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Fire Services employee attempts self-immolation in Odisha's Kendujhar, alleges harassment

India, Sept. 12 -- A Fire Services employee reportedly attempted self-immolation to end his life at office in Anandapur in Kendujhar district, citing mental stress and alleged harassment by a senior o... Read More


Illegal firearms unit busted in Odisha's Ganjam; 5 guns seized, 3 held

India, Sept. 12 -- The police have busted an illegal gun manufacturing unit in Odisha's Ganjam district and arrested three persons in this connection. The cops have seized five country-made guns from... Read More


Odisha: Rourkela Excise Superintendent arrested for possessing disproportionate assets

India, Sept. 12 -- The Odisha Vigilance has arrested the Excise Superintendent of Rourkela following the seizure of suspected ill-gotten cash to the tune of Rs 5 lakh from his possession. Dhaneswar B... Read More


Rourkela man missing after jumping into river over family dispute

India, Sept. 11 -- A man allegedly jumped into the Brahmani River from the Brahmani New Bridge in Rourkela following a family dispute on Friday morning. He has been missing since the incident. The in... Read More


Odisha Vigilance intercepts two auditors with over Rs 14 lakh suspected ill-gotten cash

India, Sept. 11 -- Odisha Vigilance officials intercepted two auditors of the ST & SC Development Department late on Thursday night and seized suspected ill-gotten cash amounting to Rs 14.38 lakh from... Read More


Indonesia seeks return of five infant orangutans rescued in Odisha

India, Sept. 11 -- Indonesia has formally sought the return of five infant orangutans rescued from a forest in Odisha's Balasore district, saying it is ready to coordinate with Indian authorities if i... Read More


Nationwide strike by bank employees hits banking services across Odisha

India, Sept. 11 -- Banking services were affected across Odisha on Friday as employees and officers of public sector banks joined a nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), ... Read More


Operation Thunder 2026: Checks against wildlife smuggling to be intensified in Odisha

India, Sept. 11 -- Odisha, along with other parts of India, is set to witness intensified action against wildlife trafficking and forest-related crimes as part of INTERPOL's Operation Thunder 2026, a ... Read More


Tusker killed after being hit by train engine in Odisha's Rayagada

India, Sept. 10 -- A tusker was killed after being hit by a railway engine near Burundabadi in Bishamkatak block of Odisha's Rayagada district late Wednesday night. The incident took place on the Bis... Read More


Odisha braces for heavy rainfall as low pressure area forms

India, Sept. 10 -- Several parts of Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Thursday as a low pressure area has formed over the North Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. According to the India ... Read More