Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the nationwide general strike February 12, Left parties in Odisha—CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Liberation and the All India Forward Bloc—have jointly called for its complete success across the state. The strike, called by Central trade unions and independent federations, is aimed at protesting...
Sambalpur: As many as 97 people have submitted sworn declarations expressing their willingness to donate their bodies to Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla. The documents were handed over Tuesday morning by the Indian Body and Organ Donation Institute (IBODI)....
Rayagada: A POCSO court in Rayagada Tuesday framed charges against Maoist leader Azad, also known as Dunna Keshava Rao, in connection with a 2013 case involving alleged rape and torture of a minor girl. Azad is currently lodged as an undertrial prisoner at Jharsuguda jail....
Patana: Nine students were taken ill after consuming deworming tablets at Rengalbeda Primary School under Kapundi panchayat in Saharpada block of Keonjhar district Tuesday. The affected students were identified as Khusi Mahant (7), Jamuna Mahant (10), Subhadra Mahant (7), Chhabirani Mahant (10), Shubhasmita Mahant (9),...
Sonepur: Police foiled an attempted dacoity in Sonepur town and arrested three persons, seizing firearms, live ammunition, a bomb and other weapons, officials said Tuesday. The arrested accused were identified as Debashish Panda (28) of S Patrapali village under Ulunda police limits, Sonu alias Shubhranshu...
Rajgangpur: A 24-year-old man was electrocuted, a day before his wedding at Kheramuta village under Rajgangpur police limits in Sundargarh district, turning celebrations into mourning, police said Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Binod Majhi. According to officials, Majhi had gone to a place, about...
Berhampur: BJD leader Bikarm Kumar Panda, arrested in the murder of BJP member Pitabash Panda, was admitted to a hospital in Ganjam district Tuesday after he complained of abdominal pain, officials said. He was admitted to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital, and preliminary investigation...
Colombo: Sahibzada Farhan's power-filled fifty and spinner's accuracy lifted Pakistan to a smooth 32-run win over the United States of America in a Group A match of the T20 World Cup here Tuesday. Farhan's 41-ball 73 led Pakistan to a healthy 190 for nine, and...
Bhubaneswar: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari Tuesday asked the people to call him directly if any officer of his department demanded bribes to get their work done. He said the department has already issued new guidelines for officers on how to treat people....
Colombo: A power-filled fifty by opener Sahibzada Farhan lifted Pakistan to a healthy 190 for nine against the United States of America in a Group A T20 World Cup match here Tuesday. Babar (46, 32b) and Farhan (73, 41b) added 81 runs for the third...
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