Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Wednesday, 06 August 2025

Violent clashes erupted at Utkal University ahead of student union polls between ABVP and Yuva Morcha factions, injuring several students and prompting police deployment. Police have been deployed on campus to monitor the situation, and authorities are on alert to prevent further escalation. Sources say both clashing groups are affiliated with the same political party. More

Four young rugby players from Odisha, including Ritu Majhi, Mamali Singh, Charan Hembram, and Bharat Kisan, have been selected for India's U-20 teams at the Asia Rugby Emirates U-20 Championship 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar. More

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha on August 7, issuing a yellow warning for 21 districts due to a cyclonic system near Bangladesh. Director Manorama Mohanty warns of thunderstorms and gusty winds. Rainfall is likely to continue in different districts of the State till August 11, with more localised thunderstorms possible depending on the development of a cyclonic circulation over south Bangladesh by August 8. More

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi met Union Ministers in Delhi, discussing state development, Naxal control, Mahanadi dispute, and steel sector growth, presenting 'Vision Odisha 2036ndash;2047'. More

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and Odisha government on a plea against proposed constructions inside Satkosia Tiger Reserve, highlighting violations of environmental laws. More

A 16-year-old girl in Sundargarh district was allegedly raped by a youth under the pretext of marriage, leading to pregnancy. Following the ordeal, the victim’s family lodged a complaint at Hatibari Police Station. The police have detained the accused and are currently interrogating him. Further legal steps will follow after the investigation concludes. More

Biridi IIC faces allegations of custodial torture from Parthasarathi Das, prompting a show-cause notice from Jagatsinghpur SP and an appeal to OHRC. The victim man sustained grievous injuries and had to be hospitalised in Jagatsinghpur district and later at a health facility in Cuttack. Jagatsinghpur SP has issued a show-cause notice to the IIC of Biridi Police Station. More

The Odisha government mandates Odia signboards for all shops, offering a 5% rebate for compliance and imposing penalties for non-compliance. More

14 girl students at Nigamananda Smruti Vidyapitha in Kalyani village, Balasore, fell ill post-morning prayer, experiencing chest pain and breathing difficulties. Admitted to FM Medical College & Hospital, their condition is now stable as authorities investigate. More

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi returns to his renovated ancestral home in Raikala, Keonjhar, marking his first visit post assuming office. The event highlighted his humble beginnings and commitment to public service. More

Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida advocates for breastfeeding centres in shopping malls to support nursing mothers, as part of a state-wide initiative to create inclusive public spaces. More

Three young women in Odisha died by fire under suspicious circumstances within a month, highlighting urgent social and psychological issues. More

A young Plus 3 student was allegedly burnt alive in Kathiapada village, Kendrapara, under mysterious circumstances. Family suspects foul play, citing blackmail. Police yet to investigate. More

The Smart Digital Kiosk project in Bhubaneswar, under the Smart City Mission, has failed with most kiosks defunct since 2019. Installed at key locations by Honeywell Automation India Ltd for Rs 8 crore, their neglect highlights execution flaws. More

Former sarpanch Debarchan Mirdha was abducted during his morning walk in Rairakhol, Odisha. CCTV footage shows unidentified men forcing him into a car. Police are investigating. More

Sisters in Odisha face hurdles sending rakhis via India Post due to long queues and technical issues, with private couriers charging exorbitantly. More

The Odisha government plans to notify 1,635 new revenue villages, issuing an SOP for clear demarcation without overlaps. District officials are tasked with updating village maps and land records, addressing past incomplete mappings. More

Odisha Vigilance conducted raids at multiple locations linked to Debasis Panda, Principal Scientific Officer, over alleged disproportionate assets. Searches spanned Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, and Berhampur. More

The SJTA, led by Chief Administrator Aravind Padhee, discussed reforms for Anand Bazar in Puri Srimandir, including fixed prices for Abadha and Sukhili Bhog, separate counters, Omfed ghee use, and a dress code for servitors. More

Rabindra Mallick of Mahipur village was allegedly tortured in Balichandrapur Police custody, leading to his critical admission at SCB Medical College, Cuttack, with police denying the allegations. More

Malkangiri Forest Department officials rescued over 1,000 turtles from an inter-state smuggling racket, arresting three individuals while the prime accused remains at large. More

Three members of the Tanka Patra family were killed when a speeding truck hit their motorcycle at Jagmohan Chhak on NH-49 in Keonjhar district. The incident has sparked local protests over road safety. More

The body of Raghu Patra, an elderly man from Kalahandi's Kandama village missing since July 30, was found on Rayagada railway tracks. Police suspect witchcraft-related murder and have arrested two. His family members, after failing to trace him, had lodged a missing person report at Biswanathpur Police Station, prompting an official investigation. More

In Keonjhar's Parjanpur village, Bideshi Patra's body was denied last rites post-post-mortem due to superstition. NGO 'Bharasar' intervened, ensuring a dignified cremation. The tragic chain of events began when Patra was bitten by a venomous snake while sleeping at home. Though he was rushed to the DHH in critical condition, he succumbed during treatment. More

Proposals for stricter penalties at Puri's Srimandir, including up to seven years' imprisonment for violations, were submitted to the Odisha government by SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee. More

The Odisha government mandates departments to identify and report incompetent employees for compulsory retirement, with a deadline set for submissions. More

Over 1,500 baby saltwater crocodiles hatched in Odisha's Bhitarkanika National Park, marking a significant event in the conservation of India's estuarine crocodiles. The park, home to 70% of India's saltwater crocodiles, has seen their population rise from 96 in 1975 to 1,826 today. More