Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Sunday, 03 August 2025

The Midday Meal Scheme in Belaguntha block, Ganjam district, faces allegations of serving poor-quality food and financial misappropriation, leaving students with unappetizing and unhealthy meals. Despite complaints, no action has been taken, prompting calls for intervention. More

A Class 3 student in Nabarangpur, Odisha, refuses to attend Dhodra Primary School due to poor conditions like broken toilets, leaky roofs, and unsafe classrooms, highlighting systemic issues in rural education. The mid-day meal is being cooked in an old and abandoned building, and served to students outside, as there’s no proper kitchen. Toilets are in deplorable condition, pushing children to avoid them altogether. More

Over 50 people in Dandasahi village, Jagatsinghpur, have contracted jaundice in five days, with contaminated water suspected. Locals prefer traditional healing over medical care despite health officials' efforts. A four-member RWSS unit has reached the village to assess the situation. Officials are collecting water samples for laboratory testing and have already begun sanitising local tubewells. More

A minor girl missing since Friday was found dead in a jungle near her home in Sundargarh, Odisha. Police detained two men after locals reported seeing her with them. More

Police arrested two individuals, including a former bank employee, for the armed robbery at AU Small Finance Bank in Tihidi market, Bhadrak, where over Rs 7 lakh was stolen. More

Nursing students at MSCBU, Baripada, threaten self-immolation over a two-year exam delay, jeopardising their careers and future prospects. Despite completing their three-year Bachelor’s courses over two years ago, no examinations have been held, and no results or certificates have been released, causing intense frustration among students. More

Two saints from Uttar Pradesh are walking barefoot for over 90 days to have darshan of Lord Jagannath in Puri, covering 2,800 km since April 30, 2025. More

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced imminent land acquisition for a mega steel plant in Keonjhar, marking a significant step towards the district's industrial development. The project construction work will begin shortly after key steps are completed. Industrialisation along with development works and infrastructure building were discussed today. More

Two residents of Alara village in Gajapati district, died in a stone quarry blast in Andhra Pradesh. The incident also injured several others, leaving the village in mourning. More

A bribery and blackmail controversy in Kujang block involves Sarpanch Saroj Sethy and BDO Deepak Prasad Swain, with BJP demanding Sethy's arrest for admitting to bribery. More

Odisha Police arrested two members of an inter-state lootera gang from New Delhi, recovering stolen valuables from a Bhubaneswar Income Tax official's house. During a detailed probe, it was ascertained that a lootera gang active in New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar was involved in the crime. The arrested individuals were found in possession of the stolen items. More

A 23-year-old woman's mysterious death in Kosagumuda, Nabarangpur, has led to murder and rape allegations, with family and locals demanding justice as police investigate. More

IMD predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms in several Odisha districts over the next 5 days, issuing Yellow Warnings for areas including Balasore, Bhadrak, and Puri. The highest maximum (day) temperature of 37.0°C was recorded yesterday at Nayagarh and the lowest minimum (night) temperature of 22.0°C was recorded at Phulbani and Nabarangpur in the plains of Odisha. More

After OTV highlighted an elderly woman being carried to collect her pension in Bankibahal, Patnagarh BDO Sumanta Minj ensured she received Rs 10,000 and a wheelchair, with monthly cash pensions promised. More

The mortal remains of a minor girl from Puri Balanga, who died at New Delhi AIIMS, are expected to reach Odisha on Sunday. Her family prepares for the final rites amidst deep sorrow. Medical authorities at AIIMS New Delhi are conducting the post-mortem. Once complete, arrangements will be made to shift the deceased back to Odisha. More

Odisha is set to host the India edition of the Black Swan Summit in 2026, marking a significant step towards global FinTech leadership. The event will focus on disruptive technologies like AI and quantum computing, building on Odisha's recent MoU with GFTN and AIDF. More

Crime Branch DG Vinaytosh Mishra links BSE Vice President Nihar Ranjan Mohanty with prime accused Jitan Maharana in the OTET 2025 question paper leak, revealing frequent unauthorized communications and access to sensitive exam materials. More

Odisha launches India's first Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH) in Bhubaneswar on August 21, aiming to generate 2000 direct jobs and train 7000 graduates in FinTech and InsurTech over five years. More

Ranjan Sahu, a missing businessman from Kotgara village, was found dead in Godaribili cashew forest in Dhenkanal. His family suspects murder as the body was discovered under mysterious circumstances. More

A wild tusker charged towards a bus on G Udayagiri-Kalinga road in Kandhamal, causing panic among passengers. The incident, caught on video, highlights ongoing elephant-human conflicts in the area. More

Four fishermen from Kankarpal village, Balasore, went missing after venturing into the sea. A search operation involving drones is underway. More

Crime Branch arrests BSE vice president Nihar Mohanty in OTET question paper leak case, total arrests rise to eight. Special OTET-2025 exam postponed indefinitely affecting 75,403 candidates. More

Suspected Maoists blew up railway tracks between Karampada, Jharkhand, and Renjeda, Odisha, during 'Shaheed Saptah', disrupting train services and triggering massive combing operations in the Saranda forest region. More

Cuttack RTO fines a private bus Rs 12,92,909 for operating without valid registration, permit, and tax clearance, highlighting strict enforcement against transport norm violations. More

A 15-year-old girl from Bayabar village in Odisha's Puri district succumbed to burn injuries at AIIMS Delhi, leading to an uneasy calm in the village. Police are guarding her house as family members likely left for Delhi for the postmortem. The community prepares for her traditional burial amidst tight security. More

Ganjam RTO fined five FCI trucks Rs 1,19,160 for lacking fitness certificates and tax receipts during a surprise raid at Narendrapur godown. More

The Indian Air Force will conduct an Agniveer Vayu recruitment rally in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, from August 27 to September 4, 2025, targeting youth from 12 states under the Agnipath scheme. More

BJP's Baijayant Panda mourns the demise of Kanaka Mohapatra, mother of Digapahandi MLA Sidhant Mohapatra, offering condolences and support to the bereaved family. More

A tanker with failed brakes crashed into three houses in Gumma village, Rayagada, killing Lakshmi Patra and injuring two, including driver Deepak Kujur. Locals blocked NH 326 demanding compensation. More

Students at Dhodra Government Primary School in Nabarangpur refuse to attend due to dilapidated infrastructure, filthy toilets, and unsafe mid-day meal conditions, highlighting systemic neglect. More

A farmer, Debadi Barik, was trampled to death by an elephant in Keonjhar district while protecting his crops. His wife, Rukmini Barik, allegedly consumed poison upon hearing the news and is in critical condition. More

Gopal Mallik was murdered and mutilated by villagers in Gajapati district over witchcraft suspicions, with his body found in Harabhangi Dam. Four suspects have confessed. More

Odisha Vigilance conducted raids at six locations linked to Golap Chandra Hansdah, MVI Boudh, over alleged disproportionate assets. Searches targeted properties in Baripada, Boudh, and Bhubaneswar. More

A 16-year-old girl from Puri's Balanga district, who suffered severe burns on July 19, died at AIIMS Delhi. Her death has sparked a political row in Odisha, with opposition parties BJD and Congress demanding Rs 2 crore compensation and justice, while BJP denies politicization. More

The Government of Odisha has announced significant transfers and promotions within the OAS cadre, including Prafulla Kumar Swain, Sucharu Kumar Bal, and Binod Kumar Senapati. Three officers promoted to OAS Superior Administrative Grade and three to OAS Special Secretary. More

NIT Rourkela and MCTE, under the Ministry of Defence, hosted a five-day bootcamp on drone swarm technologies for Indian Army officers and defence professionals, featuring sessions on UAV dynamics and live simulations. More

'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 allegedly 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