Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Tuesday, 09 September 2025

A shocking child abduction attempt unfolded in Odisha’s Sambalpur district as nine fake godmen allegedly tried to kidnap a schoolboy in broad daylight. Dressed in religious attire, they failed thanks to a friend's quick reaction. Villagers later caught the suspects at a nearby ashram. The case has triggered concerns over child safety and possible trafficking networks. More

In a tragic span of just three days, four Odia migrant workers from Ganjam’s Patrapur block lost their lives while working outside Odisha. All hailed from economically weaker families and had migrated in search of livelihood. Their deaths have sparked grief, demands for compensation, and renewed calls for local job creation and safer migration policies. More

Speaking at the event, Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida appealed to people to stay away from excessive mobile use, saying that online obsessions were disrupting family harmony. More

With this launch, OTV has reaffirmed its role as a pioneer in promoting grassroots journalism and regional identity, ensuring that the voices of western Odisha continue to find a larger platform in the digital era. More

Efforts accelerate to introduce a queue-based Darshan system at the Puri Jagannath Temple, with officials aiming for smooth crowd management without disrupting age-old rituals. The temple managing committee, under Collector Dibya Jyoti Parida, is actively reviewing logistics and challenges. Preparations are expected to conclude by September 15, ensuring disciplined yet tradition-aligned temple entry. More

Odisha Crime Branch has filed a 349-page chargesheet in the FM College girl student’s self-immolation incident. The report, submitted in Balasore's SDJM Court, names four accused, including top college officials. With statements from 120 witnesses and digital evidence, the case highlights pressing concerns over harassment, student safety, and institutional accountability. More

Twenty seven-year old Mamali is completely visually impaired. Yet, Mother Nature has blessed her with extraordinary compassion and creative power in her voice. Her melodious singing of devotional bhajans carries a unique resonance that enriches Odisha’s traditional folk art, giving it a distinct identity. Through her soulful renditions, Mamali has not only preserved the heritage of Odisha’s devotional folk music but has elevated it with dignity.  More

The agitation, which has been gaining momentum in recent weeks, is being spearheaded by Sudhakar Mantri, president of the Paradip Port Workers and Employees Union. More

Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced that eligible women previously left out of the Subhadra Yojana may soon be included. A crucial review meeting will assess verified data from key departments to ensure rightful beneficiaries are added. The move aims to uphold the scheme’s integrity and ensure no eligible woman is deprived of her entitlement. More

Earlier, the OPSC released interview scores only for the Civil Services Examination. With the new directive, the disclosure of interview marks has now been made mandatory across all recruitment exams conducted by the Commission. More

According to the notice issued by Jharsuguda SDPO Umashankar Singh on September 3, RGF’s finance director, Sandeep Anand, has been asked to appear before the investigating officer by November 4. More

High tension unfolded at Utkal University as students gheraoed the Vice-Chancellor, demanding eviction of illegal occupants from staff quarters and nearby slums. The protest erupted after non-students were evicted from hostels. Students pressed for campus safety and academic integrity. Legal procedures are being followed, but the situation remains volatile. More

Odisha has emerged as a major hub in the Vande Bharat Express network, with six premium trains now linking its key cities to Kolkata, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh. The new services, operating on carefully designed schedules, aim to reduce travel time, enhance passenger convenience, and integrate the state more closely with neighbouring regions. More

A tragic incident was reported from Rajpur village under Umerkote block of Nabarangpur district, where a venomous snakebite claimed the lives of two children late on Monday night. More

The Department of Water Resources (DoWR) of Odisha has issued new guidelines prohibiting any organisation from laying pipelines arbitrarily across rivers, reservoirs, or water bodies. More

Rao declared that he was quitting the primary membership of BJD and expressed his disappointment over the party’s approach in recent years. More

In a decisive move against the narcotics network operating in Bhubaneswar, the Twin City Commissionerate Police, on Tuesday, demolished the house of a woman alleged to be a prominent drug dealer in Nayapalli. More

Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas has triggered fresh flooding in Bhadrak district, especially in the Basudevpur block, where the Kansabansa river has reportedly breached its banks. More

Cybercrime cases are on the rise across Odisha, with fake and pre-activated SIM cards emerging as a key tool for fraudsters. Shockingly, in Bhubaneswar, such SIM cards are openly available at roadside stalls, shopping malls, and markets. More

At least 15 passengers were injured and two sustained critical injuries when the ‘Ama Bus’ they were travelling in collided with a stationary tanker near Chhatilagada under Tangi police limits in Choudwar of Cuttack district, this morning. More

In a rare and delicate operation, veterinary surgeons at the government veterinary hospital in Berhampur successfully removed nearly 50 kg of polythene waste from the stomach of a stray cow after an extensive four-hour surgery on Monday. More

The Odisha Excise Department carried out a massive raid in Karanjia subdivision of Mayurbhanj district, seizing more than 15,000 litres of mahua wash and 8,500 litres of mahua liquor. The crackdown was launched on Monday evening. More

Bhubaneswar: Continuous rainfall has gripped several parts of Odisha, prompting the Regional Meteorological Centre to issue yellow warnings for multiple districts. More

Developers must submit a formal undertaking to that effect when applying for building permits. Throughout construction, they are required to display the approved plan, which will be subject to periodic inspections by development authorities. More

A large-scale eviction drive under the codename of ‘Operation Blue Star’, which began yesterday morning, is still underway at the Vani Vihar campus of Utkal University to remove non-students from its hostels. More

Former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Tathagata Satpathy criticised his erstwhile party for deciding not to participate in the upcoming vice-presidential election. Calling the move a ‘political suicide,’ Satpathy said the party had destroyed whatever little political relevance it had left. More

Alarmed by the incident, fellow villagers rushed to his aid and immediately shifted him to the Banki Sub-Divisional Hospital. Despite their efforts to save him, doctors declared him dead. More

Tension gripped Bonai in Odisha’s Sundergarh district after a communal clash on Sunday night, prompting heavy police deployment and precautionary measures. More

A mother and son who went missing for five days in Odisha’s crocodile-infested Bhitarkanika forest were found alive, bringing relief to their village. Anjana and Ratindra Mirdha got lost while catching crabs near the Baunsagada river. A massive forest department search operation led to their rescue near Satabhaya ghat, highlighting both the dangers and resilience of forest-dependent communities. More

In a stark example of rural neglect, an injured mason in Odisha’s Senaghati village had to be carried 4 km on a cot after an ambulance failed to reach his home due to non-motorable roads. The victim, Narayan Dehuri, was later hospitalised in critical condition, sparking anger among locals over repeated administrative inaction on infrastructure development. More

The dispute began during Ganesh Puja celebrations when one group put up a banner near the college entrance with the words ‘KILLER GROUP’ written on it. This triggered protests, and the banner was subsequently removed. More