Bhubaneswar: Director General of Police (DGP), Odisha, Y.B. Khurania, Monday ordered an investigation by the Human Rights Protection Cell (HRPC) into allegations of custodial torture that allegedly led to the death of a 32-year-old physically disabled person in the Kabisuryanagar area of Ganjam district. HRPC,...
Bhubaneswar: The process for the by-election to a vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha formally commenced Monday, following the issuance of a notification by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in this regard. Informing the media in a press conference held here, Odisha Assembly Secretary...
Bhubaneswar: An ambulance was completely gutted after it caught fire near Jagamara in the Khandagiri area of Bhubaneswar Monday. The incident took place when the ambulance was on its way to pick up a patient. The vehicle caught fire suddenly while in motion, leading to...
Cuttack: More than 30 shops were gutted in a major fire in a fish market in Cuttack city of Odisha Monday, police said. The incident took place in a market located near Press Chhak in the early hours. No casualty has been reported so far....
Cuttack: Cuttack district police has arrested a man for allegedly killing his 28-year-old wife over dispute arising from an extramarital relationship, officials said Monday. The accused has been identified as Malay Kumar Samal of Bhatimunda village under the Tangi police station limits in Cuttack district....
Bhubaneswar: Three women held a protest near the residence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday, and two of them allegedly tried to end their lives by consuming poison over the delay in resolving a land dispute in Khurda district, police said. The incident...
Bhubaneswar: South Odisha is poised for a major economic and infrastructure transformation as the newly created Rayagada Railway Division of East Coast Railway begins operations from June 1. The move is expected to strengthen railway administration, accelerate project execution, boost freight movement and unlock the...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB) is set to significantly expand affordable and inclusive housing across the state with four major housing projects proposed for FY 2026-27, expected to create nearly 6,877 dwelling units. The Suango PPP Project, spread over 12.9 acres near AIIMS Bhubaneswar,...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das Sunday emphasised the crucial role of the media in flagging issues of unemployment, women's safety, rising violence in the state, environmental threats from mining activities and growing challenges faced by democratic institutions. Addressing media persons...
Bhubaneswar: National Law University Odisha (NLUO) successfully hosted a two-day national consultation of stakeholders on ‘Enhancing Access to Justice for Women Victims of Domestic Violence by Rethinking Institutional Structures’ at a City hotel. The consultation brought together academicians, members of the judiciary, police officials, representatives...
In a disconcerting new report, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that almost every child in India is...
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By Aakar Patel Last week, on 17 June, it was reported that the ‘US has renamed the Indo-Pacific Command back...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent criticism of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) was not merely an expression of frustration. It...
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India is being shown in such a poor light that it does not stand comparison on the question of a...
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