Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Sunday, 10 August 2025

A girl was abducted in broad daylight at Kaptipada market in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, in front of her parents. Despite an FIR, police have not rescued her or identified the culprits after two days. The victim girl was forcefully abducted in broad daylight in Kaptipada. The incident occurred on Friday evening when the girl, a resident of Sudasudia village, had gone for shopping with her parents. More

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha from August 12-14 due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, with warnings for thunderstorms and gusty winds in several districts. More

Sunakhandi village's lone Anganwadi centre in Ganjam, Odisha, is in ruins, endangering children's safety and learning. Despite complaints, no action has been taken until Bhanjanagar Sub-Collector announced new construction plans. Villagers fear a major tragedy is only a matter of time unless urgent repairs or reconstruction is undertaken. More

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated Odisha's first seawater desalination plant in Ganjam, using reverse osmosis to supply 4 lakh litres daily, benefiting 7,000 people. More

A minor girl in Udala, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, narrowly escaped a gang-rape attempt by three men on Raksha Bandhan. The accused have been arrested, sparking community outrage. More

Angul Town Police arrested eight armed dacoits near Hemasurapada Chhak, thwarting a planned highway robbery. Weapons, vehicles, and cash were seized. Upon noticing the police presence, the suspects attempted to flee from the spot. However, they were intercepted and captured at Hata Chhak (near a marketplace). Police seized two SUVs used in the crime. More

A young couple, Bharat Behera and Kanakalata Behera, from Patarajpur village in Jajpur district, Odisha, who had a love marriage two years ago, allegedly consumed poison under mysterious circumstances. Both are in critical condition at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack. As of now, the exact reason behind their decision to consume poison remains unknown. More

Three young men drowned in separate incidents at Chandrabhaga Beach, Puri, with two near Eco Retreat and another nearby, all swept by strong currents. More

Unauthorised online sale of Puri Jagannath Temple's sacred Abadha Mahaprasad sparks outrage among devotees, with items like Anna rice and Khechudi being marketed illegally, raising questions on authenticity and SJTA's silence. Adding fuel to the controversy, Items such as Anna (rice), Dali (dal), and Kanika (sweet rice) are being marketed with price tags ranging from Rs 700 to Rs 1,000 per package. More

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Rs 280 crore Shaheed Laxman Naik Medical College in Koraput, a 650-bed facility aimed at enhancing regional healthcare and reducing travel for advanced treatments. More

25-year-old Trupti Nayak found dead under suspicious circumstances at her in-laws' home in Bhubaneswar's Mancheswar; husband Bikram Nayak arrested for murder following family allegations. More

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda pledges financial support for Tulasi Women's College's infrastructure expansion during its 47th Foundation Day, emphasising women's empowerment through education. Panda underscored the importance of women’s empowerment in driving overall social progress. He announced his commitment to extend financial assistance from his LAD fund for the college’s infrastructure projects. More

A BeMC team raided sweet shops in Berhampur to check for adulteration and hygiene, destroying over 50 kg of stale sweets ahead of Rakhi Purnima. More

Pramod Behera, accused in the mysterious death of a Pattamundai Plus-3 student, was arrested by Kendrapara police. Obscene videos and photos were recovered from his phone, adding a sinister twist to the case. More

A gas cylinder explosion in Angul's Kulada village critically injured Bibhuti Bhushan Pradhan, his wife Ratnamanjari, and son Vignesh. The late-night blast led to a fire, with neighbours and emergency services responding swiftly. More

A neighbourhood dispute in Cuttack's Bidanasi Nuasahi turned violent when Gobinda Malik attacked Sukadev Dalei and his wife Sujata Bhatt with a knife, leaving them critically injured. Both are under intensive care at SCB Medical College. More

Police personnel from Sagada outpost in Boudh district accused of assaulting a dhaba worker and stealing Rs 6,200, sparking protests for justice. More

Police seized a Mahindra Thar SUV involved in a hit-and-run that killed an 8-year-old girl and injured her family during Raksha Bandhan in Bhubaneswar. The vehicle was found abandoned in Jatni, with the driver still at large. More

A 29-member elephant herd from Jharkhand is causing havoc in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, damaging crops and houses, while a 31-member herd wreaks similar destruction in Keonjhar's Patana range. Forest officials are on high alert as villagers' interference exacerbates the situation. More

Odisha's Malkangiri Forest Department rescued rare flap shell turtles from poacher Bipin Ray, arresting him near Motu-Konta. In a separate operation, STF arrested two for tiger skin trade in Nayagarh. More

A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal will trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall in Odisha on August 12 and 13, with thunderstorms likely. The IMD has issued alerts for several districts. More

Unidentified miscreants vandalised Amaresh Jena's Ward Office in Bhubaneswar, damaging property. Jena, jailed for an alleged rape case, is a controversial figure. Police are investigating possible motives including personal enmity or political rivalry. More

A rabid dog's rampage in Bolangir's Chinchera village killed national-level para-athlete Jogendra Chhatria and farmer Hrushikesh Rana, injuring six others, including children. More

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi to inaugurate a 650-bed facility at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College in Koraput, enhancing healthcare for southern Odisha and neighbouring regions. More

Pramod Barada allegedly strangled his mother Laxmi Barada, 81, in Dantari Bagada village over a property dispute. Aska police are searching for Pramod. More

A Plus-3 student's charred body found in Kendrapara leads to an FIR against her boyfriend, Pramod Behera, for alleged harassment and blackmail, intensifying the probe into her suspicious death. More

Sambalpur police seized 700 bottles of cough syrup and arrested three individuals in Ainthapali, under the NDPS Act, highlighting ongoing efforts against illegal drug distribution. More

Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium hosts India's first World Athletics Bronze-Level Continental Tour, the Indian Open 2025, featuring 160 athletes from 17 countries competing in 18 events. More

209 COBRA Battalion busted three Maoist bunkers in Saranda forest, recovering materials and dealing a blow to their operational capabilities. More

Odisha Police's 'Operation Garuda' led to 129 arrests, seizure of firearms, illicit liquor, and drugs, showcasing efforts to curb crime and anti-social activities across the state. More

Nir Nunan, 55, was brutally murdered in Jharsuguda's Barihapada village after a dispute following alcohol consumption. Police have detained a suspect. More

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