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Koraput: As part of the strict enforcement drive over the tobacco ban, a raid was conducted in several grocery shops in Nandapur of Koraput district Tuesday. During the inspection, officials identified violations of the ban, leading to the collection of a fine amounting to Rs...

Chhatrapur: Ganjam police personnel conducted a mock drill launched under Operation Sagar Kavach, along the Ganjam and parts of the Chilika Lake coastlines Tuesday. Coastal areas under Arjyapalli, Chhatrapur, Ganjam, Chamakhandi, and Rambha were covered during this military exercise. Police personnel of the Marine Police...

Dhenkanal: A differently abled widow from Tentuliapada village under Odapada block has sought urgent assistance from the district administration, highlighting gaps in the delivery of welfare schemes. Promoda Nayak, who lost both legs in a railway accident several years ago, has been enduring hardship since...

Kandhamal:  Wanted Maoist leader Sukru surrendered before police in Kandhamal along with four associates, handing over an AK-47 rifle, officials said. A reward of Rs 55 lakh had been announced for information leading to his arrest. Sukru was highly active in Kandhamal and was reportedly...

Malkangiri: In a major blow to Maoist groups, the most-wanted top leader Papa Rao surrendered before police in Bijapur Tuesday, along with 17 other senior cadres. Papa Rao was active in Maoist operations across Odisha, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. He was allegedly involved in the 2010...

Bargarh: Fed up with inordinate delays in registration to sell their harvested kharif paddy, farmers have written a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi outlining their grievances and seeking immediate intervention. The issue comes as registration is underway for Rabi paddy procurement, but many...

Deogarh: A woman was allegedly murdered and her body set on fire by her husband to destroy evidence in Deogarh district, police said Monday. The incident took place in Malharbahal village under Kundheigola police limits in Riamal block. The partially charred body of the woman...

Koraput: A controversial incident highlighting the persistence of stiff caste-based customs has surfaced in Koraput district, where a man was allegedly fined and subjected to ritual humiliation for marrying a woman from another community. The incident took place in Machhara forest under the Koraput block,...

Mahakalapara: Miscreants set on fire a cashew forest along the Ramanagar–Bahakud main road in Kendrapara district Saturday and sold off the burnt trees as firewood to make a quick buck from the prevailing LPG shortage arising out of the war in the Middle East. Locals...

Kandhamal: Frustrated villagers in Sirkaabarga panchayat under Daringbadi block in this district detained government officials and blocked traffic Monday after repeated promises to repair a dilapidated road went unfulfilled. Hundreds of men and women from Badaangia village gathered at 7 am along the Sirkaabarga– Daringbadi...