Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Sunday, 07 September 2025

Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb has issued a stern warning to ISKCON for organising untimely Rath Yatra and Snana Yatra events. Citing deviations from sacred tradition and scripture, he threatened legal action unless compliance is ensured within a month. The controversy raises serious concerns about preserving the sanctity of Jagannath culture amid widespread unauthorised religious celebrations. More

Odisha Revenue Department has issued a stern warning to OAS and ORS officers making unauthorised visits to Bhubaneswar for personal reasons or lobbying. Officers must now seek approval before leaving their district headquarters. The crackdown follows reports of disruptions in field administration, as some officials allegedly seek favourable transfers post-government change. Disciplinary action is now on the table. More

Posting the image, Padhee wrote: “Just received this photograph, likely from around 2011/12 in Bhubaneswar. In the background (top right) is late Arindam Das – a bright journalist who left us far too soon.” More

The total phase, when the Moon is fully covered by the Earth’s shadow, will last from 11:01 pm to 12:23 am, giving observers around 82 minutes to witness the phenomenon. The event will conclude by 1:27 am. More

In a major drug bust near Manguli Chhak, Cuttack, the Excise Department seized 385 grams of heroin worth over Rs 38 lakh. Jagannath Jena, a resident of Angul, was arrested while transporting the contraband. Officials suspect a wider drug network behind the operation. The raid was carried out under Excise Commissioner P. Anvesha Reddy’s directives, and further investigation is underway. More

Dropouts among children aged 7 to 18 years are steadily rising. Instead of holding books and pens, children are being forced into daily wage labour. Many are entering into child marriages, leaving education behind. More

From TVs, refrigerators, and air-conditioners to mobile phones, a wide range of items will now be cheaper, encouraging customers to plan purchases ahead of Puja. More

Odisha Urban Academy, under the Housing and Urban Development Department, organised a consultative workshop on the draft policy recently. More

The SP said that the police would investigate all angles, as some locals alleged that the girl was raped and then murdered. Locals blocked the Angul-Bantala Road, demanding immediate arrest of the culprits and justice for the girl's family. More

With the death of the old man, three people have been killed in elephant attacks in the Champua area in the last one month, which led to public resentment. More

Eyewitnesses said the wall caved in suddenly, causing chaos as people rushed away from the site. Although there was no human casualty, the collapse caused damage to private property. More

After 24 years of ignored pleas, villagers from Deogaon in Nayagarh district staged a relentless protest outside the Collector’s office, demanding a long-promised road. Their day-and-night dharna forced the administration to issue a written assurance for immediate action. The incident reflects deep rural frustration over Odisha’s slow infrastructure development despite repeated appeals and official procedures. More

The Met Centre has specifically issued a Yellow Warning for eight districts on Monday, alerting residents and authorities to be prepared for heavy downpours. More

As per reports, the victim had visited her elder sister's house in the Daringbadi area where she had gone to witness the Ganesh Visarjan. She was returning home after the event when the accused dragged her into a car and raped her. More

A forgotten rock edict from the era of Gajapati Kapilendra Deva was discovered today in Jakampudi village, Andhra Pradesh. Found in a deteriorating state, the artifact has drawn attention from Odisha-based heritage group Utkal Sammilani, which is urging for its preservation and possible relocation. The discovery highlights the ongoing struggle to protect Odia heritage beyond state borders. More

According to reports, a woman from the village was unwell. Family members called an ambulance to transport her to the local hospital after her condition worsened. However, due to muddy roads, the vehicle was unable to climb the hilly terrain. More

A 16-year-old boy from the Chandrasekharpur area of Bhubaneswar has been missing for the last four days, sparking concern among his family and locals. More

Deogarh’s Riamal witnessed rising tensions as farmers voiced anger over the non-availability of fertiliser. Though stocks were reportedly in place, farmers alleged that supplies were not being released on time. They also complained that private dealers were selling fertiliser in the black market at night, charging inflated prices and depriving them of essential inputs. More

Tension prevailed in Manikpur village under Rasgovindpur block of Mayurbhanj district after unidentified miscreants opened fire at a house late on Saturday night. Police said no casualties were reported, but the attack created panic among residents. More

In Angul’s Shyamsundarpur village, the body of a 10-year-old girl who went missing on Saturday was discovered on Sunday  morning from a drain close to her house. More

Bhubaneswar has strengthened its public safety infrastructure with the installation of 1,500 AI-enabled CCTV cameras across strategic locations in the city.  More

A tragic incident occurred in Kulisadar Panchayat of Rayagada district, where sarpanch Mangi Kadaraka died after being bitten by a snake. The incident took place around 2:30 am on Saturday night while she was asleep. On realising the bite, her family immediately called for 108 ambulance. More

In a one-of-a-kind and disturbing incident, two DJ-equipped trucks deliberately collided with one another while participating in parallel processions in Berhampur. The incident left both vehicles damaged and posed a serious threat to people nearby. More

In an age where most government services, from health insurance to pensions, are moving online, some villages in Odisha are still cut off from the digital world. In the remote corners of Ganjam and Koraput districts, network connectivity is patchy at best, leaving residents stranded in an offline reality. More

Unidentified miscreants broke into a home in Bolangir, ransacked the property, and stole valuables when the residing family was out for Nuakhai festivities. More

A baby elephant fell into the Rengali canal near Haladiabahal under the Dhenkanal Sadar Range and struggled for several hours before managing to climb out on its own. The young tusker remained stuck in the middle of the canal for a long time, unable to come out due to the strong water current. Eventually, with great effort, the calf pulled itself out and was later seen running towards the nearby forest. More

At least 15 cows have been stranded near the banks of the Mahanadi River in the Kushpangi area under Banki, Cuttack, after venturing out to graze, officials said.  The incident occurred late on Saturday night when the cattle went to the riverbed in search of fresh grass. Sudden swelling of the river due to increased water flow left them trapped on the partially submerged riverbanks. More

Tension flared outside Khandagiri police station in Bhubaneswar on Saturday as scores of local residents gheraoed the police station, alleging that police had registered false cases and arrested a few following a recent clash during Ganesh idol immersion. More

At an age when children usually spend their days reading books, playing with friends, and running carefree under the open sky, little Lipsa has been confined to a bed for months. The 12-year-old girl from Bhojpur village under Khariar block dreams of going back to school, but fate has written a different story for her. More

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed an agreement with a private sector bank to provide housing loans to beneficiaries of affordable housing schemes who are facing difficulty in arranging their financial share under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. More

Flights to Rourkela have remained suspended for the past two months. While air services had been launched during the 2023 Hockey World Cup, operations have now come to a halt, leaving residents facing numerous difficulties. More

Public Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan has set an November-end deadline for the completion of the Sundarpada-Jatni road project, a key connectivity initiative in the state capital region. More

Political circles in Odisha are rife with speculation as BJP state president Manmohan Samal and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik have left for Delhi, but for different reasons. Their visits come amid reports of an impending BJP cabinet expansion and organisational reshuffle in Odisha. More

Farmers in Bargarh district continue to express anger over the alleged shortage of urea fertiliser, claiming that their crops are being severely affected. Repeated complaints have emerged that, despite urgent demand, the necessary supply of urea is not reaching them on time. More

The body of a minor boy was found in an abandoned tank near a Madrasa in Nilapalli village under Ranpur police limits of Nayagarh district on Friday. Subsequently, the Nayagarh police launched an investigation into the matter. More

A rare celestial spectacle awaits sky-gazers on Sunday night as a total lunar eclipse will be visible across India. Astronomers confirm that the eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon for its deep red appearance, will be clearly visible in all parts of the country. More

In a bid to resolve the ongoing teachers’ agitation, the Odisha government on Saturday initiated formal discussions with a delegation of protesting teachers. More

Tension prevailed in Jharsuguda on Sunday morning after unidentified miscreants opened fire at a house in the Railway Colony area, triggering panic among residents. More

The Gajapati Maharaja emphasized that if ISKCON authorities fail to take proper steps within a month, legal action will be initiated to ensure adherence to tradition. More

The Tribunal has instructed both parties to provide a progress report on the negotiations by October 11. More

The admit cards for the Special OTET will be available for download on the official website from September 17. More

Through the FM service, residents will receive updated information on which roads are congested, where construction work is underway, and other important traffic advisories. More

The key question now being discussed is who is being targeted by Sahoo's remarks-is it Pandian (former 5T Chairman VK Pandian) or someone else? More