Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Wednesday, 10 September 2025

The project will cover nearly 800 acres of land across Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur, and is envisioned as a multi-economic growth zone aligned with the state’s long-term vision Vikshit Odisha 2036.  More

In a major setback for BJD, nearly 70 grassroots leaders including sarpanches and panchayat samiti members from Dharmasala block, Jajpur, joined BJP on Wednesday in presence of state president Manmohan Samal. The exodus signals declining BJD influence in the constituency once considered its bastion. More

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati visited a remote Bonda tribal hamlet in Malkangiri, urging enhanced support for PVTGs like Bonda and Didayi. More

According to reports, a group of eight hunters had entered the forests of the Podadiha Range within the Similipal Tiger Reserve for illegal hunting. Their movement was quickly picked up by AI cameras strategically placed inside the reserve, alerting forest officials. More

A delegation from the state has recently visited two other states to study their excise models. Based on their findings, Odisha’s new policy is being shaped, and the final draft is expected to be ready this month. More

One such incident reflected the emotional side of monkeys when a tragic and emotional scene unfolded in the Korei area of Jajpur district, where a troop of monkeys gathered to mourn the death of one of their companions killed in a road accident.  More

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall across Odisha over the next two days due to a cyclonic circulation over south Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh. More

Despite 48 hours passing since the discovery, the victim remains unidentified. In an attempt to trace his identity, police have plastered posters across Bhubaneswar. The move, they hope, will encourage residents to come forward with information. More

Senior BJD leader Amar Prasad Satpathy has sparked speculation of a major political shake-up by hinting at the formation of a "new BJD". Amid rising dissent within the party, Satpathy criticised the current leadership for straying from core ideologies and losing grassroots support. His comments follow recent exits and cryptic statements suggesting a parallel movement may soon emerge. More

The husband claimed he raided the rented house on suspicion and found his wife with her male friend in a compromising position. Furious, he decided to publicly shame both before taking them to the local police station. More

Following rising concerns over exclusions from the Subhadra Yojana, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida assured that no eligible woman will be left out of the scheme's benefits. A high-level review revealed issues like missing documentation and outdated data. The government now plans field verification and will rely on Health Department records to ensure rightful beneficiaries are covered. More

There are many compelling reasons which move the poor to distant places away from home. A very high density of population in a state without commensurate job opportunities creates enough pressure for migration More

After evicting outsiders from illegally occupied hostels, Utkal University authorities have now turned their attention to encroached staff quarters on campus. More

In a late-night operation, police intercepted an illegal milk adulteration operation near a hotel in Kuspangi under the Gurudijhatia police station of Cuttack district. More

Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday apprehended a junior assistant of Nicolson Forest Training School, Champua, in Keonjhar district while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from a retired employee. More

In a bid to ensure smooth functioning of the upcoming Odisha Assembly session, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has issued strict instructions prohibiting senior government officials from undertaking foreign trips, outstation visits, or even convening meetings outside their headquarters during the week-long session. More

BJP Odisha president Manmohan Samal on Wednesday clarified that decisions regarding cabinet expansion and appointments in state-run corporations will be taken at the right time. Returning from Delhi, Samal said that no discussions were held in the national capital regarding these appointments.  More

​​​​​​​Three Odias, Rashmi Ranjan Parida from Bhubaneswar, Debraj Mohanty, and Soumya Ranjan Sahoo, are stranded in Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu as widespread Gen Z-led protests have disrupted normal life. More

​​​​​​​In a rare procedure, doctors at the MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur successfully removed a nine-inch toothpick from the food pipe of an 80-year-old man after a one-hour surgery. More

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has, in the past week, destroyed nearly 100 kilograms of stale food and imposed fines totalling Rs 15,000 on eateries, hotels, and fast food vendors. More

Coastal villages of Jagatsinghpur district are once again reeling under the fury of the sea, with tidal waters breaching embankments and inundating homes and farmlands near Ramtara. The advancing sea has reportedly encroached nearly 700 meters inland, flooding residential areas and agricultural fields with saltwater. More

The Union government has announced a new strategic railway line connecting Boinda in Angul district to the Balangir–Khurda corridor via Boudh, spanning about 80 km, as part of its push to expand the railway network in Odisha. More

Preparations for Durga Puja have gathered pace in Cuttack, where artisans and organisers are working round the clock ahead of the festival, which is celebrated with much pomp and heritage in the Silver City. At several pandals, clay work on idols has begun, and polishing of the city’s iconic GI-tagged silver filigree backdrops is underway. More

In yet another case highlighting the hardships faced by expectant mothers in rural Odisha, a woman was forced to give birth on the way to a hospital after an ambulance failed to reach her village due to poor road connectivity. More

Odisha Vigilance officials on Tuesday apprehended a Village Agriculture Worker (VAW) in Angul district while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from an NGO representative. More

Tension prevailed near the Jagannath Temple on Wednesday morning after an unidentified youth attempted to forcibly enter the shrine before the Singhadwara was opened for devotees. More

The Odisha government has ordered the transfer of several senior Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers, placing them in key district-level and departmental positions. More

Today, September 10, marks the global observation of World Suicide Prevention Day. In Odisha, this day comes with a renewed focus on awareness and intervention, as official data highlighted a worrying rise in suicides across the state. More

The Odisha government has announced the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2025, introducing financial incentives of up to Rs 20 lakh for buyers of electric vehicles across categories. The policy, valid until December 31, 2030, seeks to accelerate EV adoption, boost employment, and align the state with India’s broader decarbonisation roadmap. More

A crucial review meeting of the Subhadra Yojana is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, with discussions expected on the inclusion of beneficiaries who were previously left out of the scheme. More

Indian Railways has announced that the Bhubaneswar–Rourkela Intercity Superfast Express (Train Nos 22840/22839) will remain cancelled in both directions on September 10, 2025, owing to the late arrival of link rakes. More

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