A 58-year-old man and his four brothers arrested in Berhampur for allegedly beating his wife to death over a petty dispute and later cremating the body to destroy evidence. Police seize auto-rickshaw and bamboo used in crime.
A 58-year-old man from Berhampur died after falling from a floating bridge vessel in Chilika lake near Satapada. The incident highlights safety concerns on the risky Janhikuda-Satapada water route. Read the full report.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Odisha govt initiates formation of Greater Berhampur by merging 34 revenue villages. Public suggestions invited within 30 days. A key urban expansion move for the city.
Berhampur cyber police recovered Rs 1.67 lakh for a bank employee duped of Rs 7.7 lakh. The fraudster posed as a customer. Read how digital evidence led to partial recovery.
Kandhamal police complete legal formalities and hand over bodies of two women Maoists killed in recent encounters to their families. Read the full details of the operation and the humanitarian gesture by authorities.
Dibyendu Das from IISER Kolkata receives the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2025 from President Murmu. Discover his groundbreaking chemistry research and this top scientific honour.
Students from Berhampur's private schools excel at the National Urja Mela in New Delhi. Chinmayee Pasupalak and Prince Kumar Behera secure first prizes in science exhibition and quiz, highlighting innovative clean energy projects. Read their inspiring sto
Ganjam court sentences Biju Behera to life imprisonment for killing Juria Bisoi in Dengaadar. Verdict follows 15 witness testimonies. Read the full details of the case.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.
IISER Kolkata & Chitrakoot Art Gallery unveil RaFiTech, a patented, non-invasive Raman spectroscopy method to authenticate artworks by masters like Tagore & Jamini Roy, revolutionizing art forensics.
A bus carrying school staff overturned in Ganjam district, killing one and injuring 15. Five are critical. Another accident in Gajapati injured six. Read for details.
Odisha's Nidaan scheme offers free diagnostic tests at Biju Patnaik Homeopathic Medical College via PPP. Learn how this benefits Ayush patients across the state.
Ganjam administration revises school timings to 10 AM-4 PM for student safety. Kandhamal halts morning classes. Berhampur opens night shelters for homeless. Details inside.
BJD workers from Hinjili met Naveen Patnaik, citing halted pensions, ration issues, and hospital staff shortages. The BJP calls the claims baseless. Read more on the political row.
Berhampur Municipal Corporation abandons PPP model, opts for direct construction of a 290-outlet market complex at the historic Giri Market site with a Rs 40 crore loan. Read the full story.
IISER Pune's inaugural VOICE Fellowship begins with 40+ journalists. Experts stress inclusive science communication & why scientists must engage the public. Read more.
Berhampur University has formally requested the CCRAS in Delhi to digitise and catalogue over 2,000 rare palm leaf manuscripts on Ayurveda, a treasure trove of traditional medical knowledge. This initiative aims to preserve and share this invaluable herit
Kabiraj Anant Tripathy Sharma Ayurved College in Ankushapur revoked the suspension of final-year student Biswajit Rana after negotiations with the All Odisha Ayush Students' Association. Read the full story.
A shocking murder in Ganjam's Patharapalli village after a 72-year-old man killed his neighbour's pet mongoose. The accused fled, police search is on. Read the full details.
India Science Festival 2026 at IISER Pune features astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla & Nobelist Venki Ramakrishnan. Join expert talks on AI, space, quantum tech & more. Discover the future of science!
A 65-year-old man and his two sons were arrested in Berhampur for allegedly assaulting a police team. The constable was injured. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Berhampur Municipal Corporation launches stakeholder consultations to develop a comprehensive storm-water drainage master plan, aiming to solve chronic waterlogging. The DPR will be ready in six months.
A 40-year-old bank clerk in Berhampur has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating over ₹6.28 lakh from 26 savings accounts. The fraud was uncovered after customers complained. Read the full details of the case and ongoing police investigation.
Berhampur University's new 'talking book library' converts texts to audio, aiding visually-impaired students in independent research. Discover how this initiative promotes inclusive higher education.
Ayurveda & Homeopathy students in Berhampur posted their white coats to Odisha's Health Minister, intensifying their strike for stipend parity, Ayush posts & more PG seats. Details inside.
Days before turning 99, retired gynaecologist Dr K Lakshmi Bai donates Rs 3.40 crore to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for a gynaecologic oncology course and Rs 3 lakh for adolescent vaccination. Read her inspiring journey.
Students of Berhampur's Ayush college mailed their white coats to Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, intensifying their protest for stipend parity and more PG seats. Read about their eight-point demands.
Ganjam district launches paddy procurement from Dec 23 with 36.53 quintal target. 1.56 lakh farmers registered for the process across 476 mandis. Learn key details.