Teen Maoist surrenders in Rourkela, weapon seized
A 15-year-old Maoist cadre from Jharkhand surrendered before Rourkela police, disillusioned with extremist ideology. A .9mm carbine was recovered. Read the full story.
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Family Demands Compensation, Blocks Post-Mortem in Rourkela
Family of 19-year-old Asish Mundari, electrocuted while installing a lamp post in Rourkela, refuses post-mortem demanding contractor compensation. FIR registered. Details inside.
NIT Rourkela PhD student missing, search continues
Dipesh Kumar Pradhan, a PhD scholar from NIT Rourkela, went missing in the Ib river. Fire services and ODRAF are using an underwater camera in the ongoing search operation. Read for details.
Man kills uncle over land dispute in Sundargarh, arrested
A 25-year-old man, Sama Munda, was arrested for allegedly murdering his 56-year-old uncle, Nanda Munda, in a brutal land dispute in Rangamatia village. Police seized the grinding pestle used in the crime. Read the full details.
41-Year-Old Arms Dealer Arrested in Rourkela Raid
Rourkela police arrested a wanted criminal involved in illegal arms trade. A major haul of 35 swords, guns, and ammunition was recovered from his rented house. Read the full story.
Sundargarh: 174 New HIV Cases in a Year, Total 1,540
Odisha's Sundargarh district detected 174 new HIV cases from Oct 2024-2025. The mining hub has 1,540 total cases since 2002. Screening and awareness drives intensify ahead of World AIDS Day.
Cyber Police Bust Rourkela Crime Ring, Arrest 4
Rourkela cyber police dismantle organized crime network involving bank employees in money laundering scheme. Four arrested for operating mule bank accounts for cybercriminals across India.
Long Pepper Compound Fights Colon Cancer: NIT Rourkela
NIT Rourkela researchers discover piperlongumine in long pepper effectively kills colon cancer cells with minimal side effects. A breakthrough for affordable cancer treatment in India.
Australian Odia Leader Protests ISKCON's Rath Yatra Timing
Spiritual leader Tarun Agasti urges ISKCON to respect Lord Jagannath traditions after untimely Rath Yatra in Taiwan. Read why timing matters in Hindu rituals.
Armed robbers steal ₹2.3 lakh from Rourkela transport firm
Armed masked men robbed Maa Tarini Transport in Koida, Sundargarh, taking ₹2.3 lakh cash and damaging equipment. This marks the third major robbery in Bonai sub-division recently. Police investigation underway.
High-Level Panel for Rourkela Steel Plant Land Issues
Odisha government forms committee to resolve land encroachment issues for Rourkela Steel Plant's ₹30,000 crore expansion. Plan aims to double production capacity to 9.8 MTPA by 2030.
Consumer court orders Rs 5 lakh compensation for faulty machine
Sundargarh consumer court directs agro-firm to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to woman for defective paddy planter service. Landmark judgment protects farmer rights.
Odia Diaspora's 8th Danga Bhasa Festival in Netherlands
The Odia community in Netherlands celebrated their 8th annual Danga Bhasa and Chadakhai festival in Amstelveen with cultural performances and traditional Odia cuisine. Discover how OSCAN is preserving Odia culture abroad.
Rourkela Violence After Fatal Truck Accident
Violence erupts in Rourkela after trailer truck kills 48-year-old man. Locals assault driver, damage police vehicle and block highway. Read full details.
Sundargarh Collector Seeks Tourism Development Reports
Sundargarh collector directs officials to submit detailed project reports for developing over 30 potential tourist spots in the district within 15 days. Explore Odisha's hidden gems!
Missing Odisha girl traced to Mathura ashram after 5 months
A 20-year-old girl from Rourkela missing for five months was traced to a Mathura ashram. Police efforts and court monitoring led to her safe return home. Read the full story.
Odisha HC quashes RDA demolition notice
In a significant ruling, the Odisha High Court quashed Rourkela Development Authority's notice for removing structures from government land, citing procedural lapses and violation of natural justice principles.
Rourkela NRIs in US celebrate Mamdani's election win
Satnam Singh Mamdani's political triumph sparks jubilant celebrations among Rourkela's diaspora community across the United States, creating waves of hometown pride from Texas to California.
Odisha's Urban Boom: Coastal & Industrial Transformation
Discover how Odisha is transforming from coast to core with massive infrastructure development, smart city projects, and economic diversification driving unprecedented urban growth.
Wild Elephants Create Panic in Rourkela Areas
A herd of 15-20 wild elephants has created chaos in Rourkela areas, damaging homes and crops while keeping locals on edge. Forest officials are monitoring the situation closely.
Rourkela Police Launches High-Tech Control Room
Rourkela Police launches state-of-the-art integrated control room with 700+ CCTV cameras, AI-powered analytics, and real-time monitoring to transform urban security in Odisha.
Man arrested for widow's murder in Rourkela slum
In a shocking development from Rourkela, police have arrested a man for the alleged murder of a 50-year-old widow in a slum area. The accused was reportedly known to the victim.
NIT Rourkela develops smart renewable energy control system
Researchers at NIT Rourkela develop innovative control system to efficiently manage fluctuating power from solar and wind sources, addressing key renewable energy challenges.
NIT Rourkela's Green Breakthrough Fights Superbugs
Discover how NIT Rourkela's innovative green technology is converting wastewater into powerful antimicrobial solutions, offering hope in the global fight against superbugs.
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