Odisha

Over 5.35 Lakh Children Reported Missing Across India in Four Years, 3.46 Lakh Traced

More than 5.35 lakh children were reported missing across India between 2021 and 2024, of whom 3.46 lakh were traced while nearly 1.89 lakh remained untraced, according to NCRB data tabled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha.

Aug 16, 2026

Trinamool leader Nirmal Ghosh arrested in RG Kar rape-murder case

Ghosh was named in a fresh FIR filed by the victim's father, along with TMC councillor Somanth Dey and neighbour Sanjeev Mukherjee. Police alleged that the victim's body was cremated on August 9, 2024

Aug 13, 2026

NSUI holds protest, seeks Odisha Education Minister's resignation

'Govt will have to bow down': Jharkhand students intensify protest over JPSC, JSSC irregularities

The Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department (CID), which is probing alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, launched a major statewide crackdown on Monday, carrying out simultaneous raids at more than 20 locations across the state.

Aug 3, 2026

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: All you need to know about his net worth, education, political journey and criminal cases

Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned amid the nationwide NEET paper leak protests, bringing renewed attention to his political career and personal profile. A senior BJP leader from Odisha, Pradhan holds a postgraduate degree in Anthropology from Utkal University and has served in several key Union ministries, including Petroleum, Steel, Skill Development and Education.

Jul 25, 2026

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2026 Begins with Heavy Rain; Devotees Gather to Seek Blessings, President Murmu, PM Modi Extend Wishes

Rath Yatra, which is one of the most revered Hindu observances, is celebrated every year and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath and his siblings. Every year, the new chariot is built, but did you know that the magnificent chariots (Raths) for the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra are built entirely without any iron nails?

Jul 16, 2026

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Dharmendra Pradhan, praises his NEP efforts

Pradhan, who also holds the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship portfolio, has played a key role in implementing NEP 2020, promoting quality education, digital learning and skill-based training. A senior BJP leader, Pradhan has previously served as Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister and is India's longest-serving minister in that portfolio.

Jun 26, 2026

77 Maoists surrender in Odisha; DGP urges remaining cadres to lay down arms

Y. B. Khurania said that sustained anti-Maoist operations over the past year have led to the surrender of 77 Maoists in Odisha, along with the neutralisation of 27 ultras. He urged remaining cadres to surrender and take advantage of the state's rehabilitation policy.

Mar 29, 2026

Hardcore CPI(Maoist) cadre surrenders in Odisha's Malkangiri

A senior CPI (Maoist) cadre, Sukhram Markam alias Suresh and Yogesh, surrendered before the Malkangiri Police in Odisha, dealing a major blow to the banned outfit.

Feb 4, 2026

India Braces for Monsoon Until July 17; Delhi‑NCR Hit by Severe Waterlogging and Gridlock

The IMD said isolated heavy rain is expected over Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal (both Gangetic and Sub-Himalayan regions) in eastern and central India. On July 13, isolated heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Konkan & Goa, Gujarat, Central Maharashtra, and Saurashtra.

Jul 12, 2025

Ex-Union Minister Debendra Pradhan passes away at 84

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan passed away at the official residence of his son and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Delhi on Monday. He was 84.

Mar 17, 2025

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda arrives in Odisha for health summit

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda arrived in Odisha on Friday to participate in a national summit to be organised by National Health Mission in Puri.

Feb 28, 2025

Gender equality, women's development integral to India's foreign policy, says EAM Jaishankar at PBD meet

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday chaired the fourth plenary session of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha, titled 'Diaspora Divas: Celebrating Women's Leadership and Influence - Nari Shakti', and remarked that progress is superficial until the human side is addressed. He said gender equality and women's development are integral to India's foreign policy and international relations.

Jan 10, 2025

PM Modi vows to address tribal concerns and infiltration at Jharkhand rally

PM Modi on 3-day visit in Odisha, to address DG/IGP Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on opposition parties during a public meeting.

Nov 30, 2024

Surrogacy: NHRC questions Telangana Police over harassment of women

Taking note of media reports, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has questioned Telangana Police over the allegations of harassment of women under the garb of promoting surrogacy facilities.

Nov 29, 2024

Maoist killed, jawan injured in encounter in Odisha

A maoist was killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces near MV-79 in the Jindalguda area of Malkangiri district in Odisha.

Nov 21, 2024

Odisha villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO

Odisha's 24 coastal villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO [see list]

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (IOC-UNESCO) has recognised Communities of 24 tsunami-prone coastal villages of Odisha under six coastal districts- Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam- of Odisha as Tsunami Ready.

Nov 15, 2024

5 hacked to death in clash between 2 nomadic groups in Odisha; 5 abducted

Five hacked to death in clash between 2 nomadic groups in Odisha; 5 abducted

In a shocking incident, as many as five people, including three women were killed in a group clash at Karamdihi in Odisha's Sundargarh district late on Tuesday night, over an alleged extramarital affair and one woman and four children were abducted by the attackers.

Oct 30, 2024

Bengaluru murder case: Accused family claims victim of blackmailing him

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