Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 11 August 2025

A 25-year-old from Mayurbhanj, Chandan Kumar Giri, was arrested for abusing and threatening a female student at FM College in Balasore, sparking campus outrage. The youth unlawfully entered the college campus and hurled vulgar abuses at her, also threatening her with dire consequences. The incident triggered outrage on campus, prompting the victim to file a written complaint. More

BSF jawan Suresh Biswal from Odisha's Dhenkanal district committed suicide in Jammu & Kashmir, citing family disputes as the reason in his final message to his mother. More

CBSE approves open book assessments for Class IX from 2026-27, aiming to shift focus from rote learning to analytical skills, with a pilot starting this year. More

A 20-foot crocodile spotted in a canal near Jarimula market, Kendrapara, causes panic among villagers. Earlier, a crocodile had attacked Kajal Mohanty in the same district. The reptile, estimated to be nearly 20 feet long, has reportedly been frequenting a particular spot in the canal near Jarimula market for several days. Eyewitnesses describe the crocodile as ‘gigantic’. More

A 26-year-old man was arrested for allegedly abducting and raping a Class-9 girl in Balasore, Odisha. The incident occurred near Barada Ranital canal, leading to public outrage and the accused's motorcycle being set on fire by locals. More

Deepu Yadav, a Class 6 student at Budharaja Government UP School in Sambalpur, died after an electricity utility pole fell on him during railway line expansion work near the school premises. The pole, which had become unstable due to nearby construction activity, fell suddenly. The student, who was standing nearby, could not escape the mishap and was fatally struck. More

A speeding Thar in Bhubaneswar killed Rebati Raul and her 8-year-old daughter Reshma, with CM Mohan Majhi announcing Rs 8 lakh aid for the family. The incident highlights dangers of reckless driving. More

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces plans to develop Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur as digital hubs, alongside Bhubaneswar, to prepare youth for AI, cybersecurity careers. Four MoUs signed to boost research, innovation, and startups. More

A Jagatsinghpur SI, Amit Padhi, allegedly married a minor girl, with the investigating officer, Dilip Kandi, accused of intimidating the victim's family. The victim threatens self-immolation amid inaction. While the audio clip seems to clearly suggest threats, officer Dilip Kandi has denied making any such remarks when questioned, stating he never intimidated the victim’s family. More

A female elephant died in Karanjia's Satkosia zone, with the cause unknown. Meanwhile, a 30-elephant herd causes havoc in Mayurbhanj, damaging crops and houses. More

Three Odisha labourers died after a pickup truck hit them on Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road near Keesara. The driver, suspected drowsy, was arrested. More

During interrogation, the accused reportedly confessed that they had consumed alcohol together. Subsequently, a quarrel broke out and in the ensuing fight, Bishwanath was beaten to death. More

Odisha's School and Mass Education Department has withdrawn regularisation order for 16,000 contractual teachers, causing unrest. The decision, reversed five days post-announcement, lacks clear explanation. On August 2, the S&ME Department had issued a letter that promised regular appointments and grade pay revisions for teachers who had been serving on a contractual basis for over six years. More

Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan stated that the sacred Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath cannot be sold online to preserve its sanctity. The SJTA and Odisha government have also initiated measures to streamline Anand Bazar's functioning and ensure transparency in the sale of Abadha and Sukhili Bhog. More

Saintala police uncovered an innovative ganja smuggling method, arresting Sanjeev Kumar Mishra and Devanta Karna with over one quintal of ganja disguised as paper rolls on NH-26 near Baragaon. More

The body of Kalpana Ray, a nursing student from Nabarangpur, lies unclaimed in Raighar as villagers demand Rs 50 lakh compensation and arrest of the third accused for viral photos. More

Rebati Raul succumbs to injuries at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after a Thar hit her, following her daughter's death in the same accident, sparking outrage over road safety. The incident had occurred last Saturday when an overspeeding white Thar, allegedly racing with a black Scorpio, rammed into Rebati, her son, and her 8-year-old daughter Reshma. More

Babita Patra assumes role as OSCPCR Chairperson, pledging to enhance child security and development in Odisha, with a focus on education, health, and social welfare. More

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi admonished an elderly man for mentioning 'suicide' during a grievance hearing, urging patience and trust in due process. This comes amid a rise in self-immolation cases, including a recent tragic incident in Bargarh district. More

Odisha's Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari announced a new Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy by 2025, offering land-for-land compensation and project stakes to displaced persons, emphasizing participatory decision-making. More

A minor girl from Phiringimal village in Bargarh district died from burn injuries at Burla Hospital. Police are investigating the incident, including a recovered video, amid claims of self-immolation. More

A rare, possibly venomous catfish with sharp thorns and black-and-white patterns was caught in Chirasrota River, Sonepur, drawing crowds and sparking curiosity among locals and experts. More

Puri police arrested 12 individuals impersonating sevayats for extorting money and intimidating non-Odia pilgrims at Shree Jagannath Temple, following a tip-off and surveillance. More

A herd of 30 elephants from Badadeuli forest caused havoc in Karanjia, Odisha, damaging houses and crops, sparking fear among villagers who demand immediate action from the forest department. More

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces a Rs 1,000 crore world-class sports complex in Bhubaneswar and high-standard stadiums across 14 blocks with a Rs 4,124 crore budget, aiming for Gold-Level athletic meets. More

A man, Ananta Bagasingh allegedly killed his wife, Risma, at her parental home in Gajapati's Kunkuni village following a family dispute, arrested while fleeing. More

The decomposed body of Jyoti Ranjan Behera, a 34-year-old salesman, was found in Bhubaneswar's Bahadalpur canal. His family alleges murder, citing business enmity. Police are investigating. More

A couple in Koraput's Bandhugaon was publicly punished for marrying within the same clan, forced to plough as a 'purification ritual' by villagers, sparking outrage. More

The Odisha Crime Branch has taken Jitan Maharana and Bijay Mishra, key accused in the OTET 2025 question paper leak case, on a two-day remand. The investigation aims to uncover financial transactions and connections to other arrested individuals, including Nihar Ranjan Mohanty. More

The BJD enforced a 12-hour bandh in Nabarangpur's Raighar block, demanding Rs 1 crore compensation and justice for a nursing student who died after alleged harassment by Satyajit Sarkar. The protest disrupted normal life, with shops closed and traffic blocked. More

A 13-14-year-old girl from Bargarh district is critically injured after being found burnt in a field in Firingimal village, with unclear circumstances surrounding the incident. More

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