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Maoist

Encounter breaks out with Maoists in Saranda forest

Bonai: Several Maoists are reported to have been killed in an encounter between security forces and members of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) in the Saranda forest of Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district along Odisha border Sunday, officials said. The exchange of fire began...

Protest

Outfit protests against US-Israel attacks on Iran

Cuttack: A nationwide protest against the military aggression on Iran by the imperialist powers— the United States and Israel was organised at the Ravenshaw University Square here Sunday. The protest was part of a broader demonstration organised by Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) against...

Ganja

Two held with 20.7 kg ganja

Bhubaneswar: In a late-night crackdown, Commissionerate Police arrested two youths from Bharatpur area and seized 20.7 kg of contraband ganja from their possession, the police said Sunday. Acting on a tip-off about illegal storage and sale of ganja behind Malima Temple at G A Colony...

Dahibara

Silver City dips into Dahibara delight

Cuttack: The 1,000-year-old Silver City witnessed grand celebration of ‘Dahibara Aloodum Dibasa’ Sunday, honoring one of the city’s most beloved traditional dishes. More than just a food item, Dahibara Aloodum represents the cultural identity and culinary heritage of the people of Cuttack. March 1 every...

Block employee collapses, dies outside office gate

Muniguda: An employee of the Muniguda block administration collapsed and died outside the block office gate in Rayagada district Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Sushant Gouda, a VB-GRAMG (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission) assistant working under the Muniguda block. According...

Crime

Man murders wife after terminating pregnancy

Parjang: In a shocking incident, a man allegedly murdered his 29-year-old wife after terminating her threemonth pregnancy under Parjang police limits in Dhenkanal district. The deceased was identified as Pyari Munda, 29, second wife of Sarama Gaya at Thakurmunda Sahi under Manikmara panchayat of Dadraghati...

Murder

Man kills elder brother in Jharsuguda

Jharsuguda: A 28-year-old man was allegedly killed by his younger brother, who smashed his head with a stone following a quarrel late Saturday night near Brundamal railway station in Jharsuguda district. The deceased was identified as Bibekanath Nag, 28, a resident of a slum near...

 

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