Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Sunday, 14 September 2025

Lija Majhi, a tribal girl from Bamra in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, has secured admission to Sundargarh medical college after clearing NEET. Despite economic hardship, she excelled academically, becoming a beacon of hope for rural and underprivileged students. Her journey from a residential school to a medical college showcases the transformative power of education and family support. More

Some audience objected to Nisha's obscene dance moves, prompting Nisha to lose her temper and deliberately show her footwear to the spectators from the stage. More

The current state of the temple calls for immediate intervention from authorities to ensure that the sacred space is preserved properly for devotees and the rituals proceed smoothly. More

As per procedure, a running test was being conducted for the Home Guard post on the day of the incident. While participating in the run, Shibaram suddenly fell ill and collapsed midway, sending shockwaves across the ground. More

Odisha MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallik announced a crackdown on unused industrial plots, warning that land not utilised for industry will be reclaimed. During a review at Berhampur’s defunct Ankuli industrial estate, he revealed plans for reallocating land to serious investors and promoting local industries like cashew, stone carving, and handloom to boost employment and economic revival. More

The census will also track birth and mortality rates among the stray dog population. This first-of-its-kind step in the state aims to protect citizens from accidents and the spread of infectious diseases. More

A sea bath turned disturbing at Sonapur beach in Ganjam district on Sunday when a youth went missing and another was rescued. Four friends from Chikiti locality had visited the beach, but the day took a dark turn as sea currents overwhelmed two of them. While rescue efforts saved one, the search for 18-year-old Amit Kumar Pradhan continues. He has not been traced yet, with the search operation still on. More

During this operation, as many as three individuals involved in the illegal production of firecrackers have been arrested and are currently under investigation by the police. More

A Nepali youth, Gobinda Kumal, tragically died of a suspected heart attack during a recruitment practice session for OSAP in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district. He collapsed during a physical drill before the official selection process began. The incident has sparked concerns over health screenings and emergency response in recruitment drills. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement. More

It has been directed that all buildings under the municipality’s jurisdiction will be inspected, and strict action will be taken to seal unsafe structures. More

The rituals were underway along the riverbank when Kanha Jena from Nagapura village under Kolar Panchayat accidentally slipped and was pulled into the deep water. Present at the scene, retired teacher Sampad Jena bravely jumped into the river to save the boy. Unfortunately, while attempting to rescue, Sampad himself went missing. More

An illegal LPG cylinder trade was busted in Odisha’s Ganjam district, where domestic gas was being sold without authorisation. Prompted by a gas agency owner's complaint, police in Digapahandi detained a supply vehicle and began investigations. Authorities are probing the distribution network, while earlier black marketing cases, including one in Sundargarh, highlight growing concerns over unsafe fuel trade. More

This raises serious questions about how a government-run hostel is being managed, especially when parents entrust their children’s safety and education to such institutions. More

A queue-based system for darshan at Puri Jagannath Temple will soon be implemented, according to Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan. The initiative aims to streamline temple management and enhance devotees’ experience by ensuring orderly, secure darshan. During his visit to Angul, the Minister confirmed that the process of relocating Hundi (donation boxes) from the temple premises has already begun. More

Tension prevailed in Basudevpur under the Chudamani Marine Police limits of Bhadrak district after a 9-year-old girl was allegedly abducted on Saturday evening. Over 12 hours since the incident, the child remains untraceable. More

Garbage has been piling up across several wards in Cuttack after waste collection came to a halt for the past three days. The disruption has led to foul odour and unhygienic conditions, sparking concerns among residents over rising health risks. More

The intensity of the ongoing spell of rains across several parts of Odisha is expected to ease in the next 24 hours as the low-pressure system responsible for the recent showers has now moved inland towards the Vidarbha region. More

A shocking discovery was made at Paradip Port in Odisha when the body of a man was found lying face down on a coal-laden goods train. The train, which had originated from Talcher, was headed to the premises of a private company inside the port. CISF personnel noticed the body as the train entered the port area, prompting an immediate police investigation. More

Electricity consumers in Odisha will be entitled to compensation if power distribution companies fail to deliver services within prescribed timelines, according to a new draft regulation issued by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC). More

Following the recent reduction in GST rates, the central government has issued a directive mandating the display of revised prices on all goods. The move requires manufacturers, packers, and importers to clearly indicate the updated maximum retail price (MRP) on products, even for items already purchased or packaged before the GST adjustment. More

The Odisha government has granted standing permission and No Objection Certificate (NOC) to all teaching and non-teaching employees under the School and Mass Education (SME) Department, including those working in fully-aided educational institutions. More

In a significant step toward improving student mental health and preventing suicides, the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, is set to roll out the ‘Never Alone’ programme — an AI-driven mental wellness platform. More

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Centre and the Odisha government over alleged violations of environmental laws in the ongoing Shree Jagannath International Airport project at Puri. More

In a late-night heist, five masked miscreants broke into a house through the roof and looted valuables at gunpoint in Dewanbahali village under Sharata police limits in Mayurbhanj’s Udala area. The incident took place around 1 am on Saturday, when brothers Chandan Nayak and Ranjan Nayak were asleep. More

The millennium city of Cuttack is witnessing heightened activity as preparations for Durga Puja gather pace. From gigantic thematic gates to idols taking shape in clay, puja committees are racing against time to be ready for the festival. More

A string of bribery cases in the past few months highlights how corruption cuts across the state bureaucracy, sparing neither senior officials nor low-level staff. More

In a distressing incident near Kakhadi Chhak in Cuttack district along the Purunakatak–Sambalpur road, a pickup van carrying participants to an immersion programme rammed into a roadside tree, leaving eight people injured. The group was on its way to Cuttack to perform the ‘Singha Baja’, a traditional musical ensemble featured in festive processions. More

Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Saroj Kumar Sethi of Patna police station in Keonjhar has been transferred to the district headquarters, allegedly after some photos of him posing with Odia jatra dancer Nisha Maharana went viral on social media. More

How cruel can human beings become? How indifferent to life? These disturbing questions are being asked in Jajpur after a horrifying act of brutality was caught on CCTV in Mukhundapur village under Jenapur police limits. More

Already recognised for coffee and millet cultivation, the Koraput district is now seeking official recognition for its diverse spice production, with locals and academicians believing that the region has the potential to become India’s next big spice tourism hub. More

The sacred observance of Shodasha Upachara Puja has commenced across the revered Shakti Peeths of Odisha. This has infused a renewed vibrancy into the spiritual landscape of the state. More

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will conduct a comprehensive dog census across the city starting September 17 amid the street dog menace. According to BMC officials, the enumeration exercise will continue for eight days till September 24 and cover all 67 wards under the civic body’s jurisdiction.  More

The Twin City Commissionerate Police arrested three men in Bhubaneswar on charges of gangrape after a woman alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted at a city lodge. More

The Foundation for Technology & Business Incubation (FTBI) at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has been honoured with the coveted Bharat Incubator Award 2025 at the 4th Bharat Entrepreneurship Summit held in New Delhi on Saturday. More

In a bid to create awareness among people about road safety, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched the ‘Zero Accident Day’ campaign in Keonjhar, his native district. More

Widespread rainfall lashed several districts of Odisha over the past 24 hours under the influence of an ongoing low-pressure system over north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts. In this regard, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed several districts under a yellow warning. More

A late-night road accident near Kalinga Studio Square in Bhubaneswar left the area shaken as a speeding car triggered a series of collisions before crashing into a tree on Saturday night. More

Farmers reportedly blocked the National Highway connecting Khordha and Bolangir, demanding immediate supply of fertiliser. More

The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet has approved the appointment of altogether 35 IAS and allied officers as Joint Secretaries or equivalent posts at the Centre.  More

The Capital Police Station arrested as many as five robbers, including two juveniles. More than 60 expensive stolen mobile phones were recovered from their possession. More

According to the complaint, ASI Chhabila Pradhan, along with another police personnel and two young men, visited the farmhouse at night. They allegedly forcefully entered the premises and assaulted the owner and his employee. More

Behera was accused of forcibly bringing a businessman to the police station without any formal complaint and detaining him for three days. Additionally, the businessman accused her of taking a large sum of money. More