Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Tuesday, 22 July 2025

The Odisha government has appointed new Collectors and District Magistrates in 16 districts, including Dr. Maheswar Swain and Amrit Ruturaj, to enhance governance and service delivery. More

DFO Nityananda Nayak's disproportionate assets grow to 123 plots post-arrest, with wealth 218% above known income sources, including buildings and cash. More

The Odisha Government has announced a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and posting several IAS officers, including Chanchal Rana as BMC Commissioner and Roopa Roshan Sahoo as Secretary to the Governor. More

11 new blocks from Odisha's Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts added to NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Programme, totaling 40 blocks in the state, following CM Mohan Majhi's request. More

The Orissa High Court ruled no need for an SIT in the Balasore FM College girl student's death case, satisfied with the Crime Branch's probe. Notices were issued to BJD and Congress for strikes disrupting public life. More

The body of Yadavendra Sahu, a 26-year-old Odia MBBS student at AIIMS Patna, reached his village in Dhankala's Baidyakateni. His family alleges murder, sparking grief and demands for justice. He was spotted four days ago while lying on his bed in his hostel room, which was locked from inside. Villagers gathered in large numbers to pay their last respects, their eyes filled with tears. More

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's meeting with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and BJP State President Manmohan Samal's extended Delhi visit fuel speculation on cabinet expansion and political reshuffles in the state. More

Three hockey coaches, including Sagar Nayak and Sarthak Mohanty, were arrested in Jajpur for allegedly gangraping a minor trainee. The incident occurred on July 3 at a local lodge, with an FIR filed on July 20 leading to their arrest. Medical examinations of the rape survivor have been completed, and further investigation is underway. More

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi orders dismissal of Dr. Karunakar Raut, former Medical Officer, following a Vigilance Court verdict, as part of Odisha's anti-corruption drive. More

Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling refutes Naveen Patnaik's claim about the removal of Paika Rebellion from NCERT textbooks, clarifying its inclusion in an upcoming volume. In response to the controversy sparked by the former CM Naveen Patnaik’s social media post on his personal X handle alleging the removal of ‘1817 Paika Rebellion’ from the NCERT textbook, the Odisha Minister issued a strong rebuttal. More

Ravenshaw University revokes suspension of 10 students accused in a ragging incident after alleged victims denied the occurrence, leading to protests and administrative review. More

Odisha mandates e-KYC for Kharif paddy sellers to eliminate fake farmers, using fingerprint and iris scans for verification, as announced by Food Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra. More

A minor girl in Malkangiri, Odisha, was gangraped by three men and later abused by a truck driver, confirmed SP Vinodh Patil H. All four accused have been arrested amidst public outrage. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when the girl had gone out to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The trio allegedly tortured and gangraped her one after another. More

Baijayant Panda, Chairperson of the select committee, presented the Income Tax Bill 2025 report in Lok Sabha, praising members for their teamwork and timely completion without seeking an extension. More

Residents of Manamunda in Boudh district allege their homes were demolished without notice or compensation for a new bridge over the Tel River, sparking outrage and demands for justice. More

IMD forecasts a low-pressure area over north Bay of Bengal within 48 hours, remnants of Cyclone Wipha, leading to widespread rainfall in Odisha with alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms. More

Odisha's Forest and Vigilance teams raided an illegal high-tech sawmill in Mayurbhanj, seizing Rs 23 lakh worth of timber and deer antlers, arresting three including owner Gyanaranjan Das. More

A rehearsal for 'Ei Bodhe Sesha Dekha' by Tulasi Gananatya at Chandikhole sparked outrage after actor Shubham handled a live python on stage, potentially violating the Wildlife Protection Act. Meanwhile, a robotic dog from IPL is set to debut in Odisha's jatra. More

Odisha's Mines Minister Bibhuti Jena announces the auction of 22 more mines to boost state revenue and industrial growth, criticizing previous delays. More

Pradeepta Behera, a water supply department worker, went missing after slipping into the Ramial river near Rekula village in Dhenkanal while cleaning a water control gate. More

Senior BJP leader Dilip Ray met Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan ahead of a court hearing in a false affidavit case, sparking political speculation. The meeting focused on Rourkela's infrastructure projects. More

Agitated residents of Rairakhol forced officials to walk a damaged NH stretch to highlight neglect, leading to a repair promise within seven days. More

Odisha reports 18,000 cases of crimes against women in eight months, with only 217 disposed. Recent incidents fuel public concern over women's safety. More

Odisha Vigilance arrested DFO Nityananda Nayak for possessing disproportionate assets, uncovering unaccounted properties and valuables during raids in Keonjhar and Angul. More

BJP state president Manmohan Samal and organisation secretary Manas Mohanty head to Delhi amid speculation of Odisha cabinet expansion and filling vacant posts. More

The Odisha government has directed departments to submit Action Taken Reports to accelerate RERA implementation, following a review by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. Key tasks include digital tool development and enforcement squad deployment. More

Puri Police to record Balanga minor girl's statement at AIIMS Delhi, crucial for identifying accused and motive in the burning case. More

The Orissa High Court will hear a PIL demanding an SIT probe into the death of a Fakir Mohan Autonomous College student, who died after a self-immolation bid, amid allegations of harassment and negligence. More

AIIMS Bhubaneswar has been equipped with three BHISHM Cubes, advanced modular mobile medical units, to enhance disaster response healthcare, ensuring rapid medical aid in inaccessible areas. More

Odisha intensifies administrative efforts in Kotia, with Minister Suresh Pujari highlighting the decline of Andhra Pradesh's influence due to successful welfare schemes. More

Odisha launches a crackdown on illegal petrol sales in plastic bottles following violent incidents, enforcing strict safety measures and penalties under Minister Krushna Chandra Patra's directives. More

Heavy rain caused severe waterlogging at Jodamba Health Centre in Malkangiri's Chitrakonda block, highlighting poor rural healthcare infrastructure. Patients and staff were stranded, with essential services disrupted. More

A minor girl was allegedly raped in Malkangiri district, with police launching an investigation after her family's complaint. The girl was found near Bija Ghat with a truck driver, now in custody. More

Six youths harassed three girls in Puri, with two arrested and four absconding. The incident occurred near Samanga parking, with the girls' brother and police intervening. More

An 18-year-old woman was allegedly gangraped by two men in Jagatsinghpur, leading to widespread outrage and a police manhunt. One accused arrested, two at large. More

Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced a medical college for Kendrapara, fulfilling a long-standing demand and marking progress in the state's top 21 development priorities. The Health Minister inaugurated Ayushman Arogya Mandirs at Ameipal and Jadupur in the Mahakalpada block of the district, through which at least 120 medicines for non-communicable diseases will be provided. More

A female employee accuses MD of a Rourkela medical facility, of sexual harassment, prompting CMO intervention after police inaction. More

UGC issues show-cause notice to KIIT University following a probe panel's findings of serious lapses after two student suicides, including Nepalese student Prakriti Lamsal, highlighting mental health and safety concerns. This matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness given its sensitive and tragic nature, the Grants Commission expressed. More

NCERT clarifies the omission of Odisha's Paika Rebellion from Class 8 Social Studies textbook, stating it will feature in the forthcoming second volume, addressing public and political concerns. The autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Education had come under fire following the release of the first volume, which omitted the ‘1817 Paika Bidroha,’ widely regarded as India’s first armed uprising against British colonial rule. More

The Orissa High Court quashed the premature retirement of a judicial officer, stating compulsory retirement cannot replace disciplinary inquiries and must not be punitive. The case involved a Family Court Judge retired at 55, violating natural justice principles. More