Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Thursday, 21 August 2025

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Odisha to merge BSE & CHSE into single Board, to develop SCERT on NCERT lines

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi approves merging BSE and CHSE into a single board, extends free textbooks to Class IX-X students, appoints ANMs in hostels, and promotes mother tongue education for tribals. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Orissa High Court prohibits tall gates and light structures in Cuttack during Dussehra

The Orissa High Court banned excessively tall gates, arches, and light gates during Dussehra in Cuttack to prevent accidents and road obstructions, with noise limits and strict donation policies enforced. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Collector turns teacher at tribal girls’ school in Odisha

Malkangiri Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay taught English and Sanskrit at a tribal girls' school in Bonda Ghati, inspected development works, and emphasised holistic tribal integration. The District Collector also engaged the students by asking them a wide variety of academic questions, checking their comprehension and encouraging interactive learning. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 4 weeks ago
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Odisha govt to appoint 45000 teachers, provide free textbooks till Class 10

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announces regularization of contractual teachers, creation of 40,000 new posts, and free textbooks up to Class X in Odisha to strengthen primary education under NEP 2020. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Students protest transfer of professor at Odisha’s Baripada women’s college

Over 100 students at Government Women's College, Baripada protested against the sudden transfer of a professor, citing academic disruptions and faculty shortages. The protesting students, primarily from the Geology Department, held placards and raised slogans against the college authorities. Allegedly, the professor’s transfer occurred abruptly in the middle of the academic year, severely disrupting their studies. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Freak accident kills 12-year-old boy in Odisha

A 12-year-old boy died after being crushed by a falling boulder while bathing with friends near a hill in Thalibada village, Ganjam; heavy rain is suspected as the cause. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 4 weeks ago
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SPs transferred across Odisha districts in major IPS reshuffle

The Odisha Government transferred 18 IPS/OPS officers, including Dr. Santosh Bala as Director SFSL and Prateek Singh as SP Puri, to strengthen law enforcement. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Odisha Anganwadi workers protest demanding govt employee status, better pay

All Odisha Anganwadi Ladies Workers' Association members protested in Sundargarh, demanding government employee status, higher salaries, retirement benefits, and threatening statewide strikes if unmet. More
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  • 4 weeks ago
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Shock in Bhubaneswar: Boy, 8, ‘abducted’ while returning from tuition

An 8-year-old boy was allegedly abducted in Sailashree Vihar, Bhubaneswar while returning from tuition; police are investigating with no ransom demand reported. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Allegation of irregularities rock Koraput medical college blood bank

An allegation of irregularities at SLNMCH's blood bank in Koraput, raised by Sheikh Abraham's forum, demands District Collector action for transparency and ethical handling amid patient hardships. Several patients from 3-4 neighbouring districts are coming to the health facility since the day when the medical college and hospital was set up in this district. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 postponed again

The Special OTET 2025, scheduled for August 31, has been postponed by the Board of Secondary Education due to unavoidable circumstances, with no specific reason given, causing candidate dissatisfaction. More
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  • 4 weeks ago
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AIIMS-Bhubaneswar signs MoU to boost healthcare innovation in Odisha

AIIMS-Bhubaneswar signed an MoU with KIIT-TBI and BCKIC to boost healthcare innovation, promote clinical entrepreneurship, and establish Centres of Excellence in Odisha. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2025: Odisha enter summit clash

The second Semi-Final match between Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Punjab was a closely contested affair in which Odisha defeated the host 3 – 2 with Karan Lakra (58’) scoring in the final few minutes of the game.  More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Odisha Assembly monsoon session to begin on September 18

Odisha Assembly's monsoon session, from September 18 to 25, will feature debates on State interests, key bills, and opposition to address issues such as the farmers' plight and women's safety. The opposition has announced its intention to demand accountability from the government and ensure that it responds to all pressing issues concerning public welfare and State interest. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 4 weeks ago
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Odisha hosts international workshop on human-elephant coexistence; CM Majhi calls for joint action

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated an international workshop on human-elephant coexistence, announcing a global centre and outlining state measures to mitigate conflicts. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 4 weeks ago
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Gas leak triggers fire at women’s hostel in Odisha’s Berhampur; inmates escape unhurt

A gas leak from an LPG cylinder caused a fire at a women's hostel in Berhampur, Odisha; all inmates escaped unhurt, but belongings were destroyed. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 4 weeks ago
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Rickshaw puller ‘attacks’ Odisha lawyer in Puri

Advocate Raghunath Pattnaik was brutally assaulted by a rickshaw puller in Dolamandap Sahi, Puri, sustaining grievous injuries and undergoing treatment at the district hospital. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Son of house help cracks NEET in Odisha, realises mother's dream

Dhabaleswar Pujari, son of a house help from Nabarangpur, cracked NEET UG 2025 with 376 marks, securing a seat at SLN Medical College amid financial struggles and inspired by COVID-19 doctors. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 4 weeks ago
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When duty meets integrity: Odisha ambulance heroes prove honesty still lives strong

Two incidents in Odisha highlight ambulance staff's honesty and compassion: one returning a lost wallet with Rs 5,150 to Raghunath in Koraput, another carrying a patient through rough terrain in Nayagarh. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 4 weeks ago
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Ama Bus en route from Cuttack gutted in fire on NH-16 near Khordha; chain of mishaps continues

An Ama Bus en route from Cuttack caught fire on NH-16 near Gadakharada Square in Khordha, gutting the vehicle but all passengers escaped unharmed, amid a series of recent mishaps involving the service. More
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  • 4 weeks ago
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Tarang Plus to premiere supernatural thriller ‘Sulochana’ on Aug 27; stream free

Tarang Plus premieres supernatural thriller 'Sulochanara' on August 27, releasing all episodes free, blending Odia folklore with modern suspense and character-driven narratives. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 4 weeks ago
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Odisha to build 800 new cyclone and flood shelters, Centre’s assistance sought

Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced plans to build 800 new multipurpose cyclone and flood shelters near schools in vulnerable areas, seeking central assistance after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 4 weeks ago
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FCI targets 40,000 MT ragi procurement in Odisha, starts with Koraput and Nabarangpur

FCI targets 40,000 MT ragi procurement in Odisha, starting with 2,642 MT from Koraput and Nabarangpur for central pool distribution via PDS. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 4 weeks ago
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Pickup van transporting cattle illegally set on fire on NH-16 in Bhadrak, 12 cows rescued

Gau rakshaks intercepted a pickup van illegally transporting 12 cows on NH-16 near Nalanga, Bhadrak, vandalised it, and set it ablaze, causing panic and police investigation. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 4 weeks ago
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Two killed as speeding Bullet crashes into pole in Bhubaneswar

Two persons died in a road accident on Wednesday night when a speeding bullet motorcycle crashed into a streetlight pole on Fire Station Road near Rental Colony in Bhubaneswar, with overspeeding suspected as the cause. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 4 weeks ago
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IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms across Odisha till Aug 25; several districts under alert

IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across multiple districts in Odisha till August 25, with alerts for flooding and disruptions; yellow warnings issued for several areas. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Orphaned Odisha tribal student cracks NEET, secures govt medical college seat

Nira Mallick, an orphaned tribal from Gajapati's Dumiguda, overcame TB and family tragedies to secure a government MBBS seat at Sri Jagannath Medical College with NEET rank 3,856, aided by activists. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 4 weeks ago
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Bandh, protests over ‘NAC exclusion’ mar daily life in Odisha’s Bolangir and Balasore

Protests over exclusion from Notified Area Council status led to 12-hour bandh in Belpada, Bolangir, and 8-hour shutdown in Baliapal, Balasore, disrupting daily life with road blockades and closures. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 4 weeks ago
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12-hour bandh brings Odisha’s Deogarh to a halt; demands for 24×7 healthcare gain momentum

A 12-hour bandh in Deogarh, called by the Deogarh Zilla Yuba Ekata Manch, halted normal life to demand round-the-clock healthcare at the Old District Headquarters Hospital. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 4 weeks ago
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BMC to recycle offered flowers, puja items into incense sticks; drive begins from Ganesh Puja

BMC launches an eco-friendly drive to recycle flowers from puja pandals into incense sticks, starting with Ganesh Puja, using dedicated vehicles for collection and a new unit at Palasuni. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 4 weeks ago
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Stray dog bites 12 people, including women and children, in Odisha’s Ganjam

A stray dog suspected to be rabid bit 12 people, including women and children, in Ganjam's Kusharaba, Bariguda, and Lakshmipur villages on Wednesday; all injured were treated at Aska Medical College with anti-rabies vaccines. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 4 weeks ago
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BJP MP Baijayant Panda, party MPs from Odisha meet NDA VP candidate Radhakrishnan in Delhi

Odisha BJP MPs, led by Baijayant Panda, met NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan in New Delhi to congratulate him and discuss his candidature, emphasizing his experience for national progress. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Odisha tribal farmer’s daughter earns MBBS seat in govt college; shares her journey

Leeza Majhi, daughter of an Odisha tribal farmer, cleared NEET UG and secured admission at Sundargarh Government Medical College after studying at KGBV Bamra and OAV Iconic Bhubaneswar. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 4 weeks ago
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Bhubaneswar New City project: Odisha govt identifies land to establish satellite city, expand state capital

The Odisha government, led by CM Mohan Charan Majhi, has identified 338 hectares for a new satellite city near Bhubaneswar, linked to the Rs 8,307 crore CRRR project, aiming to house two lakh residents with solar infrastructure and central funding support. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 4 weeks ago
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Student unrest rocks Berhampur University, Gopalpur police station gheraoed

Clash between students and outsiders at Berhampur University during Nuakhai event led to injuries, protests by Bhanja Bihar students with MLA Ramesh Jena, and police intervention. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 4 weeks ago
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Mamata Banerjee is spreading falsehoods, no Bengali is targeted in Odisha: CM Majhi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi refuted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's claims of Bengali harassment, stating only illegal Bangladeshi immigrants are targeted, not lawful residents. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 4 weeks ago
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State Govt to build new Odisha Bhawans in Ayodhya, Hyderabad, Surat

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced the construction of new Odisha Bhawans in Ayodhya, Hyderabad, and Surat to support the Odia diaspora, featuring cultural elements and modern facilities. This initiative marks a cultural and administrative milestone for the State, strengthening Odisha’s presence and services outside its geographical borders. More
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  • 4 weeks ago
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Naveen Patnaik discharged from hospital

Odisha's BJD leader Naveen Patnaik was discharged from a Bhubaneswar hospital after recovering from dehydration and cervical arthritis, with PM Modi wishing him well. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 4 weeks ago
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Veteran BJD leaders’ huddle sparks buzz over new political front in Odisha

Veteran BJD leaders, including Pravat Tripathy and Amar Satpathy, held a secretive meeting in Jajpur's Olasuni Gumpha, sparking speculation about a new political front to challenge BJD and BJP dominance in Odisha. The gathering was hosted by Pravat Tripathy and saw the presence of heavyweights like Amar Satpathy, Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, Prasanna Patasani, Rabi Pani, and Ramachandra Hansda. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 4 weeks ago
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Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) manager caught by CBI while taking bribe

Asit Kumar, Sub-Area Manager of MCL Rampur coal mines, was arrested by CBI in Brajrajnagar for accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to release rehabilitation dues. More
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  • 4 weeks ago
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Odisha ASO, CGL, and Police SI exams scheduled on same date, lakhs of aspirants face tough time

Lakhs of job aspirants in Odisha face anxiety as OPSC ASO, OSSC CGL, and Police SI exams are scheduled on September 21-22, causing confusion and forcing choices between exams. More
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