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Berhampur: A man was sentenced to 20 years in jail by a special court in Odisha's Ganjam district for raping a 14-year-old girl multiple times. The convict had first raped the girl June 15, 2024, while she was going to take a bath in the...

Rourkela: Normalcy returned to Sundargarh town Friday, a day after a clash between two groups left 12 people injured, as authorities lifted the curfew and restored internet services, officials said. The administration Thursday imposed Section 163 of BNS and suspended internet services for 24 hours...

Ganjam: Officers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) were conducting searches at over 20 locations in Odisha's Ganjam district Friday, in connection with the investigation into illegal mining of minor minerals, such as sand and black stone, officials said. The searches were being carried out at...

Balasore: Odisha Police arrested three persons in Balasore district and launched a manhunt to nab others allegedly involved in the lynching of a man suspected of being involved in cattle smuggling in the state, an officer said Friday. Balasore Sadar area Sub-divisional police officer (SDPO)...

Malkangiri: Two labourers were killed, and another was injured when stones fell on them while digging soil at an illegal stone quarry in Malkangiri district Friday, police said. The incident took place at a stone quarry near the Tarini Temple. The deceased were identified as...

Rourkela:Two persons were detained in connection with a group clash that left at least 12 people, including some police personnel, injured in Sundargarh town a day ago, a senior officer said Friday. The security has been strengthened in the Sundargarh district headquarters, and educational institutions,...

Daringbadi: Coffee grown in Daringbadi is losing its distinct identity as it is being marketed under the Koraput brand, triggering concern and discontent among locals and experts. Despite the need for a separate brand for coffee grown in Daringbadi, the government has allegedly failed to...

Keonjhar: Santoshi Deo of Keonjhar district has emerged as a compelling symbol of resilience, choice, and women’s empowerment, showing how determination combined with timely institutional support can transform personal hardship into leadership and national inspiration. Married at the age of 16 in Haryana, Santoshi endured...

Chhendipada: Tension prevailed at Gopiballavpur village under Barapada panchayat in Chhendipada block of Angul district after affected villagers staged a strong protest against survey work for NALCO’s proposed Utkal-E coal mine. Displaced and partially affected residents blocked the road connecting the village to the coal...

Nayagarh: A special team of the Excise department was attacked by a mob during a raid in Bodapada village under Nayagarh Sadar police station Thursday, leaving three constables injured. The attackers also freed an arrested suspect along with the seized liquor, officials said. An Excise...