BU Students Bag Awards in State Innovation Competition
Two Berhampur University scholars receive Rs 5 lakh each for innovative projects in sustainable bioactive ingredients and portable health monitoring at Odisha's startup competition.
Two Berhampur University scholars receive Rs 5 lakh each for innovative projects in sustainable bioactive ingredients and portable health monitoring at Odisha's startup competition.
A 32-year-old man from Buguda receives life-changing penile and urethral reconstruction at Berhampur's MKCG Medical College after a traumatic amputation.
Berhampur Development Authority leases Ambapua rock garden for 14 years at ₹12 lakh annual rent. Private organization to manage operations, aiming for better visitor experience and revenue generation.
Berhampur University held its first senate meeting since 2018 after reinstatement under new legislation, announcing new certificate programs and infrastructure funding.
A special Pocso court in Berhampur sentenced a 30-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in Ganjam district. The court also imposed fines and compensation.
A 49-year-old private company employee from Tulasi Nagar, Berhampur, was defrauded of Rs 12.77 lakh in an online share trading scam between January 8 and 13. Cyber criminals promised high returns and siphoned money from multiple bank accounts.
Kandhamal police have frozen assets worth Rs 8 crore belonging to two ganja smugglers under the NDPS Act. The action targets proceeds from narcotics sales.
Police in Kandhamal district have frozen assets worth Rs 8 crore belonging to two ganja smugglers under the NDPS Act. The assets include land, vehicles, jewellery, and bank deposits.
Twenty-two inmates of Berhampur circle jail, including a man convicted in a gang rape case, have successfully cleared the Class X and XII board exams conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling.
Gyana Vikash English Medium School in Berhampur organized an inter-house quiz competition with The Times of India to promote reading habits and current affairs awareness among students.
Two Class X students sustained critical injuries after a group of armed outsiders attacked them during recess at a government-aided school in Berhampur. The attackers entered the campus by assaulting the school peon.
Mumbai's 2025 crime report shows a 13% increase in crimes against women and 7% rise against children. Cyber crime fell 5%, but experts warn of under-reporting. Street crime surged 55%.
Around 100 people including students and forest staff received training for the annual water bird census across 38 water bodies in Ghumusar North forest division on January 18.
22 students from a Berhampur fashion institute spent 20 days creating a 5x6 ft portrait of PM Modi using discarded tailoring cloth. They aim to present it to him via CM Mohan Charan Majhi. Read their inspiring story of innovation and respect.
Rajasthan DGP announces R4C will be a Centre of Excellence for cyber crime, with centralized info sharing. Learn how this initiative and new helpline training aim to protect citizens.
Students, forest staff & volunteers in Ganjam collected single-use plastic near Tara Tarini & Bateswar shrines. The drive aims to protect Rushikulya's Olive Ridley turtles. Join the fight against plastic pollution!
Berhampur Police cracked a burglary ring, arresting three men and seizing stolen cash, jewellery, and valuables worth over Rs 35 lakh. The accused were involved in at least five cases. Read the full story.
Berhampur Municipality corporators, led by Mayor Sanghamitra Dalei, petition Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati for urgent funds and 100 outsourced staff to resume stalled development works in the city.
The annual census in Ganjam district reveals a rise in the endangered mugger crocodile population at Ghodahada reservoir to 95, marking a positive trend in conservation efforts. Read more about the findings and reasons behind the increase.
Gopalpur Beach in Odisha unveils new disabled-friendly amenities including ramps, solar wheelchairs, and a park. Funded by the tourism department, the upgrade aims for a January 22 opening. Read more.
A monkey was brutally hanged from a tree in Ganjam's Gobindapur village. Forest officials have recovered the carcass and are investigating the animal cruelty case. Read more.
Berhampur Municipal Corporation cracks down on poor road construction, forcing a contractor to rebuild 315 metres at his own cost after failed quality tests. Read more.
Tripura's crime rate plunges to a two-decade low in 2025 with an 8.3% overall decline. Property crimes down 16%, murders fall 18%. Read the full report.
Pimpri Chinchwad police report a decline in serious crimes in 2025. Key strategies included mapping 1,585 criminals, targeting 1,045 sensitive spots, and using the PC City app for public involvement. Read the full analysis.
Vadodara's DCB invokes stringent GujCTOC Act against 8 gang members for a decade of terror involving 152+ cases. Read about the crackdown on organised crime.
Tragic road accident in Ganjam: Two youths dead, one critically injured after motorcycle hits tree near Mandarada. Details on the rescue and ongoing investigation.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
Pune police arrest two youths, detain two minors for abducting & murdering a 17-year-old boy in Katraj. The victim was lured using a fake girl's social media profile. Details inside.
A tragic murder-suicide in Tirupati's Maruthi Nagar leaves a man and a woman dead after a heated argument. Police investigate the case. Read the full details.
Heavy smoke reported from Guwahati-Bengaluru Express coach at Berhampur station. Quick action by railway staff prevented injuries and major delay. Read the full details.