A scooter accident in Rayagada, Odisha results in the deaths of two individuals and leaves one person critically injured due to brake failure.
An elderly woman was reportedly murdered in her home in Khordha, Odisha, in a suspected robbery gone wrong, leaving the local community in shock.
BJD leader Naveen Patnaik has condemned the Odisha government’s handling of this year’s Rath Yatra after three fatalities, calling out its failure to learn from past incidents.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) asserts that Odisha’s fifth-place ranking in the NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index is a result of over 20 years of governance, countering claims made by the BJP.
A Revenue Inspector in Odisha was arrested by vigilance authorities for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,500 to expedite a land mutation application.
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Odisha police apprehended Rupesh Pradhan, the ninth suspect linked to a cannabis smuggling syndicate, while confiscating assets worth Rs 4 crore.
Odisha’s logistics framework has been significantly improved with the commissioning of 12 Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminals, and 36 additional terminals are set to be developed soon, according to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Odisha’s recent recognition in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index has sparked a political dispute over credit for the state’s economic progress, with leaders from opposing parties clashing over achievements.
A recent session of the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal has encouraged Odisha and Chhattisgarh to pursue discussions to resolve their long-standing water sharing conflict.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was celebrated by industry leaders after Odisha achieved a top 5 position in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index-2026, reflecting significant progress in attracting investments.
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