Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 The ruling BJP in Odisha on Wednesday nominated Jay Dholakia as its candidate for Nuapada assembly bypoll, while the BJD announced..

'Painful': Odisha CM condemns medical student's rape in Bengal, urges Mamata to take action

A medical college student from Odisha was allegedly raped by unidentified men in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district.

Cuttack violence explained: What sparked unrest in Odisha town, and why 36-hour curfew and internet blackout?

Odisha's Cuttack communal violence news: The government on Sunday night also imposed prohibitory orders in 13 police station areas. Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said the orders will be effective for 36 hours from 10 pm on Sunday.

Odisha: Prohibitory orders imposed in 13 police station areas of violence-hit Cuttack

Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said the orders will be effective for 36 hours from 10 pm on Sunday.

Truck driver kidnaps mentally challenged woman in Odisha, caught on cam

The kidnapping incident has sparked outrage over the brazen manner in which she was abducted.

Deep depression forms over Bay of Bengal off Andhra coast

It is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and cross Odisha and adjoining Andhra Pradesh coasts between Gopalpur and Paradip during October 2 night.

Train services affected across Jharkhand, Odisha, parts of West Bengal as Kurmis demanding ST status block railway tracks

In Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, Kurmi organisations are pressing for inclusion of their community in the Scheduled Tribe list and official recognition of the Kurmali language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

Odisha CM Majhi announces regularisation of over 13,000 teachers, 45,000 new recruitments

To check dropout rates, the CM said the state government has already extended midday meal scheme till class 10 and also introduced ‘Madho Singh Haat Kharcha’ scheme under which a one-time incentive of Rs 5,000 is provided to ST students getting enrolled in classes 9 and 11.

This One Indian City Name Reads Exactly the Same—Even When Flipped!

Discover Odisha’s Millennium and Silver City—famous for its upside-down name symmetry, ancient fort, silver filigree artistry, grand festivals, and rich heritage.

'She is lying, no Indian, no Bengali being harassed': Odisha CM Majhi rejects Mamata Banerjee's claims

"Mamata Banerjee is lying. No Indian citizen, no Bengali is being harassed and tortured in Odisha," Majhi said.

Cabinet approves Rs 8,308-crore Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) project in Odisha

Designed as a Greenfield highway, the alignment will integrate with three national highways (NH-55, NH-57, NH-655) and one state highway (SH-65), while also enhancing multi-modal connectivity

Death of Puri burn victim: Police urge people to ignore social media posts, say probe in last stage

Puri Superintendent of Police Pinak Mishra said that their investigation into the case is in the last stage, and they were also probing who recorded a video clip showing the injured girl saying something that went viral on Sunday.

BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik hospitalised due to age-related ailments

"The hospital will soon release a bulletin on Patnaik's health condition," a senior BJD leader said.

Private entities not allowed in offshore mining of uranium and thorium, Centre clarifies

The new rules talk about mining beach sand minerals, primarily composed of monazite, ilmenite, rutile, zircon, garnet and sillimanite. Monazite is a valuable resource due to its high concentration of thorium and traces of uranium.

BJD, Congress raise questions on Odisha Police claims of ‘no one involved’ in Puri girl death: 'Foul play'

BJD leader Pramila Mallik alleged that the state police from day one have been attempting to "shield" the culprits suspected to be members of the ruling party (BJP).

15-yr-old girl set on fire by miscreants in Puri, dies in AIIMS Delhi, says Odisha CM; police claims no other person involved

The girl was set on fire by three unknown people on the morning of July 19 on the banks of river Bhargavi in Puri district.

Bhitarkanika National Park reopens: 5 reasons foreign tourists love this hidden gem

Bhitarkanika National Park reopens August 1, 2025. Discover why foreign tourists love its giant crocodiles, rich biodiversity, birdwatching, and serene mangroves.

Satkosia Tiger Reserve Travel Guide: Top wildlife attractions and best time to visit Odisha’s hidden jungle gem

Discover Satkosia Tiger Reserve in Odisha — a hidden jungle gem with tigers, elephants, scenic river views, and thrilling eco-tourism experiences.

Balasore student death: Congress leader Ajay Kumar, others detained during Odisha Bandh

The opposition leaders are demanding the resignation of the State Higher Education Minister and a judicial investigation into the death of the student.

‘Ignorance of many killed her’: Father of Balasore sexual harassment victim who self-immolated

Father of the victim said ignorance of many people who were in knowledge of his daughter’s complaint forced her to self-immolate at the college campus.

Three minors detained in Odisha for performing dangerous train stunt for social media reel

Officials have denounced the stunt as a serious breach of railway safety regulations and warned that it sets a hazardous example for other youths

Indians abducted in Mali: Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik requests MEA intervention after Ganjam woman claims son incommunicado

"We are closely coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and concerned Indian Embassy about the incident and waiting for their response," Vishal Gagan, Principal Resident Commissioner, Odisha at New Delhi said.

Andhra's Rs 82,000-crore Godavari diversion project runs into environmental hurdle

The plan is being opposed by the neighbouring Telangana, which says the project will deprive it of its rightful share of Godavari waters. Andhra government says Telangana interests will not be affected

Puri Rath Yatra: Over 600 people fall ill due to overcrowding amid pilgrims' rush, several hospitalised

Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling said the primary cause of illness among devotees was extreme heat and humid conditions.

Congress used tribals for political benefits, kept them underdeveloped: PM Modi in Odisha

PM Modi alleged that tribal-dominated regions were "intentionally left backward" during the previous regimes.