Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Wednesday, 03 September 2025

Orissa High Court has paved the way for the long-awaited Sambalpur Municipal Corporation elections by annulling the contentious 2015 election notification. The State government must issue a fresh notification within six weeks, addressing reservation policies. This ruling ends years of electoral delays caused by legal challenges and sets the stage for fair municipal polls in Sambalpur. More

Sambalpur is gripped by shock as final-year VSSUT student Anjaneya Dash is found dead under the PC Bridge. CCTV footage revealing his last moments raises urgent questions about the circumstances, including who he was speaking to late at night. Authorities are investigating possible foul play amid growing suspicions, while his family and campus community seek answers. More

The celebration, which brought together over 700 attendees under the banner of "One UAE, One Nuakhai", marked the largest Nuakhai gathering ever held outside India.  More

According to sources, the boundary wall, which was constructed barely two years ago, crumbled during a brief spell of rain, exposing poor construction quality. Witnesses say the collapse could have caused severe injuries if students had been near the wall at the time. More

After losing her husband in a tragic accident, Mamata Panda from Odisha’s Betara village rose from widowhood to become a security guard at SCB Medical College in Cuttack — all to save her severely burned son. Her journey is one of resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering maternal love, proving that a mother’s strength knows no bounds. Initially, she had been working as a daily-wager in the hospital. More

On the day of the incident, after finishing work at the shop, the three followed Mali on a bike from Dumuriput to Tinikonia Square. They intercepted him and allegedly attacked him with lethal weapons, leading to his death. More

Ahead of the festive season, the Odisha government has set a September 20 deadline to complete repair works on major roads across cities and towns. Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced a high-level meeting on September 6 to review progress. The initiative aims to improve travel conditions during puja celebrations, focusing on damaged stretches, water-logging zones, and high-traffic areas. More

According to the prosecution, on August 9, 2022, the victim, Dambaru Pujari, and his family members were plucking beans in their field when the accused, armed with deadly weapons such as swords, axes, and iron bars, attacked them over a long-standing enmity.  More

The controversy erupted after photos went viral on social media showing headmaster Upendra Patel, a member of the school management committee, and two other teachers from nearby schools consuming alcohol inside the school office. More

To restore order and academic focus, Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj has directed Utkal University to ban non-students from entering Vani Vihar campus. The move follows unrest at Gopabandhu Hostel and growing concerns over unauthorised individuals disrupting campus life. Authorities have been instructed to enforce the directive strictly, ensuring student safety and discipline. More

The body was found in a highly mutilated state, without the head. Investigators have also recovered a mobile phone from the site, which is expected to help in further investigation. More

According to the minister, an airport at Subani would benefit people from both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, ensuring better connectivity and economic growth for the region. More

Doctors have confirmed that the injury, though serious, is not life-threatening, but the child remains under close medical observation. More

According to forest officials, the calf had been seen wandering in an ailing condition for the past few days. Locals reported spotting the carcass lying near a canal for the last two days. More

Puri Jagannath Temple managing committee has approved the pilot implementation of a queue-based 'Dhadi Darshan' system at the Natamandap to enhance crowd management. To ensure efficient execution, 14 sub-committees have been formed, including four statutory ones. A nine-member oversight team led by the Puri District Collector will monitor the process and ensure rituals remain unaffected. More

Two youths from the village, identified as Manoranjan Samantaray and Sushant Das, have been named in the complaint. Police have detained one of the accused for interrogation, while efforts are underway to nab the other. More

In a shocking consequence of the heavy rains that pounded Balasore town, bundles of currency notes and vital documents belonging to depositors were allegedly damaged after floodwater inundated the Postal Superintendent’s office on Wednesday. More

Odisha BJP state president Manmohan Samal reached Delhi on Wednesday on a three-day tour, where he is scheduled to meet several central leaders. More

A headmaster in Mayurbhanj district has been suspended after repeated complaints of reporting to duty in an intoxicated state and neglecting his responsibilities. The suspended official has been identified as Sanjay Kumar Jena, headmaster of Dhanpota Primary School under the Badasahi block. More

Speculation has intensified within Odisha’s political circles after senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Bhupinder Singh made remarks suggesting uncertainty over his future in the party. More

CCTV footage from Bhubaneswar Bharatpur showed armed miscreants prowling in residential lanes, attempting to barge into houses, and threatening to attack anyone who tried to resist. More

A youth died under suspicious circumstances at a de-addiction centre in Bharatpur area in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday evening, triggering outrage and demands for a thorough probe. The deceased has been identified as Suryakant Mohapatra, a resident of Singhanathpur under Banki police station limits in Cuttack district. He had reportedly been admitted to the centre on August 29 for treatment. More

An unfortunate incident unfolded in Raibandha village under Badagada police station limits in Ganjam district, where a minor girl died after her family failed to realise she had been bitten by a venomous snake. More

The first meeting of the newly reconstituted Srimandir Management Committee was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb at the Neeladri Bhakta Nivas conference hall in Puri. More

In a dramatic unravelling of events, a woman from Ratagar village in Banki in Cuttack district allegedly staged her own drowning on Monday to flee to Puri, where she was located along with her reported boyfriend. More

In a shocking case of alleged medical negligence, an elderly man died in Pipalpada village under the Laxmipur police station limits of Koraput district after waiting nearly five hours for an ambulance. More

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and environment think tank International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST) launched the city’s first Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan (IHCAP) to address escalating heat stress and cooling demand. More

Gold prices are witnessing a sharp and steady surge, leaving jewellers anxious and customers cautious. The upward trend in the precious metal has impacted jewellery markets across Odisha, with many buyers postponing their purchases. More

Archana Nag has lodged a complaint in Bhubaneswar, accusing her husband, Jagabandhu, of attempting to kill her and their son. More

Tension flared in Kantabanji on Tuesday night after locals alleged that Aravind Mohapatra, husband of Kantabanji IIC Rashmita Behera, assaulted and abused people in an inebriated condition. More

A two-day joint coastal security exercise, ‘Sagar Kavach-2’, commenced this morning along the Odisha and West Bengal coastline, bringing together multiple Indian defence, paramilitary, and civilian agencies. More

Normal life in Khaira came to a standstill on Wednesday as the town observed a seven-hour bandh called by the Swabhiman Manch, protesting its exclusion from the state’s newly declared list of Notified Area Councils (NACs). More

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of widespread rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning across Odisha on Wednesday. The wet spell is expected to continue till September 6. More

The Northern Railway has announced the cancellation of 68 incoming and outgoing trains from Jammu and Katra stations till September 30, while 24 trains are scheduled to resume, officials said. More

As per the approval, 100 seats have been sanctioned for the Government Medical College, Phulbani, and another 100 seats for the Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Government Medical College in Talcher. Academic sessions at both institutions will commence from the 2025–26 academic year. More

Odisha is expected to receive normal rainfall in September, according to IMD DG Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. Citing early trends and an active monsoon season, he highlighted the influence of low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal. With Red and Orange alerts issued in several districts, residents should prepare for continued heavy rainfall in parts of southern and western Odisha. More

Notorious gangster Md Sakil, wanted in multiple criminal cases, surrendered before the JMFC City Court in Cuttack after days on the run. Accused of assault and intimidation over a rental dispute, Sakil’s surrender has stirred attention amid his claims of police threats and calls for justice. Authorities are expected to probe further into his gang-related activities. More

In a disturbing breach of public trust, Rayagada Police arrested seven individuals—including three homeguards—for looting Rs 9 lakh and a gold chain from a trader under the guise of a police operation. The incident, involving personnel from Kalyansinghpur and Bissamcuttack police stations, has raised concerns over misuse of uniformed authority, prompting calls for stricter monitoring of auxiliary police forces. More

As many as four accused have been arrested in connection with the case. Nearly one kilogram of stolen gold ornaments, along with 2.5 kilograms of silver, has been recovered.  In addition, Rs 9.45 lakh in cash was also seized. More