Naveen Patnaik discharged after hospitalisation for dehydration
Naveen Patnaik, BJD president and former Odisha CM, left a Bhubaneswar hospital. He was treated for dehydration. V K Pandian accompanied him home. Patnaik thanked the people, hospital staff, and leaders for their support. PM Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wished him well. Modi invited Patnaik to Delhi. Several ministers also visited him during his stay.
Nod to Rs 8.3K cr Bhubaneswar Bypass
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved two mega infrastructure projects, including one for Odisha and another for Rajasthan, with cumulative estimated cost of over `9,500 crore. Briefing media after the meeting of the CCEA, Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the construction of a 6-lane access-controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha with an estimated cost of Rs 8,307.74 crore has been approved. The nod has also been given to the construction of green-field Kota-Bundi airport in Rajasthan with a total estimated capital investment of Rs 1,507 crore, he added. The Minister said, the length of the ring road project for the twin capital city of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack would be 110.875 km and it would be developed on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). At present, the Rameshwar -Tangi stretch of the existing National Highway faces severe congestion due to heavy traffic moving through urban centres like Khordha, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack. The new Greenfield ring road aims to divert heavy commercial vehicles away from these cities, thereby improving freight efficiency, reducing logistics costs, and promoting socio-economic development in Odisha and neighbouring eastern states, Vaishnaw said. The alignment will integrate with three National Highways (NH-55, NH-57, NH-655) and one State Highway (SH-65), offering seamless connectivity to economic and social hubs across the region, he said. It will also connect with 10 Economic Nodes, 4 Social Nodes, and 5 Logistic Nodes, along with key infrastructure such as Bhubaneswar Airport, Khordha Railway Station, a proposed Multi-Modal Logistics Park, and two major ports (Puri and Astrang), the Minister said. Later, in a statement, the government said that following the completion, the project is expected to generate 74.43 lakh person-days of direct employment and 93.04 lakh person-days of indirect employment, creating new opportunities for local communities. Meanwhile, the Union Cabinet also cleared the proposal for building a green field airport - Kota-Bundi - in Rajasthan, the Minister said, adding that it would be funded by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). For the airport, 1,089 acres of land has been provided free of cost by the Rajasthan government and the airport will have a capacity to handle 2 million passengers per annum, he said, while noting that the new aviation facility will significantly improve regional connectivity and promote the local economy. The AAI will fund the project through its internal accruals and is expected to be completed in 24 months. In the last 11 years the number of operational airports in the country has more than doubled to 162 in 2025 from 74 in 2014. Also, the number of air passengers has increased to 41.2 crore this year from 16.8 crore in 2014, the Minister noted.
Cabinet approves Bhubaneswar Bypass in Odisha at an investment of Rs 8,300 core
The 110.87 km long capital region ring road will be built under the hybrid annuity mode (HAM) and connect North Bihar to South Bihar, thereby enhancing the efficiency of freight movement, reduce logistics cost and drive socio-economic growth in the region.
Union Cabinet approves six-lane Bhubaneswar Bypass project for 8,307.74 crore
The upgraded corridor will enhance multi-modal integration by connecting with a major railway station, an airport, a proposed multi-modal logistics park (MMLP), and two major ports
The nod for the two projects, cumulatively worth over Rs 9,800 crore, came during the Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi on Tuesday.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of a six-lane Capital Region Ring Road in Odisha. This project aims to reduce congestion in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Khordha. The bypass will connect major National Highways and economic nodes. It will improve freight movement and boost socio-economic growth. The project is also expected to generate significant employment opportunities.
BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik stable, likely to be discharged on Monday: Hospital source
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik, admitted to SUM Ultimate Medicare in Bhubaneswar for dehydration, is now stable and expected to be discharged today. The 78-year-old leader has responded well to treatment, with his condition improving. He experienced uneasiness on Saturday night, prompting a home visit from doctors.
Odisha Farmers Allowed Self-declaration Registration For Paddy Sale: Minister
Briefing reporters in Bhubaneswar, Patra said the state government had further simplified the process to ease farmer participation in the paddy procurement drive
BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik hospitalised, condition stable
Naveen Patnaik, BJD chief and Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, was hospitalized in Bhubaneswar on Sunday due to dehydration. The 78-year-old former chief minister's condition is stable and he is responding well to treatment at SUM Ultimate Medicare. He had complained of uneasiness and had recently returned from Mumbai after undergoing spinal surgery.
Odisha Man Set Ablaze By Father, Stepmother, And Stepbrother Over Property Dispute
According to police, Jyotiranjanson from his fathers first marriagegave two dying declarations at Athantara Community Hospital and later at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, naming his father Surendra Mathia, a retired policeman, along with his stepmother Prabhati Mathia and stepbrother Prashant Mathia as the perpetrators
'Dog Shelters Won't Solve The Issue': Mohan Bhagwat On SC's Order To Confine Strays In Delhi
Mohan Bhagwat addressed a gathering at the RSS office in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of Independence Day.
Indians need to make sacrifices to keep independence 'alive': Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, addressing a gathering on Independence Day in Bhubaneswar, urged Indians to work diligently and make sacrifices to preserve independence. He emphasized India's duty to guide the world towards peace and prosperity, drawing upon its religion and intellect. Bhagwat envisioned India as a 'Vishwa Guru', resolving global issues and sharing its 'dharma' to create a harmonious world.
Indians Should Not Be Complacent About Independence: Bhagwat
BHUBANESWAR, Aug 15: Noting that Indians should not be complacent about independence, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said they need to do hard work and make sacrifices to keep it alive. Bhagwat made the statement while addressing a gathering at the RSS office in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of Independence Day. Our ancestors ensured Indias Independence by making supreme sacrifices We too need to be as hardworking to keep it alive and to make the country self-confident and emerge [] The post Indians Should Not Be Complacent About Independence: Bhagwat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Man gets life term for raping blind girl in Odisha's Jharsuguda
A 52-year-old man in Jharsuguda was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Pocso court for raping a 17-year-old blind girl. The conviction occurred swiftly, within 99 days of the FIR being filed. In addition to the life sentence, the court imposed a fine and directed the state to provide substantial compensation to the survivor, highlighting the commitment to speedy justice.
Odisha Cabinet Approves Additional Incentives For MRO Facility At Bhubaneswar Airport
The MRO industry is critical to support the expansion of India's aviation sector, which is expected to become the third-largest in the next few years.
Cabinet nod to aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul facility at BPIA
To expand citys green footprint, BMC plants 11k saplings
HC appoints 2 advocates to assist in checking misuse of national emblem, create awareness
Cuttack, Bhubaneswar on high alert for I-Day
Odisha records one of the lowest inflation rates in June
Womans body, eyes donated to MKCG
Govt to launch campaign to curb campus suicide cases
Govt honours selfless contributions of 24 organ donors
Nayagarh murder case: Children help cops nab mothers killers
Man detained for hinting at terror attack on Puri shrine, released later
Taunts of villagers, opposition from parents & back injury couldnt stop Pragyans stride
IOA Formally Approves India's 2030 CWG Bid During its SGM
IOA President P T usha said along with Ahmedabad, 2010 host Delhi and Bhubaneswar will also be considered.
Big chip boost: Govt okays 4,594 cr projects; IIT Bhubaneswar to get new 45 cr SiCSem lab
Union Cabinet approves Phase-IB of Lucknow Metro project; 4 chip plants in Odisha, Punjab, AP
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved several projects, including four semiconductor plants for Odisha, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh, the Phase-IB of the Lucknow Metro project and a 700 MW Tato-II hydro-electric project in Arunachal Pradesh. The Cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the India Semiconductor Mission, which has an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore to provide financial support for setting up chip facilities in the country, the government has approved four semiconductor projects entailing Rs 4,594 crore investment in the three states. According to Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, a silicon carbide semiconductor plant will be set up in Bhubaneswar with an investment of Rs 2,066 crore by SiCsem Pvt Ltd. Another plant in the state will be set up for 3D Glass manufacturing with an investment of Rs 1,943 crore. The minister said that the 3D Glass semiconductor plant will be backed by investment from leading US technology firm Intel, Lockheed Martin, etc. The Cabinet approved a chip packaging plant in Andhra Pradesh, which will be set up by Advanced System in Package Technologies Pvt Ltd with an investment of Rs 468 crore. A semiconductor project of electronic component maker firm CDIL, to be set up in Punjab with an investment of Rs 117 crore, has been approved, the minister stated. Phase-IB of Lucknow Metro project The government also approved the Phase-IB of the Lucknow Metro project with a corridor length of 11.165 km at a cost of Rs 5,801 crore. According to the government, on operationalisation of Phase-1B, Lucknow will have 34 km of active Metro rail network. In a statement, the government said that Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project represents a significant advancement in the city's infrastructure development, marking a major expansion of the Metro rail network in the state capital. The new corridor will introduce approximately 11.165 km of new Metro lines with 12 stations -- seven underground and five elevated -- improving public transportation in the oldest and the most densely-populated areas of the city, which currently lack efficient connectivity, the statement said. This phase aims to seamlessly integrate the key zones of Old Lucknow, including commercial hubs such as Aminabad, Yahiyaganj, Pandeyganj and Chowk, it said. It will also integrate the other key zones such as the King George's Medical University (Medical College) and major tourist attractions such as Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Bhool Bhulaiya, Clock Tower, and Rumi Darwaza, besides the culinary destinations in a city known rich and historic food culture, the statement said. By bridging these vital areas with the Metro network, Phase-1B will not only enhance connectivity but also stimulate economic activity, tourism, and ease urban mobility for both residents and visitors, it said. The Phase-1B of the project promises to deliver enhanced connectivity, reduced traffic congestion, environmental benefits, economic growth, and improved quality of life. By addressing key urban challenges and providing a foundation for future expansion, Phase-1B will play a crucial role in shaping the city's development trajectory and sustainability, the statement said. 700MW Tato-II hydro project Another major decision was the approval of Rs 8146.21 crore investment for the construction of a 700 MW Tato-II hydro-electric project in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period for the project is 72 months, an official statement said. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the construction of Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh, it stated. The project with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW) would produce 2,738.06 million units of energy. The power generated from the project will help improve the electricity supply position in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and will also help in balancing the national Grid. The Project will be implemented through a Joint Venture Co. between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Government of India shall extend Rs 458.79 crore as budgetary support for the construction of roads, bridges and associated transmission line under enabling infrastructure besides Central Financial Assistance of Rs 436.13 crore towards equity share of the state. The state would benefit from 12 per cent free power and another 1 per cent towards Local Area Development Fund (LADF), besides significant infrastructure improvement and socio-economic development of the region. There will be significant improvement in infrastructure, including the development of around 32.88 kilometres of roads and bridges, for the project, which shall be mostly available for local use. The district will also benefit from the construction of essential infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, marketplaces, and playgrounds, to be financed from dedicated project funds of Rs 20 crore. Local populace shall also benefit from many sorts of compensations, employment and CSR activities, the statement said. (With inputs from PTI)
Bhubaneswar-based CIFA tolead multi-country effort to improve livelihood of aquaculture farmers
The project will directly benefit over 1,20,000 rural households, 30% of which comprise women, across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, says CIFA
Odisha Woman Run Over By Thar, Dies. Her Daughter Died In Same Accident Days Ago
A woman died from injuries sustained after a Thar SUV ran over her and her two children in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, triggering protests in the city. The woman's death comes days after her eight-year-old daughter died.
The IMD will set up the wind profilers in 10 locations Amritsar, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow, Mohanbari, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, and Thiruvananthapuram
Annu, Kujur, Sreeshankar headline Indias first World Continental Tour bronze meet
BHUBANESWAR, Aug 9: Home favourites Annu Rani, Animesh Kujur and Murali Sreeshankar will spearhead the countrys challenge when Indias maiden World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze level competition gets underway at the Kalinga Stadium, here on Sunday. The one-day meet, carrying a prize purse of USD 25,000, has drawn over 150 athletes from more than 15 countries. The seasoned javelin thrower and 2023 Asian Games champion, Annu Rani will be buoyed by a 62.59-metre throw in Poland earlier this month. Ranked [] The post Annu, Kujur, Sreeshankar headline Indias first World Continental Tour bronze meet appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hours Before Heading Home For Raksha Bandhan, Nurse Found Dead In Odisha Hospital
A nurse was found dead in a Bhubaneswar hospital bathroom with a needle in her hand, hours before Raksha Bandhan. Her family suspects foul play; police are investigating.
CBI books AIIMS-Bhubaneswar officer, five others for jobs scam using forged documents
NEW DELHI: The CBI has booked an officer of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar and five others for alleged corruption in the recruitment to Group-B and Group-C posts using forged documents, officials said on Saturday. The agency acted on the findings of its preliminary enquiry registered by it in March that prima facie showed a case of criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, and bribery. Assistant Administrative Officer of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar's recruitment cell Sudhir Kumar Pradhan, along with five others -- Rajashree Panda, Sangram Mishra, Sai Sagar Kar, Shri Sambit Mishra, and Sruti Sagar Kar -- have been booked by the CBI in connection with the case, officials said. The CBI has alleged that Sruti Sagar Kar, an employee of Bombay Intelligence Security (India) Limited (BIS), had conspired to secure permanent employment for his relatives and family members at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. The recruitment process was compromised using forged educational and work experience certificates for posts advertised on July 1, 2023. It is alleged that Panda (Sruti Sagar Kar's wife), Sangram Mishra, Sai Sagar Kar and Sambit Mishra had secured the jobs on the basis of forged educational documents issued by Shree College of Paramedical Sciences, Ghaziabad. Further, no such college or university infrastructure i.e the college and Allied Healthcare Council of India to which the college is affiliated, was found to exist at the addresses mentioned on their website, the FIR has alleged. The CBI also detected irregularities regarding work experience. Certificates showing their service at B R D Medical College in Gorakhpur, in roles like sanitary inspector and medical record technician, were found to be fake. The certificates were fabricated and allegedly arranged by Sruti Sagar Kar in conspiracy with the applicants and others, officials said. The preliminary enquiry showed that Pradhan played a pivotal role in the conspiracy as he did not bring to the notice of higher authorities that the verification letter sent to the Ghaziabad institute had returned undelivered, allowing the four candidates to continue with their jobs.
CBI books AIIMS-Bhubaneswar officer, five others for corruption in recruitment
The CBI has alleged that Sruti Sagar Kar, an employee of Bombay Intelligence Security (India) Limited (BIS), had conspired to secure permanent employment for his relatives and family members at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar.
Food Delivery Agent Attacks Odisha Woman During Argument Over Delay
A food delivery agent allegedly attacked a woman with a sharp weapon after she questioned him about the delay in the service in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on Thursday.
A bright coloured van rolling into a quiet village may not seem like a big deal -- but across India, such sights are fast becoming symbols of a new, determined push against tuberculosis (TB).
Hundreds throng Puri burn victims village to pay last respects
BHUBANESWAR: (Aug 4) Hundreds of people thronged Bayabar village in Odishas Puri district on Monday to pay last respects to the mortal remains of a 15-year-old girl who died of burn injuries. The girl, who was allegedly set on fire by three miscreants after pouring inflammable substance on her body near her house in Balanga area on July 19, was airlifted to AIIMS-Delhi the next day, but she succumbed to over 70 per cent burn injuries on Saturday evening, sparking [] The post Hundreds throng Puri burn victims village to pay last respects appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Air India cancels Bhubaneswar-Delhi flight due to 'high temperature' in aircraft cabin
MUMBAI: A Delhi-bound Air India flight from Bhubaneswar was cancelled on Sunday due to high temperature in the aircraft cabin just prior to its departure for the destination, the airline said in a statement. Air India did not provide details such as the number of people on board the aircraft, the type of aircraft or even the time the now-grounded flight was scheduled to take off from Bhubaneswar. This is the second incident of an Air India flight confronting a technical glitch in a day. This comes amid the aviation safety regulator DGCA detecting over 100 violations and observations, with some of them identified as critical safety risks, during an audit of the Tata Group-run private carrier, and one of its Boeing 787-8 plane operating its London Gatwick flight crashing on a medical college within minutes of its take-off on June 12, killing 241 people on board and 19 on ground. Flight AI500 scheduled to operate from Bhubaneswar to Delhi on August 3 has been cancelled due to a technical issue causing high cabin temperature on ground prior to the departure, Air India said in a statement. Our airport team in Bhubaneswar is assisting the impacted passengers with alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination to Delhi. We regret the inconvenience caused, the airline said. The flight, according to flight tracking website flightradar24.com, was to be operated by an Airbus A321 aircraft at its scheduled time of 12. 35 pm, and land in Delhi at 2.55 pm. Earlier in the day, Air India said its flight AI349 scheduled to operate from Singapore to Chennai was cancelled due to a maintenance task identified prior to departure, which required additional time for rectification. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation last week detected around 100 violations and observations related to Air India's training, crew's rest and duty period norms, and airfield qualification, among others, sources had said. Of these, as many as seven have been identified as Level-1 violations, which are considered critical safety risks and require immediate corrective action by the air operator, they had said. An online pan-India survey last month had stated that around 76 per cent of respondents opined that many airlines in India are spending more on publicity than safety. The online survey conducted by LocalCircles revealed that as many as 64 per cent of these respondents had experienced at least one rough flight in the last three years, involving a difficult takeoff, landing, or inflight situation. Many Indian airlines spend more on publicity than on passenger safety: Survey
Congress flags concern over women's safety in BJP states, seeks fast-track courts to deal with cases
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday slammed the BJP over recent incidents of crimes against women in states ruled by the saffron party, and demanded proper compensation and security for the victims' families as well as fast-track courts to deal with such cases. Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba attacked the BJP over the death of a 15-year-old girl from Odisha , who was allegedly set on fire by three unidentified miscreants in Puri district. The girl succumbed to her burn injury while undergoing treatment in AIIMS Delhi. You failed to catch the criminals and get them punished. The daughter died and today the police says that no one was involved in this, she said at a press conference here. ' ' , pic.twitter.com/mpjQhztxnB Congress (@INCIndia) August 3, 2025 Lamba also pointed out that during the Assembly session in Madhya Pradesh, Congress MLA Arif Masood asked how many SC-ST women were raped in the state from 2022 to 2024, and the answer was 7,418. A girl from Odisha died. Earlier, a girl studying in Fakir Mohan College alleged sexual harassment but did not get justice. She set herself on fire. That girl died in Bhubaneswar and now a 15-year-old girl has died in AIIMS Delhi, Lamba said. In the name of religion in Chhattisgarh, police arrested our sisters associated with Christian missionaries, she said. Today, we are once again ashamed. In Ahmedabad, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a shameful poster has been put up by the traffic police, which states that daughters in Gujarat should not go out of their homes. If they go out and go to a party at night, they can be raped, the Congress leader said, as she showed a photograph of the poster. Now I come to the case of Karnataka. Prajwal Revanna from Hassan has been convicted of rape . You know that Prajwal Revanna is a mass rapist... Prime Minister Narendra Modi had campaigned for him and sought votes, Lamba said. But today I feel proud to tell you that Rahul Gandhi ji took this issue seriously, and told the Congress government in Karnataka not to come under any pressure because Prajwal Ravanna has the support of two prime ministers... one former and the current. Revanna has now been sentenced to life imprisonment, she added. Women's safety remains a serious issue in the country and that is why Mahila Congress will continue its 'Nyay March', Lamba said. Police are trying to crush the demand for justice but we are not going to stop. Mahila Congress has decided to ensure justice for the victims and punishment for the culprits. Our demands are -- victims' families must be given security and proper compensation, and cases related to women's safety should be tried in fast-track courts and justice be given to the victims, she said.
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik slams govt for scrapping metro project
Naveen Patnaik criticizes the BJP government for halting the Bhubaneswar Metro project. He says it delays the city's progress. The previous plan was approved during Patnaik's term. The BJP defends its decision. They claim the old route was not practical. A broader Puri-Bhubaneswar-Cuttack route is now under consideration. A new plan is in progress to connect major cities.
15-yr-old Odisha girl set on fire by miscreants dies in AIIMS Delhi
Bhubaneswar: The 15-year-old girl who was allegedly set on fire by three unidentified miscreants in Puri district a fortnight ago, succumbed to her burn injury while undergoing treatment in AIIMS Delhi, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Saturday, August 2. The girl was allegedly kidnapped and set on fire by three unknown people Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
15-year-old Odisha girl who was set ablaze by miscreants dies after week-long battle at AIIMS Delhi
BHUBANESWAR: The 15-year-old girl who was set on fire by unidentified youths in Puris Balanga on July 19 succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital on Saturday evening. The girl had sustained 75 per cent burns and was admitted to AIIMS-Bhubaneswar on July 19. Amid massive political furore, she was airlifted from Bhubaneswar and admitted to the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at AIIMS-New Delhi a day later. She underwent surgery for the management of deep burns on July 23. However, she remained on oxygen support and her condition continued to be critical. In a post on X, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed shock over her death. I am deeply shocked by the death of the Balanga incident victim. Despite all the efforts of the government and the round-the-clock endeavours of the specialist medical team at AIIMS-New Delhi, her life could not be saved, he said. While the police have so far not made any arrests in the case, it is also being investigated from the suicide angle. Sources said the Odisha Police may issue a formal statement regarding the status of the investigation. On July 19, the girl was allegedly on her way to a friends place in Balanga when three unidentified miscreants set her on fire. She was rescued by a local villager before being shifted to the community health centre at Pipili, from where she was moved to AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. As her condition deteriorated, she was airlifted to AIIMS-Delhi a day later. Since the incident came close on the heels of the death by suicide of a student of FM Autonomous College in Balasore, it grabbed national headlines and led to a huge political slugfest. Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik also expressed deep condolences over the minors death.
A 15-year-old girl from Odisha, who suffered severe burns after being set on fire by unidentified individuals on June 19, has tragically passed away despite intensive medical care at AIIMS New Delhi. The victim, who sustained over 75% burn injuries, was initially treated in Bhubaneswar before being transferred to Delhi.
'Fake' Bank Guarantee Racket Case: ED Arrests MD Of Odisha-Based Company
Biswal Tradelink Managing Director Partha Sarathi Biswal was taken into custody from Bhubaneswar under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Afghan kingpin behind fake Indian passport racket busted in Jabalpur, MP
BHOPAL: A major racket facilitating illegal Afghan nationals in acquiring Indian passports has been busted in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested three individuals, including the alleged kingpin, an Afghan national identified as Sohbat Khan, who had been living illegally in Jabalpur for the past decade. Khan, who had married a local woman during his stay and managed to obtain an Indian passport in 2020 using forged documents, was reportedly helping other Afghan youths residing illegally in West Bengal and Chhattisgarh to obtain Indian passports using fake address proofs linked to Jabalpur. The two local aides arrested alongside Khan have been identified as Dinesh Garg (40), a resident of Jabalpurs Vijay Nagar area and a forest guard posted at the election cell in the Jabalpur district collectors office, and Mahendra Kumar Sukhdan (45). Afghan national arrested with forged Indian passport at Bhubaneswar airport According to the ongoing probe by Madhya Pradesh Polices ATS, Khan not only secured his own Indian passport fraudulently but also facilitated the same for at least 20 other Afghan youths. Two such individuals, Akbar and Iqbal, both living illegally in West Bengal, have already managed to obtain Indian passports using fake Jabalpur address proofs. Investigations have revealed that original Aadhar cards bearing West Bengal addresses were altered to reflect addresses from Jabalpur. Khan and his aides reportedly paid local youths in Jabalpur to help create forged documents, assist in police verifications, and facilitate the issuance of passports through local post offices. Monetary transactions totalling approximately Rs 10 lakh have been traced so far in connection with the racket. ATS officials are currently interrogating Khan to uncover the wider network, especially individuals involved in forging documents and facilitating official clearances. Khans illegal stay dates back to 2015, when he first obtained a driving licence from Jabalpur, which later helped him secure an Indian passport five years later. The investigation is ongoing, with further arrests and revelations anticipated.
Odisha peon served urine instead of water to junior engineer, probe begins
Bhubaneswar: The police on Friday issued a notice to a peon asking him to clarify his alleged role in serving urine instead of drinking water to a newly appointed junior engineer at a government department in Odishas Gajapati district, an officer said. The peon, however, asserted that he had taken the water from a purifier Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Odisha RI ARI Amin 2025 Exam Cancelled, Check New Exam Schedule
The OSSSC RI, ARI, and Amin Mains Exam 2025 is expected to be cancelled, although no official confirmation has been issued yet. Due to widespread protests in regions like Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, aspirants have demanded an offline re-exam at centralised venues. While OSSSC has declared only 9 candidates ineligible under Rule 18, the OSSSC RI [] The post Odisha RI ARI Amin 2025 Exam Cancelled, Check New Exam Schedule appeared first on Testbook Blog .
AIIMS Bhubaneswar nursing officer held for 'sexual harassment' of woman attendant
Immediately after the registration of the FIR, all the employees, including the woman attendant started a demonstration outside the main gate of the hospital
Three detained at Bhubaneswar airport with hydroponic weed worth Rs 30 crore
BHUBANESWAR: In a major drug haul, the Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate on July 29 seized hydroponic weed from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) and detained three persons from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the case. Sources said the contraband, the highly potent variety of ganja, grown using the hydroponic method, was recovered from six bags that arrived on a flight from Bangkok. Suspicious about the luggage, the customs officials checked them during their routine check. Upon inspection, they found the bags containing the high-grade cannabis. While the exact quantity of the seized contraband is yet to be known, sources said the consignment could be worth around Rs 30 crore, making it one of the highest drug seizures at the Bhubaneswar airport. Sources said the accused are being interrogated to uncover the source of the narcotics and the intended destination, and to find if Bhubaneswar was being used as one of the transit points for its smuggling in a broader network. A Kerala native had also been arrested by the customs officials from BPIA after the recovery of around 7 kg of the contraband, worth around Rs 7 crore, from him in January this year.
Bhubaneswar BJD Corporator Arrested In Rape Case, Suspended From Party
BJD corporator of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Amaresh Jena, was arrested from Balasore district on Sunday in connection with a rape case lodged against him in the state capital, police said.
BJD corporator arrested in rape case, suspended from party
BJD corporator Amaresh Jena was arrested in Balasore district following a rape complaint filed against him in Bhubaneswar. The survivor accused Jena of rape, forced abortion, and intimidation. Consequently, Jena has been suspended from the Biju Janata Dal, with the party emphasizing its pro-women stance and adherence to the law.
Bhubaneswar Metro Contracts Scrapped Over Delays
Odisha to reboot project with new blueprint, fresh DPR, tenders in pipeline as state affirms commitment to urban transit overhaul: Reports
Gold Coins, Rs 1.5 Crore Cash And Counting: Odisha Forest Officer Raided
The raids were conducted at the six locations in Jaipur and Bhubaneswar linked to deputy ranger Rama Chandra Nepak.
Congress Launches Nari Nyay To Counter Odisha Govts Shaktishree Initiative
Marking the formal launch of the campaign, OPCC President Bhakta Das and Odisha Mahila Congress president Minakshi Bahinipati inaugurated a 24x7 Womens Grievance Redressal Cell at the Congress Bhawan in Bhubaneswar
Both Houses of the Parliament were adjourned for a third consecutive day of the Monsoon session on Wednesday, as opposition continued disrupting the proceedings, reiterating the demand for discussions on several issues, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Waving placards and raising slogans, opposition members stormed into the Well of the Lok Sabha during the Question Hour, leading to the adjournment of the proceedings for the day. Earlier the proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm when the protests and sloganeering continued. The protests continued when the House reconvened and TDP leader Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who was in the Chair, adjourned the proceedings. Opposition members raised slogans like SIR wapas lo (Roll back SIR). Speaker Om Birla said the protesting MPs were behaving as if they were on the streets and warned that he would be forced to take decisive action against them. You should behave in a manner that reflects the hopes and aspirations of the people who have elected you. You should work in a manner and debates and discuss issues that will make people's lives easier. But you have been showing street-like behaviour in Parliament, he said. Birla also told the members that their behaviour does not behove Parliamentarians. The MPs are not supposed to carry placards. If you continue with such acts, I will be forced to take decisive action, he said and asked the members to take their seats. Similar scenes played out in the Upper House, a day after Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation on Monday. The House was adjourned twice on Wednesday, before halting all the proceedings for the day at 2 PM. The House was adjourned minutes after it met for the day at 11 AM, as opposition members created uproar following rejection of their adjournment notices demanding discussion on various issues, including Bihar SIR. Parliament adjourned for the day as opposition protests over Bihar SIR, other key issues Soon after the listed papers were tabled, Deputy Chairman Harivansh informed that he has received 25 notices under Rule 267 demanding discussion on SIR, demolition of slums in Delhi, alleged discrimination against migrant workers from Bengal in other states, and air safety. The Chair, however, rejected all the adjournment notices, which led to huge protest and sloganeering by MPs of different Opposition parties. Harivansh urged the House to at least allow Vaiko (MDMK) to raise his Zero Hour mention saying his Rajya Sabha term was ending on July 24. Vaiko raised the issue related to increasing incidents of arrest of Indian fishermen by Sri Lanka even as the protest continued. Amid uproar, the proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon at around 11: 10 AM. When the House reconvened at 12 noon, Ghanshyam Tiwari, who was in the Chair, called the Question Hour to be taken up, but Opposition members were on their feet and demanded that the SIR issue be discussed. Protesting members ignored requests by the Chair to allow the Question Hour to proceed, forcing him to adjourn the House till 2 PM. He earlier called the name of CPI's Sandosh Kumar P to ask his supplementary question, but he started raising the SIR issue. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and leaders of other Opposition parties were on their feet creating uproar. Congress Legislature Party leader Sonia Gandhi was also present in the House. At 2 PM, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal moved The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill 2025 for discussion and passing. However, the Opposition members continued their protest demanding a discussion on the SIR issue, with some even trooping into the Well of the House, while many others remained on their feet. Opposition MPs raised slogans against the SIR exercise, and also demanded that Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge be allowed to speak. Bhubaneswar Kalita, who was in the Chair, adjourned the House for the day as the protests continued. On Tuesday also, the Rajya Sabha witnessed several adjournments, mainly on SIR matter, and could not conduct any substantial business.
IIT Bhubaneswar launches M.Tech in Systems Engineering for industry professionals
Congress faces heat as Odisha NSUI leader held for rape
Udit Narayan Pradhan, NSUI's Odisha president, is under arrest. He is accused of raping a BBA student in Bhubaneswar. The alleged incident occurred in March. The victim filed a police complaint. She claimed Pradhan drugged her. NSUI has suspended Pradhan. The party cited zero tolerance for gender-based injustice. The Odisha NSUI unit alleges a political conspiracy by the BJP government.
Odisha NSUI chief arrested after 19-year-old alleges rape
In a significant setback for Congress, Udit Narayan Pradhan, the Odisha NSUI president, was arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old student in Bhubaneswar. The survivor filed a police complaint alleging that Pradhan drugged and sexually assaulted her in a hotel in March, prompting his immediate suspension by NSUI. The arrest follows increased scrutiny of crimes against women in Odisha.
UGC show cause notice to KIIT over Nepal student suicides
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a show cause notice to KIIT, Bhubaneswar, following the suicides of two Nepalese students. The notice raises serious concerns about the university's mental health support, safety protocols, and administrative response. UGC demands a response within a week, citing critical lapses identified by a fact-finding committee.
UGC show cause notice to KIIT over Nepal student suicides
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a show cause notice to KIIT, Bhubaneswar, following the suicides of two Nepalese students. The notice raises serious concerns about the university's mental health support, safety protocols, and administrative response. UGC demands a response within a week, citing critical lapses identified by a fact-finding committee.
Odisha Shocker: Cong Student Leader Arrested For Allegedly Drugging And Sexually Assaulting A Teen
Udit Pradhan, the president of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape of a 19-year-old engineering student in Bhubaneswar. The arrest comes after a complaint was filed by the student. The victim, in her complaint alleged that she was drugged and sexually assaulted in a hotel room in March.She told police that Pradhan had invited her for dinner and offered a cold drink, which she believes was spiked.He will be produced in court on Monday afternoon.He has reportedly been booked under different sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 including Section 64(1), Section 123, Section 296, Section 74, Section 351(2). n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Odisha: Congress student leader arrested for alleged rape of college student
Udit Pradhan, the President of Odisha's National Students' Union of India, has been arrested by Odisha police following allegations of rape. The incident reportedly occurred in a Bhubaneswar hotel, where the 20-year-old victim claims she was given an intoxicating substance before the alleged assault. An FIR has been registered, and the investigation is currently underway.
Congress Student Leader Arrested For 19-Year-Old's Rape In Odisha Hotel
Udit Pradhan, the president of the Congress' students' wing, National Students' Union of India in Odisha, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old engineering student in Bhubaneswar
AIIMS-Delhi: Condition of 16-Year-Old Odisha Girl Airlifted from Bhubaneswar Critical
The teenager sustained severe burn injuries after being allegedly set ablaze by three unidentified youths.
Odisha Girl Student, Set On Fire By Three Miscreants, Airlifted To AIIMS Delhi
The girl, suffering from 70 per cent burns, was undergoing treatment in the ICU of the burn unit at AIIMS Bhubaneswar and was moved to AIIMS Delhi for further treatment
Odisha burn victim's condition stable, to be airlifted to Delhi
The minor girl, with 70% burns, is stable and she is currently on oxygen support in the ICU and is responding, said Sanjay Giri, Head of Department of Burn Centre, AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
3 men waylay 15-yr-old girl, set her ablaze in Puri
In a shocking incident in Odisha's Puri district, a 15-year-old girl was attacked and set ablaze by three men on a bike. The victim, a Class IX dropout, is battling for her life at AIIMS Bhubaneswar with severe burns. Authorities are investigating the motive, suspecting a potential relationship issue.
Odisha Teen Set On Fire Suffered 75% Burns, Put On Oxygen Support
A 15-year-old girl in Puri, Odisha, was set ablaze by three miscreants, sustaining 70-75% burns. She is in critical condition at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
3 miscreants set 15year-old girl on fire in Puri; AIIMS treatment underway
Bhubaneswar: A 15-year-old girl was set on fire by unidentified persons in Odishas Puri district on Saturday, officials said. The girl was rushed to AIIMS Bhubaneswar in a critical condition, and she has suffered 70 per cent burn injuries, but she is able to speak, they said. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who is in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Odisha: Minor girl set ablaze by miscreants, shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar
In a shocking incident, unidentified miscreants allegedly set a minor girl on fire in the Bayabar area under Nimapara Tahasil of Puri district this morning.The 15-year-old girl, who sustained nearly 60 percent burn injuries, was initially rushed to ...
Dr Jitendra lays foundation of Marine Biomanufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar
Excelsior Correspondent BHUBANESWAR, July 17 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today laid the foundation stone for joint Marine Biomanufacturing facility set up in collaboration with DBT-ILS, linking biotechnology with the institutes marine mineral research. The Minister also inaugurated a string of facilities during his visit here, including the PMN Phase II, a [] The post Dr Jitendra lays foundation of Marine Biomanufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Odisha Bandh Today Over Student's Self-Immolation: What's Open & What's Closed
Transport services were hit and shops remained shut in Bhubaneswar on Thursday as several opposition parties called for Odisha bandh.
Will ensure justice: Rahul Gandhi to Odisha students father
Bhubaneswar: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to the father of the female B.Ed student of FM Autonomous College in Balasore, who succumbed to her burn injuries while undergoing treatment at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, assuring him of full support. Spoke with the father of the brave daughter who lost her life in the fight for justice Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tear Gas, Water Cannons Used As BJD Protests Students Death Outside Odisha Assembly
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Odisha Assembly (Bidhan Sabha) in Bhubaneswar as BJD workers gathered in large numbers.
Balasore Student Death: BJD Demands CM's Resignation, Congress Calls For Bandh
The 20-year-old student, who attempted self-immolation on July 12 in front of the college principals office following alleged harassment, succumbed to her injuries late last night at AIIMS Bhubaneswar: Reports
UGC forms fact-finding committee to examine FM College case
BHUBANESWAR: Hours after the 20-year-old girl student of Fakir Mohan (FM) Autonomous College was declared clinically dead, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday formed a fact-finding team to examine the circumstances that led to the incident and assess compliance with the regulatory provisions. The four-member committee will be led by Raj Kumar Mittal who is a professor at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and a member of UGC. The other members are former commission member of UGC Sushma Yadav, Vice Chancellor of Gujarat University Neerja Gupta and joint secretary of UGC Ashima Mangla. Secretary of the UGC Sudeep Singh Jain said that following the self-immolation of a female student of the college , allegedly due to harassment by a faculty member, the UGC, as a regulatory body, has decided to form the committee. FM incident puts spotlight on UGC regulations compliance The committee will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including availability/effectiveness of factors such as institutional policies, grievance redressal mechanisms, anti-harassment measures adopted and student support systems. Besides, it will check the status of compliance by the FM College to the provisions of UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015 and other guidelines issued by UGC from time to time. The committee will specifically examine the institution's compliance to the provision of Regulation 3 of the UGC regulations that stipulates the responsibilities of the higher education institutions in preventing and addressing sexual harassment on campuses. The panel members will do an on-site assessment to verify the actual implementation of measures adopted by the college for ensuring safety of female students and well-being policies, beyond the documented compliance. They will also meet stakeholders including students, faculty members and support staff to assess the institutional culture, experiences of students and the challenges they face. The committee will suggest measures for the prevention of such incidents in future. The UGC has asked the committee to submit a detailed report on findings and recommendations to it within a week.
Rahul Gandhi says Odisha students death is murder by the system, questions PM Modis silence
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday hit out at the BJP after the Odisha college student, who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor , died, with former party chief Rahul Gandhi saying the country wants answers and not Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence. Gandhi's remarks came after the Odisha college student died at AIIMS in Bhubaneswar. The second-year integrated B.Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore, died on Monday night after fighting for her life for three days. She took the extreme step on Saturday over alleged inaction against the professor and suffered 95 per cent burns. In a post in Hindi on X , Gandhi said the death of a daughter fighting for justice in Odisha is a direct murder by the BJP system. That brave student raised her voice against sexual exploitation but instead of justice, she was threatened, harassed and humiliated repeatedly, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. Those who were supposed to protect her kept oppressing her, Gandhi said. Odisha students death over harassment inaction sparks political uproar; opposition calls bandh on 17th Like every time, the BJP system kept protecting the accused and forced an innocent daughter to set herself on fire, he added. This is not suicide, it is an organised murder by the system, Gandhi alleged. Modi ji, be it Odisha or Manipur the daughters of the country are burning, breaking down, dying. And you? Are sitting silent. The country does not want your silence, it wants answers, the former Congress president said. The daughters of India want security and justice, Gandhi added. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said the daughter of Odisha, who had given up hope of justice from the BJP government, has also left this world. Just 20 years old. The mere thought of what that girl must have gone through sends shivers down the spine. How helpless she must have felt on her own campus. The rotten system of the BJP broke her to such an extent that she took the painful step of setting herself on fire, Ramesh said in a post in Hindi on X. She pleaded for help everywhere, from the college principal to the MP and the chief minister, but her pleas went unheard, he said. In the BJP government, the voices of women victims of crime are not being heard. And how could they be those entrusted with their protection are now standing hand in hand with the oppressors, Ramesh alleged. FM College student pressured to withdraw harassment complaint before self-immolation, alleges father Congress general secretary in-charge of organisation K. C. Venugopal also slammed the BJP over the death of the college student. The law and order situation in Odisha is collapsing every day. Even educational institutions are turning into dangerous places for women with cries of help and justice falling on deaf ears. It became so unbearable that a young student was forced to immolate herself, and she succumbed to the injuries today, he said. The BJP has a horrible track record of shielding the assaulters and neglecting the plight of women, he claimed. We demand accountability for this horrific situation, and we will not rest until justice is served and the perpetrators of this unspeakable crime are given the harshest punishment, Venugopal said. The woman was first admitted to the Balasore district hospital and then shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for advanced treatment. She was undergoing treatment in the ICU, Department of Burn Centre, according to officials. The patient was resuscitated with IV fluids, IV antibiotics, intubated and put on mechanical ventilation. Despite adequate resuscitation and all possible supportive management, including renal replacement therapy at the Burns ICU, she could not be revived and was declared clinically dead at 11:46 pm on July 14, the Department of Burn Centre said in a statement.
Odisha college student who set herself afire over sexual harassment dies
Bhubaneswar: After fighting for her life for three days, the Odisha college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor passed away at AIIMS on Monday night, July 14, the hospital said. The second-year Integrated B.Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore, took the extreme step over alleged inaction against Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Balasore Student, Who Self-Immolated Due To Sexual Harassment, Cremated At Her Native Place
The college student died in the wee hours of Tuesday at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, after battling severe burn injuries.
NEW DELHI: The body of the college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor reached her village in Odisha's Balasore district on Tuesday. The student's body was cremated in the presence of her family and other villagers. Thousands of people thronged the crematorium ground to attend her cremation. Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi, district officials and others walked to the crematorium ground from the house of the student. The 20-year-old second-year B. Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore had accused the Head of Education Department, Samira Kumar Sahu of sexually harassing her. She set herself on fire on Saturday on the college campus over alleged inaction against the professor and suffered 95 per cent burns. The woman was first admitted to the Balasore district hospital and then shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for advanced treatment. The student's death has sparked off a major political uproar with opposition BJD and Congress calling it an institutional betrayal. Even as chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced strong action against the culprits and a compensation of Rs 20 lakh for the family of the deceased, Congress has given Odisha bandh call on July 17 protesting the failure of the justice redressal system in the state. State Congress president Bhakta Charan Das said the bandh is being supported by eight parties, including the Left. He claimed the incident, which happened at the Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, showed that the state government has failed to protect women. She brought petrol, and everyone watched silently. No one acted, he said, attacking the ruling BJP. FM College student pressured to withdraw harassment complaint before self-immolation, alleges father Meanwhile, following the death of the student, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged it was nothing less than an organised murder by the system. Gandhi alleged that those who were supposed to protect her kept reaking her. The death of a daughter fighting for justice in Odisha is nothing less than a murder by the BJP's system. That brave student raised her voice against sexual harassment - but instead of delivering justice, she was threatened, tormented, and repeatedly humiliated, he alleged in a post on X. , - BJP - , , , - , Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 15, 2025 Those who were supposed to protect her kept breaking her. As always, the BJP's system continued to shield the accused and forced an innocent daughter to set herself on fire, he alleged. Gandhi claimed the girl's death was not suicide, it was an organised murder by the system. Modi ji, whether in Odisha or Manipur - the daughters of the nation are burning, breaking, and dying. And you? You remain silent, he said. The country doesn't need your silence; it needs answers. India's daughters need safety and justice, he added. Hitting out at the state government over the death of the girl student, leader of the Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik described it as a nothing less than institutional betrayal and a planned injustice. Expressing deep sorrow over the death of the girl student, Naveen said on X, it is deeply disturbing to think how a failed system can take someones life. The most painful part is that this was not an accident, but rather the result of a system that remained silent instead of helping, he added. Stating that the girl died struggling for justice, the BJD president said that with great courage she had written to the college principal, informing about the sexual harassment she had faced. Even after being ignored by the college authorities, she did not give up and had reached out to the higher education minister, the chief ministers office and even a union minister, he said and added that she had met the Balasore MP to share her plight. Naveen said if even one person had taken responsibility and intervened personally, perhaps the girls life could have been saved. She did not lose her life solely due to physical trauma but also because of the negligence of the state government, which left her alone in her struggle, he added. The former chief minister urged the Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati to ensure that action should not only be taken against the college authorities but also all those who failed to take any action despite the victims desperate pleas, are held accountable. , , Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 15, 2025 However, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan strongly reacted to Gandhis statement saying that it is very unfortunate that he has started doing politics over the issue. Stating that welfare of women comes first on the priority list of the BJP government of the Centre, Pradhan said that Gandhi should express regret over the statement.
NEW DELHI: The body of the college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor reached her village in Odisha's Balasore district on Tuesday. The student's body was cremated in the presence of her family and other villagers. Thousands of people thronged the crematorium ground to attend her cremation. Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi, district officials and others walked to the crematorium ground from the house of the student. The 20-year-old second-year B. Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore had accused the Head of Education Department, Samira Kumar Sahu of sexually harassing her. She set herself on fire on Saturday on the college campus over alleged inaction against the professor and suffered 95 per cent burns. The woman was first admitted to the Balasore district hospital and then shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for advanced treatment. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced ex gratia of Rs 20 lakh for the family of the student. Majhi directed officers concerned to conduct a proper investigation into the incident so that all guilty are punished in accordance with the law, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Condemning the Odisha BJP government, eight opposition parties, led by the Congress, called an Odisha bandh on July 17 to protest the death of the student. State Congress president Bhakta Charan Das said the bandh is being supported by eight parties, including the Left. He claimed the incident, which happened at the Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, showed that the state government has failed to protect women. She brought petrol, and everyone watched silently. No one acted, he said, attacking the ruling BJP. FM College student pressured to withdraw harassment complaint before self-immolation, alleges father Meanwhile, following the death of the student, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged it was nothing less than an organised murder by the system. Gandhi alleged that those who were supposed to protect her kept reaking her. The death of a daughter fighting for justice in Odisha is nothing less than a murder by the BJP's system. That brave student raised her voice against sexual harassment - but instead of delivering justice, she was threatened, tormented, and repeatedly humiliated, he alleged in a post on X. , - BJP - , , , - , Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 15, 2025 Those who were supposed to protect her kept breaking her. As always, the BJP's system continued to shield the accused and forced an innocent daughter to set herself on fire, he alleged. Gandhi claimed the girl's death was not suicide, it was an organised murder by the system. Modi ji, whether in Odisha or Manipur - the daughters of the nation are burning, breaking, and dying. And you? You remain silent, he said. The country doesn't need your silence; it needs answers. India's daughters need safety and justice, he added. Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik also condoled the death of the student. He said the student's death was due to failure of the system. It is even more disturbing to think how a failed system can take someone's life. The most painful part is that this was not an accident, but rather the result of a system that remained silent instead of helping. Struggling for justice, the girl ultimately closed her eyes. Even after being ignored by the college authorities, she did not give up. To seek justice, she reached out to the Higher Education minister, the Chief Minister's office, and even a Union minister, Patnaik said. The former chief minister said the brave student also personally met the Balasore MP to share her plight. If even one person had taken responsibility and intervened personally, perhaps the girl's life could have been saved. She did not lose her life solely due to physical trauma but also because of the negligence of the state government, which left her alone in her struggle, Patnaik said. , , Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 15, 2025 The BJD president said, The entire sequence of events reveals that this is nothing less than institutional betrayal a planned injustice. I once again urge the Honourable Governor to ensure that not only the college authorities but also those in power, who failed to take any action despite the victim's desperate pleas, are held accountable. May the departed soul find eternal peace. I pray once again to Lord Jagannath to grant strength and courage to the family members to face this immense sorrow. Om Shanti, Patnaik said in a social media post.
NEW DELHI: The body of the college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor reached her village in Odisha's Balasore district on Tuesday. The student's body was cremated in the presence of her family and other villagers. Thousands of people thronged the crematorium ground to attend her cremation. Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi, district officials and others walked to the crematorium ground from the house of the student. The 20-year-old second-year B. Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore had accused the Head of Education Department, Samira Kumar Sahu of sexually harassing her. She set herself on fire on Saturday on the college campus over alleged inaction against the professor and suffered 95 per cent burns. The woman was first admitted to the Balasore district hospital and then shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for advanced treatment. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced ex gratia of Rs 20 lakh for the family of the student. Majhi directed officers concerned to conduct a proper investigation into the incident so that all guilty are punished in accordance with the law, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Condemning the Odisha BJP government, eight opposition parties, led by the Congress, called an Odisha bandh on July 17 to protest the death of the student. State Congress president Bhakta Charan Das said the bandh is being supported by eight parties, including the Left. He claimed the incident, which happened at the Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, showed that the state government has failed to protect women. She brought petrol, and everyone watched silently. No one acted, he said, attacking the ruling BJP. FM College student pressured to withdraw harassment complaint before self-immolation, alleges father Meanwhile, following the death of the student, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged it was nothing less than an organised murder by the system. Gandhi alleged that those who were supposed to protect her kept reaking her. The death of a daughter fighting for justice in Odisha is nothing less than a murder by the BJP's system. That brave student raised her voice against sexual harassment - but instead of delivering justice, she was threatened, tormented, and repeatedly humiliated, he alleged in a post on X. , - BJP - , , , - , Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 15, 2025 Those who were supposed to protect her kept breaking her. As always, the BJP's system continued to shield the accused and forced an innocent daughter to set herself on fire, he alleged. Gandhi claimed the girl's death was not suicide, it was an organised murder by the system. Modi ji, whether in Odisha or Manipur - the daughters of the nation are burning, breaking, and dying. And you? You remain silent, he said. The country doesn't need your silence; it needs answers. India's daughters need safety and justice, he added. Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik also condoled the death of the student. He said the student's death was due to failure of the system. It is even more disturbing to think how a failed system can take someone's life. The most painful part is that this was not an accident, but rather the result of a system that remained silent instead of helping. Struggling for justice, the girl ultimately closed her eyes. Even after being ignored by the college authorities, she did not give up. To seek justice, she reached out to the Higher Education minister, the Chief Minister's office, and even a Union minister, Patnaik said. The former chief minister said the brave student also personally met the Balasore MP to share her plight. If even one person had taken responsibility and intervened personally, perhaps the girl's life could have been saved. She did not lose her life solely due to physical trauma but also because of the negligence of the state government, which left her alone in her struggle, Patnaik said. , , Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 15, 2025 The BJD president said, The entire sequence of events reveals that this is nothing less than institutional betrayal a planned injustice. I once again urge the Honourable Governor to ensure that not only the college authorities but also those in power, who failed to take any action despite the victim's desperate pleas, are held accountable. May the departed soul find eternal peace. I pray once again to Lord Jagannath to grant strength and courage to the family members to face this immense sorrow. Om Shanti, Patnaik said in a social media post.
Odisha CM announces Rs 20 lakh ex gratia for kin of Balasore college student
Odisha Chief Minister announced Rs 20 lakh ex gratia for the family of a college student who died by self-immolation, alleging inaction on her sexual harassment complaint. The Governor expressed grief and assured strict punishment for those responsible. The student, who suffered 95% burns, died at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, leading to arrests of the college principal and HoD.
Organised murder by system: Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP over Odisha college student's death
Rahul Gandhi criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Odisha. He spoke about the death of a college student. The student died after setting herself on fire. Gandhi called it an organised murder. He alleged inaction against a professor. The professor was accused of sexual harassment. The student died at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. She had suffered severe burns.
Odisha Horror: Inaction Over Sex Harassment, Self-Immolation - A Timeline
An Odisha college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor succumbed to injuries at AIIMS Bhubaneswar late on Monday.
Odisha student who immolated self over sexual abuse dies
An Odisha college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor has died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The incident has sparked outrage, with the Chief Minister promising strict action against the culprits.
Balasore Student, Who Attempted Self-Immolation Over Inaction On Sexual Harassment, Dies
The 20-year-old student who attempted self-immolation in Balasore has succumbed to her injuries at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief.
Earlier in the day, the President conferred degrees on hundreds of graduates from various disciplines during the AIIMS convocation. She is scheduled to attend the 13th convocation of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack on Tuesday.
