Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 25 July 2025

A woman from Prayagi village, Ganjam, protests outside her lover Sameer Tarai's house after being deceived with a false marriage promise, threatening extreme steps if justice is denied. Meanwhile, the man’s family has denied any accusations of mistreating her during her stay in front of their home, stating they ensured her well-being. More

Odisha Police arrested Bhagyadhar and Panchanan Das for allegedly gang-raping a 15-year-old girl in Jagatsinghpur, leading to her pregnancy. The accused attempted to bury her alive. More

Balasore court extends judicial custody of Professor Samir Kumar Sahoo, accused in a sexual harassment and abetment of suicide case, by 14 days. More

Two Class 10 students at a government residential school in Kandhamal, Odisha, were found pregnant during a routine health checkup, leading to police investigations. The girls had returned to the school after summer vacation. The police from both stations are investigating the circumstances under which the students became pregnant. More

A 25-year-old gram panchayat employee in Odisha's Kendrapara was arrested for allegedly coercing SHG women to expose pigmented nevi moles on sensitive body parts, promising Rs 1,000 per mole under a false medical scheme. More

A minor girl from Balanga, Puri, who was set on fire, recorded her statement at Delhi's AIIMS under Odisha Crime Branch supervision. Her testimony has intensified the probe, with police gathering vital clues. The police are actively pursuing leads to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case. The victim underwent a six-hour skin grafting surgery yesterday. More

Odisha approves 178 MW solar and wind projects, attracting Rs 869.8 crore investments, boosting its renewable energy capacity to 1,844.86 MW. More

NCB arrests 23-year-old Aryaman Patnaik in Bhubaneswar with LSD, sourced via dark web. Excise Dept nabs Akash Nayak for brown sugar trafficking targeting students. More

Hirakud Dam's water level surges to 609.33 feet, prompting the opening of 20 gates for rainwater discharge amid heavy rainfall in Odisha. It is discharging 2,26,150 cusecs of water per second. The situation is being closely monitored by local authorities to manage the growing flood risks in surrounding areas. More

Odisha's Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Naik announced the rollout of e-KYC for job cards to eliminate fakes, setting a 3-month deadline for updates or revocation. The Minister stated that anyone failing to update their job card through e-KYC within the next three months will have their claim for the card revoked. More

Odisha's rivers face rising water levels due to heavy rains, prompting alerts from the Water Resources Department. Hirakud Dam discharges water, with more gates possibly opening. IMD predicts extreme rainfall in several districts. Due to heavy rainfall, river inflow will increase from today. Water accumulation is expected in low-lying areas. More

Vigilance raids reveal disproportionate assets of Rama Chandra Nepak, Deputy Ranger-cum-Incharge Ranger of Jeypore Forest Range, including properties, cash, gold, and a vehicle. More

Bhubaneswar faces a rising dengue threat with 167 cases reported since January, including 96 in July. BMC notes 40-45 active cases, urging public vigilance against Aedes mosquito breeding sites. More

A man in Odisha carried his bike's fuel tank to a petrol pump due to the state's ban on selling petrol in bottles, highlighting rural challenges. More

Ashwin questioned the team’s obsession with batting depth, arguing that the preference for lower-order runs over genuine wicket-taking ability cost India strategically. More

Investigation into the Balanga incident in Puri, where a minor girl was set on fire, intensifies with the recovery of a silver ring. Jeweller Kunu Sahu identified the ring, linking it to the victim's friend. The survivor is under treatment at AIIMS, New Delhi. More

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated 'Odisha Tex 2025', launching six Textile and Apparel Parks and signing MoUs worth Rs 10,000 crore to boost the textile sector and create over 25,000 jobs. More

The IMD confirmed a depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, crossing West Bengal and Bangladesh, with heavy rainfall predicted for Gangetic West Bengal, North Odisha, and Jharkhand. Red Alerts issued for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj. More

The Odisha government mandates Finance Department approval for all outsourcing appointments and renewals to ensure fiscal discipline and transparent recruitment practices. More

A massive MGNREGA scam involving fake vendors and lakhs of rupees has been uncovered in Bongomunda block, Bolangir district, Odisha, following an OTV report. Investigations reveal fraudulent withdrawals without actual work, implicating local officials. More

Bird flu confirmed in Mundaamba village, Khordha district, Odisha, after poultry deaths. NIHSAD Bhopal tests positive; containment measures underway. More

The Odisha government plans to set up Child Help Desks at railway stations and bus stands to enhance child protection, as discussed in a state-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. The initiative aligns with the Central Government's Mission Vatsalya scheme, focusing on child welfare and rehabilitation. More

A private bus overturned near Sariganda Chhak in Daspalla, Nayagarh, injuring 17, with four critical. The driver fled; passengers allege drunk driving and overspeeding. More

Odisha police raided a gambling den near Patadhar village, arresting 19 and seizing Rs 4 lakh, vehicles, highlighting efforts against illegal gambling. More

Two severe accidents in Bhubaneswar late Thursday night involved hyva trucks, causing injuries and chaos. One incident at Sikharchandi injured a person and killed a bull, while another in Chandrasekharpur critically injured three bike riders. More

In Odisha's Jagatsinghpur, a minor girl was allegedly raped by two brothers and an accomplice, leading to pregnancy. The accused attempted to bury her alive; two are arrested, one absconding. More

Relentless rainfall in Odisha's Malkangiri and Mayurbhanj districts has caused severe flooding, submerged roads, and prompted school closures and student relocations for safety. More

Odisha Vigilance conducted raids at six locations linked to Rama Chandra Nayak, Deputy Ranger of Jeypore Forest Range, over disproportionate assets allegations, uncovering Rs 3.5 lakh in unaccounted cash. More

A cow was allegedly attacked with acid in Brahmapur's Gandhi Nagar after entering a private residence, sparking outrage and calls for legal action. More

The central government has updated its leave policy, allowing employees to use their 30 days of annual leave for caring for elderly parents, among other personal reasons, as announced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh. More

IMD issues high alert as low-pressure area to intensify into depression, heading towards northern Odisha with heavy rainfall. Red Alert for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj, Orange Warning for 10 districts, and Yellow Alert for others. More

The Odisha Government approved 23 investment proposals worth Rs 4,982.66 crore, expected to create 11,933 jobs across 12 districts, underlining its commitment to industrial growth and economic development. These approvals span across strategically important sectors—Apparel & Textiles, Steel & Downstream Industries, Food & Beverages, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Power & Renewable Energy, IT & ITES, Tourism, and Aerospace & Defence. More

Two BSF jawans rescued Siddhanta Rana, a motorcycle accident victim in Kandhamal, showcasing bravery and timely intervention. Left lying in a critical condition on the road, injured Siddhanta was spotted by the two BSF personnel, who immediately sprang into action. The soldiers, stationed at the nearby BSF camp in Sadingia, noticed the accident while traveling along the road. More

A 26-year-old woman, Kumari Laxmipriya Acharya, was arrested for attempting to murder her lover, Satyajit Sarangi, by slitting his throat in Kendrapara. The incident stemmed from a love triangle. More

Sandeep Pradhan arrested for attempting to enter Odisha's Lok Seva Bhawan with a fake ID, highlighting security concerns at the State's administrative headquarters. The arrest comes nearly six months after another fraudster, identified as Byasadev Rana, was caught in a similar scam. These incidents highlight the vulnerability of Lok Seva Bhawan to infiltration by Dalals (brokers) and fraudsters. More

A father and son in Berhampur's Gandhi Nagar locked each other out of their home amid a property dispute, leading to police intervention. Prakash Kothia accused his son Deepak of abuse, while Deepak alleged dowry harassment by his father. More