Elderly Man Killed by Collapsing Wall Amid Heavy Rain in Puri
An elderly man tragically died after a wall fell on him due to persistent heavy rain in Arisal village, Puri district.
National
Business
Odisha Recognized as a Leading Investment Hub Alongside Gujarat and Maharashtra
Odisha has been honored as a ‘Top Performer’ in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index 2026, joining Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Goa in this elite category.
Politics
Ex-IT Secretary Manoj Mishra Interrogated by Police Over Missing CMO Reports
Manoj Mishra, the former IT Secretary of Odisha, has appeared before police regarding the missing inquiry commission reports from the Chief Minister’s Office during the previous government.
Crime
Bomb Threat Email Causes Panic at Jharsuguda District Court
A bomb threat email prompted an evacuation and security search at the Jharsuguda district court, which was later deemed safe by authorities.
National
PM Modi Launches Upgrade of Seven Railway Stations in Odisha
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 75 revamped railway stations nationwide, including seven in Odisha, as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aimed at enhancing railway infrastructure.
National
Odisha High Court Denies Bail to 14 Suspects in ASO Exam Fraud Case
The Odisha High Court has declined bail for 14 individuals, including key suspects in the ASO exam scam, as investigations progress.
Business
Doubling Paradeep-Haridaspur Rail Line to Propel Odisha’s Growth, Says Chief Minister
Odisha’s Chief Minister highlighted that the doubling of the Paradeep-Haridaspur railway line will improve freight transport and stimulate economic development in the state.
Entertainment
Supreme Court Allows Mahaprabhu Jagannath Film Release Post Rath Yatra
The Supreme Court has authorized the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath, contingent upon its debut occurring after the Rath Yatra concludes on July 27.
Entertainment
Controversy Surrounds Animated Film ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ Following Ban in Odisha
The animated movie ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ has sparked significant backlash leading to its ban in Odisha, as religious groups express concerns over its portrayal of the deity.
National
Seven Students Injured in Nabarangpur Autorickshaw Accident
An autorickshaw carrying students overturned in Nabarangpur, injuring seven, with one in critical condition. The driver fled the scene immediately after the accident.