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Bhubaneswar: Saheed Nagar police have arrested four youths for allegedly damaging hotel property and assaulting its employees at a City hotel, officials said Sunday. The accused have been identified as Subhran Tripathy (26), Abhishek Kujur (23), Atish Panda (27) and Sarthak Panda (27). Police said...

Chandbali: A 55-yearold man allegedly died of heatstroke in Bhadrak district Sunday, marking the first suspected heat-related death of the season in the area. The deceased, identified as Bailochan Das of Nuagaon village under Bhuinpur panchayat in Chandbali block, reportedly collapsed near the vegetable market...

Tihidi: Tension prevailed after a motorcyclist was run over by a train at Sahapur level crossing on Bhadrak– Dhamra railway line in Bhadrak district Sunday, even as the victim’s family alleged that the level-crossing gate had been left open when the train passed. The deceased...

Bhubaneswar: Bakul Foundation Sunday organised the third edition of the Children's Storytelling Festival at the Bakul Library, showcasing the remarkable storytelling talents of children from across the city. The event followed the Bakul Storytelling Festival held May 24, where children formed the audience while renowned...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday indicated that the government may order an investigation into allegations that reports of two judicial commissions went missing from the CMO during the previous BJD regime. If such allegations are received, the government will conduct an investigation,...

Berhampur: Two persons were arrested for allegedly possessing leopard skins and explosive items in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said Sunday. The accused, identified as Kesab Jamadar (34) of Gajapati district and Bira Jamadar (45) of Ganjam district, were arrested during a raid in Upper Burutal...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday laid the foundation stones for the construction of 204 Godabarisha Mishra Model Primary Schools across the state under a new education initiative. Addressing a function near Jatni in Khurda district, Majhi said primary education forms the foundation...

Balasore: A man and his minor daughter were killed after their motorcycle was hit by a truck in Odisha's Balasore district, police said Sunday. The deceased have been identified as Manoj Das (35) and his daughter Saishriti (7), residents of Rahania village within Bhandaripokhari police...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha crime branch has initiated a probe into allegations that a senior IPS officer had illegally engaged a GRP constable, who was lynched last month, for household work, officials said Sunday. The investigation has been assigned to Additional Director General of Police (Railway and...

New Delhi: First Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is a more dangerous player than even World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and the most improved chess player in the world, according to Arjuna awardee Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay. Praggnanandhaa's historic triumph at...