Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 26 July 2025

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  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Infant dies as ‘father denies health card claiming child not his’; heartbroken mother seeks justice

Kabita Nayak alleges her 7-month-old son died due to husband Gangadhar Nayak's refusal to provide a health card for treatment, leading to financial inability for care. She demands legal action. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Major accident on Khordha-Bolangir National Highway: 3 dead, 2 critically injured

The collision involved two trailer trucks, one of which rammed into the other. As a result, two drivers were trapped between the vehicles and lost their lives on the spot. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 months ago
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Fake job alert: Man arrested for duping woman with fake govt job offer in Cuttack

Cyber Police in Cuttack arrested Satyajit Nayak for duping a woman of Rs 3 lakh with a fake government job offer in the district administration. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Child’s head gets stuck inside steel ‘matka in Odisha,’ rescued by fire officials

A three-year-old child was rescued after getting his head stuck in a steel pot in Korukonda, Malkangiri, by firefighters using a hydraulic combi tool, showcasing bravery and skill. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 months ago
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NCERT developing special module on Operation Sindoor for class 3 to 12

NCERT is creating a special module on Operation Sindoor for classes 3 to 12, detailing India's military and diplomatic response to the Pahalgam terror attack, aiming to educate students on national security strategies. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Inter-state illegal arms racket busted in Cuttack; 6 arrested with firearms & ammunition

Cuttack Commissionerate Police arrested six members of an inter-state illegal arms trafficking gang, seizing five pistols and thirteen rounds of ammunition, following a tip-off and subsequent raids. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 months ago
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After death in Bengaluru, Odisha youth saves several lives through organ donation

Suresh Pattanayak from Odisha's Ganjam district, declared brain-dead after a Bengaluru accident, saved several lives through organ donation, including a 10-year-old child. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 months ago
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Odisha: Class 7 girls allege molestation, teacher detained

A teacher from Naga Narayan high school in Odisha's Kendrapara district was detained for allegedly molesting Class 7 girls, sparking outrage in Dangamal village. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Odisha ministers asked to submit performance report; KPIs outlined

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi directs Odisha ministers to submit detailed performance reports, including departmental achievements and social media activity, following a specified format. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 months ago
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Cuttack Sadar BDO’s car plunges into river, official narrowly escapes

Cuttack Sadar BDO's car plunged into Kushabhadra River near Lotus Park; he and his wife were rescued by Fire Services and hospitalized. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Family dispute turns fatal: Woman succumbs to injuries after axe attack by husband in Boudh

In Boudh district, a domestic dispute turned fatal as Sarjan Pradhan allegedly killed his wife, Kuni Pradhan, with an axe. The incident occurred behind Purunakatak police station, leading to her death during transfer to hospital. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Bus carrying passengers loses control, overturns in Odisha

A passenger bus overturned near Chandili Pahad in Bolangir district, injuring three. Locals and police conducted rescue operations, with the injured hospitalized. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 months ago
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Women helplessly stuck in middle of river in Odisha after flash flood

Five women and over 50 goats were rescued from the Baitarani River in Odisha after a sudden flash flood near Ambagaon Mela Padia, with no casualties reported. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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BJD MLA Arun Sahoo reacts to Congress' no-confidence motion, BJP responds firmly

BJD legislator Arun Sahoo criticizes the BJP-run Odisha government for delaying the Assembly session, amidst Congress's no-confidence motion call, highlighting issues like violence against women. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 months ago
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Odisha’s Kargil martyr Gopinath Maharana remembered with tears & pride

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Odisha honors Shaheed Gopinath Maharana, its first Kargil martyr, who sacrificed his life at 23. His bravery saved many soldiers during the 1999 conflict. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 months ago
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25 years on, Kargil hero Niranjan Behera's legacy still neglected with no memorial for martyr

25 years after his martyrdom, Kargil war hero Niranjan Behera's memorial in Chandabali block remains neglected, with locals and his widow expressing dismay over administrative apathy. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 months ago
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Two Odisha medical students die after being swept away in waterfall

Two medical students from VIMSAR, Burla, died after being swept away at Debjharan Waterfall in Sambalpur during a recreational outing with friends. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Rising water level in Baitarani river triggers danger signal; Bhadrak district on high alert

Continuous rainfall has caused the Baitarani River in Bhadrak district to reach the danger mark at Akhuapada anicut, with potential major floods. Collector Dilip Routray alerts residents, especially in Dhamnagar and Bhandaripokhari blocks, with ODRAF teams on standby. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Bhubaneswar metro rail project contracts terminated amid delays; Odisha govt plans fresh blueprint

DMRC terminates contracts with Ceigall India and Ranjit Buildcon for Bhubaneswar Metro due to delays. Odisha govt plans a revised metro blueprint to revive the project. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Odisha govt announces welfare scheme for sanitation workers; Rs 10 lakh life insurance cover

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 10 lakh life insurance, Rs 30 lakh compensation for deaths on duty, mobile phones, and pucca houses under PM Urban Housing Scheme for sanitation workers at the 'Garima' programme in Bhubaneswar. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Bird flu hits Odisha: Contamination confirmed in Khordha, mass culling begins

Odisha confirms bird flu in Khordha's Mundaamba village, initiating mass culling after H5N1 detection. The outbreak follows poultry deaths in Puri, impacting local markets and shifting consumer preference to seafood. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Puri minor girl set on fire: Victim’s statement to be recorded again after conflicting testimonies

Discrepancies in the statements of a minor girl, set on fire in Balanga, Puri, recorded at AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Delhi, prompt authorities to consider a Magistrate-supervised re-recording. Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida updates on her medical condition post two surgeries. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc in Mayurbhanj, several houses collapse

Continuous rainfall in Mayurbhanj's Mallarpada village caused house collapses, killing livestock. Similipal recorded 139 mm rain. Affected families seek compensation as 43 blocks across 15 districts face heavy rains. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Odisha TEX 2025: Rs 7,800 crore investments, over 53,000 jobs secured in state’s first-ever textile summit

Odisha's first textile summit, TEX 2025, concluded with Rs 7,808 crore investment proposals and over 53,300 jobs promised. CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the event, highlighting Odisha's emergence as a textile hub. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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6-ft crocodile strays into village pond in Odisha’s Kendrapara; rescued

A 6-foot-3-inch female crocodile strayed into a private pond in Endulapur village, Kendrapara, causing panic. Forest officials successfully rescued and released it near Bhitarakanika National Park. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Flood threat escalates in Odisha: Alert sounded as several rivers cross danger mark, Mahanadi under strict watch

Flood threat escalates in northern Odisha as Baitarani and Jalaka rivers cross danger levels, with authorities on high alert. Low-lying areas in Bhadrak, Balasore, and Jajpur districts are at risk. Rescue teams mobilised amid heavy rainfall predictions. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Odisha BJP team to have 25% new faces; ready to face no-confidence motion: Manmohan Samal

Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal announced the formation of a new organisational Committee through a constitutional process, following discussions in Delhi. The committee will include 25 new faces, balancing experience and freshness. No discussions on Cabinet reshuffle yet, but corporation posts to be filled timely. Ready to face any no-confidence motion by Congress. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Orissa High Court expresses concern over waterlogging in Cuttack

The Orissa High Court has raised concerns over Cuttack's persistent waterlogging and directed a joint team to inspect the Matagajpur drainage issue. It also highlighted mismanagement at Cuttack City Hospital and Matrumangal Gruha's parking problems. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Woman dies after being administered ‘wrong injection’ by quack in Odisha’s Bolangir

A woman, Bhawani Puta from Mahulpati village, died after allegedly being administered a wrong injection by a local quack, Ranjit Meher, in Bolangir. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for action against unlicensed practitioners. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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OTET exam cancellation: Odisha BSE transfers 6 officials after paper leak allegations; no word on re-exam

Odisha's BSE transfers six officials post OTET-2025 cancellation amid paper leak allegations, without announcing a re-exam date or addressing exam security concerns directly. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Odisha Deputy Ranger arrested after Vigilance seizes Rs 1.43 Crore cash, gold and silver stash

Odisha Vigilance arrested Rama Chandra Nepak, Deputy Ranger of Jeypore Forest Range, for possessing assets worth crores disproportionate to his income. Searches revealed cash, property, and valuables. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Flood misery grips Sundargarh; Waist-deep water, crop damage, and civic anger

Relentless rainfall in Sundargarh has caused severe flooding, with waist-deep water submerging homes and streets, leading to crop damage and civic unrest. IMD warns of more rain due to a depression over the Bay of Bengal. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Hirakud dam continues to release excess water amid heavy rainfall in Odisha

Amid heavy rainfall, Hirakud Reservoir's water level rises to 610.21 feet, prompting controlled floodwater release through 20 gates to prevent overflow, with authorities monitoring the situation closely. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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No cabinet expansion talks yet, says Odisha BJP chief Samal after Delhi visit; organisational revamp top priority

Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal denies discussions on Cabinet expansion during his Delhi visit, focusing instead on party organisational revamp and preparing for a no-confidence motion. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Bhadrak cremation ground mystery; 4 bodies disappear, tally rises to 15 since 2017

Four more bodies missing from Maninathpur cremation ground in Bhadrak, Odisha, raising suspicions of an organ trafficking racket and local outrage over police inaction. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Puri minor girl set on fire: Odisha Crime Branch gets new lead from victim’s statement

The Crime Branch is set to revisit the Balanga crime scene in Puri, following the minor victim's detailed statement at AIIMS Delhi, with a silver ring found at the scene emerging as a key lead. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Depression triggers rainfall in Odisha; flood, landslide threats grow

A depression over the Bay of Bengal has caused heavy rainfall in Odisha, triggering flood and landslide alerts. The IMD issued a red alert for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj, with ten other districts under orange warning. Hirakud dam released floodwaters as rivers swelled. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Cuttack District Administration Cancels Government Offices Leave Amid Severe Waterlogging

The Cuttack district administration cancels leave for all government offices due to severe waterlogging from Bay of Bengal depression, ensuring essential services. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Instagram love turns sour: Woman protests outside lover’s house in Odisha

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
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  • 2 months ago
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Odisha Police arrest two brothers for raping, attempting to bury pregnant teen

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
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  • 2 months ago
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FM College student death: Judicial custody of Professor accused of sexual harassment extended

Balasore court extends judicial custody of Professor Samir Kumar Sahoo, accused in a sexual harassment and abetment of suicide case, by 14 days. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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2 Class 10 students found pregnant at residential school in Odisha

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
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Cabinet expansion buzz intensifies: Odisha CM seeks performance reports from ministers

The Chief Minister has directed all ministers to promptly furnish updates on their district visits, local-level meetings and programmes, and social media activity. More
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