Minor Girl Abducted, Gang‑Raped in Sundargarh Forest; Police Detain Five Suspects
Sundargarh (Odisha): A shocking case of sexual violence has emerged from Sundargarh district, where a…
July 2026
Deeply Hurtful”: Pattnaik on Kenya Rath Yatra Before Puri
Bhubaneswar: Eminent sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has strongly criticised ISKCON’s decision to organise Rath Yatra…
Odisha Unveils ₹4.62‑Crore Blueprint for Drug‑Free Future
The Odisha government has unveiled a comprehensive Rs 4.62-crore master plan to make the state…
Tusker Found Dead in Sambalpur Jungle, Infection Suspected
Sambalpur: A 12‑year‑old tusker was discovered dead in the Patra jungle near Hiru Mirdhapada under…
CM Majhi Announces ₹10 Lakh Relief After Guard’s Death in Puri
Puri: A 45‑year‑old home guard, Pradeep Kumar Mahanta from Kendujhar district, tragically died while on…
Crackdown in Barbil Market: Over 151 Kg of Banned Plastic Seized, Rs.9,000/- Fine Imposed
Barbil: In a decisive move against plastic pollution, a joint enforcement drive by the Odisha…
Hirakud Dam Closes Five Gates, Water Level Drops to 611.54 ft
Sambalpur: Authorities at Hirakud Dam closed five gates in two phases on Saturday, leaving only…
Rajgangpur Highway Firing: Two Arrested, Firearm Seized
Sundargarh police have arrested two youths in connection with the July 8 highway firing incident…
Teen Girl Missing After Jumping into Mahanadi in Sambalpur
Sambalpur: A 14‑year‑old girl from Mayabagicha has gone missing after allegedly jumping into the Mahanadi…
Prabhat Biswal Set to Join BJP, Sparks Odisha Political Realignment
Bhubaneswar, July 12: In a significant political development, former Cuttack‑Choudwar MLA Prabhat Biswal is likely…