Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
Communal Tensions Erupt in Cuttack Following Durga Puja Idol Immersion Clashes
Oct 06, 2025 01:38 am CST
Cuttack, Odisha's millennium-old city known for communal harmony, faces heightened tensions after violence erupted during Durga Puja idol immersion processions. Clashes reportedly began over loud music disputes in the Dargah Bazaar area, leading to stone-pelting incidents, injuries to police officials, and subsequent VHP protests. Authorities have implemented a 36-hour curfew, suspended internet services, and deployed additional police forces as political leaders appeal for peace in the historically unified city.
Two Killed in Odisha Landslides as Heavy Rainfall Triggers Disaster: Rescue Operations Ongoing
Oct 04, 2025 10:34 am CST
Heavy rainfall in Odisha's Gajapati district has resulted in fatal landslides claiming two lives, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announcing compensation for victims' families and directing immediate rescue operations. The India Meteorological Department had issued a red alert as severe weather continues to affect Gajapati, Rayagada, and Koraput districts, with emergency teams working to locate missing persons and clear blocked roads.
Congress To Move No-Confidence Motion Against BJP-Led Government In Odisha
Sep 18, 2025 08:47 am CST
The opposition Congress on Wednesday announced to bring No Confidence Motion against the BJP-led state government during the upcoming monsoon session of the Odisha Assembly, scheduled to begin from Thursday.