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Phulbani: A 60-yearold man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to rape his 12-year-old relative in Kandhamal district, police said Sunday. The incident occurred under Gochhapada police limits in Firingia block. The accused, identified as Bijay Digal of Kekeringia village, was arrested and later produced...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Advocate General (AG) Pitambar Acharya said the state's BJP government was taking measures to rectify the historical blunder made by the previous BJD regime, which led to the Mahanadi water dispute with neighbouring Chhattisgarh. Acharya made the statement while speaking to reporters in...

Basudevpur: A 41-year-old man was beaten to death on suspicion of being a child lifter in the Kashia marine police station area under Basudevpur block of Bhadrak district, police said Sunday. The deceased was identified as Sukul Bindhani of Manjuri village under Khunta police limits...

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...

Bhubaneswar: The true strength of any nation lies in the potential of its youth. By strengthening our skilling ecosystem, we are not just preparing youth for livelihoods. We are empowering them to innovate, lead, and contribute to a stronger Odisha and a Viksit Bharat, said...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...