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  Odisha: Five police personnel killed, three injured as trailer hits patrol vehicle

  India | February 22, 2026 10:53 IST

  The tragedy took place on early Sunday morning as a trailer hit a police vehicle. Five police personnel lost their lives, while three were injured. The injured were admitted to a hospital for treatment.

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  Odisha presents Rs 3.10 lakh crore budget with focus on rural development, women empowerment

  India | February 20, 2026 19:30 IST

  While presenting his government's third budget, CM Majhi said administrative expenditure is proposed at Rs 1,14,000 crore, while the outlay for Disaster Risk Management Funds is Rs 5,375 crore.

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  Konark wheel meets Artificial Intelligence: Odisha pavilion steals spotlight at AI Summit 2026

  Technology | February 17, 2026 13:27 IST

  The Odisha pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 has drawn significant attention by featuring the iconic Konark wheel as a symbol of the state’s rich cultural heritage combined with modern artificial intelligence.

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  Odisha to establish Sovereign AI Park, signs USD 2.3 billion MoU with Sarvam AI

  India | February 13, 2026 20:01 IST

  Establishment of Sovereign AI Park to make Odisha a net exporter of compute and build population-scale Odia-language applications to strengthen last-mile public service delivery.

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  Odisha to establish Sovereign AI Park, signs key MoU with Sarvam

  India | February 07, 2026 11:03 IST

  The Odisha government has said that this initiative, signed in presence of President Murmu on Friday, will position the state as India’s leading provider of sovereign AI and compute capacity.

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  Merchant navy official from Odisha 'missing' from vessel near Mauritius, family seeks Centre's help

  India | February 06, 2026 10:54 IST

  Notably, Sarthak Mohapatra has been working with a private shipping company since July 2025. According to his mother, Rashmita Mohapatra, the vessel had sailed from China to West Africa and was returning to China via Singapore.

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  Chennai Central Express derails in Odisha as three coaches skid off track near Jakhapura station

  India | February 05, 2026 12:02 IST

  The Chennai Central Express derailed near Jakhapura station in Odisha, with three coaches slipping off the track. No injuries were reported, and rescue teams from Bhadrak were quickly rushed to the accident site.

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  Odisha's Koraput administration withdraws Republic Day non-veg sale ban after public backlash

  India | January 25, 2026 17:52 IST

  The ban drew sharp reactions from the public and the trading community, many of whom questioned the rationale behind restricting food choices on a national holiday. Koraput MP Saptagiri Ulaka criticized the move on social media platform X.

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  Odisha bans sale, distribution of gutkha, pan masala and all tobacco products

  India | January 22, 2026 23:59 IST

  In an official order by the Odisha Health Department, the government said that the ban extends to all food products whether chewable or otherwise which is either flavoured or scented or mixed with any additives.

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  Absent for over a week? Odisha govt rolls out new rules, teachers told to visit students' homes

  Education | January 10, 2026 18:39 IST

  The purpose of this visit is to ascertain the real reasons for absence. The school administration will be enquired to take necessary steps to ensure the student is re-admitted to school.

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  The Raja Saab: Prabhas fans light fireworks, cause fire inside theatre during screening | Watch

  Regional Cinema | January 10, 2026 18:37 IST

  Prabhas's film The Raja Saab was released in theaters yesterday. ​​On Friday night, fireworks were carried out inside a theater in Odisha, causing the cinema hall to catch fire.

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  9-seater aircraft crashes near Rourkela airstrip in Odisha, many injured | VIDEO

  India | January 10, 2026 19:08 IST

  A 9-seater aircraft crashes near Rourkela airstrip in Odisha, many injured. Officials said the aircraft was carrying seven people at the time of the crash, including six passengers and one pilot.

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  Odisha: Several feared dead in massive explosion at stone quarry in Dhenkanal; rescue ops underway

  India | January 04, 2026 11:39 IST

  Odisha stone mine blast: Local media reports suggest that the rocks collapsed due to a blast. However, officials said that they are investigating in what caused the accident.

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  DRDO successfully conducts salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in Odisha | WATCH

  India | January 01, 2026 0:02 IST

  According to DRDO, the launch was conducted as part of user evaluation trials, which are meant to assess the missile’s performance under operational conditions.

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  Polytechnic students create huge map of Odisha using scraps, enter India Book of Records

  India | December 29, 2025 18:07 IST

  Government Polytechnic, Bhubaneswar, created the largest outlined map of Odisha using scrap materials, earning a spot in the India Book of Records. The project combined sustainability, engineering skills and artistic expression, giving students hands-on experience in real-world fabrication.

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  Odisha govt to provide free travel for school students under Mukhyamantri Bus Seva scheme

  India | December 26, 2025 19:55 IST

  The decision was taken at a high-level meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in August. The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) has been asked to make necessary modifications in the software application.

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  Odisha: Migrant labourer from Bengal labelled Bangladeshi, lynched in Sambalpur; probe on

  India | December 26, 2025 8:09 IST

  Odisha: According to police, the victim was identified as Juel Sheikh, who was a native of West Bengal. Six accused have been arrested and a probe is underway.

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  Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike carrying Rs 1.1 crore bounty among six killed in Odisha

  India | December 25, 2025 23:49 IST

  Odisha encounter: According to police, Ganesh Uike was a member of the CPI (Maoist) central committee and was carrying a bounty of Rs 1.1 crore on his head.

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  Odisha athletes forced to sit near train toilet due to unconfirmed tickets, video surfaces

  Other Sports | December 23, 2025 14:58 IST

  18 Odisha athletes, including 10 boys and 8 girls, were forced to sit near train toilets in the general compartment due to alleged ticketing negligence while travelling to the 69th National School Wrestling Championship, sparking widespread outrage.

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  Mohammed Moquim, ex-Odisha MLA who complained to Sonia Gandhi, expelled from Congress

  India | December 15, 2025 9:04 IST

  The development comes days after Moquim's letter to veteran Congress MP Sonia Gandhi asking for a leadership change over the party's dismal performance in the state and the country.