Nuapada: The alleged suic*de of a farmer reportedly distressed over delays in paddy procurement sparked a four-hour blockade on National Highway 353 in Nuapada district, with farmers and family members demanding compensation and action against officials held responsible for the crisis. Nepal Majhi, 45, of...
Bhubaneswar: The need to preserve state’s rich dance heritage while encouraging innovation in Odissi was highlighted at a national seminar organised by the Orissa Dance Academy as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations Tuesday. Titled Bahirangam: Beyond the Body, the seminar at the GKCM Odissi...
Bhubaneswar/Dhenkanal: The archaeological, religious and cultural significance of Sogaeshwar Shiva Peetha, an ancient Shiva shrine on the banks of the Brahmani River in Dhenkanal district, was highlighted during the 38th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) held at Sogar village under Kamakhyanagar sub-division. Heritage...
Bargarh: Bargarh police cracked the murder case of a 57-year-old woman whose body was recovered near the Resham Branch Canal bridge Sunday, arresting a man accused of killing her over a financial dispute. The victim was identified as Mamata Hota of Sahajbahal village under Deogaon...
Bhadrak: Police arrested three persons in connection with the assault on a TPNODL enforcement team during a power theft raid at Chandipur village under Bonth police limits Monday. The accused were identified as Mir Abdul Hasim alias Hanso, 45, of Keonjhar district, and Chandipur residents...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Crime Branch, Tuesday apprehended another key accused in the sensational murder of 32-year-old GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain under Balianta police limits in Bhubaneswar, officials said. With the latest apprehension, the total number of accused arrested in connection with the case has risen...
Bhubaneswar: The ruling BJP in Odisha Tuesday claimed that several leaders from opposition parties were keen to join the NDA, inviting sharp criticism from the BJD that said such statements were aimed at diverting attention from issues of law and order in the state. Speaking...
Jajpur: A special POCSO court in Jajpur has sentenced a 60-year-old tutor to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a minor student over five years. Judge Abhilash Senapati delivered the verdict Tuesday, convicting Ramakant Biswal, son of Bishwanath Biswal of Shalakana village under...
Jharsuguda: The death of senior advocate and veteran Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Trinath Gual has triggered a wave of shock and speculation in Jharsuguda, with family members alleging foul play after his body was found on a railway track Tuesday morning. Gual, a former...
Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Anu Garg Tuesday called for the need for coordinated and sustained efforts by all stakeholders to eliminate the drug menace in the state. Garg chaired the seventh meeting of the State-Level Narcotics Coordination Centre (NCORD) which was held at Lok Seva Bhawan...
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