Berhampur/Gopalpur: Two days after a college girl was gangraped on Gopalpur beach in front of her male friend who was assaulted and restrained, police arrested 10 persons, including four minors, in this connection Tuesday. The adult accused were identified as Pramod Kumar Nayak, 23, of Hundata village under Purushottampur police limits, Baburam Dalei, 23, Lakhsman Pradhan, 24,...

Kendrapara: After a gap of six-and-a-half months, marine fishermen in Kendrapara district have resumed fishing activities following the lifting of the annual fishing ban within a 20-km radius of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary. The Odisha Marine Fisheries department had imposed the ban from November 1, 2024 to May 30, 2025, in accordance with the provisions of the...

Bolangir: Nestled in the verdant foothills of the Gandhamardan range, a region renowned for its natural beauty and unique biodiversity, lie the spiritually significant twin pilgrimage sites of Harishankar and Nrusinghanath. While Nrusinghanath adorns the northern slope of the hills in Bargarh district, Harishankar rests on the serene southern edge in Bolangir district. Both are revered tirthas...

Nilagiri: The decomposed carcass of a female elephant was recovered from Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, reigniting concerns over the rising number of elephant deaths in the region. Frequent deaths of the pachyderms over the past few years, despite Kuldiha being officially recognised by the state government as an elephant sanctuary, have raised serious questions about the effectiveness of...

Jeypore: A man from Nabarangpur district has been arrested by Jeypore Mahila Police on charges of cheating and sexually exploiting a young woman under the pretext of marriage. The accused has been identified as Mantu Utra, 27, a resident of Bangalaguda village under Khatiguda police limits in Nabarangpur district. According to police sources, Utra had allegedly lured...

Keonjhar: Police recovered the blood-soaked body of an 18-year-old girl student hanging from a tree near her house in Tentalapasi village under Harichandanpur block and Pandapada police limits Tuesday morning. It is suspected that she was raped before being murdered. Family members cried foul over the incident, claiming it to be a murder. Whether it is suicide...

Feeling stuck between pleasing your boss and keeping your partner happy? Or maybe you’re planning a shopping spree with friends? Whatever your dilemma, today’s zodiac predictions, as guided by Ganesha, cover everything from career moves and emotional rollercoasters to romantic highs and budget warnings. Here’s what the stars have lined up for each sun sign. Aries: Today,...

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has plunged the Middle East into deeper turmoil, with ramifications stretching far beyond the region. The latest round of hostilities, marked by Israel’s targeted strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and Iran’s retaliatory ballistic missile launches, has intensified fears of a broader war. The situation is further complicated by the ongoing...

Balasore: A 44-year-old man, who was on the run after attacking his wife and two minor sons, was found dead in a river in Odisha's Balasore district Tuesday, police said. The deceased was identified as Prashanta Jena of Dahamunda village in Kamarda police station area in the district. Prashanta attacked his wife Dorani Jena (32) and two...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday sealed a liquor shop here following allegations that two persons died after consuming alcohol bought from the outlet, an official said. After receiving allegations from some locals of the Laxmisagar area here, a team of excise officials collected some samples from the liquor shop located near the station bazaar and sealed it....