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.
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.
Lawrence School, Sanawar, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Puraskar 2024-25. Discover how this historic institution champions sustainability and environmental education.
Gautam Buddh Nagar administration orders closure of schools for Classes 8 and above till January 15, 2026, citing cold wave and public safety. CBSE, ICSE, UP Board schools affected.
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.
Delhi High Court grants schools more time to set up fee committees and submit hike proposals. The court refuses to stay the new fee regulation law, seeks response from DoE and LG. Next hearing on March 12.
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.
Badagarakeri Govt Higher Primary School in rural Kodagu, preparing for its 125th anniversary, is threatened by a collapsing wall. 73 students' safety at risk as authorities are urged for urgent renovation.
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.
Three people, including two children, were attacked by an unidentified animal in Barwani's Mojali village. Suffering serious facial injuries, they are being shifted to MY Hospital, Indore. Forest officials suspect a dog.
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.
A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a pickup van in Ganjam's Digapahandi left 25 injured, with 7 in critical condition. Ministers and police have launched an investigation. Read for details.
IISER Berhampur celebrated its 10th foundation day with academic talks and cultural events. Directors highlighted interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Read more about this milestone.
A 15-year-old student from Palghar tragically passed away after completing a school marathon. The incident raises concerns about student health during sports events. Read the full report.
Berhampur police file a massive 1660-page chargesheet against 16, including ex-MLA Bikram Panda, for advocate Pitabash Panda's murder. Political rivalry cited as motive. Read the full details.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
The first phase of the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 has commenced in Berhampur forest circle. Using the MSTrIPES app, teams will survey tigers, co-predators, and prey base until January 15. Read the full story.