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Jan 22, 2026

Odisha Police Takes Major Action Against Cow Smuggling Racket: 200 Bank Accounts Frozen, Cash Worth Crores And Vehicles Seized

In a major action against the cow-smuggling network, Odisha Police has frozen around 200 bank accounts in Keonjhar district. The action came after extensive raids in which crores of rupees in cash and vehicles were seized. The accounts of cow mafia accused Arun Kumar Sahu alias Mantu are also under investigation. Four special teams of police are investigating the bank lockers, with more revelations expected in the coming days.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 22, 2026

Tricolor Hoisted On Uninhabited Island Before 77th Republic Day, Odisha's Coastal Security Will Get New Strength

Odisha Police showed its commitment towards coastal security and national sovereignty by hoisting the national flag at Udayabali Island in Bhadrak ahead of the 77th Republic Day. DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania hoisted the flag. The police will spend Rs 149 crore to modernize coastal security, including maritime patrol boats, drones and CCTV. This initiative has been taken on the instructions of the Prime Minister, in which flag hoisting will also take place on other islands.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 22, 2026

Strictness On Not Giving Report Of Awareness Program: Salary Of 72 Head Teachers Of Puri Stopped, Show Cause Notice Issued

Salaries of 72 head teachers in Puri district have been stopped and show cause notices have been issued to them. This action has been taken due to non-submission of reports of awareness programs related to snakebite and lightning strike prevention on time as per the instructions of the state government. These programs were essential to reduce deaths during monsoon. The district administration has considered this as serious negligence.

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Md Amir

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Jan 22, 2026

President's 5-day Visit To Odisha In February: Convocation In Balasore, Maa Birja Darshan In Jajpur, Program In Mayurbhanj

President Draupadi Murmu is coming on a five-day visit to Odisha in the first week of February. She will reach Bhubaneswar on 2 February. Will attend the convocation ceremony of Fakirmohan University, Baleshwar on 3rd February. On February 4, she will visit Maa Birja in Jajpur and participate in various programs. Will participate in several programs in Mayurbhanj district on 5th and 6th February, which will also include Rairangpur visit. After this she will go to Chhattisgarh.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 21, 2026

Odisha High Court Lifts Ban On RTI, Information Commission Order Cancelled; No Restrictions On Applicant

The Odisha High Court has quashed the State Information Commission's order which had banned an RTI applicant from seeking new information. The court clarified that it is not justified to stop a citizen from seeking information under the RTI Act, no matter how many applications he makes. This decision strengthens the basic spirit of the Right to Information and is an important step towards transparency and accountability.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 17, 2026

'BJP Does Professional Politics, Needs To Learn A Lot', Akhilesh Yadav's Big Statement

Akhilesh Yadav accused BJP of stealing data and doing communal politics by using central agencies ED, CBI, Income Tax. He claimed that there is a big difference of voters in the figures of UP Election Commission. Supporting Mamata Banerjee, Yadav said other parties will have to learn professional politics to defeat the BJP. He talked about strengthening PDA in Odisha and also met Naveen Patnaik.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 12, 2026

Demand For Skills Of Prisoners Increased In Berhampur Circle Jail, Sales Of Made-in-jail Products Doubled In 2025

Sales of products manufactured by prisoners in Odisha's Berhampur Circle Jail are set to double to Rs 14.53 lakh in 2025. Quality, reasonable prices and FSSAI certification have increased people's trust. Clothing, food and household products are making the prisoners self-reliant. The jail administration is now preparing to open a second sales outlet, which will help in the rehabilitation and skill development of prisoners.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 11, 2026

Odisha Crime: Middle-aged Man Dies Due To Bike Collision In Sundergarh, Decomposed Body Found Near Dam

Two deaths were reported within 24 hours in Sundergarh district of Odisha. A speeding bike hit 54-year-old Francis Tirkey in Sabdega, killing him. At the same time, a decomposed body of an unknown person was found in Kush Dam of Talsara police station area, due to which murder is being suspected. Police are investigating both the cases.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 11, 2026

Interstate Cyber Fraud Busted, Lakhs Of Rupees Looted In The Name Of Trading On Social Media With The Connivance Of Bank Employees

An interstate cyber gang operating from Cuttack has been exposed. Police have arrested three main accused and four private bank employees. This gang used to cheat people of crores of rupees in the name of trading on social media, using accounts and inactive accounts of fake companies. A large number of mobile phones, SIM cards and bank documents have been seized from the accused, and accounts worth Rs 90 lakh have been frozen.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 10, 2026

Rourkela Plane Accident: Flight Coming From Bhubaneswar Made Emergency Landing In The Field, 14 People Narrowly Escaped.

India One Air's Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft coming from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela made an emergency landing in Jalda Kansar Gadia Toli area on Saturday afternoon. In this incident due to technical fault, all 14 people on board the plane, 12 passengers and 2 crew survived safely. On the information of Kolkata ATC, the local administration reached the spot and took control of the situation and tightened the security arrangements.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 9, 2026

Hit And Run Case On NH-16 In Odisha, Two Youths Going For Job Interview Died

Two youths died in a tragic hit-and-run accident on NH-16 in Odisha's Khurda district on Friday morning. Bikash Baral and Shubhranshu Sundaraya were on their way to Bhubaneswar for a job interview when an unknown vehicle hit their scooter. Police have sent the bodies for post-mortem and are searching for the accused driver by scanning the CCTV footage.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 6, 2026

Mohan Charan Manjhi: Journey From Teacher To Power, Identity Forged Through Experience And Discipline

Mohan Charan Majhi's political journey is the story of understanding the pain and suffering of the people and converting ground truths into policy. As 'People's Chief Minister', he has made public hearing the basic mantra of governance. With the mission of 'Develop Odisha 2036' they are empowering the state economically, socially and administratively. His journey from teacher to Sarpanch, from MLA to Chief Minister is a symbol of change and development.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 6, 2026

Odisha Police SI Recruitment Scam: CBI Chargesheet Exposes The System, 16 Accused Named

CBI has filed a 60-page preliminary charge sheet in the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment Exam Scam. It has revealed large-scale rigging and serious systemic failures in the conduct of examinations. There are names of 16 accused, of which Shankar Prusthi has been said to be the mastermind. The charge sheet has raised questions about irregularities in the printing of question papers and the role of the Odisha Police Recruitment Board. There is an allegation of leaking the paper by taking Rs 25 lakh per candidate.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 5, 2026

Pitabas Panda Murder Case: Police Filed 1666 Pages Charge Sheet In 75 Days, 16 Accused Named

Police has filed a primary charge sheet of 1666 pages within 75 days in the murder case of BJP leader Pitabas Panda. 16 accused have been named in this, including former MLA Vikram Panda and former Mayor Shivshankar Das. 124 witnesses and CCTV footage have been presented as evidence. Police claim that on the basis of strong evidence, the accused will be given strict punishment. The investigation is ongoing and the final charge sheet will also be filed later.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 4, 2026

Jaundice Outbreak In Odisha's Khurda Navodaya Vidyalaya, 35 Students Fall Ill; Family In Tension

35 students of Gurujung Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Khurda district of Odisha have been affected with jaundice. The disease has been spreading since December 20, causing concern among parents and health officials. Affected students have been sent home or kept under medical observation at school. Contaminated drinking water is believed to be a possible cause of infection, although this has not been officially confirmed. The school administration is closely monitoring the situation.

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Md Amir

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Jan 4, 2026

Two Laborers Died Due To Rockslide In Illegal Stone Mine In Odisha, Fear Of Many Being Buried; Rescue Continues

Two laborers died in a rockslide in an illegal stone quarry in Gopalpur village of Dhenkanal district of Odisha. This accident happened on Saturday evening when the workers were removing stones. The mine lease and explosives license had already expired. The administration has sealed the mine and assured strict action against the culprits. There is a possibility of more workers being buried under the debris, the rescue operation is going on.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 4, 2026

On National Youth Day, The New Generation Of Odisha Will Sing 'Vande Mataram', Also Resolve For Self-reliant India.

On the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, there will be mass singing in all educational institutions in Odisha on Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and National Youth Day on January 12. Its objective is to strengthen the feeling of patriotism, cultural consciousness and self-reliance among the youth. Students will also recite the Self-reliant India Swadeshi Sankalp. Statewide training programs have been organized for this.

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Md Amir

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Dec 30, 2025

Protest Against Opening Of Puri Shrimandir At Midnight, Management Committee Member Writes Letter To Law Minister

There is opposition to opening the Shrimandir of Puri at midnight on the English New Year. Management committee member Mahesh Sahu has written a letter to Gajapati Maharaj and the Law Minister, calling it against Sanatan tradition. He says that it is not right to deprive Mahaprabhu of rest. Apart from this, a team has left for Nayagarh to identify chariot wood for Rath Yatra 2026, in which 818 new woods are required.

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Rohan Gupta

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Dec 28, 2025

Recruitment Was Being Done On 102 Posts Of Home Guard In Odisha, 4000 Candidates Came; Graduate And PG Students Also Arrived

More than 4000 youth applied for 102 posts of Home Guard in Odisha's Kandhamal district, indicating rising unemployment in the state. The minimum qualification for these posts was eighth pass, but a large number of bachelor's and master's degree holders were also included. In the desire for job security and government service, highly educated youth were also seen participating in the physical efficiency test.

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Md Amir

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Dec 27, 2025

Odisha Weather Update: Capital Covered In White Sheet, Transport Department Issued Advisory

Dense fog blanketed Bhubaneswar, reducing visibility on roads in the morning. Drivers faced a lot of problems in many areas from Jaydev Vihar to Rasulgarh. Visibility at the airport dropped to 100 metres, completely affecting traffic. Those going to work faced difficulties. The Meteorological Department has predicted a similar situation for the next 4 days. The State Transport Authority has issued guidelines for safe driving.

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Amit Kumar

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