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NIA Files Charge Sheet In Odisha Explosives Loot Case, Names 11 Maoists

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday has chargesheeted 11 accused in a case involving the loot of around 4,000 kg of explosives by armed cadres of the CPI (Maoist) terror organisation during transportation to a stone quarry in Odisha’s Rourkela district.

Dec 11, 2025, 10:50 AM 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 imposed a ban on access to social media platforms. 

Dec 10, 2025, 10:48 AM IST

Odisha: 8 Arrested In Cuttack Violence; Curfew And Internet Ban Extended

Additional Police Commissioner Narasingha Bhola announced that curfew measures would remain in place until 10 a.m. tomorrow, while internet restrictions in Cuttack have been extended for another 24 hours.

Oct 07, 2025, 06:42 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 suicide or foul play.

Aug 10, 2025, 22:46 PM 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 department’s office in R Udayagiri, where Nayak and his senior, Assistant Executive Engineer Sachin Gouda, were working late hours.

Aug 01, 2025, 18:33 PM 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 be taken against the perpetrators.

Jul 19, 2025, 14:03 PM IST

Puri Stampede: Rs 25 Lakh Aid For Victims' Families, 2 Officials Suspended; Rahul Gandhi Offers Condolences

The stampede mishap occurred early morning on Sunday near the Gundicha Temple in Odisha’s Puri. CM Majhi has announced Rs. 25 lakh financial assistance for the next of kin of the people who died in the incident and has also ordered a detailed administrative inquiry. 

Jun 29, 2025, 15:45 PM IST

2 Officers Of Nepal Embassy Likely To Visit Odisha Institute On Tuesday Over Student's Death

The officers are also expected to meet a group of students from the Himalayan kingdom, who were allegedly evicted from their hostel, amid tension on the institute campus.

Feb 18, 2025, 11:11 AM IST

Good News For Odisha: Khurda-Balangir Rail Project Gets Clearance, Connecting These Key Regions

The railway tracks under Khurda-Balangir Rail Project include seven tunnels over a 75-km stretch between Daspalla and Purunakatak, totalling 12.76 km.

Jan 24, 2025, 14:51 PM IST

78 Bangladeshi fishermen arrested from Odisha

Bangladeshi Fisherman Arrested: 78 Bangladeshi fishermen have been arrested. 78 fishermen along with two Bangladeshi boats have been arrested for unauthorized fishing in Indian waters.

Dec 11, 2024, 10:28 AM IST

Office ‘Denies’ Leave, Pregnant Government Employee Loses Child In Odisha

Woman alleged that she requested CDPO and other officials to take her to hospital, but they ignored her pleas.

Oct 29, 2024, 20:46 PM IST

Odisha Horror: Man Set On Fire As Kangaroo Court Charges Black Magic Accusations

The kangaroo court charged him with practising black magic, and as a "punishment", tied him with ropes made of straw and set him on fire.

Oct 19, 2024, 14:39 PM IST

Violence breaks out over social media post in Odisha

There was an uproar in Bhadrak, Odisha over a social media post. Two communities clashed with each other and there was heavy stone pelting. During this period the police were also targeted.

Sep 28, 2024, 07:58 AM IST

Army Officer’s Fiancée ‘Thrashed, Flashed’ At Odisha Police Station: Rahul-Priyanka Slam BJP

Congress leaders condemned the Odisha incident involving the alleged assault of an army man and his fiancée, demanding accountability and justice.

Sep 21, 2024, 07:15 AM IST

Odisha: 5 Personnel Suspended After Army Officer's Friend Alleges Sexual Harassment In Custody

Odisha police suspended five officers after a woman alleged sexual harassment while in custody with her Army officer friend.

Sep 20, 2024, 13:07 PM IST

Victim narrates ordeal in Odisha Army Officer Beating Case

In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, an army jawan and his fiancee were traveling in their car late at night, when 12-13 people in three vehicles started harassing them.

Sep 20, 2024, 10:42 AM IST

Rs 50,000 For Each Woman Over 5 Years: 1 Crore Females To Benefit From Subhadra Yojana In Odisha

Each eligible woman will receive a total of Rs 50.000 over five years, with Rs 10,000 paid annually in two instalments of Rs 5,000 each. 

Aug 24, 2024, 12:30 PM IST

Doctor Rapes Two Patients At SCB Medical College In Odisha's Cuttack, Arrested

Two patients at SCB Medical College in Cuttack have accused a doctor of sexual assault within the Cardiology department. 

Aug 13, 2024, 16:53 PM IST

Potato Crisis in Odisha: Naveen Patnaik Writes Letter to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Potato crisis has increased in Odisha after heavy rains, many trucks carrying potatoes coming from West Bengal are stranded on the Odisha border.

Jul 27, 2024, 07:28 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024: PM Modi Attacks On Bengal Government

PM Modi targets Mamata government amid Lok Sabha elections 2024. PM Modi targeted regarding OBC certificate. OBC certificate to Muslims in Bengal.

May 29, 2024, 17:10 PM IST