News from Odisha

The body of Yadavendra Sahu, a 26-year-old Odia MBBS student at AIIMS Patna, reached his village in Dhankala's Baidyakateni. His family alleges murder, sparking grief and demands for justice. He was spotted four days ago while lying on his bed in his hostel room, which was locked from inside. Villagers gathered in large numbers to pay their last respects, their eyes filled with tears.

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's meeting with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and BJP State President Manmohan Samal's extended Delhi visit fuel speculation on cabinet expansion and political reshuffles in the state.

Three hockey coaches, including Sagar Nayak and Sarthak Mohanty, were arrested in Jajpur for allegedly gangraping a minor trainee. The incident occurred on July 3 at a local lodge, with an FIR filed on July 20 leading to their arrest. Medical examinations of the rape survivor have been completed, and further investigation is underway.

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi orders dismissal of Dr. Karunakar Raut, former Medical Officer, following a Vigilance Court verdict, as part of Odisha's anti-corruption drive.

Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling refutes Naveen Patnaik's claim about the removal of Paika Rebellion from NCERT textbooks, clarifying its inclusion in an upcoming volume. In response to the controversy sparked by the former CM Naveen Patnaik’s social media post on his personal X handle alleging the removal of ‘1817 Paika Rebellion’ from the NCERT textbook, the Odisha Minister issued a strong rebuttal.

Ravenshaw University revokes suspension of 10 students accused in a ragging incident after alleged victims denied the occurrence, leading to protests and administrative review.

Odisha mandates e-KYC for Kharif paddy sellers to eliminate fake farmers, using fingerprint and iris scans for verification, as announced by Food Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra.

A minor girl in Malkangiri, Odisha, was gangraped by three men and later abused by a truck driver, confirmed SP Vinodh Patil H. All four accused have been arrested amidst public outrage. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when the girl had gone out to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The trio allegedly tortured and gangraped her one after another.

Baijayant Panda, Chairperson of the select committee, presented the Income Tax Bill 2025 report in Lok Sabha, praising members for their teamwork and timely completion without seeking an extension.

Residents of Manamunda in Boudh district allege their homes were demolished without notice or compensation for a new bridge over the Tel River, sparking outrage and demands for justice.

IMD forecasts a low-pressure area over north Bay of Bengal within 48 hours, remnants of Cyclone Wipha, leading to widespread rainfall in Odisha with alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Odisha's Forest and Vigilance teams raided an illegal high-tech sawmill in Mayurbhanj, seizing Rs 23 lakh worth of timber and deer antlers, arresting three including owner Gyanaranjan Das.

A rehearsal for 'Ei Bodhe Sesha Dekha' by Tulasi Gananatya at Chandikhole sparked outrage after actor Shubham handled a live python on stage, potentially violating the Wildlife Protection Act. Meanwhile, a robotic dog from IPL is set to debut in Odisha's jatra.

Odisha's Mines Minister Bibhuti Jena announces the auction of 22 more mines to boost state revenue and industrial growth, criticizing previous delays.

Pradeepta Behera, a water supply department worker, went missing after slipping into the Ramial river near Rekula village in Dhenkanal while cleaning a water control gate.