The Latest Breaking News from Odisha

Heavy rain alert threatens Diwali celebration plan in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: The possibility of formation of a cyclone has dampened preparations for Diwali in the state.

The Times of India · Oct 20, 2022

Odisha: STF seizes 3 leopard skin, 3 held

BHUBANESWAR: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police have seized three leopard skin and arrested three persons on the charge of smuggling in wildlife body parts, an officer said on Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2022

Indian Super League: Mumbai City seal season's first win in cagey affair with Odisha FC

MUMBAI: Mumbai City FC notched up a 2-0 win over Odisha FC in a tightly contested affair in the Indian Super League here on Saturday.

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2022

Mauricio brace steals JFC's thunder

After thunder, lightning and rain delayed the Jamshedpur FC's opening game against Odisha FC for nearly an hour, it was Odisha FC's Diego Mauricio who stole Jamshedpur's thunder to stun last season's Shield winners 3-2 win at JRD Tata Complex in Jamshedpur on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2022

Odisha politicians, bureaucrats, and businessmen nervous as police arrest woman accused on extortion

The woman and her husband are said to have amassed huge sums of money, constructed palatial building, owned costly cars and instituted a company in a short amount of time

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2022

Manipur women retain the football crown

AHMEDABAD: Two first half goals helped Manipur beat Odisha 2-0 in the final and retain the women’s f

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2022

Upset at ‘B’ team tag, we brought our A-game: Kishan

Youngster says he was influenced by partner Shreyas Iyer’s positive intent and wanted to prove how good India’s bench strength is

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2022

'Football for All' to popularize soccer in Odisha schools

BHUBANESWAR: Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched ‘Football for All,’ a first such initiative in the country by FIFA, to take the culture of football to the grassroots in Odisha.

The Times of India · Oct 10, 2022

NHRC seeks report from Odisha govt on overcrowding issue of Bhadrak jail

BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to the director general of prisons, Odisha and sought a detailed reply from the officer on the overcrowding and precarious condition of Bhadrak jail.

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2022

‘Odisha govt. not restoring unused land to land oustees, but building stadium on it’, say tribal activists

Angry land losers urge State govt not to showcase tribal traditions during Hockey World Cup 2023

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2022