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Bhubaneswar: A POCSO court in Bhubaneswar Tuesday sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an eight-year-old girl near her school in July last year, a government counsel said. The court of ad hoc Additional Sessions Judge Saroj Kumar Sahoo also imposed...

Bhubaneswar/Koraput: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday urged the Centre to set up another defence manufacturing unit in the state, saying its growing industrial ecosystem can help India achieve self-reliance in defence production. He made the request while sharing the stage with Defence Minister...

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards building a future-ready workforce and reinforcing Odisha’s leadership in skill development and technical education, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged with various strategic partners at a special ceremony held at World Skill Center here Tuesday. This collaboration will strengthen...

Bhubaneswar: With student union elections and the festive season ahead, DGP Binaytosh Mishra has directed police across the state to step up vigilance against violence, crime and the drug trade, while strengthening measures for women’s safety and tackling cybercrime. The directions came at a high-level...

Bhubaneswar: Emphasising the growing role of women in state’s economic and social transformation, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Tuesday said women are not merely beneficiaries of development but are emerging as key drivers of the state’s growth. Speaking at a programme organised by the department...

Bhubaneswar: A crucial meeting of the INDIA bloc was held today at Congress Bhawan here to ensure the successful observance of the Odisha Bandh October 8. The meeting discussed the final preparations for the Bandh, coordination at the district and block levels, ensuring that the...

Bhubaneswar: Police have seized a toy gun, six mobile phones and other articles from the mother of the accused man, who was arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Bhubaneswar, officials said Tuesday. The accused, identified as Santosh alias Sreedhar Panda (24), allegedly raped a...

Bhubaneswar: Asian Games gold medallists Amit Rohidas and Shilanand Lakra received a warm welcome in Bhubaneswar Tuesday after returning home following India’s title-winning campaign in the men’s hockey competition at the 2026 Asian Games. The two Odisha players were greeted by family members, fans and...

Kataka: A 21-year-old man was critically injured after jumping from a water tank at Kataka’s SCB Medical College and Hospital Tuesday. The man, identified as Rajesh Parida, reportedly climbed onto the 50-foot-high water tank while he was at the hospital for a checkup at the...

Bhubaneswar:After announcing dates for the students' union election in public universities and colleges, the Odisha government has issued detailed guidelines for institutes to ensure a violence-free campus poll. The elections will be held October 15, with polling scheduled from 8 am to 2 pm. Counting...