Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Sunday, 27 July 2025

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  • Suranjan Mishra
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Photo leak and assault case: Odisha nursing student battles for life at AIIMS

The victim B.Sc. Nursing student from Odisha's Nabarangpur district is battling for life at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after being assaulted, having private photos leaked by Satyajit Sarkar, and attempting suicide following relentless harassment. On July 13, while the student was on her way to the Jeypore market, he attacked her on the street. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Braving flood water, Anganwadi worker crosses river to reach center in Keonjhar

Karishma Nayak, an Anganwadi worker from Haladihi village, braved a swollen Malda River to reach her center in Banspal block, Keonjhar, showcasing remarkable dedication. More
  • Bibhu Prasad Ray
  • 2 months ago
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Flood wreaks havoc in Odisha, over 11,000 people affected in six districts

Continuous rainfall has caused rivers Subarnarekha, Baitarani, and Jalaka to overflow, flooding six districts in Odisha and affecting over 11,000 people. Rescue operations by ODRAF, NDRF, and fire services are underway. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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NEET scores drop after password reset? Two Odisha students allege major discrepancies

Two Odisha students, Arushi Routray and Priyanshi Priyadarshini Dash, allege major discrepancies in their NEET UG 2025 results after password resets, with scores dropping significantly, raising concerns over NTA's transparency. As of now, the agency has not issued any official response regarding these claims. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Political row erupts in Odisha over cancellation of Bhubaneswar Metro project contract

Senior BJD leader Pratap Deb criticizes the BJP-led Odisha government for cancelling the Bhubaneswar Metro project, initiated by former CM Naveen Patnaik. Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra defends the decision, citing inefficiencies and plans for a revised, central-supported project. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Odisha family sells newborn girl for Rs 20,000 ‘due to poverty’

A couple from Odisha's Bolangir district sold their newborn girl for Rs 20,000 due to extreme poverty, highlighting systemic socio-economic issues and child trafficking concerns. The newborn’s father Nila Rana reportedly handed over the child to another person from Paikamal locality after his wife Kanak gave birth to the baby girl on July 1. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Amaresh Jena was mastermind behind injustice & harassment against me: Archana Nag

BJD Corporator Amaresh Jena alleges false implication by Archana Nag in a sexual assault case, while Nag denies any involvement or knowledge of the incident. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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2 minor girls ‘raped’ in Odisha's Malkangiri, 2 arrested

Malkangiri district is in shock after two minor girls were sexually assaulted, one through a fake lift offer and another leading to pregnancy and newborn death. Police arrested both accused following complaints. Both incidents have raised deep concerns about the safety of minor girls and the growing number of crimes against minors in remote tribal areas of Malkangiri. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Clash between two journalist groups in Talcher; 3 arrested

Tension escalated in Talcher after a clash between journalists near Hatatota Level Crossing, leading to three arrests. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Govt doctor’s wife found dead under mysterious circumstances in Odisha

Rojina Nayak, wife of Ayush doctor Bibhu Prasad Nayak, found dead under mysterious circumstances in Keonjhar. Rojina’s body was discovered inside their residence. Circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear. Police have retrieved the body and initiated a detailed investigation into the incident. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Puri girl set on fire: Balanga Police set off for Delhi AIIMS to record fresh statement

A Balanga Police team visited Delhi AIIMS to record the Puri victim's statement, amid discrepancies between her accounts at two hospitals. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Youth tied up, beaten by villagers over witchcraft suspicion in Ganjam

In Ganjam's Basudevpur village, a youth was brutally assaulted by villagers on witchcraft suspicions after a woman fell ill, highlighting rural Odisha's superstition issues. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Power, Pressure & Politics: Odisha sees war of words between BJP & BJD over Amaresh Jena arrest

The arrest of Amaresh Jena has sparked a political clash between BJP and BJD in Odisha, with both parties accusing each other over women's safety and governance failures. The issue has quickly evolved from legal matter into full-blown political confrontation, with both parties striving to control the narrative on women’s rights and justice delivery. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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British & Irish Para Badminton : Odisha star Deep Ranjan Bisoyee bags bronze medal

Deep Ranjan Bisoyee partnered with his teammate Manoj Sarkar from Uttarakhand in the men's doubles SL3-SL4 to win bronze medal. They lost against Indian pair of Naveen Shivakumar and Jagadesh Dilli 21-23, 18-21 to be satisfied with the third place finish. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Odisha govt on high alert as major flood threat looms in Jalaka & Subarnarekha rivers

The Odisha Government has deployed 26 Fire Service teams equipped with modern machinery to Balasore's vulnerable blocks, including Basta and Jaleswar, for flood rescue operations amid rising water levels in Jalaka and Subarnarekha rivers. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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IMD forecast: Light showers, thunderstorm warnings in Odisha till July 30

IMD predicts light showers and thunderstorms in Odisha till July 30, with Yellow Warnings issued for several districts. Fishermen advised to avoid North Bay of Bengal. Sea condition is very likely to be rough to very rough over North Bay of Bengal along and off Odisha coasts. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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No meals cooked, stranded on roofs: Bhadrak's flood-hit speak of silent suffering

The Baitarani River's water level at Akhuapada in Bhadrak district is receding, but low-lying areas remain flooded, causing hardships for residents. Floodwaters have entered homes in Dhamnagar block, disrupting lives and necessitating shelter on rooftops and flood shelters. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Hindalco to set up Rs 200 crore apparel units in Odisha’s Keonjhar and Sambalpur; generate 2,400 direct jobs

Hindalco Industries Ltd, part of the Aditya Birla Group, will invest Rs 200 crore to establish two apparel manufacturing units in Keonjhar and Sambalpur, Odisha, generating 2,400 direct jobs. This initiative was announced at Odisha TEX 2025. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Man brutally hacks wife to death in Odisha's Bhadrak over money dispute

Gopinath Jena allegedly murdered his wife, Gurubari Jena, with an axe in Bhadrak's Parapokhari village following years of domestic disputes over money. The couple's children reported long-standing abuse and threats. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Subhadra Yojana: 1.24 crore women to get third installment on Aug 9, says Odisha Deputy CM

Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida announced the third installment of Subhadra Yojana for 1.24 crore women on August 9, extending benefits to 1.88 lakh more in phases, with eligibility criteria clarified. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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ORERA slaps Rs 2 crore fine on realtor for ‘illegal’ plotting in Bhubaneswar

ORERA imposes a Rs 2 crore penalty on a Bhubaneswar-based realtor for executing a 120-acre plotting project in Haridamada without layout approvals or RERA registration, involving 2,500 plots valued at Rs 550 crore. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Cuttack to get Rs 640 crore elevated corridor from OMP to Kandarpur; DPR ready, project awaiting final approval

Cuttack is set to receive a Rs 640 crore elevated corridor from OMP Square to Kandarpur, aimed at easing chronic congestion. The DPR is ready, awaiting final approval from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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BJD Corporator Amaresh Jena arrested in rape case involving minor; timeline reveals pattern of alleged abuse and evasion

BJD Corporator Amaresh Jena was arrested in Balasore for allegedly raping a minor, forcing a miscarriage, and intimidation. The BJD suspended him following the allegations. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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No major flood threat in Odisha, informs top water resources department official

Engineer-in-chief Chandra Sekhar Padhi assures no major flood in Odisha soon, with rivers' water levels expected to fall, except Subarnarekha posing risks to Balasore's low-lying areas. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Nearly 50 families stranded due to overflowing river in Odisha's Sundargarh

Nearly 50 families in Gopisahi village, Sundargarh, are stranded due to overflowing rivers and canals, with no administrative help reaching them amidst a flood-like situation. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Man detained for brandishing toy gun while driving motorcycle in Odisha’s Angul

A man was detained in Angul, Odisha, for displaying a toy gun on his motorcycle, raising concerns over public safety and road discipline. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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PM Modi lauds Odisha’s tribal women, ‘kirtan’ group in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme

PM Narendra Modi praised Odisha's tribal women for reviving the Santhali saree and Radhakrishna Sankirtan Mandali for using kirtans to raise forest fire awareness in his Mann Ki Baat. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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NGT raps Odisha pollution board for ‘illegal clearance’ to East Coast Railway’s Rengali project

The NGT's East Zone Bench criticized the Odisha State Pollution Control Board for illegally clearing East Coast Railway's Rengali project, violating environmental norms near sensitive areas in Sambalpur. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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BJD corporator Amaresh Jena arrested from Balasore for ‘raping’ minor girl

BJD corporator Amaresh Jena arrested by Commissionerate Police in Balasore for sexual assault of a minor, booked under POCSO Act and other charges. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Mahanadi floodwaters reach periphery of Maa Bhattarika Temple in Cuttack Badamba; authorities on high alert

Floodwaters from the Mahanadi River have reached the periphery of Maa Bhattarika Temple in Cuttack's Badamba block, prompting high alert. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as water levels rise due to Hirakud Dam's gate openings. More
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  • 2 months ago
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5 supporters of absconding BJD corporator Amaresh Jena arrested

Police arrested five associates of absconding BJD corporator Amaresh Jena, accused in a rape and POCSO Act case in Bhubaneswar. The survivor alleges sexual exploitation and forced abortion. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Cuttack SCB Medical faces heat; free hearse services under ‘Mahaprayan scheme’ lie defunct; admin apathy alleged

The 'Mahaprayan scheme' at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack has collapsed, leaving hearses defunct and forcing families to pay high rates for private ambulances. Administrative apathy is blamed for the delay in repairs. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Bird flu scare slashes chicken sales in Bhubaneswar, fish demand soars

Bird flu detection in Khordha district leads to plummeting chicken sales in Bhubaneswar, with consumers shifting to fish amid health fears, causing price drops and vendor losses. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Landslide blocks NH 520 in Odisha's Sundargarh, disrupts traffic movement

A landslide on NH 520 in Sundargarh, Odisha, blocked the Koida-Chunaghati stretch, disrupting traffic and essential services due to continuous rainfall. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 months ago
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Minor girl raped in Odisha’s Koraput, receives death threat to remain silent

A minor girl was allegedly raped by Manoj Benya in Koraput's Khadamaliguda village, with the accused threatening her to stay silent. Police have arrested Benya under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. More
  • Srijata Mishra
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Rain to lash several Odisha districts, likely to worsen flood situation

Odisha faces heightened flood risks as the Bhubaneswar Met Centre predicts light to moderate rainfall in north, west, and possibly south regions, with a yellow warning for 15 districts. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Youth detained for attempting to ‘rape’ FM University’s Assistant Professor’s wife in Balasore

A youth, Harihar Patra, allegedly attempted to rape an assistant professor's wife in Fakir Mohan University's residential quarters in Balasore, raising campus security concerns. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Baitarani river breaches danger mark; villages submerged, bridge collapses in Odisha’s Bhadrak

The Baitarani River has exceeded the danger mark near Akhuapada anicut, flooding villages in Bhadrak district, disrupting lives and damaging crops. Rescue operations are underway. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
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Odisha faces imminent flood threat as Subarnarekha, Jalaka rivers swell; over 100 villages at risk in Balasore

Northern Odisha faces severe flood threats as Subarnarekha and Jalaka rivers swell beyond warning levels, risking over 100 villages in Balasore. Heavy rainfall and water discharge from Jharkhand's Galudhii Barrage exacerbate the situation. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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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
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