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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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Dec 26, 2025

Odisha Gets The Gift Of Gold: Identification Of Three Gold Mines With Potential Reserves Of 1,586 Kg, High Level Meeting On January 3.

There has been a big achievement in the field of mineral wealth in Odisha. Three gold mines have been identified in the state at Deogarh, Kendujhar and Ghazipur, which have potential reserves of about 1,586 kg of gold. Mines Minister Vibhuti Bhushan Jena said that a high-level meeting has been called on January 3, in which the process of further exploration and auction of these gold blocks will be discussed. This discovery is expected to strengthen the state's economy and increase employment opportunities.

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Aarav Sharma

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Dec 25, 2025

3 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Odisha, Reward Of Rs 23 Lakh Announced

An encounter broke out between police and Maoists in Gumma forest near Belghar police station in Kandhamal district of Odisha, in which three Maoists, including a woman cadre, were killed. The two killed Naxalites have been identified as Bari alias Rakesh and Amrit, who had a total reward of Rs 23.65 lakh. Police have recovered weapons and walkie-talkie sets from the spot and search operations are underway in the area.

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Nitu Kumari

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Dec 24, 2025

IAS Anu Garg Becomes The First Woman Chief Secretary Of Odisha, Will Take Charge From The New Year

Odisha has got its first woman Chief Secretary, IAS Anu Garg will take charge from the new year. She is the first woman IAS officer to reach this post. The state government has announced their names, opening a new chapter in the administrative history of Odisha.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Dec 23, 2025

More Than 7 Thousand Children Missing In Odisha, Number Of Minor Girls Worrying

More than 7 thousand children are missing in Odisha, out of which 90 percent are minor girls. The problem of human trafficking remains serious in the state and efforts to curb it appear inadequate. Most of the missing children are from poor and vulnerable families, making them vulnerable to exploitation.

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Kunal Mehta

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Dec 23, 2025

Los President Om Birla Participated In Odisha Marwar Mahotsav 2025, Said- The Goal Is To Develop The Spirit Of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said at the closing ceremony of Marwar Mahotsav-2025 in Sambalpur that the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' is necessary to achieve the goal of developed India by 2047. He appreciated the contribution of Marwari community in the development of the country. Birla urged the youth to stay connected to their roots and described Marwar Mahotsav as a symbol of national unity.

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Kunal Mehta

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Dec 22, 2025

Case Of Encroachment On Government Land: Notice To Former BJD MLA Pranab Balabantrai

Notice has been issued to former BJD MLA Pranab Balabantarai in the case of encroachment on government land in Odisha. This case is from Bhubaneswar, where there is an allegation of illegal occupation of government land. Balabantarai has been asked to file a reply in this regard.

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Anand Kumar

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Dec 21, 2025

Tourist Bus Carrying Tourists Returning After Visiting Mahendragiri Overturns, 15 Injured; Screams And Cries

15 people were injured when a tourist bus returning from Mahendragiri overturned in Gajapati district of Odisha. The bus carrying tourists from Khordha district met with an accident near Badamasi Ghat in Raigarh block. There is a possibility of brake failure. Local villagers and police carried out rescue operations and the injured were admitted to the district hospital at Paralakhemundi. The police is investigating the matter

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Kunal Mehta

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Dec 20, 2025

Reward Of Rs 8.40 Crore On 18 Maoists, Odisha Police Put Up Posters Asking For Public Cooperation

Odisha Police has announced a reward of Rs 8.40 crore on 18 wanted Maoists, intensifying the operation against Naxalism. The police headquarters has put up posters seeking cooperation from the people and has assured to keep the identity of those giving information confidential. Ganesh Uike has the highest reward of Rs 1.20 crore. The police have appealed to the Maoists to surrender and informed about the benefits provided by the government.

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Md Amir

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Dec 20, 2025

Road Accident: The Truck Dragged The Car For 20 Meters, The Driver Said- I Had Assumed That Everything Is Over Now

In a horrifying incident in Bhubaneswar, a truck dragged a car by 20 metres. The car driver said that he had closed his eyes and felt that everything was over. The incident raises serious questions about traffic safety and road safety in the city.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Dec 20, 2025

'Andhra Pradesh Should Remain As An Aunt, Do Not Try To Become A Mother', Odisha Minister's Strong Message On Border Dispute

Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari gave a strong message to Andhra Pradesh saying that Kotia is an inseparable part of Odisha. The minister said Andhra Pradesh should live 'like an aunt' and should never try to be the 'mother' in Kotia. The Government of Odisha is committed to strengthening the infrastructure in the Kotia area.

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Md Amir

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Dec 19, 2025

Expulsion Of Former MLA Mokim From Congress, Internal Discord Of Odisha Congress Exposed

Former Congress MLA in Odisha Mohammad Mokim has been expelled from the party. The action was taken due to the making public of a critical letter written to Sonia Gandhi, which the party leadership considered an indiscipline. Congress has accused Mokim of working in the interests of BJP. Mokim had strongly criticized the current situation of the party and raised questions on the leadership.

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Amit Kumar

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Dec 19, 2025

Odisha News: In A Land Dispute, Son And Grandson Crushed An Elderly Woman To Death, Police Registered A Case

An elderly woman was allegedly crushed to death by her son and grandson with a car over a land dispute in Odisha's Jajpur district. 80-year-old Julie Sahu has been identified as the deceased. Anita Sahu, daughter of the deceased, has accused her brother of fighting over the land. Police have registered the case and started investigation.

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Aarav Sharma

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Dec 18, 2025

KISS Student Death Case: Sections Of Murder Added, 8 Teachers-employees Arrested

Murder has been revealed in the death of Shiv Munda, a student at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences KISS, Bhubaneswar. Police said the student was strangled to death, in which classmates were involved. The institute management tried to suppress the incident. The police have arrested 8 teacher-staff, and the minor accused have been produced before the Juvenile Justice Board.

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Amitesh Kumar

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