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cuttack district news

26 arrested for killing man over witchcraft suspicion in Odisha’s Cuttack: Police

Police said Behera was abducted from his residence around 11 pm on May 10
Published on May 20, 2026 05:01 pm IST

Mob kills Odisha man on suspicion of black magic, body burnt to erase evidence

An Odisha man was lynched and his body torched in suspicion of black magic.
Updated on May 20, 2026 01:57 pm IST

Six, including retired cops, arrested a decade after Cuttack custodial death

The police has initially denied the allegations of death. (iStock)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 05:56 pm IST

75 lakh, three buildings, four plots found in raid on Odisha revenue officer

Acting on the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets (DA) to the known sources of income, vigilance officers launched raids on the officer's properties
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 02:43 pm IST

Cuttack internet shutdown extended amid tensions, officials review situation

The state government on Sunday night imposed prohibitory order for 36 hours in 13 of the city’s 20 police station areas and suspended internet till 7 pm of Tuesday.
Updated on Oct 08, 2025 12:04 am IST

Odisha health centre manager held for sexual harassment of woman doctor, pharmacist

The two women lodged a complaint against public health manager Nishitha Ranjan Sahoo at Sadar police station. (Representative photo)
Published on Aug 09, 2025 12:39 pm IST

A shirt tag, tailor's clue, UPI payment: Movie-like murder case probe in Odisha

All three accused have been arrested, said Cuttack DCP Jagmohan Meena.
Published on Dec 16, 2024 01:14 pm IST

DRI officials seize gold worth 6.6 crore from Odisha toll gate

DRI officials said 65 pieces of gold valued at 6,44,46,164 were recovered from a cavity in the vehicle.
Published on Mar 31, 2024 11:30 am IST

3 killed, 40 injured as bus rams into truck in Odisha due to fog

The drivers of the bus and truck had to be rescued after cutting open the mangled metal with gas cutters. (Representative Image)
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 12:58 pm IST

Man allegedly stabbed to death during cricket match in Cuttack

(Representative Photo)
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 08:56 pm IST

Two arrested over alleged rape of minor in Cuttack: Police

IDuring investigations, the girl revealed that after a fight with her parents she had run away from home
Published on Oct 15, 2020 02:34 pm IST

UP cops arrest Odisha man over alleged hate posts against PM Modi, Adityanath

A case was lodge against the man in Uttar Pradesh for alleged posts on social media.
Published on Sept 04, 2020 12:03 am IST

1 dead, 10 injured after clash over water in rain-deficient Odisha

Police officials said Sridhar Samal, 44, of Sagar village in Cuttack district was killed by an arrow over ongoing dispute in sharing of water from a pond.
Updated on Aug 04, 2019 10:38 pm IST

6,498 schools damaged in cyclone Fani in Odisha

A total of 6,498 schools have been damaged in cyclone Fani that ravaged 14 districts in Odisha
Published on May 13, 2019 08:47 pm IST

Fani toll rises to 64, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik promises permanent houses to families hit

The government also revised the death toll to 64 with Puri accounting for 39 deaths.
Updated on May 13, 2019 01:32 pm IST

Rape and murder accused attempts suicide in Odisha jail

The accused tried to strangle himself inside the jail’s washroom on Wednesday.
Updated on May 03, 2018 05:06 pm IST

6-year-old girl in coma after being raped in Odisha school

People protest in Amritsar against the rape of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua and a teenager in Unnao.
Updated on Apr 23, 2018 11:30 pm IST