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Kataka: Four persons were arrested Monday for allegedly manhandling Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ananya Awasthi during a confrontation over bursting of firecrackers in Kataka on Diwali night. The arrests were made by Lalbag police in connection with the incident at Nayasadak, where an altercation...

Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards sustainable water management and long-term water security, the Odisha Government has stepped up the implementation of its In-Stream Storage Structure (ISS) Scheme under ISS 2.0, adopting a mission-mode approach to conserve monsoon water and ensure its availability throughout the...

Bhubaneswar: A tiger from Chhattisgarh has entered Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Baragada district, with a camera trap capturing its image during routine monitoring. “The tiger reached the sanctuary today from the Chhattisgarh side,” said Anshu Pragyan Das, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Hirakud Wildlife Division. According...

Kendrapada: A Class XIII student of a state-run school in Odisha's Kendrapada district died Monday after she collapsed when classes were underway, police said. The incident took place at Kamala Adarsha Girls' High School at Ayatan in the district. The deceased, identified as Bishwarupa Behera...

New Delhi/Chilika: The Indian Navy will hold the passing out parade of the ninth batch of its Agniveers at INS Chilka November 13, making it the largest batch to pass out from the premier naval training establishment, officials said Monday. Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan...

Brahmapur: Police in Odisha's Ganjam district have arrested two brothers for allegedly murdering an 80-year-old man on suspicion of practising witchcraft, an officer said Monday. The incident took place on the night of November 4 in Badangi village. The accused, identified as Abhimanyu Gouda (37)...

Rayagada: Former Rajya Sabha MP N Bhaskar Rao and five others surrendered before a court in Odisha's Rayagada district Monday in connection with the murder of prominent tribal leader Bhagirathi Mandangi in 2010, following a Supreme Court directive. Rao, who resigned from the opposition BJD...

Bhubaneswar: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Odisha November 15 on a two-day visit during which he will inaugurate a special training and orientation programme for members of the state assembly. Odisha's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling said the one-day orientation...

Kataka: At least 10 people were detained Monday following a scuffle involving woman ACP Ananya Awasthi during a firecracker-related dispute in Kataka’s Nayasadak area Sunday night, sources said. Investigators are examining CCTV footage, videos circulated on social media and eyewitness accounts to identify others involved...

Kendrapada: Three members of Tikhiri sarpanch Chameli Ojha’s family were seriously injured after two youths allegedly assaulted them over a past enmity in Mahakalpada block of Kendrapada district. The injured were identified as the sarpanch’s father, brother and a relative. They were initially rescued and...