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Bhubaneswar: A BTech first-year student was found dead in a private university in Bhubaneswar, police said. The deceased, identified as Biswas Swain, a native of Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district, was found hanging from the ceiling of his room in the hostel Saturday night. Following his death,...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, after the Jabalpur dam tragedy that claimed at least 12 lives, has directed officials concerned to ensure strict enforcement of safety protocols in all boats, cruises and other vessels. A cruise, carrying more than 40 tourists, operated by the Madhya Pradesh...

Ahmedabad: Suryansh Shedge made a 57 of rare quality, but the storm kicked up by pacers Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada was enough for the Gujarat Titans to restrict the Punjab Kings to a modest 163 for nine in their IPL match Sunday....

Bhadrak: A mob set a van on fire, allegedly used for cattle smuggling in Odisha's Balasore district Sunday, police said. However, no one was hurt in the incident, they said. The incident occurred at Bhatatira railway station level crossing under Sabarang police limits. The mob...

Thuamul Rampur: Thousands of tribals gathered near Sagabari village in Kalahandi district May 1, opposing proposed mining activities in the Sijimali and Kutrumali hills. The gathering, organised by the 'Maa Mati Mali Surakhya Mancha' after the conclusion of the traditional Tiji Raja festival, saw participants...

Balasore: Two cousin sisters allegedly drowned while bathing in a pond in Odisha's Balasore district Sunday, police said. The deceased have been identified as Annapurna Mallik and Anyasa Mallik, both 10, they said. The incident took place in Bhuinpada village in the Khantapada police station...

Keonjhar: Jeetu Munda, who carried the skeleton remains of his sister to a rural bank in Odisha's Keonjhar district as proof of her death to withdraw money from her account, Sunday, said he does not want any action against bank officials who allegedly harassed him....

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl against Punjab Kings in an Indian Premier League match Sunday. GT made one change, handing Nishant Sindhu his debut, while PBKS brought in pacer Xavier Bartlett. Gujarat Titans Shubman Gill (c), Sai...

Hyderabad: The promising Angkrish Raghuvanshi (59) made a well-paced fifty as Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in their IPL match Sunday. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane (43) and Raghuvanshi added 84 runs for the second wicket as KKR overhauled SRH's under-par 165 all...

Bhubaneswar: A biker died in an accident involving an 'Ama Bus' on the Satsang Vihar–Vani Vihar road Sunday, triggering protests by locals who blocked the highway and stranded at least eight buses. The victim died at the scene, and his identity remains unknown. The bus...