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Angul: A wild tusker caused panic in Angul town Sunday after straying into populated areas, damaging property and injuring a forest official during an operation to drive it away. The lone elephant reportedly entered the premises of the Police Training College (PTC) hospital and adjacent...

Bhadrak: Six-armed robbers allegedly looted cash, gold ornaments and mobile phones from a house in Bhadrak district after holding the family members at gunpoint Saturday night, police said. The incident took place at Pagad Nandeidih village, under Sabarang police limits, in the Basudevpur area. According...

Keonjhar: Two labourers died after reportedly suffering an electric shock while carrying out welding work at the Kanpur major irrigation project in Keonjhar district Sunday, police said. The deceased were identified as Uttam Ray and Apu Ray, both residents of Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. They...

Chandbali: Two police constables were suspended Sunday after a rape accused escaped from the Chandbali court premises in Bhadrak district Thursday. The suspended officers, identified as Akshaya Das of Karanjamala police outpost and Ramakanta Sethi of Banshada police station, were escorting the accused when he...

Kutra: A mentally challenged woman was raped and later murdered within the police limits in Sundargarh district, police said. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the case. The arrested suspect, identified as Deepak Chhura, 36, was produced before a court Sunday. Police have...

Digapahandi/Chikiti: Panic gripped Jakar village under Ratanei reserve forest area of Digapahandi forest range in Ganjam district after a leopard strayed into the village and devoured three goats. According to villagers, the wild animal entered a cowshed near Maa Ratanei temple and preyed on three...

Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident, a 14-year-old boy drowned in the Kuakhai River, whose body was recovered in the wee hours of Sunday from the riverbank near Hanspal under Mancheswar police limits. The deceased has been identified as Ashutosh Swain (14), son of Linkan Swain,...

Bhubaneswar: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast formation of a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal within the next 48 hours and issued a Yellow Warning for several districts, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning and gusty surface winds during the afternoon and evening hours,...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday extended warm greetings on the occasion of International Mother’s Day, describing mothers as the eternal source of strength, culture, and social values. In a heartfelt message, the CM paid respectful tributes to mothers across the world and said...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the top-performing states at the National Panchayat Awards 2025 announced by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj, securing honours in five categories. Along with Andhra Pradesh, Odisha is set to receive five awards, while Karnataka topped the...