Odisha

The POP ceremony marked the successful culmination of 16 weeks of rigorous and transformative training undertaken by participants

Auto crushed between two buses in Odisha, driver killed. Dashcam video is viral

The video shows the auto-rickshaw waiting behind a school bus at a red light. Within seconds, the state-run bus slammed into the auto from the back, crushing it between the two larger vehicles.

Migrant labourer killed by mob in Odisha on suspicion of being Bangladeshi

The incident occurred around 8.30 pm in Shantinagar, when the victim, identified as Juel Sheikh, aged thirty, a daily-wage labourer from West Bengal, stopped at a tea stall after returning from work.

Thar purchases worth Rs 7 crore, Rs 5 crore spent on add-ons: Odisha govt flags irregularities, orders audit

The Odisha government has ordered a special audit into the procurement and customisation of 51 Mahindra Thar vehicles for forest department staff after questions were raised over Rs 5 crore spent on modifications.

'This is Hindu rashtra. You can't sell Christian items here': Men harass Santa hat sellers in Odisha

The video ignited a wave of outrage among social media users who attributed the rise of right-wing nationalism and jingoism to the 2024 election of a BJP government in Odisha.

Odisha BJP MLAs ask CM Majhi to review controversial 3-fold salary hike

BJP legislators say the Bills to enhance the salaries and allowances of MLAs, the chief minister, deputy chief ministers, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, ministers and others should be reconsidered.

Chandaka Tusker Ramu’s skeleton recovered after years, preserving a wildlife legacy

The skeleton of Ramu, a tusked elephant from Odisha, has been carefully recovered and chemically cleaned, revealing 240 preserved bones and raising questions about how wildlife remains are scientifically conserved.

Parliament panel pulls up IREL over board-level vacancies, Odisha mining JV stuck awaiting clearances

The minerals and rare earths company under the Department of Atomic Energy is under review for slow progress on key fronts.

Odisha cold wave: Intense weather hits normal life, Semiliguda logs 3.5 degree Celsius

Officials said that the cold wave that has been sweeping across Kandhamal district for the past fortnight has been forcing people to remain indoors from 6 pm to 9 am.

Tata Power: A company for all seasons as it sails towards fully integrated solar cell structure

Tata Power's CEO and MD Praveer Sinha said he is expecting Uttar Pradesh to be the next state government to put out bids for private participation in its discoms

Odisha assembly clears Bill allowing women’s night shifts, raising workday from 9 to 10 hours

Labour Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia, while moving the Bill, said it introduces major reforms for small businesses and workplaces.

'Humane Sagar didn’t take medicines, neglected his health', says Odia Singer’s manager after allegations by his mother

Amid the grief and rising anger over Humane Sagar’s death, his manager has firmly rejected the allegations made by the singer’s mother, Shefali Suna. She had claimed he was pushed into stage shows despite his worsening health, but the manager has called the accusations baseless and misleading.

Humane Sagar’s mother accuses his manager, organiser for singer's death, says, "my son was used, forced to perform in serious condition"

The sudden death of Odia playback singer Humane Sagar has already left Odisha grieving, but the situation has taken a darker turn. His mother, Shefali Suna, has accused his manager and multiple event organisers of exploiting him even while he was seriously unwell.

Who is Humane Sagar? Know everything about famous Odia singer who died at 34 due to multi-organ dysfunction

Humane Sagar’s journey ended on November 17, 2025, after over 72 hours of critical care at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The 34-year-old singer’s death stunned Odisha, leaving fans and the music industry grieving a voice that shaped modern Ollywood melodies.

Odisha to host Global Energy Leaders’ Summit in December to shape India’s energy roadmap

Energy ministers from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Bhutan have been invited to participate, alongside global experts including Gareth Walsh and Pierre Noel from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.

Cyclone Montha weakens after battering India's eastern coast, 1 dead, thousands evacuated

Tens of thousands of people in low-lying areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha had evacuated to relief camps before the storm hit.

16-year-old weightlifter Priteesmita Bhoi creates world record in Youth Asian Games

She was just two years old when her father passed away, and she and her sister were raised by their mother under difficult circumstances.

'We are fully ready for this': Odisha fire department all prepped up ahead of Cyclone Montha

It is likely to move nearly west-northwestwards, intensify into a deep depression by the 26th and into a cyclonic storm over the southwest & adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal by the 27th morning

Odisha: BJD fields Snehangini Chhuria, BJP names Jay Dholakia as candidate for Nuapada assembly bypoll

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.