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Security forces recovered a large cache of explosives and bomb-making materials from the Dhekunpani forest along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, thwarting a potential Naxal attack and intensifying operations in the region following the successful joint search mission.

Five police personnel died and four others were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck on National Highway 49 in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Victims were returning from a wedding; investigations are underway

Forest officials in Odisha’s Ganjam district reported 13 critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins near Bateshwar at the Rushikulya river mouth, a site already famed for Olive Ridley turtle mass nesting, emphasizing the estuary’s ecological significance

In Balasore, Odisha Police rescued a two-and-a-half-year-old boy allegedly sold by his father for Rs 1 lakh in Nilgiri. The father and buyer were detained after a viral video exposed the deal. The child was handed to welfare authorities

The Task Force (West) and SR Nagar Police arrested two persons and seized 70 kgs of marijuana worth Rs 35 lakh in Hyderabad. The accused allegedly cultivated and supplied the contraband in areas including Dhoolpet and Mangalhat

The Odisha Food and Craft Mela 2026 opened at Shilparamam, Hyderabad, showcasing Odisha’s handlooms, handicrafts, cuisine and cultural performances. Featuring over 50 stalls and vibrant dance and music programmes, the three-day event offers visitors an immersive cultural experience

A Telangana media delegation led by the Press Information Bureau visited the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture in Bhubaneswar during an official Odisha tour. Scientists briefed the team on research initiatives, fish breeding practices and sustainable aquaculture technologies

CII welcomed the Union Budget proposal to establish dedicated rare earth corridors in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. The initiative aims to boost mining, processing, research, and manufacturing, strengthening India’s leadership in rare earth magnets and critical minerals

A POCSO court in Ganjam, Odisha, sentenced six men to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment and fines for gang-raping a 17-year-old girl. The victim will receive Rs 15 lakh compensation under the state’s victim compensation scheme

Security was tightened at Puri’s Jagannath Temple after a social media bomb threat surfaced online. One person has been detained, a cyber case registered, and investigations are underway amid threats also targeting a BJD MP and local locations

Odisha government directed state universities and colleges to identify non-performing teachers for compulsory premature retirement, reviewing performance, conduct, and integrity. Compliance reports must be submitted by January 31, ensuring adherence to service rules, natural justice, and government guidelines

Cannabis cultivation, once limited to border and agency areas, is now surfacing inside Hyderabad homes. Police and excise officials have seized thousands of plants, warning that high market prices are driving residents and small-time peddlers to grow cannabis locally.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi participated in Bargarh’s Dhanu Jatra, presenting 123 development projects worth Rs 1,362 crore at King Kansa’s symbolic court. He announced new projects, lauded women and farmers’ schemes, and emphasized the festival’s cultural and economic significance

Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, Odisha chief of the banned outfit, was killed along with three other rebels in a gunfight with security forces in Kandhamal district. Uike carried a Rs 1.1 crore bounty and had multiple aliases

Three Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces in Odisha. Police recovered some guns and a walkie talkie set from the scene of gun fight

Axis Energy and Reliance Industries emerged as top bidders in India’s latest coal block auction, targeting UCG-capable blocks. The move supports cleaner coal gasification, syngas and hydrogen production, reduces import dependence, and boosts private sector confidence in energy transition

A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed in Odisha's Bhadrak district. An accused was arrested from Jagatsinghpur district in connection with the case

Hyderabad police arrested two men from Odisha at Secunderabad railway station for carrying ganja and seized 6.25 kg of the drug from them. The arrests were made by the Commissioner’s Task Force following a tip-off.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said the Telangana government will study the feasibility of setting up a thermal power plant at the Naini coal block in Odisha. A team of officials will assess the proposal before a final decision is taken.

Olive Ridley turtles have begun mating near Odisha’s Rushikulya river mouth. Authorities have intensified patrolling to prevent poaching. Mass nesting is expected in February, while mechanised fishing is banned within 20 km to protect the endangered turtles during breeding season