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Chandbali: A 55-yearold man allegedly died of heatstroke in Bhadrak district Sunday, marking the first suspected heat-related death of the season in the area. The deceased, identified as Bailochan Das of Nuagaon village under Bhuinpur panchayat in Chandbali block, reportedly collapsed near the vegetable market...

Tihidi: Tension prevailed after a motorcyclist was run over by a train at Sahapur level crossing on Bhadrak– Dhamra railway line in Bhadrak district Sunday, even as the victim’s family alleged that the level-crossing gate had been left open when the train passed. The deceased...

Berhampur: Two persons were arrested for allegedly possessing leopard skins and explosive items in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said Sunday. The accused, identified as Kesab Jamadar (34) of Gajapati district and Bira Jamadar (45) of Ganjam district, were arrested during a raid in Upper Burutal...

Balasore: A man and his minor daughter were killed after their motorcycle was hit by a truck in Odisha's Balasore district, police said Sunday. The deceased have been identified as Manoj Das (35) and his daughter Saishriti (7), residents of Rahania village within Bhandaripokhari police...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance Sunday arrested a government engineer, a day after unearthing assets worth crores of rupees, including more than Rs 2 crore in cash, five multi-storey buildings, 14 high-value plots, 500 gm of gold jewellery and deposits worth over Rs 45 lakh. Baikuntha Nath...

Sambalpur/Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday announced that the Sambalpur Football Academy would be transformed into a world-class training hub with the development of FIFA-standard infrastructure worth Rs 15 crore. During his visit to the academy in Sambalpur, Majhi reviewed its facilities and praised...

Keonjhar: Two people were killed and another injured in separate elephant attacks in Keonjhar district Saturday, forest officials said. The deceased were identified as Duryodhan Pradhan, 41, of Nilambaradihi village under Banspal block, and Manjulata Nath, 55, of Fakirpur village under Anandapur police limits. Pradhan,...

Keonjhar: A couple died after being struck by lightning in Rutisila village under Ghatagaon block of Keonjhar district, police said Saturday. The deceased were identified as Baneswar Naik, 60, and his wife, Sanjulata Naik, 56. According to reports, the couple was working in their brinjal...

Kalyansinghpur: Forest officials seized a leopard hide and arrested eight persons when the accused were negotiating to sell the hide at Rivalka na under Kalyansinghpur for est range in Rayagada district, officials said Saturday. As per reports, while five of the accused are from Rayagada...

By DWARKA PRASAD PATNAIK, OP Chhatrapur: The 33-day-long Thakurani Jatra, one of South Odisha's most celebrated festivals, concluded late Friday night as presiding deity Maa Ramayanamma returned to her temple amid religious fervour and grand celebrations. The festival began May 4, when the goddess, accompanied...