Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 18 July 2025

A 50-year-old man in Odisha's Bolangir district ate a live cobra while drunk, survived after treatment, and returned home, sparking shock and silence in Tentulikunti village. More

Six students from Patangi Primary School in Kandhamal fell ill post-vaccination, with two in critical condition. Symptoms appeared two days after the programme, prompting a medical and investigative response. More

Odisha faces growing concern over female students' safety following mysterious deaths at KIIT University and harassment cases at FM College and GM University, highlighting ICCs' inaction and lack of transparency in investigations. More

Odisha's Excise Department seized fake foreign liquor worth Rs 77 lakh in Athgarh and Dhenkanal, arresting four and uncovering a clandestine factory. Over 6300 litres of illegal liquor were confiscated. More

GM University in Sambalpur issued an advisory to teaching staff after an assistant professor's arrest for allegedly sexually exploiting a student, leading to protests and a VC-led meeting. More

Women in Champapalli, Ganjam, dismantled an illegal liquor den due to police inaction, highlighting grassroots activism against social evils. More

Floods in Kendrapara district escalate fears of crocodile attacks in Chaudakulat, with Brahmani River's overflow bringing reptiles closer to villages. Authorities warn residents, as IMD predicts more rain. More

Odisha's Higher Education Department launches helpline 181 and mandates workshops on sexual harassment prevention following a tragic incident at FM College, Balasore. More

The Orissa High Court has reserved its verdict on the anticipatory bail application of IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi in a CBI bribery case, extending his interim protection. More

Residents of six villages in Odisha's Kandhamal district risk their lives daily crossing a dangerous makeshift wooden bridge over the Madiapa River, highlighting administrative neglect and unfulfilled promises for better infrastructure. More

BJD escalates protests demanding a judicial inquiry into the Fakir Mohan College student's death, criticising the Crime Branch probe as inadequate and planning district-level demonstrations. More

IMD predicts a fresh low-pressure area over north Bay of Bengal around July 24, likely causing significant rainfall in Odisha, especially coastal and northern regions, from July 23 for three to four days. More

A UGC team led by Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal investigates the self-immolation of a female student at FM College, Balasore, questioning students, faculty, and ICC members, alongside a parallel Crime Branch probe. More

Police in Sonepur district seized over 5 quintals of ganja and arrested four peddlers, highlighting the Tarbha region's role as a smuggling corridor. The operation, supervised by the SP, raises concerns over interstate networks and possible police involvement. More

Ankit Mishra, son of Sambalpur University employee Dinabandhu Mishra who died by self-immolation in 2021, demands a CBI probe, alleging justice denial despite past appeals. More

A youth was allegedly beaten to death in Bhubaneswar's Bharatpur area following a violent altercation, sparking outrage. The incident occurred in Somanath slum, with the accused absconding. More

A major fire at a private engineering college in Jagamara, Bhubaneswar, injured several students and faculty. The cause is suspected to be an AC compressor burst, with rescue efforts ongoing. More

GMU VC convenes ICC meeting following sexual harassment allegations against Assistant Professor Gopikant Suna, arrested for exploiting a student with false marriage promises. A viral dance video adds to the controversy. More

Ravenshaw University in Cuttack revoked an order restricting female faculty, staff, and students from staying on campus post 5:30 PM, following backlash. The administration is now drafting inclusive safety guidelines. More

Vegetable prices in Bonai, Sundargarh, have surged above Rs 100 per kg due to Sawan rush and monsoon rains, with only tomatoes below that mark. Consumers and vendors cite crop damage and high purchase rates as key reasons. More

The flood situation in Kendrapara district worsens as rivers overflow, inundating low-lying areas, cutting off connectivity, and leaving thousands stranded with submerged crops. More

Serious allegations against Dr. Dillip Pradhan of MKCG Medical College for unauthorised referral leading to a patient's death. An internal inquiry initiated. More

A father in Balasore's Baliapal transported his daughter's body on a trolley rickshaw after failing to afford ambulance and post-mortem fees, highlighting rural healthcare access issues. More

The Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre predicts continuous rainfall in Odisha for five days, with a yellow alert issued for 22 districts. Coastal areas may remain dry. More

A woman in Sundargarh's Bandhuberna village attempted suicide with her two daughters due to alleged abuse by her alcoholic husband, leading to hospitalisation and a police search for the absconding husband. More

AYUSH doctor Dr. Salila Panda found dead under suspicious circumstances at Runagaon PHC in Sundargarh. Initial reports suggest sleeping pills overdose; husband files complaint. Police await post-mortem. More

A high-level committee from Odisha's Higher Education Department visits Balasore to investigate the tragic death of a FM College student, following allegations of harassment and inaction by college authorities. More

Odisha's Higher Education Department proposes five new women NCC battalions to boost female participation, aiming to increase cadet strength from 63,000 to 90,000. More

The death of a Fakir Mohan FM College student, initially thought to be self-immolation, has sparked outrage, with the Crime Branch probing deeper into allegations and political twists. A faculty member and principal have been arrested as investigations continue. More

The Crime Branch intensifies its probe into the tragic self-immolation of a Fakir Mohan FM College student, investigating how petrol reached her, amid statewide outrage over her death following harassment complaints. More

The death of a female student at FM College, Balasore, has ignited allegations of campus politics and harassment, with her family demanding justice amidst claims of a smear campaign. The recent death of the female college student in Balasore has taken a darker turn, with allegations pointing to organised student politics, targeted character defamation, and administrative inaction. More

India bolstered its defence capabilities with successful tests of Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles in Odisha, followed by Akash Prime's high-altitude trial in Ladakh, showcasing indigenous technological advancements. More

Protesters during the Odisha bandh blocked prison vans in Bhadrak, delaying under-trial prisoners' court hearings. The incident underscored judicial transport vulnerabilities amid statewide protests demanding justice for a deceased FM College student. Prisoners remained inside the vans throughout the disruption, with no immediate reports of any violence or injury. More

In Bhadrak's Ramchandrapur village, Subash Mahakud died from a snakebite. Although doctors had declared him dead, his family turned to a Gunia (sorcerer) for 'Jhada Phunka' (a typical sorcery practice) rituals, highlighting the clash between science and superstition. Despite the medical team’s clear declaration, the family ignored scientific facts in favour of sorcery. More

ITI student Rudra Pratap Sahu from Bhadrak went missing while bathing in the Puri sea with friends. Lifeguard teams are conducting a search amid rough sea conditions. The incident took place in the morning when Rudra, along with his friends, entered the sea for a bath. During this time, he was swept away by the sea water and could not be located. More