Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 19 September 2025

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi directed officials to ensure flawless arrangements for PM Narendra Modi’s visit on September 27 to Berhampur for the national-level Seva Parv. Modi will launch IIT expansion, railway projects, BSNL 4G, and super specialty hospitals. More

Family members of the deceased have alleged that, just like killing Lady Constable Shubhamitra Sahu, Deepak has also murdered his first wife, Aparna, in a pre-planned manner. They have demanded a thorough and impartial probe into both cases. More

Fear has gripped Benakanda village in Odisha’s Kendrapara district after a woman, Lakshmi Dalei, went missing—suspected to have been dragged into the Gobari River by a crocodile. The incident occurred while she was cutting grass. As search operations continue, the tragedy highlights the growing threat of human-crocodile conflict near Bhitarkanika National Park, a known crocodile habitat. More

The affected areas include Phiringia, Khajuripada, Chakapada, Raikia, Baliguda, Tumudibandh, Kotagarh, and Daringbadi, where Maoist movements and camps have been detected deep inside the forests. More

A breach of privilege notice filed by BJP MLA Padmalochan Panda against five Congress legislators has sparked political tension in the Odisha Assembly. The notice accuses the MLAs of violating House rules by publicly commenting on a trust vote before formal Assembly procedures. The development has triggered a heated debate over legislative conduct, media disclosures, and parliamentary protocol. More

In a written reply, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj revealed that the state government spent more than Rs 261.63 crore on the Nua-O scheme. More

During the operation, the officials seized 121 grams of brown sugar from his possession. More

In a shocking incident in Odisha’s Angul district, a man allegedly poisoned his two minor sons after picking them up from school. The children, aged 12 and 8, were found in a forest area and were rescued by some alert villagers. Currently critical, they are being treated at the District Headquarters Hospital in Angul town. Police have launched an investigation amid community outrage. More

Odisha’s higher education system is under strain, with over 1,400 faculty positions vacant across 17 state-run universities. Top institutions like Ravenshaw and Utkal face the brunt of the shortage. Alongside 2,286 non-teaching vacancies, the staffing crisis is raising serious concerns about academic quality. Education experts are calling for immediate recruitment to restore institutional efficiency and standards. More

The development will mark a significant boost to Odisha’s growing IT/ITES and industrial ecosystem and create 210 jobs. More

As per reports, a five-member team led by a woman official conducted the raid and quizzed Nayak for around two to three hours. The officials also checked various documents at his residence. More

The cover picture of the magazine's October edition features a melanistic tiger of Similipal in Mayurbhanj district. More

The meeting approved 25 new projects spanning 13 key sectors, including textiles, steel, chemicals, IT/ITES, infrastructure, logistics, renewable energy, tourism, cold storage, and capital goods. More

Since June last year, as many as six students have faced sexual harassment, while nine students have suffered mental harassment. In addition, two students faced instances of indecent behaviour. More

At Innoventure 2025 in Bhubaneswar, Litisha Mangat Panda of OTV inspired young minds with a powerful message: “Ideate, Innovate, and Empower.” Hosted by ODM Educational Group, the event emphasised the importance of entrepreneurship, innovation, and perseverance in driving success. It served as a dynamic platform to nurture Odisha’s future changemakers and ignite entrepreneurial ambition. More

For the year 2023–24, Rs 25.41 crore was sanctioned for KISS, while Rs 9.31 crore was approved for 2024–25. More

During the latest proceedings, Pratap Jena, who has been named in petitions seeking his inclusion as an accused, sought more time to file his reply. The court accepted his plea and allowed him an extension.  More

The sensational Bhubaneswar lady constable murder case has taken a fresh twist, with accused husband Deepak Raut now coming under fresh scrutiny over the suspicious death of his first wife, Aparna Priyadarshini, in 2022. More

A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on September 25, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Friday. More

A high-drama protest unfolded outside the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Friday when a woman from Jajpur attempted to storm the premises with a set of demands. Despite heavy security, she tried to march towards the Assembly building, but was quickly restrained by police. More

A total of 32 cases of girl student harassment have been registered across nine districts of Odisha, informed School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gand in the State Assembly on Friday. More

A domestic quarrel in Odisha’s Balasore district ended in a gruesome tragedy when a man allegedly beheaded his wife with a sharp weapon. More

BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has expressed his disagreement with the party’s decision to suspend senior leader Prafulla Mallik, calling it a wrong move that could harm the party. More

The Shodasha Upachara Puja, a sixteen-day ritual, has commenced at the Durga Madhab Peeth in Talmul village of Angul district from Mulashtami. With Durga Puja approaching, the shrine has turned vibrant with devotion and festivity. The rituals are being performed with complete adherence to tradition at the peeth. Each night, 'charred fish along with juri' is offered to the Goddess as bhog. More

In a surprising turn of events, BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has publicly supported party leader Shreemayee Mishra, following her recent ‘Sanyasi’ remarks that recently stirred political debates in the disha. More

The stray dog census entered its second day in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The exercise, which covers all 67 wards under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), will continue till September 25. Teams have been formed for each zone, ward, and street to ensure comprehensive coverage. More

Chaos marred the second day of the Odisha Assembly’s monsoon session on Friday, with proceedings lasting barely four minutes before being adjourned till 4 pm. More

In an exclusive OTV ground report, residents revealed that Maoists frequently storm the village, forcing local youths into recruitment drives and compelling villagers to procure rice, pulses, and medicines from nearby markets. The constant coercion has left villagers feeling trapped and helpless. More

In a major step towards strengthening India’s maritime security, the Indian Coast Guard inducted its latest advanced patrol vessel, Adamya, on Friday.  The commissioning ceremony was held at the Coast Guard berth in Paradip Port between 8:45 am and 10:30 am. Satyajit Mohanty, Joint Secretary of the Defence Ministry, graced the occasion as the chief guest and formally commissioned the vessel into service. More

Gold reserves of around 1,996 kg have been discovered in Deogarh and Keonjhar districts of Odisha, state minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena told the assembly on Thursday. More

In a major twist to the sensational murder case of woman traffic constable Shubhamitra, the investigation has been elevated to the ‘Red Flag’ category, further tightening the net around prime accused Deepak Raut. More

Amidst a statewide outrage among farmers over scarcity of fertilisers during the ongoing kharif season, Odisha Food and Supplies Minister K C Patra on Thursday admitted to "black marketing" of urea in different parts of the state. More

The Railways department in Odisha has launched a special Kunki campaign to protect elephants from accidents on railway tracks. Under the initiative, railway employees will be alerted before elephants approach the tracks, and loco pilots of trains running on those routes will also receive direct messages. For this purpose, the Indian Railways is installing the Intrusion Detection System (IDS). More

With the US imposing a steep 50% tariff on seafood imports, Odisha has implemented measures to mitigate the impact on its exporters and increase global supplies. More

Odisha Vigilance on Friday launched simultaneous raids at nine locations linked to Antaryami Sahu, Forest Range Officer of Kashipur Forest Range in Rayagada district, over allegations of possession of disproportionate assets (DA). More

An Odisha SOG commandant was injured in a gun battle with Maoists in Kandhamal’s Indragarh forest. Security forces launched combing operations after intel on Maoist presence; search continues with additional forces deployed. More

In a chilling act of domestic violence in Balasore, Odisha, Sheikh Amjad allegedly slit his wife’s throat in public after a dispute, leaving her critically injured. The shocking incident, captured on camera, occurred in Pathan Mohalla. Locals rescued the victim, now battling for life in Cuttack’s SCB Hospital. Amjad was detained by police, sparking outrage and highlighting rising domestic violence. More

BJD Rajya Sabha MP Manas Mangaraj faces serious land grab allegations in Khordha’s Tangi tehsil, where villagers accuse him of illegally occupying government land, blocking access to a vital public pond. Residents claim political intimidation, forced land sales, and misuse of power. Authorities have promised legal action pending formal complaints and investigation into the disputed encroachments. More

Experts believe that the mother’s natural sense of smell detected human scent on the calf’s body, leading her to reject it. More

Following the Odisha Congress's submission of a no-confidence motion against the State government over unemployment, corruption, and stalled development, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) convened a key meeting at Naveen Niwas. Senior BJD leaders emphasised that the party will respond thoughtfully and strategically, promising to take the “right decision at the right moment” as the political situation unfolds. More