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Daringbadi: Amidst the stark reality of Odisha registering 7.6 per cent adolescent pregnancies among the girls, as per National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 data, a shocking incident has come to the fore wherein a Plus II girl reportedly delivered a baby boy in a community...

Chandikhole: Excavations at the world-famous Buddhist site of Ratnagiri in Jajpur district have uncovered several significant relics, including a large broken head of Buddha and an ancient chamber. The excavation, carried out by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), has been going on for several days....

RAJESH MOHANTY,OP Rourkela: Bonai Forest Division in Sundargarh district continues to be a hotspot for human-wildlife conflicts, particularly involving elephants. Over the years, the region has witnessed multiple incidents where encounters between humans and wildlife have escalated into serious situations. Altogether 13 people lost their...

Khallikote: Three people, including a student, sustained injuries during a stabbing incident at Rama Chandra Mardaraj Science College (RCM) here in Ganjam district Wednesday. The incident occurred during an exam when an argument ensued between the accused, identified as Meghanad Pahan, a Plus III first-year...

Kendrapara: A local court in Odisha's Kendrapara district Wednesday sent a tuition teacher to jail for 20 years for raping an eight-year-old girl around three years ago. The additional district judge-cum-special judge (POCSO), Kendrapara, sentenced 36-year-old Prasant Das and also imposed a fine of Rs...

Joda: Despite crackdown by Mines department and other enforcement agencies, smuggling of seized minerals in Joda mining sector of Keonjhar district shows no signs of declining, according to reports. Stockpiles of iron ore near Nayagarh railway siding being transported day and night is a case...

Chhatrapur: Road accidents remain a significant concern in Ganjam district with 391 fatalities reported in 2024, according to data from the district Transport department. Though the number of fatalities has seen a mild decline as compared to the previous year, the number of road accidents...

Angul: Angul police have busted an interstate robbery gang by arresting three anti-socials, officials said during a press conference at the town police station Monday evening. The arrested were identified as Ganesh Das, 25, of Jhagadi village, Arjun, 19, of Gandapali village, and E Tarini,...

Rourkela: The Pallishree Mela, encompassing a handicraft exhibition and a food festival, was a grand success as an array of products from across the state were made available for visitors at one place. Deputy CEO of ORMAS Keshab Jha said, “This year, we clocked a...

Koraput: A 14-year-old tribal girl was allegedly assaulted by four youths in Odisha's Koraput district, police said Tuesday. The incident occurred Saturday night when the girl had gone to a village 'Jatra' (theatre) with her friends. As she came out of the venue to relieve...