Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 12 July 2025

Two individuals, Manmatha Samal and Prafula Samal from Bampha village, Dhenkanal, died after consuming suspected spurious liquor. Admitted to Hindol Medical Centre, they succumbed to chest pain and breathlessness. More

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi met President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi in Delhi, discussing state development and Centre-state coordination for a prosperous Odisha. More

This prestigious international event, organized by the Paralympic Committee of India approved by World Para Athletics will act as the final selection trial for the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships, New Delhi 2025. More

BJD Supremo and LoP Naveen Patnaik returned to Bhubaneswar after successful cervical arthritis surgery in Mumbai, greeted by thousands of supporters. More

In the first Semi-Final match, Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Hockey Haryana 1-0. More

Three labourers died and two were injured after a lightning strike near a canal construction site in Chhatrapur, Balasore. More

Principal Dillip Ghosh and HOD Sameer Sahoo of FM Autonomous College, Balasore, suspended after a female student attempted self-immolation over alleged harassment. More

A fire at Odisha Cricket Association's Conference Hall in Cuttack caused significant property damage, suspected to be due to an AC short circuit. No injuries reported. More

Official records confirm BJD's unified support for the Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha, debunking claims of division among its members. More

The former Indian women’s football team captain successfully completed the AFC A License Course, recently held in Kolkata. More

A large crocodile sighted in the Mahanadi near Paradip has caused alarm among villagers, disrupting daily activities and prompting forest department warnings. More

Vegetable prices in Odisha, especially in Cuttack's Chhatra Bazaar, have surged, with items like beans and brinjal seeing significant hikes, causing distress among residents. More

Preliminary reports suggest that the derailment may have been caused by a track alignment issue or mechanical failure, though railway officials have not confirmed the exact cause. More

The Orissa High Court quashed the premature retirement of judicial officer Sanjaya Kumar Sahoo, citing procedural flaws and lack of natural justice, and ordered a fresh review. More

Odisha Drivers’ Mahasangha alleges late-night arrest of treasurer Aditya Prasad Behera by Deogarh police, who deny the claim. A missing report has been filed amid ongoing peaceful protests. More

Hemant Sahu, a resident of Bolagarh, went missing after jumping into Mahanadi from Mundali bridge following a WhatsApp message to his wife about ending his life due to loan burdens and family tension. More

Archana directly named prominent BJD leaders including Bobby Das, Manas Mangaraj, and Amaresh Jena, accusing them of orchestrating a plot to frame her.  More

A month after initiating a safety audit post the Ahmedabad plane crash, Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport still faces risks from an illegal Jagamara market complex and tall trees obstructing flight paths, despite alerts. More

Three poachers were arrested with country-made guns in Similipal's buffer zone, one escaped. The Kaptipada Forest Division and Special Tiger Protection Force seized weapons and ammunition. More

The Odisha Drivers’ Association faces internal division as some members continue protesting while others return to work, awaiting government's written assurance on their demands. More

A Pottangi Tehsildar from Odisha halted an Andhra Pradesh health team's medical camp in the disputed Kotia region, citing jurisdictional issues, amid ongoing border tensions. More

A Class 10 student, Krishna Pradhan, died after falling from his school hostel terrace in Keonjhar. Police are investigating whether it was suicide or foul play, amid rising student suicides in Odisha. More

Bhubaneswar faces LPG shortages post-fuel crisis, affecting small traders and gig workers. Major suppliers claim adequate stocks, but last-mile delivery issues persist. More

Union Minister Jual Oram announces he won't contest direct elections anymore, aiming to make way for younger leaders while remaining active in BJP and open to roles like Rajya Sabha or Governor. More

Youngsters filmed and shared reels from inside a Mayurbhanj police outpost during a mediation, sparking concerns over disrespect for law enforcement and risky social media trends in Odisha. More

CRUT suspends Ama Bus staff after a viral video shows passenger Biswajit Gaigaria being assaulted, highlighting safety concerns in Bhubaneswar's public transport. More

A middle-aged female elephant was found dead near Saharagoda in Angul forest range, Odisha. No external injuries were found, ruling out poaching for now. A detailed probe is underway. More

Berhampur police arrested A. Vighneshwar Rao Dora for duping individuals of Rs 65 lakh with fake railway job promises, using forged documents and counterfeit websites. More

Bird flu confirmed in Delanga, Puri district, with over 6,000 chickens to be culled. The H5N1 virus was detected in Bada Ankula village, now the outbreak's epicentre. More

DRDO and IAF successfully test Astra BVRAAM with indigenous RF seeker off Odisha coast, marking a leap in India's defence capabilities. More

Private bus services in Odisha resumed operations on Saturday, providing relief to commuters after a five-day strike by the All Odisha Driver Mahasangha. The State Private Bus Owners’ Association decided to restart services following government assurances of security. More

Subarnarekha River's surge floods 50 villages in Balasore, severing connections in Bhogarai and Baliapal blocks, with rescue efforts hampered by high water levels. Some of the worst-affected panchayats in Bhogarai include Kumbhiragadi, Kusuda, Gabaga, and Aruhabruti, where road access has been completely cut off. More

Excise Department seized 150gm brown sugar hidden in mixture packets in Bhatapada, Khordha, detaining two including the godown owner and Rs 1 lakh cash was also seized. A detailed investigation is underway, with officials exploring both the trafficking network and the allegations of false implication, Khordha Excise Superintendent Suniti Tripathy said. More

A case of medical negligence at Khariar Sub-Divisional Hospital in Nuapada district involves nurse Rashmita Panda wrongly administering a malaria treatment injection to the mother, Anju Tandi, instead of her child. More

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw sanctions Rs 802.9 crore for Cuttack–Nergundi fourth line and rail flyover in Odisha to decongest Howrah–Chennai mainline, enhancing train operations efficiency. More

Odisha brushed aside Hockey Association of Bihar with a 5-0 victory. More