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Balasore: A cotton processing factory was gutted in a fire in Balasore district Saturday, an official said. Cotton to the tune of lakhs of rupees and machinery were destroyed in the factory at Haldipada area, due to the blaze that erupted in the afternoon, he...

Rourkela: Six people were arrested Saturday for their alleged involvement in a group clash in Odisha's Sundargarh town two days ago, a senior officer said. Efforts are underway to identify others involved in the violence, Sundargarh Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Nirmal Mohapatra said. "The...

Hatadihi: Keonjhar District Collector Vishal Singh Friday said he has ordered an inquiry into the alleged verbal abuse of Hatadihi Block Development Officer (BDO) Ranjan Parida by Block Chairperson Sabitri Sethi. The Collector said the Chief District Officer (CDO) of the Zilla Parishad has been...

Berhampur: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Friday conducted simultaneous raids at over 20 locations across Ganjam district, targeting the residences and offices of a Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and several businessmen. More than five ED teams carried out searches in Berhampur city, Kanisi, Sheragada and...

Koksara: A teacher was seriously injured after being attacked with a sharp weapon inside a school under Koksara PS limits in Kalahandi Friday. Police said the incident took place at Pipalpada Government Primary School while midday meals were being served. The accused, Bhaskar Bag, 32,...

Angul: A male wild elephant died after consuming some suspected explosive material in Angul district, a forest official said Friday. The elephant had sustained serious injury in its mouth after consuming suspected explosive material. It was five years old and was first spotted in a...

Angul: Forest officials of the Jarapada forest range seized explosive baits, firearms and other illegal materials during a raid at Durgapur village under the Katada-II Beat of Balipata forest section Friday afternoon. Acting on reliable intelligence, a team led by the Jarapada range officer conducted...

Baripada: A female elephant was found dead in the Asanakura area under the Thakurmunda range of Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district, forest officials said Friday. The carcass of the elephant, estimated to be around 60 years old, was spotted January 14 during routine patrolling...

Karlamunda: The body of a labourer was recovered Thursday night from a construction site near Takarumal market ground under Karlamunda block in Kalahandi district, triggering allegations of murder by the victim’s family. The deceased was identified as Rasik Chhatar, 40, a resident of Telipali village...

Balasore: The Fakir Mohan University (FMU) here Thursday inaugurated a sanitary pad manufacturing unit ‘Kaalika’ at its Nuapadhi Campus, marking a significant step towards women’s health, empowerment and self-reliance. The initiative is the first of its kind among universities in Odisha. The unit has been...