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BJD forms panel to probe Ganjam custodial death case

Bhubaneswar: The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Tuesday constituted a fact-finding team to inquire into the tragic death of a 32-year-old physically disabled person due to alleged custodial torture at the Kabisuryanagar police station in Odisha's Ganjam district. As per a press statement issued by...

Private bus fares go up in Odisha following diesel price hike

Private bus fares go up in Odisha following diesel price hike

Bhubaneswar: Private bus fares in Odisha were revised upward Tuesday following an increase in diesel prices, the State Transport Authority (STA) said. The revised rates increase fares for all categories of private buses operating in the state. The fare for ordinary buses has been raised...

Thunderstorm warning for Odisha; heatwave likely to follow

Bhubaneswar: Thunderstorms accompanied by rain and gusty winds are likely to affect several parts of Odisha over the next two days, with the Regional Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an Orange warning for Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts. The weather office has forecast...

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NGT forms panel to probe City MCC norm ‘violations’

Bhubaneswar: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a joint committee to investigate allegations of violations in the establishment and operation of a Micro-Com posting Centre (MCC) in Kapilaprasad Housing Board Colony under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). The tribunal’s move came May 26 while hearing...

Assam fisheries scam

28-year-old held for fatal road accident

Bhubaneswar: Nandankanan police Monday arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with a fatal road accident near Duladei Chhak in the Raghunathpur area Sunday evening, in which one person succumbed to injuries earlier in the day, officials said. The accused has been identified as Abhisek Panda...

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CM Majhi seeks Centre’s support to boost Odisha mining sector

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday sought greater support from the Centre to strengthen the state's mining sector, highlighting Odisha's critical role in India's mineral economy and industrial growth. The demands were placed before Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy during a...

NHRC team in City to probe Balianta lynching

Bhubaneswar: A two-member team of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) arrived here Monday to intensify its probe into the sensational mob lynching of GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Behera on the outskirts of the City May 7. According to reports, the NHRC took cognisance of...

 

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