Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Sunday, 21 September 2025

In a horrifying incident in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, unidentified attackers slit the neck and inflicted severe head wounds on a woman washing clothes at a pond in Badakhaman village, Udala. Discovered in a pool of blood by her family, she was rushed to Baripada Medical College in critical condition. Police probe underway amid local outrage, echoing recent domestic violence horrors. More

As per sources Bhubaneswar Club witnessed the toughest electoral battle between two candidates for the president post since its inception in 1949. More

A disturbing lightning strike in Bharasa Nuanpalli village under Khallikote police limits of Ganjam district claimed the life of a 45-year-old woman and left another critically injured on Sunday. The victims were working in a paddy field when the incident occurred. Local authorities have begun formal procedures, while the village mourns the loss amid growing concerns over weather-related fatalities in Odisha. More

Majumdar has been taken off the ventilator and is currently under treatment in the ICU. His vital organs are now functioning properly, though his central nervous system remains in a critical condition.  More

BJP is preparing for a massive Yuva Samabesh in Jharsuguda, Odisha, on September 27, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to attend. Aimed at energising youth and boosting party outreach, the national-level event may feature a major announcement. State BJP chief Manmohan Samal informed that final details are expected soon, as preparations continue at a rapid pace. More

Police, along with the Forest Department officials conducted search operations. The boat in which they had ventured into the sea and Bijay's body were found in the sea. More

Rescue operations are currently underway to save Abhishek. Fire Department teams from Berhampur and Kanisi have reached Dhabaleswar and are conducting search and rescue operations. More

Villagers immediately informed Betnoti police, who along with a forensic team, reached the scene and started an investigation into the incident. More

Pramod further added to India’s tally with a silver medal in Men’s Doubles, partnering Sukant Kadam. More

Senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra has accused BJD of intentionally stalling the Odisha Assembly, allegedly on the orders of a mysterious ‘super leader’. Suggesting that real control lies outside legislature, Mishra’s sharp remarks have stirred intense political debate. As blame games escalate, questions arise over legislative transparency and the growing influence of unelected figures in State politics. More

With plantations now in full bloom, the looming threat of the Coffee Berry Borer has left both farmers and officials on edge. More

Former Jajpur MLA Pranab Prakash aka Bobby Das, has sparked political buzz with signs of a comeback in Korei. At a recent community event, he reignited connections with locals, emphasising service over power and drawing an emotional parallel to his bond with both constituencies. While BJP’s Akash Dasnayak criticised his intentions, Bobby’s consistent public presence hints at a larger political strategy. More

Villagers allege that Forest Department officials are yet to reach the spot or initiate measures to drive away the herd, sparking widespread resentment. More

The recruitment drive for Home Guard posts in Koraput has witnessed an overwhelming response, with 7,282 applications received for just 125 vacancies. More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Berhampur on September 27 may undergo changes in view of a heavy rainfall forecast, with Jharsuguda emerging as a possible alternative venue. More

In a major twist in the recovery of the body of missing taxi driver Bidyadhara Sahoo from Bhubaneswar’s Chandaka area, ongoing police investigations have revealed that he may have died by suicide while being held captive by ‘kidnappers’. More

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi interacted with citizens in Bhubaneshwar while returning from the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ on Sunday. The Chief Minister stopped at the Mayfair Square area in the city, where he mingled with locals, conversing with them and listening to their concerns. More

The prestigious Bhubaneswar Club is witnessing a high-profile electoral battle, with two former Chief Secretaries, Asit Tripathy and Pradeep Jena, contesting directly for the post of president.  More

A political stir has erupted in Cuttack BJD after the name of Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray was found missing from an invitation card for the upcoming Dussehra ‘Bandhumi Milan’ programme scheduled for September 26.  More

A powerful explosion, suspected to be from firecrackers, on Sunday rocked Jiakata-Chhatrapur village in the Puruna Cuttack area of Boudh district, severely damaging a residential building. The blast, which occurred around 10:30 am, caused the roof to collapse, raising fears that people may have been trapped under the debris. More

Goddess Samaleswari, the revered presiding deity of Sambalpur, appeared before devotees in the rare Dhabalamukhi Besha on Sunday. The Goddess will remain in this divine form for two and a half days.  More

Clearing the air surrounding speculations regarding a possible cabinet expansion in Odisha, BJP state president Manmohan Samal on Sunday clarified that there are no immediate plans for a ministerial reshuffle in the state. He made the announcement after visiting Maa Samaleswari temple in Sambalpur. More

A tragic train accident in Jajpur district’s Sukinda division claimed the life of a young girl and left her mother and younger sister critically injured late Saturday night. More

Mud crab farmers in Odisha are set to benefit as the state government plans to establish its first mud crab hatchery at Paradip, aiming to reduce dependence on the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA) in Chennai. More

Tension prevailed at the District Headquarters Hospital in Kalahandi late Saturday night following the death of a 25-year-old woman, with her family alleging medical negligence. More

Odisha is set to get a new greenfield deep-sea port at Bahuda in Ganjam district, with an estimated investment of Rs 21,500 crore. More

Months after pausing work on the Bhubaneswar Metro project to revise its master plan, the Odisha government has now reportedly asked the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to provide a list of employees whose services may no longer be required. This latest development has raised concerns about the future of the metro project. More

Odisha is likely to witness heavy rainfall in the coming days with the formation of two fresh low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal, according to the Bhubaneswar Regional Meteorological Centre. More

On the sacred occasion of Mahalaya, the concluding day of Pitru Paksha, thousands of devotees thronged Puri on Sunday to perform Shraddha and Pinda Daan rituals for their ancestors. More

The last solar eclipse of 2025, a partial one, will occur on September 21, a day before the September equinox. This eclipse will not be visible in India, but parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including Antarctica, southern New Zealand, and several Pacific islands, will witness the event. More

Odisha has strengthened its medical education sector with the establishment of new colleges and the appointment of additional faculty members across the state. More

The Orissa High Court has directed the state government to reinstate a Hindi teacher who lost her job following the return of another teacher previously dismissed from service. More

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) to restrict mobile phone use for officials, police, and servitors inside the Puri temple. Guidelines will be issued, with strict action for violations, while devotees already face a mobile and camera ban. More

Additionally, the relocation of ornaments to Ratna Bhandar has been approved, further streamlining temple operations and security. More

Raising the issue in the Assembly, Opposition members questioned the government, to which the Chief Minister responded that the selection process would be completed soon. More

According to reports, a third-year LLB student allegedly assaulted a second-year student after the junior resisted ragging. The altercation has raised fears of student unrest at the university. More

Silence in society often fuels corruption, injustice, and abuse of power. This essay explores why people remain silent, the dangers of passivity, and how collective action, safe spaces, and civic courage can break the culture of silence and drive meaningful change. More