Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy triumphs at the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship in Odisha, defeating SAI Bal team 3-1 in a thrilling final. Read the full match report and highlights.
A five-year-old boy is recovering after his parents allegedly poisoned him and themselves in Deogarh forest. The child spent a night alone before being rescued. Police investigation ongoing.
Two truck drivers died in a head-on collision on NH-520 near Rourkela. Rescue ops lasted 4 hours. Police cite brake failure as possible cause. Read details.
A 15-year-old student in Rourkela has been sent to a correctional home for allegedly raping a 14-year-old classmate, who became pregnant. The girl attempted to terminate the pregnancy with pills. Read the full details.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a sports complex, open-air theatre, and laid foundation stones for three major projects at NIT Rourkela, boosting campus infrastructure.
Unidentified miscreants set two new passenger buses on fire near Swapneswar temple in Rourkela. Owner Anaya Kumar Malik suffers loss as police investigate. Read for details.
Dinesh Xalxo's incredible journey from a Sundargarh village to becoming a rector in Bogotá. Discover his story of faith, education, and mission. Read more about this inspiring Indian priest abroad.
A hilarious street fight between a nun and Santa Claus in Rourkela, Odisha, goes viral. Watch the video and see netizens' funny reactions about Christmas cake and gifts!
546 inmates at Sundargarh district jail continue indefinite hunger strike, demanding superintendent's transfer and better prison facilities. Officials engage in talks.
Vigilance sleuths arrest a 55-year-old junior accountant in Sundargarh for amassing wealth beyond known income. Details on the multi-storey building, gold, and plots seized. Read the full investigation report.
NIT Rourkela launches a 3-day international conference on AI and robotics, featuring global experts and focusing on sustainable tech solutions. Discover the future of innovation here.
Researchers at NIT Rourkela design a low-cost wastewater system using raw coal to remove dangerous pesticides. A sustainable 'waste-to-wealth' fix for India's agricultural pollution. Read more.
Siba Kumar Behera, a 36-year-old lineman in Rourkela, has been selflessly feeding and caring for stray dogs for seven years, spending his own salary to ensure they don't go hungry. Discover his inspiring story of compassion.
A 62-year-old bread factory owner died after a speeding truck hit his bike on the Rajamunda bypass in Sundargarh. Police are searching for the driver who fled the scene.
Sundargarh SP seeks call records to trace three associates of a contractor who allegedly murdered a plumber over a wage dispute in Rourkela. Police have arrested the prime accused.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Sundargarh consumer court directs agro-firm to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to woman for defective paddy planter service. Landmark judgment protects farmer rights.
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.
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 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!
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.