Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 09 August 2025

An eight-year-old girl was killed and her mother and brother critically injured after being hit by a speeding Mahindra Thar in Bhubaneswar on Raksha Bandhan. The incident occurred near Patrapada V2 as they returned from their uncle's house. More

A viral video shows Bargarh DHH in Odisha using cardboard for fracture treatment due to lack of orthopaedic doctors, sparking outrage and an official inquiry. More

The Orissa High Court orders the state government to appoint a competent authority within three weeks to enforce the 1960 cow slaughter ban, amid ongoing cattle smuggling and rescue operations. More

Conjoined twin survivor Jaga celebrated Raksha Bandhan with his sister Subhadra at DHH Phulbani, where he's undergoing treatment. The family awaits another surgery for Jaga, who was separated from his late brother Kalia in a 2017 AIIMS Delhi operation. More

Indian Air Force jawan Swarajya Sahu, who died from injuries in a cylinder explosion, was laid to rest in Konark with full military honours. More

Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal indicated that the formation of boards, corporations, and committees in Odisha will likely occur after August 15 or 20, following discussions with party leaders. More

MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati demands a Vande Bharat Express between Jeypore and Bhubaneswar, with CM Mohan Charan Majhi promising its launch soon. Odisha's rail network thrives with six Vande Bharat services enhancing connectivity. More

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi criticizes the Opposition for a 'feudal mindset', alleging they can't accept a tribal from a poor family as CM, while emphasizing his commitment to democratic governance. More

President Droupadi Murmu celebrated Raksha Bandhan by sending a rakhi from Rashtrapati Bhavan to her brother Tarani Sen Tudu in Mayurbhanj, upholding their family tradition and sharing blessings. More

Fishermen off Jaleswar coast caught a 2-ton giant stingray, drawing crowds to Digha auction centre for its high medicinal and export value. More

A 17-year-old boy allegedly murdered his 12-year-old brother in Hatapada village, Bolangir, confessing to burying the body after being suspected by their mother. Police are investigating possible motives including sorcery. More

Allegations surface at Bargarh District Headquarters Hospital over using cardboard splints instead of Plaster of Paris for accident victims, raising concerns over treatment standards and medical staff intentions. More

BJP National Vice President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda on Saturday visited Baladevjew shrine in the district to seek divine blessings on the occasion of Lord Balabhadra Jayanti and Rakhi Purnima.  More

Female students of Sanjay Smruti Government College in Phulbani celebrated Raksha Bandhan by tying rakhis to BSF jawans from the 116th Battalion, deployed in Kandhamal for anti-Naxal operations, fostering a bond of gratitude and familial connection. More

Tension in Goudasahi, Ganjam, after Shankar Majhi was allegedly killed by friend Gaur Behera over unpaid money. Police found Majhi critically injured in a locked house; declared dead at MKCG Medical College. More

The Odisha government mandates the establishment of 'Shaktishree' empowerment cells in colleges and universities by August 25, aiming to enhance women's safety on campuses through self-defence training and student representatives. More

Nurse Sonali Rout was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a Bhubaneswar hospital bathroom, with police investigating possible foul play. More

Padman Majhi and his nephew Prem Majhi, a BSF jawan, were killed in a road accident at Krishna square, Nuapada. The incident occurred when an unidentified vehicle hit their motorcycle on the National Highway. More

Two minor sisters drowned in Subarnarekha River during Kanwar Yatra in Balasore, Odisha, highlighting monsoon dangers. More

On Raksha Bandhan, Odisha's Subhadra Yojana beneficiaries to receive their third installment, with CM Mohan Majhi distributing funds in Jeypore. Over 1 crore beneficiaries will get Rs 5,000 each, while Kotia sees separate disbursements. More

The Kendrapara Plus-3 student's charred death case sees new allegations as the boyfriend's family accuses the victim's father of murder, amidst police intensifying investigations and questioning. More

Raksha Bandhan, celebrated with devotion in Odisha, sees sisters tying Rakhis to brothers, who pledge protection. Special rituals at Srimandir, Puri, and cow worship mark the day coinciding with Gahma Purnima. More

Over 1.5 lakh Plus Two seats remain vacant in Odisha as students increasingly prefer vocational and skill-based courses for better job prospects, highlighting a shift towards employment-oriented education. More

Jajpur SP Yashpratap Shrimal released CCTV footage debunking custodial torture claims, showing accused Rabindra Mallik faking a poisoning attempt at Balichandrapur Police Station. The SP clarified that this entire act was caught on CCTV and disproves the claims of custodial torture. The injured father-daughter duo had personally met the SP to narrate the incident. More

Odisha government has spent over Rs 170 crore in two years compensating airlines for empty seats under the viability gap funding scheme, as part of its international flights initiative aimed at boosting tourism and investment. In a major tourism push, the State government had introduced direct international flights from Bhubaneswar to some of the key destinations—Dubai, Bangkok, and Singapore. More

OTV's second Health & Wellness Conclave in Odisha gathered experts to discuss holistic health approaches, focusing on nutritious food, exercise, and healthcare for a disease-free life. More

Arts of Weaving celebrated National Handloom Day by showcasing Odisha's weaving heritage with AI, promoting Eri silk, and felicitating handloom enthusiasts. The event highlighted ethical fashion and global outreach. More