Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 28 July 2025

The Odisha government has updated primary school ID cards and uniforms, introducing saffron-colored IDs with a new slogan, sparking political debate. The new identity card colour will now be saffron, replacing the previous green, and will display a new slogan: ‘Bidyabanta Bidyarthi, Bikashita Odisha’. Previously, the ID cards carried the slogan ‘Ame Gadhibu Nua Odisha’. More

A 108 ambulance in Puri's Gomundia village was misused to transport ration rice, sparking outrage amid local healthcare shortages. Puri District Collector Dibyajyoti Parida has initiated an inquiry. More

A female nursing attendant at AIIMS Bhubaneswar filed an FIR alleging misconduct by a senior, sparking protests demanding justice and institutional accountability. The accused called the woman into his chamber and misbehaved with her, the complaint filed at Khandagiri Police Station stated. AIIMS Bhubaneswar has yet to release an official statement regarding the matter. More

Flood concerns in northern Odisha eased as water levels in Subarnarekha and Baitarani rivers dropped below danger marks, improving conditions in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Mayurbhanj districts. Near Jalaka, water flow remains close to the warning level, though it too shows signs of decline. In Akhuapada, the Baitarani River has also receded below the danger level. More

Odisha's Food and Supplies Minister Krushnachandra Patra alleges a Rs 25 lakh fraud in a land deal with Niranjan Satapathy, leading to a police complaint after failed promises and bounced cheques. More

Orissa High Court rejected senior IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi's anticipatory bail plea in a Rs 10 lakh CBI bribery case, intensifying the corruption probe against him. The decision comes as a major blow to the senior IAS officer, who had sought protection from arrest amid the corruption probe. No comments were received from the CBI in this regard. More

An Anganwadi worker in Nuapada's Bandhapada village faced public harassment at a kangaroo court for her inter-caste marriage, sparking widespread outrage and police investigation. More

Odisha Transport Department fines individuals for performing dangerous stunts on moving bikes for social media reels, with penalties up to Rs 21,500. More

A mother in Odisha's Bolangir district sold her newborn daughter for Rs 20,000 due to poverty and pressure from her husband, Neel Rana. The infant was later rescued by authorities. More

Odisha Crime Branch files a detailed 574-page chargesheet in the Gopalpur gangrape case, involving ten accused, including four minors, highlighting swift investigation and calls for justice. The case, which involved the heinous gangrape of a young woman in the beach area on June 14 in Ganjam district, had sparked statewide outrage and was soon flagged as a high-sensitivity case. More

Students in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to assist Commissionerate Police in traffic management, announced by Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh, aiming to enhance public awareness and reduce congestion. More

Over 70 large trees in Puri's Talabania face felling for road expansion, sparking environmentalists' demand for relocation or integration. Activists argue that trees are life-givers and should not be sacrificed for infrastructure projects. They cite the examples from Sainitala-Bolangir and Mayurjhalia-Subalia-Nayagarh roads, where over 700 trees were successfully transplanted instead of being cut down. More

Principal Gangadhar Dhal of Barapada Engineering College's Diploma wing was assaulted in his office by a suspended employee and associates, sustaining serious injuries. The incident raises concerns over campus security and staff discipline. More

Seven youths in Sambalpur were caught riding a single scooter recklessly at night, leading to police action under traffic and public safety laws. More

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda to highlight global backing for India's anti-terror policy post-Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, detailing international diplomatic efforts and alliances. More

The Excise Department's Special Crime Unit raided betel shops and hotels in Bhubaneswar, seizing ganja sold under code names like 'Chambar' and arresting several individuals, including a woman who tried to flee. More

A minor girl escaped an abduction attempt by five miscreants in Dhenkanal's Karigarsahi, with one woman among the accused. The victim sustained injuries during the struggle. More

Tension erupted at Maharaja Jajati Keshri Medical College and Hospital, Jajpur, after a one-year-old's death, with parents alleging medical negligence and procedural delays. More

A fire erupted in a women's hostel in Bhubaneswar's Satyavihar, caused by a diya left unattended. Quick action by the Fire Services Department prevented casualties, though property was damaged. More

Bharat Shatrusal, a 'Sabuja Bahini' member, was attacked by poachers in Mayurbhanj's Dahisahi village, linked to past anti-poaching efforts in Similipal forest. More

Two pregnant women in Nabarangpur district, Odisha, were transported on a cot and tractor due to inaccessible roads, highlighting the rural healthcare infrastructure crisis. More

Saroj Sahu died in a devastating fire at his rented asbestos-roofed house in Geetagram, Angul. Despite rescue efforts, he succumbed to severe injuries at the district hospital. More

India successfully test-fired its indigenous quasi-ballistic Pralay missile from Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, enhancing its short-range strike capabilities with high precision and evasion features. More

A newborn girl allegedly sold for Rs 20,000 in Bolangir was rescued following an OTV report. The joint police and DCPU operation traced her to Paikmal, with the child now under state custody. More

Two youths, Amit Sahoo and Chittaranjan Routray, died in a head-on collision with a passenger bus at Palsahi Chhak in Jagatsinghpur while returning from Gorekhnath temple. The incident sparked local protests. More

A 15-year-old Class 9 student from Koraput's Bandhugaon block is the third minor found pregnant in Odisha within ten days, with allegations against a Class 12 student. The family has not approached police, fearing stigma. More

Ravenshaw University's website and Odisha Higher Education Department's Instagram were hacked, displaying betting ads and obscene content during crucial admission periods. More

A Class 2 student from Balipeta Sevashram school in Koraput went missing for over 14 hours, raising concerns over school supervision and child safety. More

Renewed flooding in Balasore's Bhograi and Baliapal blocks has isolated 90 villages, with the Subarnarekha River swelling due to rains and water release from Galudih Barrage. Traditional boats have become the only lifeline. More

Delhi Police arrested Jagabandhu Mallik, a notorious thief from Odisha's Nilagiri, for his involvement in an Rs 80 lakh burglary at a builder's home in CR Park. Two of the three accused are now in custody. More

Fifty flood-hit families in Gopisahi, Koida block, received government aid after three days of isolation due to Suna River overflow, following OTV's ground report. Relief was delivered with ropes by officials led by Tehsildar Nirmal Biswal. More

Despite the Baitarani River's receding waters, flood threats persist in Bhadrak, Odisha, with villages inundated and schools closed. The administration remains on high alert. More

The Subarnarekha river surpassed the danger mark, flooding Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts in Odisha. Emergency teams are mobilised as crops are damaged and villages marooned. More

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

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

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

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

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