The Latest Breaking News from Odisha

Odisha government launches sports-based youth outreach

Odisha govt launches IYDP to foster youth engagement in sports, culture & social endeavours. Over 12K teams registered for 6 disciplines under 'Yuba Odisha Nabin Odisha' initiative. Funds allocated to educational institutes for sports, culture & social activities. BJP claims scheme is for political gains ahead of 2024 LS elections.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

RPF rescues 247 missing and runaway children, and child beggars so far this year in Vijayawada Division, say officials

RPF rescues 247 missing and runaway children, and child beggars so far this year in Vijayawada Division, say officials. All the children have been produced before the Child Welfare Committees concerned, and a majority of them are from States such as Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh, say officials.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Migration by choice: Curious case of educated youths

BHUBANESWAR: A survey by an NGO working on migration revealed that 25% of educated youths in five western Odisha districts work as unskilled migrant labourers in construction sectors and brick kilns every year.

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023

Fisherwomen from Nagapattinam turn documentary photographers

Photographer Palanikumar trained 13 women in TN & Odisha, giving them the confidence to document their own stories.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Odisha to invest ₹3,388 crore for strengthening public health system over five years

Odisha govt to invest ₹3,388cr over 5 yrs to strengthen public health sys. Aim: make healthcare more patient-centric, invest in interventions for ease of living. 149 public health facilities to be strengthened in 1st yr. Components: improved patient waiting area, drug dist. counters, hygienic toilets, rest shed, online registration, lab…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Police recover machete allegedly used in double murder at Muvattupuzha

The Muvattupuzha police on Saturday recovered the machete reportedly used in the double murder at Adooparambu, Companypady, near Muvattupuzha on November 5. The weapon was recovered during the course of evidence collection with the prime accused in the case, Gopal Malik, 22, of Odisha.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Two teachers of an Odisha school picked up on charges of gang-raping a student

Two teachers suspected of gang-raping Class VI student in Odisha's Nabarangpur district. Girl told her mother on Nov 9 when her health deteriorated. Police picked up and interrogated two teachers. Investigating further to ascertain involvement.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Despite odds, Manamedu weaves a success story in Tiruchi district

Weavers in Thiruengoimalai revive handloom industry with 'Manamedu' saris; six groups in Manamedu, two in Kottathur, one each in Thulayantham Pudur and Woraiyur support nearly 1,000 weavers, producing 600 saris for Co-optex this year. Despite labour shortage, weavers are crafting local weaves, as well as Ikkat and Pochampalli from Odisha…

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Maharashtra lifts overall championship in National Games

Maharashtra wins 37th Nat. Games, 80 golds; Srihari Nataraj (Karnataka) & Sanyukta Prasen Kale & Pranati Nayak (Odisha) best athletes. Services 2nd, Haryana 3rd. Top 5: Maharashtra (228 medals), Services (126), Haryana (192), Madhya Pradesh (112), Kerala (87).

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Paddy varieties with protein, zinc content get thumbs up in Odisha’s tribal pocket

An experiment to provide protein and zinc content through rice, Odisha’s staple food, to tribal communities appears to be succeeding in Koraput and Nabarangpur district.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023