Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 14 July 2025

A youth was killed after being hit by an 'Ama Bus' near Barang Block Chhak in Cuttack, marking another fatal incident involving the bus service. The victim was on a motorcycle when the speeding bus rammed into him. Police have detained the driver and are investigating. More

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati sought a report on a 20-year-old student's self-immolation at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore, following alleged sexual harassment. The governor discussed the incident with Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj and AIIMS Bhubaneswar Director. More

Mother of the FM Autonomous College student, who attempted self-immolation, accuses Principal and HOD of mental torture and setting her daughter on fire, demanding capital punishment for the accused. More

Vibhor Steel Tubes Ltd commissions a Rs 120 crore specialized steel product manufacturing plant in Sundargarh, Odisha, enhancing its production capacity to 3.77 LTPA and supporting infrastructure projects. More

President Droupadi Murmu at AIIMS Bhubaneswar's convocation called doctorhood a sacred vow, praised female students' achievements, and highlighted the institute's global healthcare contributions. More

President Droupadi Murmu visited a critically injured FM College girl at AIIMS Bhubaneswar's Burn Unit, accompanied by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Majhi. The student remains in critical condition on ventilator support. More

Hockey Haryana secured the Bronze medal after defeating Hockey Mizoram 3-3 (SO 5-4) in the 3rd/4th position match.  More

Suspended principal Dilip Ghosh of Fakir Mohan FM Autonomous College arrested after a student's self-immolation bid due to alleged harassment. The victim remains critical at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. More

Odisha faces continued heavy rainfall due to an active depression over South Gangetic West Bengal and Bangladesh, with IMD issuing a Red Alert. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra warns of up to 20 cm rain in North Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and North Chhattisgarh. More

Rourkela Government Hospital faces a severe doctor shortage with only 58 doctors for 138 posts, leading to inadequate patient care and referrals. BJD and BJP MLAs demand urgent government intervention. More

Sandhya Rani Majhi from Mayurbhanj becomes Odisha's first woman government driver, breaking gender stereotypes and inspiring women across the state. More

Purnachandra Sahu, 45, critically injured after falling from Bhima Bhoi MCH's second floor in Bolangir due to alleged safety lapses. Investigation underway. More

While the champions team will get a prize amount of Rs 1 lakh, the runners up will take home Rs 50,000. More

A girl student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, who attempted self-immolation alleging sexual harassment, remains critical at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. She is on ventilator support with severe internal injuries. An eight-member medical team is monitoring her round-the-clock. More

A couple in Koraput's Peda Itigi village was paraded with a yoke by a 'kangaroo court' for marrying within the same clan, sparking outrage. Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan condemned the act as immoral and illegal, with police registering a suo motu case. More

Odisha boys were narrowly beaten by Bihar 15-17 in the nail-biting summit clash to finish runners-up. More

OERC files a suo motu case against Tata Power discoms in Odisha for failing to meet service obligations and regulatory standards, with a hearing set for July 15. More

Pineapple farmers in Niyamgiri face severe losses as the drivers' union protest disrupts transportation, leaving tonnes of ripe fruit to rot. Farmers urge government intervention. More

Ama Bus captain Satyaprakash Swain was assaulted in Cuttack's Mahanadi Vihar, leading to two arrests. CRUT condemned the attack amid growing public transport violence concerns. More

A girl student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore attempted self-immolation due to alleged harassment by a faculty member, sustaining critical burns. She is under treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, with the Odisha government covering her medical expenses and forming a high-level committee for investigation. More

IMD scientist Umashankar Das warns of continued light to moderate rain with isolated heavy showers in Odisha till July 19, due to low-pressure systems over northwest Madhya Pradesh and Bay of Bengal. More

Odisha govt assures Orissa High Court of resuming SCB Medical College's bone marrow transplant unit soon under Dr. Prabodh Kumar Das's honorary mentorship, following its halt after the chief physician's retirement. More

Arati Parida, a woman from Kahneipura village in Ganjam, Odisha, was allegedly set on fire by her in-laws over dowry demands, sustaining 40 burn injuries. She is currently under treatment at MKCG Medical College. More

Odisha govt approves IPL's plan to revive two defunct sugar mills in Bolangir and Cuttack, seeking a Gujarat model roadmap for agro-industrial hubs. More

Heavy rainfall in Rourkela led to severe flooding at the railway station and nearby areas, submerging vehicles and stranding commuters. The Smart City project's parking area was particularly affected. More

IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in Odisha as low-pressure system intensifies into depression, forecasting over 21 cm rainfall in some areas. More

Congress plans to gherao the Collector's office in Balasore over the self-immolation case of a Fakir Mohan Autonomous College girl, demanding justice. The BJD also protests, while the Odisha government acts by arresting the accused and suspending the college principal. More

A late-night fire at Badapadia vegetable market in Paradip, Odisha, destroyed over seven shops, with goods and property completely gutted. Fire teams from Paradip Port and Kujang brought the blaze under control. The cause remains unclear, with an investigation ongoing. More

A 20-year-old Fakir Mohan Autonomous College student from Balasore, who attempted self-immolation due to alleged harassment, remains critical at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, undergoing dialysis for kidney damage. More

President Droupadi Murmu's two-day Odisha visit includes attending AIIMS Bhubaneswar's convocation and Ravenshaw University's annual event, with Commissionerate Police issuing detailed traffic advisories for smooth movement. More

Indian Railways plans to install CCTV cameras in all 74,000 coaches and 15,000 locos to enhance passenger safety, following successful trials. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the progress, emphasising modern surveillance and data privacy. Based on the positive outcome of experimental installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches, Railways has decided to install the CCTV cameras in all coaches. More

Odisha Crime Branch's CAW & CW wing initiates a suo motu probe into the self-immolation attempt by a college girl in Balasore, focusing on allegations of mental harassment and administrative lapses. The CAW & CW team has begun questioning staff and inspecting relevant records as part of its probe. The Crime Branch DSP confirmed that a thorough analysis of the circumstances leading to the student’s alleged self-immolation attempt is underway. More

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Odisha for two days, attending convocations at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar and Ravenshaw University, with extensive security measures in place. Her itinerary includes attending the 5th convocation of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar tomorrow and the 13th convocation of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack on July 15. Security arrangements have reached their final stage ahead of the high-profile visit. More

Following his re-election, Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Delhi to discuss the State's political and organisational scenario with the party's central leadership, hinting at imminent major decisions. More

A three-member inquiry committee investigates a female student's attempted suicide by self-immolation at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore, following alleged harassment by some faculties of the college, including Assistant Professor Sameer Kumar Sahoo. The panel questioned the FM College authorities on the first day of the investigation. More