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 Govt to Provide Financial Aid for HIV‑Affected Students Pursuing Higher Education
Students living with HIV and those from HIV‑affected families in Odisha will now have improved access to financial assistance for higher education, following a decision by the Odisha State AIDS...
Odisha Releases Fifth CM-KISAN Instalment, over Rs 833 Crore Credited to 41.35 Lakh Farmers
Ahead of Nuakhai and on the occasion of Janmashtami, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday released the fifth instalment of the CM-KISAN scheme, transferring more than Rs 833 crore...
Raurkela Rape Case: Railway Employee Arrested After Survivor’s Complaint
A shocking incident unfolded at Raurkela railway station in Odisha on Thursday when a 20‑year‑old woman was allegedly raped inside a valve room on the station premises. The accused, identified...
Odisha Weather Alert: IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Northern Districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that a well‑marked low‑pressure area over northern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining southern Uttar Pradesh continues to influence weather patterns across eastern India. The...
Odisha Announces Ex‑Gratia Guidelines: Rs 2 Lakh Aid for Students in Case of Death or Disability
The Odisha School and Mass Education Department has issued new guidelines to provide ex‑gratia assistance to students in case of accidental death, permanent disability, or serious accident‑related medical treatment. The...
Odisha Yatri Launches India’s First State‑Owned Safety App
Odisha has taken a pioneering step in citizen‑centric mobility with the launch of the Odisha Yatri Safety App, India’s first state‑owned safety platform. Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled...
Odisha’s Most‑Wanted Tuna Harijan Nabbed After 30‑km Chase in Chhattisgarh
In a dramatic film‑style operation, police arrested Tuna Harijan, a dreaded criminal with more than 30 cases against him, after a 30‑km chase from Kotpad to Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh. Borigumma...
Violent Clash at Garjanbahal Mine Halts Coal Transport in Sundaragada, Drivers Injured
A violent clash erupted late Thursday night at the Garjanbahal coal mine under Hemgir police limits, leaving more than four drivers seriously injured. The confrontation reportedly broke out between employees...
Janmashtami 2026: Sudarsan Pattnaik’s Bal Gopal sand sculpture draws visitors to Puri Beach
Puri Beach came alive with devotion and art on the occasion of Janmashtami 2026, as internationally acclaimed sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik unveiled a striking sand sculpture...
Dreaded criminal injured in police encounter in Balasore
A dreaded criminal was injured in a police encounter near Ada Chhak under Simulia police station limits in Balasore late Thursday night, September 3, after he allegedly opened fire at...
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