Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 01 August 2025

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Odisha Vigilance arrests Bhubaneswar R&B engineer with assets 213% beyond income

Odisha Vigilance arrests Ashok Kumar Panda, assistant engineer of Bhubaneswar R&B Division-III, for possessing assets 213% beyond his known income, including luxury properties and crores in bank deposits. Following four days of extensive searches at multiple locations, Vigilance officials uncovered a massive portfolio of assets, including a newly found four-storey building in the name of his spouse. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Odisha farmer dies by 'suicide' amid mounting debt and crop loss

A farmer from Dandara village in Bolangir district, Odisha, died by alleged suicide due to mounting debt and crop failures, highlighting the ongoing agrarian crisis. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Odisha shocker! Admin intervenes after 2 youths 'cremated' while being alive for witnessing crow mating

Responding sensitively to the event, the Jeypore block administration swiftly intervened. The officials conducted an awareness campaign to educate the villagers about the dangers of blind belief and urged them not to fall prey to such harmful superstitions. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
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Odisha Cabinet approves key policy amendments to boost governance, investment, and justice delivery

Odisha Cabinet approves strategic policy amendments to enhance governance, attract investments, and improve justice delivery, focusing on food processing, judicial services, irrigation, and tax simplification. The Cabinet has approved pivotal amendments across several policies to enhance administrative efficiency and stimulate growth in critical sectors. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Legal battle intensifies between OAS officer and engineer wife amid allegations and counterclaims

The dispute between OAS officer Sarthak Mohapatra and his engineer wife Archana escalates with mutual allegations of neglect and mental harassment, involving police and legal proceedings in Bhubaneswar. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Odisha girl forced to carry snake-bitten mother for 5km due to lack of road, woman dies

In Kandhamal district, Odisha, Rajani Majhi carried her snake-bitten mother, Balamadu Majhi, 5km through a forest due to lack of roads. Despite her efforts and ambulance delays, Balamadu died, highlighting tribal area infrastructure neglect. Local villagers and the family blamed the death on the lack of proper road connectivity and the delay in accessing emergency healthcare. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Tarang Cine Productions’ ‘Pushkara’ bags Best Odia Film at 71st National Film Awards 2023

'Pushkara' by Tarang Cine Productions wins Best Odia Film at the 71st National Film Awards 2023, directed by Subhransu Das and starring Sabyasachi Mishra. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Pregnant woman carried on cot, gives birth before reaching ambulance

A pregnant woman from Sargipani village in Kalahandi, was carried on a cot through forest due to lack of road access for ambulances, highlighting the dire need for infrastructure. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Tehsil clerk caught red-handed while taking bribe for land demarcation in Jajpur

A senior revenue assistant clerk at Vyasanagar Tehsil Office was caught while accepting Rs 5,000 bribe by Vigilance for land demarcation. More
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Cannabis worth over Rs 63 lakh destroyed in Odisha

Authorities in Odisha destroyed over 1,000 kg of Ganja worth Rs 63 lakh, seized from 20 NDPS cases across Kandhamal, marking a significant step in the State's anti-narcotics drive. The destruction was carried out by a narcotics eradication outfit in accordance with legal procedures. The initiative marks a significant step in the State’s ongoing crackdown on illegal narcotics cultivation and distribution in the region. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Water level drops, but crisis deepens for farmers as flood destroys Balasore farmlands

Despite receding water levels in Subarnarekha River, Balasore's Bhograi block farmers face despair as floods destroy paddy crops, leaving them in financial distress. Local farmers, who had invested in the hope of a ‘golden harvest’, are now staring at the uncertainty. The situation has sparked growing concern among the farming community, which is now demanding help from the State government. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Special OTET to be held on August 31 in two shifts, announces BSE

BSE Odisha announces Special OTET 2025 on August 31, in two sessions, following cancellation of July 20 exam due to a question paper leak, affecting over 75,000 candidates. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Climate crisis hits Ganjam: Aryapalli beach erosion continues to worsen

Coastal erosion at Aryapalli in Ganjam district threatens homes, damages roads, and sparks panic among locals, with experts blaming climate change and rising sea levels. More
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Puri stampede: CM Mohan Majhi to determine accountability after probe report, informs Law Minister

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi reviews probe report on Puri stampede during Rath Yatra, which killed three. Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan states final decision pending report assessment. The report, submitted to the Chief Minister on July 31, comes a month after the deadly incident occurred at Puri’s Saradhabali on June 29, when an uncontrollable crowd surge during the chariot procession led to stampede. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Man killed while brushing teeth as live wire falls on him in Bolangir

Brajabandhu Padhan died after a live electric wire fell on him in Khagasikana village, Bolangir district. The incident highlights recurring electrical safety issues in Odisha. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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‘I am not Atul Subhash’; OAS officer Sarthak Mahapatra appears before police after wife’s neglect and harassment allegations

OAS officer Sarthak Saurabh Mahapatra appeared at Bhubaneswar Mahila Police Station after his wife Archana Das accused him of domestic harassment and neglect, including abandoning her and their newborn. He denied the allegations, citing family support issues. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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Abducted by Al-Qaeda, search continues for missing Odia youth in Mali

M. Venkata Ramana, an Odia youth from Ganjam district, remains untraced a month after being abducted by Al Qaeda in Mali, leaving his family in despair. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Cash worth over Rs 12 lakh seized from vehicle in Odisha, four arrested 

Rampur Police in Odisha's Sonepur district seized Rs 12.15 lakh from a vehicle, arresting four individuals who couldn't explain the cash's source. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar inventory work soon; RBI nominates 2 officials, says Law Minister

Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced the ongoing inventory process for Puri Srimandir's Ratna Bhandar valuables, with RBI experts to assist in verification. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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QR code scam: Cyber fraudster dupes Rs 5 lakh from CSC operators in Odisha’s Koraput

A cyber fraudster duped over Rs 5 lakh from CSC operators in Koraput using QR codes, filing false complaints to freeze their accounts. Victims seek justice as police investigate. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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No bridge, no safety; Talapada villagers brave river for PDS rice in Keonjhar

Residents of Badakhaman village in Keonjhar risk lives crossing Samakoi river for PDS rice, highlighting urgent need for a bridge. Officials promise construction soon. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Western Odisha celebrates Sambalpuri Din with pride and enthusiasm

Western Odisha celebrated Sambalpuri Din on August 1, honoring Guru Satyanarayan Bohidar's legacy with traditional attire, folk music, and dance, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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ED raids in Bhubaneswar in multi-crore financial irregularities linked to Anil Ambani

ED raids three Bhubaneswar locations in a Rs 68 crore money laundering case involving Anil Ambani, with searches at Biswal Traders and other firms. Ambani summoned for questioning on August 5. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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‘No attendance, no pay’; Mahanga officials penalised by Cuttack administration

Salaries of Mahanga block employees in Cuttack withheld for absenteeism during emergency and non-compliance with biometric attendance, as ordered by the District Collector. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 2 months ago
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Labour exodus: Odia workers head to Kerala due to meagre wages in the State

Daily wage labourers from Kandhamal, Odisha, are migrating to Kerala for better wages, facilitated by scheduled bus services. Despite job opportunities in Odisha, the wage gap drives this exodus. More
  • Srijata Mishra
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Jaundice outbreak in Jagatsinghpur; over 40 infected in Dandasahi village, contaminated water suspected

Over 40 people in Dandasahi village, Jagatsinghpur, have contracted jaundice due to suspected contaminated tubewells. Despite medical interventions, villagers are resorting to a 'witch-doctor' for treatment. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 months ago
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Peon arrested for ‘serving urine’ to engineer in Odisha’s Gajapati

R. Udayagiri police arrested peon Siba Narayan Nayak for allegedly serving urine to Junior Engineer Sachin Gouda at RWSS office, sparking public outrage and an NHRC inquiry. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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Odisha braces for rain; IMD issues yellow alert across 20 districts

IMD predicts continued rainfall in 20 Odisha districts with a yellow warning for thunderstorms and lightning, advising precautions. More
  • Srijata Mishra
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After dramatic escape, 2 accused nabbed again in Puri’s Gop Police Station case

Two accused, Krishna Sahu and Suryakant Mohanty, escaped from Gop police station in Puri by breaking a skylight but were re-arrested following a joint police operation. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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Tension at Odisha village over substandard road construction; JE forced to halt work

Tension flared in Nachinda village, Balasore, as villagers protested against substandard road construction funded by MLALAD Fund, confronting Junior Engineer Tribikram Samantaray. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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OTET Paper Leak: Odisha Crime Branch arrests 7th accused, another teacher held

The Odisha Crime Branch arrested a Kalahandi teacher in the OTET paper leak case, raising arrests to seven. Investigations reveal a wider network, with Rs 2.4 lakh traced to Jitan Moharana. More
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Odisha announces launch of fintech capability hub to boost digital finance

The Odisha government launches I-GFTCH in partnership with GFTN to foster digital financial technologies and talent, aiming to train 7,000 students in AI, blockchain, and more. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
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Puri Rath Yatra stampede: Probe report submitted to Odisha CM

Development Commissioner Anu Garg submitted a detailed probe report on the Puri Rath Yatra stampede to Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, which claimed three lives. The report's findings remain undisclosed despite 67 witness statements. The purpose of the probe was to establish the cause of the stampede and recommend measures to prevent such mishaps in the future. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Unique initiative: OTV introduces in-house creche for children of women employees

OTV launches an in-house creche for women employees' children to support working mothers and ensure child well-being. More
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  • 2 months ago
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Cough syrup worth over Rs 1 Crore seized in Odisha; illicit supply chain busted

STF and Drugs Control Department seized over Rs 1 crore worth of illicit cough syrup in Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, detaining one person and probing inter-state links. The confiscated syrups are suspected to have been intended for unauthorised sale and potentially abusive consumption. Further probes are underway to trace the supply sources and involved individuals. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 months ago
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Minor girl allegedly raped for 14 days in Odisha's Sundargarh, accused arrested

A minor girl was kidnapped, held captive, and raped for 14 days in Talsara, Sundargarh. She escaped, leading to the accused's arrest. More
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Delivery platforms under scanner as Odisha plans guidelines

Odisha's Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena warns delivery platforms against reckless driving by delivery boys, emphasising road safety over speed. Transport Department will soon issue an advisory to delivery companies, citing serious concerns over the rising trend of delivery boys speeding on roads. The competition to reach customers faster is becoming 'extremely dangerous'. More
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