Odisha
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Odisha: BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan arrested in OAS officer assault case in Bhubaneswar
India | Jul 03, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTThe development comes after Jagannath Pradhan surrendered at the DCP office in Bhubaneswar, following which he was arrested after a medical examination, a police officer said.
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Odisha: 24-year-old man allegedly kills his girlfriend in Berhampur town
Crime | Jul 02, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTOdisha: The SP further stated that preliminary investigations indicate the couple had visited the same lodge on at least three prior occasions. “We are examining all angles related to the case,” he added.
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Odisha officer assault: 3 arrested after video goes viral amid political row, Patnaik accuses BJP
India | Jul 01, 2025, 07:50 AM ISTA disturbing video shows the Additional Commissioner of the BMC, Ratnakar Sahoo, being dragged out of his office by a group of men, who repeatedly punched and kicked him, including blows to his face.
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Rath Yatra 2025: Check full traffic advisory, routes, parking details for Puri visit during festival
India | Jun 27, 2025, 09:39 AM ISTPuri Rath Yatra: Special route diversions and designated parking zones have been planned for vehicles entering from Brahmagiri, Bhubaneswar, and Konark to ensure the safety and convenience of pilgrims.
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Rath Yatra 2025 begins in Puri amid sea of devotees, top-tier security and divine fervour | Videos
India | Jun 27, 2025, 08:59 AM ISTThe annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Puri on Friday, drawing lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad. The temple town has been placed under an extensive security grid with over 10,000 personnel deployed and more than 275 AI-enabled CCTV cameras installed across key areas.
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Odisha to unveil EV Policy 2.0 targeting half of new registrations as BEVs by 2036
Auto | Jun 26, 2025, 06:49 AM ISTThe state is in the process of updating the Odisha EV Policy 2021. This revision aims to extend the policy's duration and boost incentives for both electric vehicle buyers and Charge Point Operators (CPOs).
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5 textiles from Odisha you should have in your wardrobe
Fashion | Jun 25, 2025, 02:05 PM ISTIndia is known for the variety of textiles that are available in the country. There are different types of textiles from each state, with each telling a story of their origin and region. Read on to know about some textiles from Odisha that you should have in your wardrobe.
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East Coast Railways launches 'ECoR Yatra' app for Rath Yatra in Puri: Know all about it
India | Jun 24, 2025, 06:48 PM ISTThe app is specially designed to provide comprehensive and real-time information to pilgrims and rail users travelling during the Rath Yatra. This year, the Rath Yatra will begin on June 27, when Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, will be taken out of the Puri Jagannath Temple.
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PM Modi in Odisha: 'Humbly declined Trump’s invitation to visit Land of Lord Jagannath'
India | Jun 20, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTPM Modi, who visited Odisha for the sixth time since the BJP government was formed in the state in June 2024, launched the projects at a function at Janata Maidan.
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PM Modi holds roadshow in Bhubaneswar, inaugurates projects worth Rs 18,700 cr in Odisha | Watch
India | Jun 20, 2025, 05:45 PM ISTPM Modi in Odisha: The visit marks 11 years of the Central Government under PM Modi and 1 year of the new Odisha Government, being commemorated through a state-level event in Bhubaneswar.
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Schools closed in these districts of Odisha for two days due to diarrhea outbreak, details inside
Education | Jun 20, 2025, 02:23 PM ISTSchools in two districts of Odisha have been closed for two days due to diarrhea outbreak. Students and parents are advised to keep in touch with the school authorities for latest updates. Check details here.
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Odisha reports third gang rape in three days, woman assaulted by four men in Mayurbhanj
India | Jun 19, 2025, 01:47 PM ISTOdisha has reported its third gang rape case in three days, with a 31-year-old woman allegedly abducted and raped by four men known to her family in Mayurbhanj district. The accused are absconding, and police have launched a search.
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IndiGo flight aborts take-off at Bhubaneswar airport minutes before departure
India | Jun 18, 2025, 10:24 PM ISTA potential technical snag led to the last-minute cancellation of take-off for IndiGo Flight 6E 6101, which was scheduled to depart from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata. The incident occurred just moments before the aircraft was set to lift off.
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Cholera outbreak in Odisha: Learn causes, symptoms and treatment of the disease
Health | Jun 18, 2025, 01:49 PM ISTAfter cholera outbreaks in December 2023 that killed 11 people and in 2022 that killed 10, Odisha is again hit by the infection. Know the latest news on the outbreak and information on the causes, symptoms and treatment of the disease.
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Odisha beach gang rape: Four minors among 10 held, NCW demands action report
India | Jun 18, 2025, 08:15 AM ISTTen individuals, including four minors, have been arrested in connection with the gang rape of a 20-year-old woman at Gopalpur beach in Odisha. The attack occurred on Sunday night during the Raja festival while the woman was visiting the beach with her classmate.
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CRPF jawan killed in IED blast during anti-Naxal operation at Odisha-Jharkhand border
India | Jun 14, 2025, 01:25 PM ISTThe CRPF jawan was evacuated to a hospital in Rourkela in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries, officials said.
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Rs 2 crore found at engineer's Odisha home: He found throwing Rs 500 notes from window during raid
India | May 30, 2025, 12:49 PM ISTThe vigilance sleuths in Odisha recovered over Rs 2 crore in cash and valuable assets from the possession of the government engineer during raids, which are suspected to be disproportionate to his income.
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Weather update today: IMD predicts heavy rainfall for Kerala, Odisha, Bengal, thunderstorm in Delhi
India | May 30, 2025, 09:19 AM ISTWeather Update: The weather office issued an alert of heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal and Odisha, with extreme showers in coastal areas. In the wake of these developments, fishermen have been asked not to venture into the sea.
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Top Maoist leader Kunjam Hidma arrested in Odisha’s Koraput, arms recovered
India | May 29, 2025, 06:07 PM ISTTop Maoist leader Kunjam Hidma, an Area Committee Member of the banned CPI (Maoist), was arrested after an encounter in Odisha’s Koraput district. Security forces recovered an AK-47 and other arms from the site. Hidma is linked to multiple violent incidents across Odisha, Andhra, and Chhattisgarh.
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Narrow escape for Sourav Ganguly's brother, his wife as boat flips in Odisha | Video
India | May 26, 2025, 03:49 PM ISTSourav Ganguly's sister-in-law, Arpita Ganguly, was in shock while lambasting the authorities and the boat carrier for not having as many people on the boat as it can carry. Ganguly thanked the lifeguards for their timely intervention to save them from a mishap.