Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Thursday, 04 September 2025

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  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 22 hours ago
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Fake gold brick scam busted in Odisha: Rs 16 Lakh fraud unearthed

Odisha Police busted a fake gold scam in Nilagiri locality of Balasore district, where a man was duped of Rs 16 lakh after being sold brass bricks as gold. The main accused has been detained for questioning, and a mobile showroom linked to the racket was seized. The accused lured victims with claims of selling gold bricks at cheap rates, only to deliver brass bars painted to resemble gold. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 23 hours ago
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Giant python caught in fishing trap laid by Odisha villagers

Due to the recent spell of heavy rains, the water current in the area had intensified. It is suspected that the python was washed down from the upper reaches of the forest and became stuck in the trap meant for fish. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 23 hours ago
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Overloaded lift collapses in Odisha hospital, narrow escape for 27 people

The overcrowding caused the lift to malfunction while moving from the first floor to the second floor, leading to a sudden breakdown. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 23 hours ago
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Lightning strikes Odisha school during classes, three girl students injured

As the windows of the classroom were open, a lightning bolt struck close to the side where some students were seated. Unfortunately, three girl students sitting near the open window became victims of the strike. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 24 hours ago
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No obscene dance, laser show in Bhubaneswar pujas this year: BMC

Ahead of Durga Puja, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has banned obscene dance performances, DJ music, and laser shows at Puja venues. New rules also mandate plastic-free celebrations, proper parking, and stray dog removal. Violating committees risk losing permission for events like Meena Bazaars. Emergency services, road repairs, and public safety measures have also been prioritised. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 1 day ago
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Accreditation panel for Odisha journalists defunct for 19 years!

Odisha Press Accreditation Committee (OPAC) has remained non-functional for 19 years, leaving thousands of working journalists without official access to government information and spaces. Despite rules mandating biennial renewal, no committee has formed since 2004. This vacuum has led to alleged irregularities, blocking deserving reporters, threatening press freedom and transparency in Odisha. More
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  • 1 day ago
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Utkal Hospital Performs First Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s Disease in Odisha’s Corporate Hospital

While two DBS surgeries have been performed earlier in Odisha, the procedure at Utkal Hospital marks a major advancement — it is the first in the state to use the latest-generation directional electrodes with AI-enabled BrainSense™ technology. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 1 day ago
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Odia music director Abhijit Majumdar goes into coma, shifted to ICU at AIIMS Bhubaneswar 

Doctors revealed that he is suffering from pneumonia along with multiple other health complications, which have severely worsened his condition. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 1 day ago
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Farmers clash for fertiliser, police called to control situation in Odisha’s Ganjam

Tension erupted at Gokarnapur Seva Samabaya Samiti in Ganjam’s Digapahandi block as farmers clashed while queuing for fertiliser. Amid high Rabi crop season demand, overcrowding and poor management led to stampede-like conditions. Police intervened to restore order after a few women fainted. Authorities now face criticism for failing to anticipate the rush and ensure a smooth distribution process. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 1 day ago
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Babushaan visits Abhijit Majumdar at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, urges fans to pray for recovery

Popular actor and Ollywood superstar Babushaan, who shares a close bond with the singer, paid a visit at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The actor later urged his fans to pray for his speedy recovery. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 1 day ago
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Subhadra Yojana beneficiary verification: Four-wheeler, Mandi & Health databases to be checked

The exercise comes after allegations that several undeserving individuals had managed to get enrolled under the scheme while genuine beneficiaries were left out. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 1 day ago
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Work orders for 50,000 houses to be distributed in Odisha on PM Modi’s birthday

On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, September 17, the Odisha government will distribute 50,000 work orders for houses under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana. Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik announced this as part of a larger rural housing drive. Additionally, PM Awas Yojana work orders will begin rolling out in November after eligibility verification is complete. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 1 day ago
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Rs 73 Lakh gone In 4 days! Former Bank Manager falls victim to cyber fraud

Despite his background in banking, the victim reportedly fell prey to the sophisticated tactics employed by the fraudsters. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 1 day ago
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Ranihaat to Badambadi: Six iconic Durga Puja pandal gates get Orissa High Court approval 

According to the order, clearance has been given for six prominent sites in Cuttack—Ranihaat, Chandini Chowk, Badambadi, Khan Nagar, Malgodown, and Shikharpur. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 1 day ago
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Bhubaneswar apartment robbers back: Six flats looted ahead of Durga Puja & Diwali festivities

The stolen items include gold jewellery, cash running into lakhs of rupees, and other costly household articles. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 1 day ago
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Flood in Baitarani for third time in 3 months, other rivers remain stable in Odisha

Odisha faces its third flood in three months as the Baitarani River crosses danger levels at Akhuapada in Bhadrak due to a low-pressure system and heavy rainfall. While other rivers like the Mahanadi and Subarnarekha remain stable, officials remain on high alert. Authorities have opened Hirakud Dam sluice gates to manage water, anticipating further low-pressure-induced rain and rainwater inflow. More
  • Prasanna Mishra
  • 1 day ago
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Should Odisha Government Have A Dress Code For Employees 

The desirability of a dress code for government employees in India is a topic that blends practicality, symbolism, and public perception.  More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 1 day ago
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Puri observes Sunia festival; Gajapati Maharaj enters 69th ‘Anka’, 1433 ‘sal’ begins

The sacred Sunia festival, marking the traditional New Year for the Puri royal family, is being observed with great devotion and grandeur today across Puri. The day holds deep religious, cultural, and historical importance, especially for the Gajapati Maharaja of Puri. This year, Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb entered his 69th Anka (regnal year), ushering in the 1433 Sal. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 1 day ago
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Odisha govt initiates process to reclaim 58000 acre of Lord Jagannath’s properties

The Odisha government has launched an extensive drive to reclaim the vast land properties of Lord Jagannath, spread not only across the state but also in different parts of the country. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 1 day ago
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Another woman attempts self-immolation in Odisha; dies in SCB Cuttack

A woman from Salepur died from severe burn injuries on Wednesday night while undergoing treatment at Cuttack’s SCB Medical College and Hospital. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 1 day ago
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‘Drunk’ IT women’s late night drama on Bhubaneswar streets leaves locals furious

Bhubaneswar witnessed high drama late on Wednesday night after three young women created a ruckus near a hotel, eventually landing in trouble with the police. The incident unfolded in the Nayapalli area, where the women were reportedly found driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a disturbance in a public place. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 1 day ago
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Assam’s ‘Most Wanted’ fugitive hiding in Bhubaneswar; massive police raid underway

A joint team of Assam Police and the Commissionerate Police on Thursday launched a raid at Subhadra Apartment in the Infocity area of Bhubaneswar to arrest a fugitive accused of multi-crore financial scams. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 1 day ago
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Bird strike menace at Bhubaneswar airport due to ‘lax enforcement’; DGCA writes to Odisha CS

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has raised concerns over frequent bird strike incidents at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) and has written to Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 1 day ago
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NIRF Ranking 2025: IITs dominate yet again, Madras retains top spot; NIT Rourkela at 34

The Ministry of Education on Thursday released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, the 10th edition of the annual assessment of higher education institutions across India. As in previous years, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has maintained its dominance, clinching the first position in the engineering category for the seventh consecutive time. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 1 day ago
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Bhubaneswar New City plans: Singapore firm to design city; know their best projects, track record

The Odisha government announced this Monday that it is moving ahead with plans for the proposed Bhubaneswar New City project. Further, it has roped in Singapore-based Surbana Jurong (SJ) to prepare the master plan for the new city. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 1 day ago
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Fresh security breach at Puri Srimandir, inside pictures of temple go viral again

Puri Srimandir witnessed yet another security breach after photographs from inside the 12th century shrine going viral on social media.  More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 1 day ago
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Vigilance registers fresh case against Cuttack City Hospital official for embezzling Rs 1.24 Cr fund

Odisha Vigilance has instituted another case against Kishore Kumar Sahani, Senior Assistant at City Hospital under the Office of the CDMO, Cuttack, for allegedly misappropriating government funds worth over Rs 1.24 crore. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 1 day ago
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All eyes on Utkal University as deadline for non students to vacate hostel ends today

The four-day deadline issued to non-students occupying hostels of Utkal University expired on Thursday, raising concerns over whether the directive will be fully implemented. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 1 day ago
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Odisha tractor driver hailed as hero after rescuing three women from being swept away in Kalahandi

A tractor driver turned saviour in Kalahandi district when he rescued three women from being swept away by a surging nala on Wednesday evening. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 1 day ago
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Rare giant flying squirrel spotted in Odisha’s Koraput; rescued by BSF jawans

In a rare sighting, Border Security Force (BSF) jawans stationed at the Gupteswar forest camp in Koraput district rescued a Giant Flying Squirrel from the Ramgiri area and handed it over to the local forest officials. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 1 day ago
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Odia music director Abhijit Majumdar shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar in critical condition

Renowned Odia music director and singer Abhijit Majumdar has been shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar after his health condition worsened at a private hospital in Cuttack. More
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 1 day ago
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Public darshan to remain closed for 5 hours at Puri Srimandir for Bamana Janma Niti

Public darshan of Lord Jagannath will be restricted for five hours in Puri Srimandir for the observance of the Bamana Janma Niti on Thursday. The darshan will remain closed from 5 pm to 10 pm. On the Bhadraba Shukla Dwadashi tithi, the Bamana Janma Niti is observed. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 1 day ago
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New GST rates from Sept 22: Check Top 20 frequently asked questions to avoid confusion

The 56th GST Council meeting has brought significant changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, effective 22nd September 2025. To guide taxpayers and businesses, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has released 60 FAQs covering rate changes, compliance rules, input tax credit (ITC), and sector-specific clarifications More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 1 day ago
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OTV impact: Airing of CCTV footage helps Odisha police nab accused for ‘assault’ on cops in Bolangir

Odisha police arrested a man accused of assaulting the officer-in-charge of Badamal police outpost in Bolangir district late last night. The arrest was made after CCTV footage of the episode was aired by OTV. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 days ago
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Odisha accelerates Bhubaneswar IT hub: Multi-storey towers to come up over 5,500 acres of land

The Odisha government has identified nearly 5,500 acres of land in and around Bhubaneswar to accelerate the development of information technology infrastructure, including IT parks, towers, and electronic manufacturing units under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. More
  • Mohammed Imteshal Karim
  • 2 days ago
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Odisha signs two MoUs worth Rs 2,655 crore at Semicon India-2025, aims to become major semiconductor hub

The Odisha government has secured investment intents worth Rs 2,655 crore at the ongoing Semicon India-2025 conference in New Delhi, marking a major push towards its ambition of becoming a hub for semiconductors and advanced electronics. More
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 days ago
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Orissa HC clears deck for Sambalpur civic body polls; fresh notification within 6 weeks

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
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 days ago
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VSSUT student death: CCTV footage of Anjaneya’s last moments surfaces, raises questions

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
  • Srijata Mishra
  • 2 days ago
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Odias in UAE celebrate Nuakhai with grandeur & cultural festivities

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
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 days ago
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Odisha school wall collapses just two years after construction

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
  • Suranjan Mishra
  • 2 days ago
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From widowhood to security guard at Cuttack hospital! Odisha woman’s battle for injured son

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
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