The Latest Breaking News from Kandhamal

Was Odisha prepared for Cyclone Montha?

Cyclone Montha, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, made landfall along the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on Tuesday evening, lashing the region for about three hours. Its impact was felt across eight districts of Odisha – Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur.

Newslaundry · Oct 29, 2025

Odisha: Two killed, several injured after bus overturns due to overspeeding

Two people died and several others were left injured after a speeding bus lost control at a sharp turn and overturned on Tuesday night in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 29, 2024

All eyes on Naveen Patnaik in Odisha second phase

Intense electoral battle in Odisha as BJP and BJD compete fiercely for Lok Sabha and Assembly seats on May 20.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

Odisha police arrest Bangalore cop for Ganja smuggling

Odisha police have arrested head constable of Karnataka Police along with two others on charges of smuggling Ganja. Karnataka police claim head constable was part of authorised team hunting a notorious Ganja supplier. Odisha and Karnataka police in conflict; two senior Karnataka officers arrive in Odisha to secure the release…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Section 144 imposed after mob set police station on fire in Odisha’s Kandhamal

A violent mob in Odisha’s Kandamahal district on Saturday set the Phiringia police station ablaze and looted weapons and articles. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 6, 2023

Kandhamal MP demands withdrawal of GST on Kendu leaf

BHUBANESWAR: Kandhamal BJD MP Achyuta Samanta on Wednesday demanded the Centre and the GST Council chairperson to withdraw goods and services tax (GST) from Kendu leaves, saying the imposition of such tax is affecting the trade and livelihood of eight lakh pluckers.

The Times of India · Dec 7, 2022

Three students injured in lightning on top of Digisaru hill, in Odisha’s Kandhamal district

The students identified as Dhiren Digal, Pinku Mallick and Pancha Behera had trekked Digisaru hill near the village for mobile connectivity

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022

Odisha: 302mm rain pounds Baliguda in Kandhamal

BERHAMPUR: Baliguda in Kandhamal district received 302 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours ending at 8 am on Tuesday due to the cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal.

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2022

Odisha: Teen arrested for allegedly raping 14-year-old girl in Kandhamal

PHULBANI: A 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in Odisha's Kandhamal district, police said on Wednesday. However, the family of the accused vehemently maintained that the two were in a relationship for months.

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2022

Ten districts of Odisha brace for flood as Mahanadi swells after incessant rain

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik emphasises on zero causality policy.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022