The soul of Western Odisha, reported from home
Tourism, culture, food, and festivals of the Kosal region — written from ten districts by people who live there.
Latest coverage
All news →
Odisha Ethics Panel Flags AI Misuse, Urges Official-MLA Coordination
Debraj Meher
2h ago • 2 min read
Sundargarh driver arrested for rape of 15‑year‑old after marriage promise
A 28-year-old driver was arrested in Sundargarh for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl after promising marriage, leading to her pregnancy and birth of a child in December 2025.
Prasad Jewellers launches rap campaign to target Gen Z in Western Odisha
Prasad Jewellers launched a rap-led campaign, 'Best in the Business', on 31 August 2026 to reach Gen Z consumers in Western Odisha.
Villagers carry children across river in Sundargarh as bridge missing
Villagers in Sundargarh’s Telendihi carry children on their shoulders across the swollen Chaturdhara river to attend school due to the absence of a bridge.
Star Air launches 24 weekly flights linking Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda from Sept 4
Star Air will begin 24 weekly flights including Hyderabad-Bhubaneswar direct service and reinstated Bhubaneswar-Jharsuguda route from September 4.
Bargarh Schools Closed as IMD Issues Red Warning for Heavy Rainfall
Sonepur MLA Objects to Collector, SP Absence at Sambalpur RDC Meeting
Woman's Death After Wrong Injection Sparks Protest in Nuapada
Odisha Man Climbs Tower, Threatens Suicide After Partner Taken
The Kosal Ten
Ten districts, one shared cultural fabric — from the plateau to the Eastern Ghats.
Sundargarh
ExploreSambalpur
ExploreBargarh
ExploreJharsuguda
ExploreDeogarh
ExploreBalangir
ExploreSubarnapur (Sonepur)
ExploreBoudh
ExploreKalahandi
ExploreNuapada
ExploreNews Wire
Original reporting from ten districts, refreshed every 30 minutes.
Odisha Ethics Panel Flags AI Misuse, Urges Official-MLA Coordination
Odisha Assembly Ethics Committee met in Sambalpur, flagged AI and social media misuse, and urged better coordination between officials and MLAs.
Sundargarh driver arrested for rape of 15‑year‑old after marriage promise
A 28-year-old driver was arrested in Sundargarh for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl after promising marriage, leading to her pregnancy and birth of a child in December 2025.
Prasad Jewellers launches rap campaign to target Gen Z in Western Odisha
Prasad Jewellers launched a rap-led campaign, 'Best in the Business', on 31 August 2026 to reach Gen Z consumers in Western Odisha.
Villagers carry children across river in Sundargarh as bridge missing
Villagers in Sundargarh’s Telendihi carry children on their shoulders across the swollen Chaturdhara river to attend school due to the absence of a bridge.
Star Air launches 24 weekly flights linking Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda from Sept 4
Star Air will begin 24 weekly flights including Hyderabad-Bhubaneswar direct service and reinstated Bhubaneswar-Jharsuguda route from September 4.
Bargarh Schools Closed as IMD Issues Red Warning for Heavy Rainfall
Bargarh district orders school closure on 1 September 2026 following IMD red warning for extremely heavy rainfall to protect students and staff.
Sonepur MLA Objects to Collector, SP Absence at Sambalpur RDC Meeting
Sonepur MLA objected to the absence of district Collectors and SPs at an RDC-level Sadachar Committee meeting held in Sambalpur.
Woman's Death After Wrong Injection Sparks Protest in Nuapada
A 40-year-old woman from Pandrapathar village died after being given an unprescribed injection at a Nuapada district hospital, prompting a family-led protest demanding justice, a high-level probe, and Rs 1 lakh compensation.
Odisha Man Climbs Tower, Threatens Suicide After Partner Taken
A 24-year-old man climbed a mobile tower in Deogarh's Jhumpura village, threatening suicide after his partner was taken away by her family.
Subscribe to The Kosal Chronicle
A monthly dispatch of stories, festivals, and hidden trails from Western Odisha, straight to your inbox.