Odisha
Stay updated with the latest news and developments from Odisha. Covering politics, business, sports, entertainment, and local affairs, this section brings you real-time updates and in-depth coverage of events shaping the state.
Odisha Extends Chit Fund Scam Refund Deadline to March 31
The Odisha Finance Department has extended the deadline for refunding small depositors affected by the chit fund scam to March 31, 2026, giving thousands of families more time to claim...
Koraput Student Foils Kidnapping Bid, Injured in Scuffle
Miscreants attempted to abduct a student of Vikram Dev University in Jeypore on Thursday afternoon. The victim, identified as Moukit Acharya, a third-year Commerce student, managed to resist the attackers...
Bomb Threats Hit Cuttack, Puri, Jajpur, Sambalpur and Phulbani Courts
Panic gripped several courts in Odisha after fresh bomb threats arrived through anonymous emails, and authorities swiftly evacuated premises while intensifying security measures. At the Cuttack District Judge Court, officials...
Odisha Govt Announces Affordable Rental Housing Scheme for Low-Income Families
The government has unveiled a major relief plan for the urban poor and low-income groups. Under this initiative, the state will provide affordable rental homes to families struggling with high...
Naveen Patnaik Urges Urgent Action in Cadet Sarthak Mohapatra’s Disappearance
Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik expressed deep concern over the disappearance of Cadet Sarthak Mohapatra from Odisha. He urged immediate intervention from national authorities to expedite search efforts. Patnaik...
President Droupadi Murmu Concludes Similipal Visit, Travels to Bhubaneswar for Black Swan Conference
President Droupadi Murmu is set to conclude the Mayurbhanj leg of her Odisha tour on Friday, bringing her visit to the Similipal Tiger Reserve to a close. The President spent...
Odisha CM Declares Hindi Film ‘Godaan’ Tax-Free, Announces Cow Research Centre
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi watched the premiere of the Hindi feature film *Godaan* at his official residence in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday evening and was visibly moved by its...
Odisha Hosts Opening Day of Black Swan Summit India 2026; Global Leaders Set Agenda for AI-Led FinTech Skilling & Jobs
The Black Swan Summit India 2026 kicked off today in Bhubaneswar, gathering policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and global investors to examine the impact of frontier technologies on India's digital finance...
Preparatory Meeting Sets Stage for Odia Pakhya Celebrations from April 1 to 14
The Odisha Government is gearing up for an expanded and more inclusive observance of Odia Pakhya this year, a fortnight-long celebration dedicated to promoting Odia language, literature, culture, and heritage....
Odisha CM Holds Pre-Budget Consultations for 2026-27 People’s Budget with Over 50 Experts
In a move to democratise the budgeting process, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today convened a pre-budget consultation meeting with over 50 experts from diverse fields, emphasising that the...
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