Congress Expels Ex-Odisha MLA Moquim Who Had Complained To Sonia Gandhi
It is pertinent here to mention that Moquim, father of sitting Cuttack-Barabati MLA Sofia Firdous, has recently stirred a debate in the party when he targeted the All India Congress Committee (AICC)
Dec 15, 2025, 12:45 PM IST
Odisha: Headless Body Discovery Throws Malkangiri Into Chaos; What Triggered Internet Blackout?
Odisha Chaos: Violence broke out between two communities in Odisha's Malkangiri following the recovery of a woman's headless body. 163 houses were damaged during the clashes and the government has
Dec 10, 2025, 10:48 AM IST
Cuttack Violence: Several Injured, 36-Hour Curfew Imposed, Internet Suspended | What Happened?
Cuttack Violence: During the Durga Puja idol immersion in Odisha’s Cuttack, violent clashes broke out. In response, authorities imposed a 36-hour curfew and suspended internet services.
Oct 06, 2025, 08:50 AM IST
Odisha: Security Heightened, Internet Shut After Violent Clashes During Durga Idol Immersion In Cuttack
Violence first broke out late Friday night in the Dargha Bazaar area when a Durga Puja immersion procession was allegedly met with objections over loud music being played.
Oct 05, 2025, 22:35 PM IST
PM Modi Launches BSNL’s Indigenous 4G Network, Calls It Step Toward Telecom Self-Reliance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched BSNL’s indigenous 4G network, giving India a spot among the top five nations capable of developing and deploying homegrown telecom technology.
Sep 27, 2025, 13:14 PM IST
Heavy Rainfall Batters Odisha As Bay Of Bengal Low-Pressure Intensifies; IMD Issues Red Alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that a well-marked low-pressure area over northwest and adjoining central Bay of Bengal is very likely to move westwards and intensify into a
Sep 26, 2025, 18:51 PM IST
BJD Disrupts Odisha Assembly Over Fertiliser Scarcity; House Adjourned Till 4 PM
The Odisha Assembly continued to witness uproar on the third day of the Monsoon Session on Saturday, with members of the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) raising slogans against the government over
Sep 20, 2025, 13:56 PM IST
Odisha: Portion Of Roof Collapses At Cuttack Railway Station, Train Services Disrupted
Panic spread after the collapse, prompting station officials to rush to the spot.
Aug 27, 2025, 21:59 PM IST
Odisha: Threatening Graffiti Found Near Jagannath Temple, Police On High Alert
An unknown person has written 'Terrorist will destroy the Temple' in Odia language on two locations of the wall of Budhi Maa Thakurani temple, located on the southern side of the temple near Balisahi
Aug 13, 2025, 13:46 PM IST
Odisha: Another Girl Sets Herself On Fire In Bargarh District, Dies
Odisha Girl Set Herself On Fire: Police said on Monday that the incident took place at Phiringmal village, which falls within the Gaisilat police station.
Aug 11, 2025, 11:01 AM IST
Odisha: Accused Ex-Boyfriend Arrested In Self-Immolation Death Case
Odisha police arrested ex-boyfriend Pramod Behera for allegedly blackmailing a 20-year-old woman with obscene videos, leading to her self-immolation in Kendrapara; investigation ongoing to confirm
Aug 10, 2025, 22:46 PM IST
Odisha: Court Sentences Man To 20 Yrs RI For Sexually Assaulting Minor Girl
The victim's mother, who was busy in conversation with some neighbours outside the house, spotted the accused Rabindra loitering near her house.
Aug 09, 2025, 00:25 AM IST
Odisha Peon Arrested For Serving Urine Instead Of Drinking Water To Senior Official
The accused, identified as Siba Narayan Nayak, was employed as a peon at the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) Department. The incident reportedly took place on the night of July 23 at the
Aug 01, 2025, 18:33 PM IST
Odisha Hostels Scandal: Two Minor Class 10 Girls Found Pregnant In Kandhamal During Routine Check-ups
Two minor Class 10 girls in Odisha's Kandhamal district were found pregnant during routine health check-ups in government hostels.
Jul 26, 2025, 10:36 AM IST
Puri: 16-Year-Old Girl Set Ablaze By Miscreants Days After Balasore Student's Self-Immolation Case
A teenage girl was set on fire by miscreants in the Nimapada block of Puri. Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has expressed shock over the incident and assured that strict punishment will
Jul 19, 2025, 14:03 PM IST
Odisha University Imposes Time Restriction On Stay Of Female Students, Staff; Faces Backlash
Ravenshaw University in Odisha drew backlash after restricting women’s campus presence post-5:30 PM, citing safety concerns. The gendered directive was quickly withdrawn following protests.
Jul 18, 2025, 16:42 PM IST
Odisha Shocked Again: Sambalpur Assistant Professor Booked For Sexually Exploiting Student On False Promise of Marriage
The incident at Gangadhar Meher University comes just days after a tragic case in Balasore, where a 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College set herself on fire, alleging inaction by
Jul 18, 2025, 16:02 PM IST
Odisha Observes 12-Hour Bandh As Outrage Grows Over Student's Suicide: What's Open And What's Closed?
Odisha observes a 12-hour bandh today as 8 opposition parties protest a student's suicide over alleged sexual harassment. Schools, markets closed; essential services open.
Jul 17, 2025, 09:12 AM IST
Odisha: Protests Erupt In Balasore After Student Dies By Suicide Over Alleged Harassment
BJD workers staged a protest in Odisha's Balasore district on Wednesday after a 20-year-old college student died by self-immolation. The student died by suicide, allegedly due to prolonged sexual
Jul 16, 2025, 11:31 AM IST
Self-Immolation Case: 'Odisha Bandh' On THIS Date, Opposition To Protest Over Death Of Balasore Student
Opposition political parties in Odisha on Tuesday called for a statewide ‘Bandh' on July 17, 2025, in protest against the death of a Balasore student who had set herself on fire. The state Congress
Jul 15, 2025, 13:03 PM IST