Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 02 August 2025

'Pushkara', a film by Tarang Cine Productions, wins National Film Awards 2023, marking a new era for Odia cinema with its cultural depth and originality. More

The father of the Puri Balanga minor burn victim disclosed his daughter's suicide was due to mental stress, urging against politicization and seeking prayers for her soul. More

Following the death of a 16-year-old burn victim from Puri's Balanga at AIIMS Delhi, Odisha has heightened security around CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy CMs' residences in Bhubaneswar and the victim's house, amid fears of public unrest. More

Odisha Police stated no evidence of others' involvement in the Puri Balanga minor burn case, following the victim's death at AIIMS Delhi. The 16-year-old suffered over 75 burns and was attacked on July 19. More

The Odisha government has reshuffled key IFS officers within the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department to improve governance and efficiency. More

Under the PM POSHAN Scheme, students opting out of eggs in midday meals will receive fruits, ensuring nutrition for all dietary preferences from pre-primary to Class 10. More

A 16-year-old burn victim from Balanga, Puri, Odisha, succumbed to her injuries at AIIMS Delhi after battling severe burns and being on ventilator support. More

Shrabani Das from Bhubaneswar becomes the first Odia girl to qualify for NDA, clearing the SSB exam, a historic achievement celebrated across Odisha. More

2016-batch IPS officer Sagarika Nath appointed as SP in NIA on central deputation, currently serving as Khordha SP. More

The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal grants Odisha and Chhattisgarh more time for negotiations to resolve the long-standing water-sharing dispute, with both states showing progress towards an amicable settlement. More

BSE vice-president Nihar Ranjan Mohanty questioned by Crime Branch over OTET question paper leak. Special OTET 2025 rescheduled for August 31 after previous cancellation due to leak. More

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announced 6 lakh new farmers enrolled under PM-KISAN, highlighting efforts to include previously excluded beneficiaries and disbursing Rs 6,000 crore subsidies during Kharif season. More

A man and his son died, and a woman was critically injured when their bike collided with a truck carrying Kanwariyas near Sebashram on NH-326 in Koraput district, leading to a fatal fire. More

Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal announced the state team's formation will follow the party's national president election, adhering to constitutional practices. More

BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda attended a district-level development review meeting in Jajanga, focusing on expediting rural projects and flood preparedness. More

The Odisha government extends deadlines for e-PARs submission and review for Group A and B employees, with final submissions due by December 31, 2025. More

Students at a government school in Muribahal's Tentulikhunti village fell ill after consuming possibly contaminated midday meal, raising hygiene concerns. More

Students from JNV Tarbha, Odisha, allege physical and mental abuse at Deoghar, Jharkhand school under the Navodaya Vidyalaya scheme, seeking repatriation after authorities failed to act on their complaints. More

The Mahanadi water dispute Tribunal hearing is postponed to September 6 as Odisha and Chhattisgarh explore mutual resolution, with Chief Secretaries and political leaders initiating talks. More

Sub-Postmaster Narendra Kumar Bhoi found dead under mysterious circumstances at Bangomunda Post Office in Bolangir. Police investigation underway. More

Odisha approves 6,387 retired teachers as guest teachers in high schools and Sanskrit TOLs for 2025–26 to address teacher shortages, with appointments valid till March 2026. More

Villagers in Badakhman, Odisha, carried a deceased man's body across the Samakoi river on a cot due to lack of roads and bridges, highlighting recurring infrastructure issues. More

A tragic self-immolation attempt near Khiching College in Mayurbhanj left a woman dead and a man critically injured, with suspicions pointing towards a love affair. More

Muliya Samal, a farmer from Tangishala village in Dhenkanal, Odisha, was trampled to death by a wild elephant while heading to his farmland. The incident highlights the escalating human-elephant conflict in the region. More

An alarming ant infestation in Puri's Nimapada tehsil, especially Sahadapada village, disrupts daily life and poses health risks, with over 70 families affected. Despite repeated appeals, the administration's response came only after media highlighted the crisis. More

A massive fire destroyed a saree store in Udala, Mayurbhanj, causing Rs 70 lakh loss. Suspected short circuit cited as cause. More

A woman employee allegedly caused chaos at a Bhubaneswar hotel, damaging property and attacking staff, leading to a police investigation. More

A scuffle between a TTE and a passenger at Berhampur Railway Station over Rs 15 unpaid balance went viral, highlighting conduct concerns. More

Authorities in Athagarh, Odisha, conducted a major raid on illicit liquor units in Koranga village, demolishing structures with bulldozers to curb the illegal trade. More

Post offices in Odisha, including Bhubaneswar and Khordha, are closed today for a major software upgrade to Advanced Postal Technology 2.0, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce delays. More

Thirteen OSAP Second Battalion jawans were injured in a late-night road accident on NH-55 near Jarapada, Angul, due to the van driver's negligence. Seven are critical. More

The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal will hear the ongoing water-sharing dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh, following informal discussions aimed at an amicable solution. More

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, predicts light to moderate rainfall in parts of Odisha, with a yellow warning for 20 districts due to potential thundershowers and gusty winds. More

Notorious criminal Sunil Nahak was injured in a police encounter near Pitatali-Chikiti road, Berhampur, after allegedly trying to evade arrest. He is now under treatment at MKCG Medical College. More

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

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

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

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

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