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Keonjhar: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for a 12-hour bandh in Keonjhar district Tuesday protesting the alleged rape of an 8-year-old disabled tribal girl by a bread peddler from neighbouring West Bengal. The bandh will be observed from 6am to 6pm Tuesday. The...

Berhampur: Despite severe financial hardship, 21-year-old Monalisa Pradhan of Kandhamal district has realised her dream of studying MBBS after clearing the NEET-UG exam as a doctor from MKCG Medical College and Hospital in the Berhampur stepped in to support her by paying her admission fee....

Rourkela: Researchers from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela have patented an eco-friendly method to produce black terracotta wares, according to officials. The research team, led by Swadesh Kumar Pratihar, Professor of Ceramic Engineering, along with Shiv Kumar Verma, senior technical assistant, and Rupesh Mandal,...

Baripada: The Indian Railways is redeveloping the Baripada Railway Station in Mayurbhanj district under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, a nationwide initiative designed to modernise stations and improve overall passenger experience. The scheme reflects the railways’ commitment to inclusive and future-ready development, with station-specific plans...

Dhenkanal: Normal life came to a halt Monday following a 12-hour Dhenkanal bandh in protest against alleged arbitrary actions and exploitation by private power distribution firm Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL). The bandh was called by the Electricity Consumers’ Action Committee (ECAC) and...

Mahakalapara: Police in Mahakalapara Monday rescued 10 child labourers belonging to the Mankadia tribal community, who had reportedly been brought from Khaira and Oupada areas of Balasore district to work in paddy fields. With paddy harvesting underway in the coastal belt of Mahakalapara block amid...

Kendrapara: A day after two illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were arrested along with seizure of weapons prompting tightened surveillance across major roads and rural pockets in neighbouring Jagatsinghpur, police in Kendrapara district Monday cracked down on suspected Bangladeshi infiltrators. Authorities have been verifying identity documents and...

Berhampur: A special pilgrim train carrying 775 senior citizens from five districts of Odisha left Berhampur Monday for Omkareshwar and Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh under the state government's Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana, aimed at facilitating pilgrimages for elderly citizens. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida...

Paradip: Jagatsinghpur district administration Monday demolished a house built illegally on government land in which some suspected Bangladeshis were staying, an official said. The action came a day after two police personnel, including a woman constable, were injured in the attack allegedly by the occupants...

Bhawanipatna: The healthcare system in Kalahandi district is facing a severe manpower crisis, with a large number of doctor and staff positions lying vacant. Due to staff shortage, residents are unable to access proper medical care despite visible infrastructure development. Official data show that 68...