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Man arrested for raping pregnant sister-in-law

Man arrested for raping pregnant sister-in-law

Kendujhar: Police arrested a 28-year-old man Wednesday for allegedly raping his pregnant sister-in-law while she was alone at her in-laws' house in Patana block of Kendujhar district, officials said. The accused, identified as Lokanath Mohanta, was produced in court following his arrest. Police registered a...

Anugola

Sambar Antlers, gun seized; hunter held

Bantala: A 22-year-old hunter was arrested, and three sambar antlers and a country-made gun were seized during a forest department patrol in the Satkosia Wildlife Division in Anugola district, officials said Wednesday. The accused, identified as Sri Krishna Naik of Bipradiha village under Thakurgada police...

male dolphin

Dolphin carcass found on beach

Baleshwar: Forest officials recovered the carcass of a male dolphin from Talapada beach under Remuna block in Baleshwar district Wednesday, after fishermen spotted it near the shore, officials said. The fishermen noticed the carcass at about 9am and informed the Talakurunia Forest Beat House by...

Durga Mandap

Vatican City gate for Rasulgarh Durga Puja

SOUMYARANJAN ROUT, OP Bhubaneswar: Renowned for its grand thematic welcome gates and striking decorations, the Rasulgarh Durga Puja is entering its 34th year. This season, the mandap will feature a massive gate modelled after Vatican City in Europe, measuring 75 ft high and 140 ft...

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Odisha showcases integrated water resources mgmt model at IIWW 2026

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha is showcasing its integrated water resources management model at the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW)-2026, being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 22 to 26. Themed ‘Climate Resilient Water Management,’ the international event brings together...

NCTE

16 govt BEd colleges in soup over NCTE’s show-cause notice

SUCHISMITA SAHU, OP Bhubaneswar: The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has placed Odisha’s Higher Education Department in a challenging position over non-compliance with faculty appointment norms and qualification standards across state-run BEd institutions. The regulatory body has issued a second show-cause notice to 16...

Stray cattle

37 new gaushalas for stray cattle: Min

Bhubaneswar: The state government has so far facilitated the construction of 37 new gaushalas to tackle the growing problem of abandoned bulls and stray cattle damaging crops, the Assembly was informed Wednesday. In a written reply, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik said,...

Children

Tackling child issues ‘One Day for Children’

SUCHISMITA SAHU, OP Bhubaneswar: The state government is placing strong emphasis on addressing issues concerning children. To ensure quick resolution of child-related problems and strengthen child-centric services, the government will mandate regular and effective implementation of the ‘One Day for Children’ (Shishunka Paain Gotie Dina)...

OSPCB

OSPCB sets up Air Quality Digital Display at RSC

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: In order to promote public awareness about air quality and environmental parameters, an Air Quality Digital Display was inaugurated at the Regional Science Centre Wednesday. The display was set up by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) as part of...

Ayurveda a way to life: CM

Ayurveda a way to life: CM

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday described Ayurveda as more than a system of medicine, calling it a way of life that promotes balance among the body, mind and soul and helps people lead healthy, disease-free lives. Greeting people on the...

 

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