Amid Odisha’s scorching summer, blooming Krushnachuda trees have turned roadsides across Bhadrak into vibrant red landscapes, captivating travellers, poets, and nature lovers with their striking beauty.
OdishaCrime Branch on Tuesday arrested the alleged prime accused in the murder case of GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain at Balianta, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 16.
A public grievance hearing in Odisha’s Jajpur district turned tense after a heated exchange erupted between the District Collector and a Zilla Parishad member over multiple civic complaints raised during the session.
In a major crackdown on illegal IPL betting activities, Odisha Police on Tuesday arrested 18 individuals as part of its ongoing anti-betting campaign during the IPL-2026 season. The operation was conducted across multiple locations based on intelligence inputs, leading to the exposure of betting networks operating in the state.
Odisha is set to witness a challenging weather pattern over the next seven days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting an alarming combination of severe heatwave conditions, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hot-and-humid weather across several districts of the state.
Following a grueling 21-year struggle over land acquisition and environmental concerns, the historic site at Dhinkia in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district has transitioned from a symbol of resistance into a major industrial milestone. JSW Steel has officially broken ground on its massive ₹1 trillion integrated greenfield steel plant, a project taking root on the very same 2,958-acre expanse where South Korean steel giant POSCO famously retreated in 2017 after a decade of severe local protests. Spearheaded by JSW Utkal Steel Ltd, the upcoming mega-complex boasts a planned 13.2 MTPA production capacity alongside a 900 MW captive power plant, a captive jetty, and modern logistics infrastructure. Promoted by JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, this highly anticipated inauguration marks a paradigm shift for the local economy, promising to accelerate the state’s transformation into the primary industrial corridor of Eastern India.
Tension escalated at a filling station in Odisha after a petrol pump manager was violently beaten up by miscreants for denying them fuel. The altercation reportedly turned physical when the pump management refused to dispense fuel, provoking a furious reaction from the customers. The local police have taken cognizance of the incident and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the attackers. This incident underscores the growing vulnerability and safety concerns faced by fuel station employees dealing with volatile confrontations over daily service disputes.
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