against the incumbent legislators. Various circles are now abuzz about how the party will manage the rebels. Speculations are rife that rebels might seek sanctuary in the BJP. More

Andhra has been deeming Kotia as part of its Salur district and has reportedly drawn a blueprint to garner as many votes as possible from Kotia this time. Many people have reportedly voting rights in Andhra Pradesh. Kotia panchayat consists of 21 villages sharing borders with Andhra. More

In the 2019 elections, the saffron party proved its strength and entrenched itself in western Odisha by winning most of the Lok Saba seats. More

Forty-eight-year-old CRPF jawan, Krushnachandra Mohabhoi, a resident of Sarua in Khordha district was declared brain dead on March 20 while he was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.  More

Rewa, the lioness at Nandankanan Zoological Park, has given birth to three male cubs on Monday. More

Welcoming Baijayant Panda's nomination as the candidate for the Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat, the Rajnagar unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today took out a huge rally. More

Police have seized 16,000 bottles of cough syrup which were being transported in a truck and an SUV in Sambalpur. Police rounded up 26 people who were smuggling the stuff. Besides, 12 cell phones and some cash have been seized from them. More

Commissionerate Police seized these high-end cars including brands like Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Range Rover among others on Sunday night during a crackdown on drunk drivers. More

The mother of the minor girl filed a police complaint, alleging that a person raped her daughter late Sunday night and she was found unconscious. The victim's condition was then critical and she was rushed to Kantabanji Hospital.  More

Action against the Warden and Chief Warder in Jharpada jail group clash has led many to question if they have been made scapegoats to protect seniors. More

As per reports, Arif and his parents were sitting beside a house along the road when its wall suddenly collapsed and fell down on them. More

Finally, Cuttack arms smuggling syndicate's kingpin had his luck run out and was arrested by the special squad of Commissionerate Police from Bihar’s Munger area.  More

Taking a swipe at BJD, Sarangi said, “There is an undercurrent against BJD in Odisha. People are asking who is the actual leader of BJD and who is ruling Odisha? When BJD wants to get votes, they show the face of CM Naveen Patnaik. But another person is ruling the State.” More

“ I have decided to fight as an independent candidate and show my worth,” Swain added. More

In a jolt to the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Khallikote’s former MLA Purna Chandra Sethy resigned from the party on Monday. More

As per reports, the cumulative figure of diarrhoea-infected patients in Hirakud reached 172 on Monday. With no substantial increase in new patients in Hirakud Hospital, it may be said that the diarrhoea situation is gradually coming under control. More

The business of colours and other goods in Cuttack is expected to be on the higher side, especially with the new herbal Holi concept gaining popularity for several reasons. More

Surprisingly, some CCTVs have also been stolen and the police officials in Kendrapara are allegedly controlling the crime and maintaining law and order with the help of just one camera. More

As per the PIB report, the States/UTs have also been urged to conduct follow-up reviews to ensure implementation of critical safety measures. More

While the saffron party has fielded Dharmendra Pradhan from the Sambalpur seat, Baijayant Jay Panda has been fielded from Kendrapara. More

As per IMD, a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan Region from the night of March 26 and another from March 29, 2024. More

Dola Purnima or full-moon day is celebrated in the month of Falguna. Amid the procession of deities in ‘Vimana’ or palanquin and smearing of ‘Abira’-a violet coloured powder, people usually enjoy the festival in every nook and corner of the State. More

The residents of affected areas blamed the condition of the drinking water pipes laid out by the Public Health Department for the outbreak. More

A joint team of Jajpur Road and Cuttack Forest departments conducted raids on YouTuber Monalisha Bhadra's house for violating  Wildlife (Protection) Act. More

BJD has set eyes on about 8 lakh first-time voters who are going to exercise their franchise in the upcoming elections. More

Samal said, "We have discussed threadbare about Odisha elections. Everything was put forth before the CEC. It is up to them to decide on the poll strategies and accordingly elections will be fought.” More

Out of the candidates for 18 seats announced today, BJP has changed candidates in 6 Lok Sabha seats. The party has fielded new candidates in Kalahandi, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Berhampur, Mayurbhanj & Koraput. More