Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 22 August 2025

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Soumya Ranjan Patnaik clashed over BJP's rise and regional party prospects at a book launch in Bhubaneswar, with Patnaik calling it a defeat of arrogance. More

Odisha government launches Dial 112 for ambulance access, led by Fire Services with new recruits and vehicles to enhance emergency medical aid, especially in rural areas. To support this ambitious initiative, the government has provided ambulance vehicles to the Directorate General of Fire Services. This initiative is aimed at providing immediate medical assistance, especially in road mishaps and rural emergencies. More

Prem Patnaik, brother of BJD president Naveen Patnaik, visited Bhubaneswar to discuss his recovery from dehydration with doctors at Navin Nivas, alongside aide VK Pandian. More

Odisha government initiates a crackdown on underperforming and corrupt officials, with suspensions in Boudh district and disciplinary probes across departments led by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. Transport Department has reported six officials, who are under disciplinary probe. The revelations include sexual harassment allegations against an ASO and two others, while two more are involved in criminal cases. More

Parents in Udala, Mayurbhanj locked Dugudha Nodal Upper Primary School protesting teacher transfers, forcing 264 students to study under a roadside tree; BEO assured new appointments. More

A youth slit a minor girl's throat in Mayabarha village, Bolangir, then attempted suicide by consuming poison; both are critical, with police investigating a possible romantic motive. Initial reports suggest the incident may have stemmed from a romantic relationship gone wrong. Local police have launched an investigation to ascertain the full details and motives behind the shocking act. More

Two individuals were fined Rs 10,000 by the Transport Department for performing dangerous stunts from a moving car on the Palasuni overbridge in Bhubaneswar, causing panic among commuters. More

Seven gold medals have been decided so far and on the final day on Saturday, 17 medals will be decided and 10 of them will be in rowing. More

OPSC announced the OCSE-2023 Main Written exam results, with 806 candidates qualifying for Document Verification and Personality Test from September 6, 2025, in Cuttack. More

AG audit reveals fund mismanagement in EV advance payments and school bus fitness certificate renewals, with delays in RFID projects and road safety implementation in Odisha. The report points to mismanagement in advance payments for EVs, citing irregularities in the disbursement of funds. A faulty budget estimate resulted in Rs 75.07 crore remaining either unutilised or surrendered. More

New queue Darshan system at Puri Jagannath Temple starts September 15, following managing committee formation and Hundi relocation for orderly devotee viewing. After the committee’s first official meeting, the temple ‘Hundi’ will be relocated. With this new setup, devotees will be able to have Darshan in a secure and systematic manner, reducing congestion during peak hours. More

Two Class III students, Ayush Lugun and Rashika Purti, were run over by a speeding Bolero SUV in Keonjhar's SAIL township; police are investigating using CCTV. More

To the world, she was my wife. To me, she was far more. We had a word for each other—“partner.” More

A Class 2 girl was trapped overnight in an iron window grill at Anjar Government Upper Primary School in Keonjhar, raising serious safety and negligence concerns among authorities and parents. More

BMC Mayor Sulochana Das announces a comprehensive dog census in Bhubaneswar to tag and record details of over 80,000 stray and pet dogs for identification, health monitoring, and safety. More

In Dhenkanal's Nabakishorpur Sabarsahi, Jitu Dehuri brutally assaulted his elderly uncle over a personal conflict, captured in a viral video with no villager intervention; police arrested him. The incident, which reportedly lasted for more than 15 minutes, unfolded in full view of the villagers—yet no one intervened. The footage went viral on social media on Friday, drawing massive public outrage. More

OMC MD Sudhansu Mohan Samal reviewed Chrome Zone operations in Jajpur, emphasizing automation, transparency, and sustainability initiatives like solar power and large-scale plantations. More

CBI caught Rajeev Ranjan Yadav, a railway parcel clerk in Rourkela, accepting a Rs 7,200 bribe for processing a generator parcel on Thursday evening. More

It was the culmination of years of the 23-year-old’s hard work that fetched Rasmita top honours when she clocked 53.53 seconds. More

Orissa High Court overturns disqualification of 11 Forest Service aspirants barred over blood pressure tests, directing OPSC to allow physical tests with medical certificates. More

Sarpanches and samiti members from Balikuda block in Jagatsinghpur allege misconduct by the BDO over unilateral project decisions, leading to a formal complaint to the Collector and threats of protest if unresolved. More

Residents of Naharana in Jagatsinghpur allege being cheated of lakhs by HUGE App, which stopped working on August 20 after promising high returns and gifts. More

Puri Srimandir Temple began dismantling the three chariots after a delay due to new godown construction, starting with Goddess Subhadra's, under security and traditional rituals. More

The Khandagiri flyover in Bhubaneswar is closed for 12 days from August 21 to September 1, 2025, for routine maintenance by NHAI, causing traffic diversions and congestion, with authorities urging public cooperation. More

Keonjhar district in Odisha will host a Rs 50,000 crore steel plant, hailed by CM Mohan Majhi and locals as a fulfillment of long-standing demands, boosting industry and employment. More

A man from Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Singh, attempted to scale the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri, raising concerns over recurring security breaches despite preventive measures by authorities. More

School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond announced free bus travel and textbooks for all students in Odisha, along with teacher appointments and educational reforms aligned with NEP. More

The Odisha government suspended Boudh DRCS Girish Chandra Purohit and three PACS secretaries for travelling abroad on medical leave during critical farmer registration periods, following an OTV report. More

Puri Police launched a major operation against illegal travel agencies exploiting tourists, identifying 63 unregistered firms and demolishing unauthorised kiosks to protect visitors to Jagannath Dham. More

IMD predicts a new low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal after August 27, bringing heavy rains to north and interior Odisha, with orange warnings issued for five districts. More

A 12-hour bandh in Borigumma and a 6-hour bandh in Begunia protest exclusion from the Odisha government's NAC list, with Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra promising an announcement on August 31. More

Odisha Vigilance conducted searches at five locations linked to Kishore Kumar Sahani, a senior assistant accused of misappropriating over Rs 1.24 crore and amassing disproportionate assets. More

Odisha signs three MoUs with IIT, NIWS, and Light of Buddhism Foundation to boost heritage, spiritual, and adventure tourism, positioning the state globally. More

Undertrial Raghunath Sahu, 55, died at Angul District Hospital; family alleges medical negligence by jail authorities in his treatment for high blood pressure. More

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

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

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

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

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