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Youth dies in hospital; negligence alleged

Dhenkanal: An 18-year-old youth died due to alleged medical negligence at the district headquarters hospital here Wednesday morning, his family claimed. The deceased, Alok Samal of Malpura village in Bhuban block, had sustained severe abdominal injuries Tuesday after falling into a latrine tank. He was...

Water crisis

Water crisis grips Mohanpada village

NARENDRA RAUT, OP Koraput: Mohanpada village in Koraput district is grappling with a severe drinking water crisis, exposing years of alleged administrative neglect and unfulfilled promises. Despite repeated assurances, nearly 1,400 residents continue to struggle to meet their basic water needs. Many villagers wake as...

Contaminated water

25 cattle die after drinking contaminated water

Nabarangpur: At least 25 cattle have died after allegedly consuming contaminated water discharged from a maize processing unit in Nabarangpur district, triggering tension and protests in the area. Residents of Bamuni and Kusumpali villages under Rajoda panchayat of Kosagumuda block alleged that toxic effluents released...

Madhusudan Das

Bharat Ratna demand for Madhusudan Das grows

Manguli/Jagatpur: A strong demand for conferring the Bharat Ratna on Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das, the chief architect of a separate Odisha state, gathered momentum on the occasion of Odisha Day. Marking the celebrations, a large bike rally was organised by Madhupremi members from Tangi in...

The resilient journey of Basanti Apa

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Once a celebrated face of Odisha’s theatre and cinema, Sagarbala Patnaik— fondly known as “Basanti Apa”—now lives far from the applause and dazzling stage lights that once defined her life. Her journey is not merely a story of fading fame, but one...

Where architecture meets mysticism

ANISHA KHATUN, OP I n the heart of Bhubaneswar, a temple unlike any other challenges conventional ideas of sacred architecture and worship. Vaital Temple, also known as Bait la Deula or Tini-mundi Deula, stands as a striking fusion of artistry, mysticism and tantric tradition, offering...

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Man dies of burns while setting wife’s body afire

Bolangir/Deogaon: A 65-year-old man died of burn injuries he suffered while allegedly trying to set his wife’s body on fire after killing her in Ramchandrapur village under Deogaon police limits in Bolangir district Wednesday, police said. The deceased were identified as Upendra Kalsai and his...

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG collapse for 141 against Delhi Capitals in IPL

Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants put up an embarrassing batting display with some questionable tactical calls to be shot out for 141 in 18.4 overs in their IPL match against Delhi Capitals Wednesday. Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel opted to bowl first, and even though the Ekana...

Narendra Modi

Modi praises Odisha’s heritage, reaffirms development commitment

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said Odisha has the power to mesmerise everyone and lauded its rich cultural heritage, spiritual depth, and the resilience of its people, while reaffirming the Centre's commitment to the state's development. Modi wrote a four-page letter to Odisha Chief...

 

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