Odisha Breaking News Headlines Today

News about Odisha, India

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Odisha, India, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 3,269 stories have been published about Odisha, India which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Local News Publishers

Untracked bias

Suggest a source

Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.

Protesters Attack Sub-Collector’s Vehicle During Deogarh Bandh In Odisha, Several Detained

Deogarh: Tension prevailed in Odisha’s Deogarh on Wednesday as a bandh called by the Zilla Mahila Ekata Mancha in the district turned violent when the protesters allegedly attacked the sub-collector’s vehicle. The protesters are demanding round-the-clock healthcare services at the old district hospital. In their bid to enforce the shutdown, the agitators blocked National Highway 49 near Ambedkar Chhak in the morning, disrupting vehicular movemen…Odisha, Odisha · Odisha Read Article

Another Security Breach! Photo Of Puri Jagannath Temple’s Sanctum Sanctorum Goes Viral Again

Puri: A photograph the ‘Ratna Singhasan’ inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri has gone viral on social media, once again raising serious questions over the security measures at the 12th century shrine. While there has been a ban on photography inside the shrine and carrying of mobile phones and cameras into the temple complex, the viral image purportedly shows Lord Jagannath and siblings on the Ratna Singha…Social Media · Puri Read Article

NIT Rourkela team wins Smart India Hackathon 2025 - OrissaPOST

Rourkela: NIT Rourkela student team, ‘SWADES’, secured first position at the ‘Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025’. The team was declared the winner for Problem Statement ID 25166, titled ‘Smart Sabarmati Riverfront & Urban Water Bodies’, during the final round held from December 8 to 12, 2025, at Parul University, Gujarat. The Smart India Hackathon 2025 was organised by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, government of India, in collabora…Rourkela · Rourkela Read Article

Man held for attempting to burn wife, daughters - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a man was arrested Tuesday for attempting to set his wife and daughters on fire over prolonged marital discord in the Kuha area under Airfield police station limits. The accused has been identified as Ajit Mallick (36), husband of the complainant, Babita. According to police, Babita lodged a written complaint stating that she and her family, living in the Kuha area, had been facing long-standing marital disco…Bhubaneswar · Bhubaneswar Read Article

Protest as Class XII boy dies at Sonepur school - OrissaPOST

Sonepur/Tarbha: A 17-year-old student of PM Shri Government (SSD) Higher Secondary School in Tarbha block of Subarnapur district died reportedly under mysterious circumstances Tuesday, triggering protests by the locals. The deceased was identified as Aryan Suna, a Class XII Science student, reported ly collapsed suddenly in the hostel and fell unconscious. School authorities rushed him to Charbhata community health centre (CHC) around noon, wher…Sonepur, Odisha · Sonepur Read Article

Ring road to ease snarl in Rayagada - OrissaPOST

Rayagada: The long-awaited ring road in Rayagada town will be constructed fully, and it will be seven metre in width, a report said. The matter came to the fore as the Works department finalised and approved the detailed project report (DPR), officials said. The existing ring road, which starts near Majhighariani Temple and runs up to Maharshi Vidya Mandir, will now be extended further to FCI Chhak. Works department Superintendent Engineer Ambik…Rayagada · Rayagada Read Article

Odisha Human Rights Commission seeks report from Chief Secretary on issues of outsourced employees

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Tuesday directed the Chief Secretary (CS) of Odisha to submit a report on various issues concerning outsourcing employees engaged in different state government departments and agencies. The Commission issued the direction while hearing a petition filed by noted human rights activist Biswapriya Kanungo and others, highlighting the alleged exploitation of outsourced workers employed through…Bhubaneswar · Bhubaneswar Read Article

Odisha: Man sentenced to life for raping minor daughter

Jharsuguda: A Special POCSO Court in Odisha on Tuesday sentenced a man to life imprisonment after convicting him of sexually assaulting his minor daughter. Additional District and Special POCSO Court Judge Puja Sadangi convicted Rohit Razak for sexually assaulting his 17-year-old daughter in July this year. Pronouncing the quantum of punishment, the court awarded him life imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹50,000. In default of payment, Razak w…Jharsuguda · Jharsuguda Read Article

Kendrapara court awards life sentence to man for 2023 murder over political dispute

Aul: In a significant verdict, a court in Kendrapara district has convicted a man for killing a villager in April 2023 following a political dispute. The Additional District Judge (ADJ) Court at Pattamundai convicted Rashmi Ranjan Roul of Sahira village under Aul block for the murder of Amit Kumar Patra, also of Sahira village. Roul was found guilty under Sections 302 (murder) and 324 (causing hurt by dangerous weapons) of the Indian Penal Code.…Kendrapara · Kendrapara Read Article

Odisha Law Minister Defends MLA Salary Hike, Questions LoP's Post-Hoc Criticism

Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has strongly defended the recent hike in MLAs’ salaries and allowances, emphasising that the decision was taken unanimously in the Assembly following recommendations from a bipartisan committee. He accused the opposition, particularly Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, of indulging in hypocrisy by criticising the move outside the House after supporting […] The post Odisha Law Minister Defends MLA Sala…Odisha, Odisha · Odisha Read Article

News about Odisha, India

News about Odisha, India

Local News Publishers Too Big Arrow Icon

Top Odisha, India News

Odisha: Ex-MLA expelled from Congress for anti-party activities

Gang Rape of Minor Girl in Odisha Triggers Political Controversy

Odisha hikes stipend of Ayurvedic and Homeopathic PG students

Protesters Attack Sub-Collector’s Vehicle During Deogarh Bandh In Odisha, Several Detained

Another Security Breach! Photo Of Puri Jagannath Temple’s Sanctum Sanctorum Goes Viral Again

NIT Rourkela team wins Smart India Hackathon 2025 - OrissaPOST

Man held for attempting to burn wife, daughters - OrissaPOST

Protest as Class XII boy dies at Sonepur school - OrissaPOST

Ring road to ease snarl in Rayagada - OrissaPOST

Odisha Human Rights Commission seeks report from Chief Secretary on issues of outsourced employees

Odisha: Man sentenced to life for raping minor daughter

Kendrapara court awards life sentence to man for 2023 murder over political dispute

Odisha Law Minister Defends MLA Salary Hike, Questions LoP's Post-Hoc Criticism

Local News Publishers Too Big Arrow Icon

Breaking News Topics Related to Odisha, India

Protesters Attack Sub-Collector’s Vehicle During Deogarh Bandh In Odisha, Several Detained

Another Security Breach! Photo Of Puri Jagannath Temple’s Sanctum Sanctorum Goes Viral Again

NIT Rourkela team wins Smart India Hackathon 2025 - OrissaPOST

Man held for attempting to burn wife, daughters - OrissaPOST

Protest as Class XII boy dies at Sonepur school - OrissaPOST

Ring road to ease snarl in Rayagada - OrissaPOST

Odisha Human Rights Commission seeks report from Chief Secretary on issues of outsourced employees

Odisha: Man sentenced to life for raping minor daughter

Kendrapara court awards life sentence to man for 2023 murder over political dispute

Odisha Law Minister Defends MLA Salary Hike, Questions LoP's Post-Hoc Criticism

Local News Publishers

Local News Publishers