Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Senior OAS officer Sarthak Saurabh Mahapatra accused by wife Archana Das of abandoning her and their newborn in a hospital, alongside allegations of domestic abuse. An FIR has been lodged at Mahila Police Station. More

Akhil Biswas, a 57-year-old boatman from Chandbali, Bhadrak, is famed for his five-foot-long mustache, which he cherishes as his greatest treasure and a symbol of identity. Akhil wears his moustache in different styles—sometimes curling it around his ears, and other times letting it fall in a plait-like fashion behind his head. When untied, it reaches to his abdomen. More

Odisha mandates She-Box Portal for reporting harassment in higher education, following FM College student's suicide. Institutions must upload complaint details by August 1, 2025. More

Over 350 professors have applied for 13 Vice-Chancellor positions in Odisha's universities, with delays anticipated due to incomplete Syndicate formations. The BJP-led government's reforms aim to resolve past legal issues. More

The Odisha government has raised concerns over the safety of delivery personnel for platforms like Zepto, BigBasket, Blinkit, and JioMart, citing hazardous conditions and lack of legal protections. More

Dr. Rashmi Ranjan Mohanty braved waist-deep floodwaters in Kendrapada's Chakibanka village to rescue a pregnant woman in labour, showcasing extraordinary dedication. More

Two individuals died from venomous snakebites while sleeping in their homes in Kandhamal district. Despite being rushed to hospitals, both succumbed to the bites, causing panic in their respective villages. The number of snakebite cases has risen substantially following recent floods, with the Health Department taking steps to mitigate loss of life due to snakebite. More

Statement of the minor victim in Puri Balanga burn case was recorded for the third time at AIIMS New Delhi, marking a crucial phase in the investigation. Conducted under Magistrate supervision, it involved DSP Kalpana Kanhar and was video-documented for transparency. Special attention is being given to the girl’s health, and her family is being kept informed throughout the process. More

OSSSC cancels preliminary exams for RI, ARI, Amin, ICDS & SFS posts due to legal challenges and irregularities, with a re-exam notification expected within 14 days. More

Odisha's Health Department issues urgent advisory as snakebite cases surge post-floods, emphasising the 'golden hour' for treatment and anti-venom availability in affected districts. This period is critical for minimising the neurotoxicity and myotoxicity, and for early diagnosis. Besides, expert advice is very important during this time to save a life. More

BDA conducted a lottery for 38 slum dwellers to allot houses under Affordable Housing Projects and In-situ Slum Redevelopment schemes, aiming for inclusive urban development. More

Six arrested in OTET question paper leak case, with Crime Branch DG confirming a Data Entry Operator's role. Jitan Maharana allegedly facilitated the leak, receiving Rs 2.4 lakh. More

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit areas in Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur, noting the situation is under control with receding river levels and ongoing relief efforts. More

ORERA sets July 31 deadline for real estate promoters to submit QPRs, threatening action for delays, with digital submissions becoming mandatory from September 2025. More

Odisha Vigilance uncovered significant assets in a raid on Assistant Engineer Ashok Kumar Panda's property, revealing joint investments with Raja Kishore Jena and attempts to evade detection. More

The Orissa High Court ordered Tata Power's subsidiary to pay Rs 2 lakh as interim compensation to the widow of a labourer who died from electrocution in Balasore in 2007, applying strict liability. More

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced the reopening of the Subhadra Portal for applications post-August 9, offering young women a chance to avail financial benefits. More

BJP's Baijayant Panda condemns AliExpress for selling a doormat with Lord Jagannath's image, calling it an attack on Sanatan Dharma and Hindu sentiments. More

The 33rd General Council meeting of CMC turned chaotic as Opposition and ruling party corporators accused Mayor Subhash Chandra Singh of hindering ward development works, leading to a disrupted session. More

Residents of Ward 29 protested at BMC headquarters against the arrest of BJP corporator Jeevan Raut, accusing Mayor Sulochana Das of double standards and political bias. More

Odisha's Subhadra Yojana portal reopens post-August 9 for new applications, addressing exclusions of 2 lakh previous beneficiaries and transitioning seniors to pension schemes. More

Odisha's PWD to integrate AI for faster tender processing, reducing evaluation time from months to a week, as announced by Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. More

The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project faces delays as DMRC terminates contracts for Phase-I, but the state confirms it's not scrapped. A revised DPR is underway to align with urban transport needs. More

A Bhubaneswar entrepreneur was scammed of Rs 14.55 lakh by fraudsters using a fake garment supply app and WhatsApp, leading to three arrests in Surat. More

Infocity in Bhubaneswar faces severe road damage due to unscientific pipeline excavation, worsened by monsoon rains, causing safety hazards and traffic disruptions. More

Over 350 senior academics have applied for VC posts in 13 Odisha public universities, with scrutiny underway, as announced by Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. More

DEO Bolangir withholds salaries of 11 BEOs for failing to meet 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign targets, emphasizing accountability in Odisha's tree plantation drive. More

Heightened Maoist activity reported in Odisha's border areas during Shaheed Saptah, with banners appearing near Telangana and Jharkhand borders, prompting increased security measures. More

SJTA demands ASI explanation over leaked Puri Jagannath Temple sanctum photos, sparking devotees' outrage over breach of sacred norms. More

Two theft suspects escaped from Gop police station in Puri by breaking the toilet skylight, raising security concerns. A statewide manhunt is underway. More

A 17-year-old girl, married just four days ago, was found hanging in a Dhenkanal forest after a dispute over a mobile phone. Her husband, Biren Nayak, has been detained as police investigate. More

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launched 'Akanksha Haat Abhiyan', a week-long campaign to enhance market access for indigenous products from underdeveloped areas, aiming to improve local economies. More

The Crime Branch detained a teacher from Ambadola, Rayagada, linked to Dangarbori Primary School, over the OTET question paper leak. The exam was cancelled last minute after leaks surfaced on social media. More

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha due to cyclonic circulation, with thunderstorms and gusty winds expected in several districts, including Keonjhar and Kalahandi. More

Renowned British Indian economist and House of Lords peer Meghnad Desai passed away at 85 in Gurugram. A Padma Bhushan awardee, he was a key figure in India-UK relations and academia. More

Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve is set to welcome male tigers to aid in the breeding and conservation of its two thriving tigresses, Zeenat and Yamuna, marking a strategic shift from the failed Satkosia relocation project. This initiative was announced by the Odisha Forest Department on International Tiger Day. More

Devotees of Maa Cuttack Chandi express frustration over delayed temple renovations, impacting rituals like Shola Puja. Despite a Rs 70 crore allocation in 2022, progress is slow, prompting a PIL. Most of the structure remains incomplete, forcing the daily puja and darshan to take place under makeshift arrangements. More

Samir Kumar Palei arrested in Jajpur for posting ex-girlfriend's intimate photos on social media after breakup, under BNS and IT Act. More

Over 100 families in Mohanpada village, Koraput, are affected by an unknown fever with symptoms like swelling, fever, and joint pain. The disease, which has been affecting both children and adults, has reportedly persisted for nearly a month. Health officials suspect chikungunya. More

A female student at Adikabi Sarala Das College accuses a mathematics lecturer of deducting her internal exam marks for not attending his private tuition, prompting a formal complaint and investigation. More