Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates | Friday, 16 January 2026

Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates | Friday, 16 January 2026

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Three Arrested In Odisha’s Balasore Mob Lynching Over Suspected Cattle Smuggling

Balasore: Police have arrested three persons in connection with the brutal mob attack that led… Read More

TPCODL Invites Customers To Verify Accuracy Of Smart Meters; Know Where To Get Information

Bhubaneswar: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has set up live display arrangements of smart… Read More

Dharmendra Pradhan Reviews Odisha’s NEP Progress, Pushes 4-Point Plan For Education Reform

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting in Bhubaneswar on Friday… Read More

72 Students From 14 Odisha Universities Participating In 1st State-Level Innovation & Startup Competition

Bhubaneswar: Seventy students from 14 universities across Odisha are taking part in the state-level Innovation and… Read More

ED Raids Over 20 Sites In Odisha’s Ganjam, Seizes Rs 2 Crore Cash In Illegal Mining Probe

Berhampur: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday recovered an almirah stuffed with cash estimated at… Read More

6-Year-Old Boy In Odisha Chokes To Death On Balloon Found In Snack Packet

Bhubaneswar: A 6-year-old boy in Odisha’s Khurda died after allegedly choking on a balloon found… Read More


Compulsory Retirement Looms For Non-Performing Teachers In Odisha Colleges

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed universities and colleges across the state to identify non-performing… Read More

2 Dead, One Injured As Boulder Crushes Workers At Illegal Quarry In Odisha’s Malkangiri

Malkangiri: Two labourers were killed and one sustained injuries in a rock fall incident at… Read More

Odisha Scraps Individual NOCs: GA & PG Employees Get Blanket Permission For UPSC, OPSC Exams

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has officially abolished the requirement for individual No Objection Certificates (NOCs)… Read More

Public Anger Mounts Over Cop’s Presence At Nisha Maharana’s Controversial Jatra Show In Odisha’s Balangir

Bhubaneswar: A fresh controversy has erupted in Odisha’s Balangir district involving popular Jatra artiste Nisha… Read More


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