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Man found dead; wife, two detained

Man found dead; wife, two detained

Balikuda: The body of a 42-year-old man was recovered from a roadside near a canal embankment at Janatakothi Bazaar under Balikuda police limits in Jagatsinghpur district Sunday morning, with police suspecting foul play. The deceased has been identified as Bijay Swain of Talakusuma village under...

Woman succumbs to burns 10 days after cylinder blaze

Woman succumbs to burns 10 days after cylinder blaze

Tihidi: A woman who sustained critical burn injuries in an LPG cylinder blaze at her home in Bhadrak district has died after fighting for her life for 10 days, officials said. Bhargavi Satapathy died Saturday night while undergoing treatment in Bhubaneswar. Her husband, Uday Narayan...

Tusker tramples

Panic as tusker attack leaves three critical

Parjang: A tusker attack left three people critically injured while they were collecting mahua flowers in villages under the Dhenkanal forest division Sunday morning, triggering panic in the area. The injured have been identified as Debaraj Sahu, 70, of Khaira Sahi in Kantor village; Sabitri...

Wild boar attack

Two women injured in wild boar attack

Nuapada: Two young women were critically injured after being attacked by a wild boar in a forested area under Khariar Road block in Nuapada district Sunday. The incident occurred in Shirigidi village under the Kendubahara panchayat. The injured have been identified as Purnami Majhi, 25,...

Man commits suicide on son’s reception day

Man commits suicide on son’s reception day

Loisingha: In a tragic incident, a man died by suicide after being run over by a train on the day of his son’s wedding reception in Bolangir district Sunday. The deceased, Shyam Mahakur of Loisingha, reportedly lay on the railway tracks near the local station...

Students, workers feel 5kg cylinder ban heat

Students, workers feel 5kg cylinder ban heat

Bhubaneswar: The decision to ban small cylinders – 1kg and 5 kg- taken amid supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis, has triggered panic among bachelors living in paying guest (PG) accommodations, students, and low-income families. Many have opposed the move, saying that livelihoods...

Odiya Pakhya

Odiya Pakhya: Marathon celebrates City heritage

Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services department hosted a heritage marathon in Ekamra Kshetra Sunday morning, drawing enthusiastic participation from citizens. The marathon flagged off at 5:30 am from Mukteswar Temple. The route offered runners a glimpse...

Digital Census

Census 2027: LoP participates in self-enumeration

Bhubaneswar: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik, Sunday participated in the self-enumeration process of the Digital Census commenced here April 1. He also urged the citizens to cooperate in the campaign of Census 2027 to ensure a bright future for the state. “Today, I...

Education System

Congress questions edu policies amid ground-level failures

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has strongly criticised the state government over the current condition of the education system, alleging mismanagement and lack of preparedness at the start of the new academic year. According to the party, several schools across the state are yet...

Conman arrested for robbing commuters

Conman arrested for robbing commuters

Bhubaneswar: A habitual offender was arrested in the City for allegedly duping and robbing commuters by offering them lifts on his motorcycle, police said Sunday. The accused has been identified as Sarat Maharana (46) of Itamati in Nayagarh district. Police said the complainant, Bilasini Behera...

 

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