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Kumar’s two-to-three-day visit to Odisha combines official engagements with outreach to grassroots election functionaries.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar kicks off Odisha tour; says BLOs ‘backbone of election process’

December 27, 2025Fact Now

As Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, on Saturday, kicked off his three-day tour of Odisha, he said booth-level officers (BLOs), whom he will meet on December 29, form the backbone of India's electoral machinery. Kumar’s two-to-three-day visit to Odisha...

Under the new guidelines, a designated officer at each RTO will be responsible for accepting e-challan payments at RTO offices.

Relief for vehicle owners! Odisha allows cash payment for e-challans at all RTOs

December 27, 2025

The student, aged 14 years, lodged the complaint at the Patraput police outpost and alleged that the headmaster had sexually harassed girl students.

Physically challenged woman raped in Odisha’s Puri; accused detained

December 27, 2025

The victim, identified as Jewel Rana, was allegedly beaten to death following an altercation over a bidi in Sambalpur on Wednesday.

Mamata Banerjee slams BJP-ruled Odisha over killing of Bengal migrant worker: ‘Speaking Bengali Is not crime’

December 27, 2025

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Gyanesh Kumar, is set to visit Odisha on Saturday for a three-day official tour from December 27 to 29.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to visit Odisha; focus on electoral roll cleanup and BLO meet

December 26, 2025

The accident occurred at Sitakund, a popular tourist and picnic spot adjacent to Similipal.

Picnic turns tragic! Two brothers drown while bathing at Odisha’s Sitakund waterfall

December 26, 2025

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi pays tributes to Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the latter’s 101st birth anniversary.

Odisha remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee: CM Majhi, Naveen Patnaik pay rich tributes on former PM’s 101st birth anniversary

December 25, 2025

Uike, a member of the CPI(Maoist) Central Committee and the outfit's chief in Odisha, carried a staggering bounty of Rs 1.1 crore on his head. (File Pic)

Big blow to Left-Wing Extremism! Rs 1.1 crore bounty Maoist chief Ganesh Uike killed in encounter in Odisha’s Kandhamal

December 25, 2025

CM Majhi also inaugurated 16 police stations, 70 police quarters, barracks, armouries, office and administrative buildings in 16 districts.

CM Majhi unveils new SOG counter-terrorism training centre; vows to end LWE by 2026

December 25, 2025

DGP Khurania reaffirmed the full commitment of the Odisha Police to this mission, highlighting a series of high-impact successes in the ongoing operation against Naxal groups over the past several days.

Odisha on track to meet March 2026 deadline for Naxal-free India, confirms DGP YB Khurania

December 25, 2025

The 143rd State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, approved 11 industrial projects.

Industrial Boost! Odisha SLSWCA approves Rs 1,332.80 crore investment for 7 districts

December 24, 2025

A 1991-batch IAS cadre, Anu Garg will succeed the incumbent Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, who is scheduled to retire on December 31.

Historic milestone! Anu Garg named Odisha’s first woman Chief Secretary

December 24, 2025

The state cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in all, approved 10 proposals of seven departments during its meeting held on Wednesday evening.

Odisha Cabinet approves Rs 345 crore ‘Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana’ to honour state legends

December 24, 2025

After the discovery of the minor’s body on Tuesday evening, enraged locals demolished the house of the accused, police said on Wednesday.

Odisha Shocker: 10-year-old girl ‘raped and murdered’, prime accused arrested; CM Majhi orders high-level inquiry

December 24, 2025

Uike, a member of the CPI(Maoist) Central Committee and the outfit's chief in Odisha, carried a staggering bounty of Rs 1.1 crore on his head. (File Pic)

Major blow to Maoists! 22 cadres with Rs 2.18 cr bounty surrender to Odisha Police in Malkangiri

December 23, 2025

Chaired by Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singh Deo, the committee reached a consensus to pursue an amicable settlement through direct negotiations with Chhattisgarh.

Mahanadi dispute: Odisha’s all-party panel agrees on amicable settlement; legal battle to continue

December 23, 2025

Members of Vishva Hindu Parishad and other Hindu organisations protest near the Bangladesh High Commission over the atrocities against Hindus and the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh

Protests erupt in Odisha over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh

December 23, 2025

Designed to mirror the facilities of a modern airport, the project aims to establish northern Odisha as a premier transport hub.

Mayurbhanj’s Baripada to get airport-style bus terminal

December 23, 2025

The state vigilance department unearthed alleged disproportionate assets, including four buildings, a market complex and bank deposits of nearly Rs 44 lakh, during raids on the clerical staff of the OSCSC

Odisha Vigilance unearths crores in assets from OSCSC Junior Accountant

December 22, 2025

This expansion brings the total number of NACs in Odisha to 86.

Odisha notifies 24 new NACs, proposes upgradation of 5 municipalities

December 22, 2025

Under the new directive issued on Saturday, the state government strictly prohibits retail fuel outlets from dispensing petrol or diesel to any vehicle that does not have a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).

No PUC, no fuel: Odisha bans petrol, diesel sales for non-compliant vehicles

December 21, 2025

The raids were heled following allegations that Samantray had amassed wealth vastly disproportionate to his known sources of income.

Vigilance Crackdown: Multi-storey buildings and crores in assets unearthed from Odisha Forest Ranger

December 20, 2025

The mercury plummeted to a chilling 4.6°C in G. Udayagiri in Kandhamal district, making it the coldest place in the state.

Odisha shivers under intense coldwave; G. Udayagiri records season’s low of 4.6°C

December 20, 2025

Odisha Youth Congress members were detained after they attempted to "gherao" the residence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

Dhauli Gangrape Case: Odisha Youth Congress protests, demands CM Majhi’s resignation; detained

December 20, 2025

The family fell ill after consuming curries and watermelon for dinner the previous evening in Odisha's Kendrapara district.

Jajpur Horror: 23-year-old mows down grandmother over land dispute

December 19, 2025

During these interactions, investment intentions amounting to approximately Rs 19,500 crore, with an employment potential of around 7,500 persons, were received, the statement noted.

Odisha Investor Meet in Hyderabad draws Rs 38,700 crore in investment, to create over 20,000 jobs

December 19, 2025

The summit unite policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, innovators, and startups in advancing scalable AI solutions centered on the "3Ps"—People, Planet, and Progress.

Odisha hosts landmark 2-day regional AI Summit, becomes first state with dedicated AI policy

December 19, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion H.E. Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef signed the agreement in Muscat.

India, Oman FTA: Two countries sign CEPA, duty free access to 98% Indian exports

December 18, 2025

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