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Koraput: A controversial incident highlighting the persistence of stiff caste-based customs has surfaced in Koraput district, where a man was allegedly fined and subjected to ritual humiliation for marrying a woman from another community. The incident took place in Machhara forest under the Koraput block,...

Mahakalapara: Miscreants set on fire a cashew forest along the Ramanagar–Bahakud main road in Kendrapara district Saturday and sold off the burnt trees as firewood to make a quick buck from the prevailing LPG shortage arising out of the war in the Middle East. Locals...

Kandhamal: Frustrated villagers in Sirkaabarga panchayat under Daringbadi block in this district detained government officials and blocked traffic Monday after repeated promises to repair a dilapidated road went unfulfilled. Hundreds of men and women from Badaangia village gathered at 7 am along the Sirkaabarga– Daringbadi...

Tihidi: A two-year-old girl was killed while her mother and elder sister were seriously injured after a portion of a wall collapsed on them in Bhadrak district Sunday evening, officials said. The incident occurred in Kashipur village under Sahapur panchayat within Pirahat police limits in...

Chhatrapur: The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights found serious violations of safety and regulatory norms during a surprise inspection of a private school in Ganjam district Monday in connection with the death of a Class V student in a hostel. The inspection...

Thakurmunda: In a shocking incident, three brothers allegedly beat their father to death after he assaulted their mother in Mayurbhanj district Monday morning. The incident occurred in Kashibeda village under Saleibeda gram panchayat within Thakurmunda police limits. The accused trio later surrendered at the police...

Balasore: A Plus II first-year student of a private residential college at Mallikasapur under Town police limits allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison late Sunday night, police said. The family members, however, alleged that the student was murdered and held the college authorities responsible. They...

Bhubaneswar: Taking a significant step toward improving visa services in Odisha, a tripartite agreement was signed Monday between the Home department, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), and VFS Global to establish a Visa Application Centre (VAC) at the Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal (BSABT)....

Cuttack: A fire broke out at the LIC office on Link Road in Cuttack Monday. Flames and thick smoke were seen billowing from the building in the morning, prompting locals to alert the fire services. Firefighters rushed to the spot and launched efforts to douse...

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) GM Parmeshwar Funkwal Monday honoured two railway employees for their exceptional alertness and dedication in ensuring safe train operations. The awardees are Srinivas Bhoi, Track Maintainer-II of Loisingha under Sambalpur Division and Dhirendra Kumar Jena, Loco Pilot (Passenger) of Puri...