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The bypoll, necessitated by the death of incumbent BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia, marks the first electoral contest since the BJP formed the state government last year.

Odisha’s Nuapada bypoll campaign ends: High-stakes battle marks first test for BJP govt

November 9, 2025Fact Now

During his one-day visit to Odisha, Shivraj Singh Chouhan will participate in key programmes aimed at enhancing farmers’ income, ensuring nutritional security, and promoting natural farming practices in the state.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Odisha on November 10

November 9, 2025Fact Now

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3 killed, 3 injured in balcony collapse in Odisha's Cuttack, CM announces compensation

Tragedy in Cuttack: 3 killed, 3 injured in balcony collapse; CM announces compensation

November 8, 2025Fact Now

At least three members of a family, including a minor boy, were killed, and three others were seriously injured on Saturday when the balcony of an old apartment building collapsed onto an adjacent asbestos-roofed house in Cuttack, police said. The...

At least three people, including two women, were killed and 20 others injured in the stampede that took place at around 4 am on June 29, in front of the chariots near the Shree Gundicha temple

Puri Rath Yatra Stampede: Odisha govt order action against 7 police officers over lapses

November 8, 2025

The ED conducted search operations at four premises in Berhampur under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

Rs 69 cr Odisha chit fund scam probe: ED seizes Rs 84 lakh cash, car during searches in Berhampur

November 8, 2025

Addressing the gathering, CM Majhi emphasised that Vande Mataram is far more than just a musical composition; it is a "symbol of patriotism, sacrifices and valour” of the country.

‘Vande Mataram’ is a symbol of sacrifice, bravery: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

November 7, 2025

The deal is for setting up an 800-MW unit at the Darlipali Supercritical Thermal Power Project Stage-II in Odisha’s Sundargarh district.

BHEL secures massive Rs 6,650-cr order from NTPC for 800 MW power project in Odisha

November 7, 2025

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 84th annual session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha’s capital city, today

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates IRC in Bhubaneswar, announces Rs 1,000 cr additional road package for Odisha

November 7, 2025

The accused, identified as Savyasachi Pisolkar (30), a native of Nashik district in Maharashtra, was apprehended by the state's Cyber Crime unit.

Stock Market Fraud: Maharashtra man arrested in Odisha for duping investor of Rs 26 lakh

November 7, 2025

The four-day event will be inaugurated by Gadkari, alongside Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and two Union Ministers of State.

Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate 84th session of IRC in Odisha Bhubaneswar on Nov 7

November 6, 2025

The conflict occurred between the villagers of Ostapur and Kotapalla, located under the Baghamari police station limits in Khurda district, on Wednesday night.

Clash between 2 villages in Odisha’s Khurda over boundary dispute, admin imposes prohibitory orders

November 6, 2025

The state government had imposed a seven-month fishing ban from November to May 31 next year in three river mouths along the coastline.

Olive Ridley nesting: 16 fishermen arrested for illegal trawling in Odisha’s Gahirmatha marine sanctuary

November 6, 2025

On the occasion of ‘Kartik Purnima', a large number of people visit the cave in the hills to perform puja. Sujata also visited the place for the darshan.

Kartik Purnima prayer turns ordeal! Woman trapped between rock and tree, rescued after five hours in Odisha’s Sambalpur

November 6, 2025

People from all walks of life participated in large congregations at key sites, including the Bindu Sagar Tank in Bhubaneswar, the Kuakhia River, and the Gadagadia Ghat on the Mahanadi River in Cuttack.

Odisha celebrates historic ‘Boita Bandana’ on Kartik Purnima, President, Governor, CM extends wishes

November 5, 2025

he Chief Minister announced that the state government’s financial support for organising the historic annual festival has been enhanced from Rs 2 crore to Rs 10 crore starting this year.

CM Majhi hikes Cuttack Bali Jatra’s fund to Rs 10 crore; vows to make Odisha eastern India’s maritime gateway

November 5, 2025

The annual fair, one of the largest open-air fairs in Asia, which got off to a colourful start in Cuttack, will continue for seven days till November 12, an official said.

Cuttack Bali Jatra: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi inaugurates 7-day annual fair on Mahanadi River banks

November 5, 2025

BJP’s Pitabash Panda Murder Case: Odisha Police recreate crime scene

November 5, 2025

The Crime Branch identified the arrested as Suresh Nayak, promoter of M/s Silicon Tech Pvt. Ltd. With the arrest of Nayak, a total of 125 people, including 114 job aspirants, have been held so far in the case.

Odisha SI recruitment scam: Another key accused arrested by Crime Branch, total 125 nabbed

November 3, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu attended the second convocation ceremony of the University of Patanjali at Haridwar in Uttarakhand today, November 2, 2025.

Patanjali University advancing yoga, Ayurveda and naturopathy research: President Murmu

November 2, 2025

According to reports, a herd of elephants from Simlipal National Park was roaming in the Betnoti forest range for some days.

Tusker killed after being hit by train in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

November 2, 2025

The suspected mastermind, identified as Shankar Prusty, was on the run for over a month after the scam came to the fore on September 30.

Odisha SI Recruitment Scam: Mastermind Sankar Prusty nabbed from near India-Nepal border, claims innocence

November 2, 2025

Slated to be fully operational by 2027–28, the integrated facility is projected to have a processing capacity of 60,000 SiC wafers annually and handle the packaging of about 9.6 crore units.

Odisha joins India’s semiconductor journey! Groundbreaking ceremony of SiCSem’s end-to-end chip production project

November 1, 2025

Organised by the Offices of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, the two-day conference brought together senior officials from states and Union Territories, policymakers, and sector experts to chart a unified vision for the growth of India’s handloom and handicraft industries.

Handlooms & Handicrafts Conference 2025 emphasizes cooperative federalism, livelihood strength, heritage preservation

November 1, 2025

Majhi hailed the approval for the additional PG seats as a "significant milestone" for enhancing medical education and healthcare infrastructure, particularly in western Odisha.

Odisha gets 62 additional PG medical seats in 6 state colleges for 2025-26

October 31, 2025

The Crime Branch identified the arrested as Suresh Nayak, promoter of M/s Silicon Tech Pvt. Ltd. With the arrest of Nayak, a total of 125 people, including 114 job aspirants, have been held so far in the case.

Odisha SI Exam Scam: 94 sub-inspector job aspirants booked on fraud charge released from jail

October 30, 2025

BJD President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik shared a pre-campaign message on Thursday, stating that "Nuapada will win."

Odisha by-poll: Ahead of hitting campaign trail, BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik vows ‘Nuapada win win’

October 30, 2025

The convict, identified as Saroj Bariha (21), was found guilty under Section 376(2)(n) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

20 years RI for man who sexually abused minor on pretext of marriage in Odisha’s Bargarh

October 30, 2025

Meanwhile, in a revised forecast, the IMD downgraded its warning, issuing a 'yellow alert' (be aware) for five southern Odisha districts—Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur—which are now expected to experience heavy rain.

Cyclone Montha: Storm weakens but landslides, property damage hit Odisha’s southern districts

October 29, 2025

Briefing the media after visiting the control room of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) at Rajiv Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to review the post-landfall situation on Tuesday, the CM said there were only reports of minor landslides and uprooting of trees in some areas.

Cyclone Montha spares Odisha, no major damage reported: CM Mohan Majhi

October 28, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the landfall process began around 7 pm and the system will cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada.

Cyclone Montha makes landfall: 1 dead in Andhra Pradesh; Odisha hit by landslides, life affected in 15 districts

October 28, 2025

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