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HRPC intensifies probe into custodial death

Chhatrapur: The probe into the alleged custodial death of differently-abled daily wage labourer Sushant Sahu gathered pace Wednesday as the Human Rights Protection Cell (HRPC) of Odisha Police intensified its investigation and Ganjam Superintendent of Police Harish BC transferred all personnel of Kabisuryanagar Police Station...

Kotia dispute back in focus after AP officials’ visit

Koraput: Fresh concerns have surfaced over alleged entry of officials from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh into border villages of Kotia panchayat under Pottangi block in Koraput district. The officials reportedly visited the area again to review survey activities. According to reports, while census work in Kotia...

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Odisha: NGT forms joint panel to probe illegal brick kiln ops

Balasore: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a joint committee to probe allegations of illegal brick kiln operations and unauthorised brick clay mining in Ambakuduchi village under Basta tehsil of Balasore district. Taking cognisance of the allegations, the tribunal directed a committee comprising representatives...

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NHRC seeks report in alleged custodial death in Ganjam

Chhatrapur: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought action report from the Ganjam Collector V Keerthi Vasan and Superintendent of Police Harish BC over the alleged torture and death of the disabled daily wager Sushant Sahu while in ‘police custody’. The NHRC Tuesday directed...

Cylinder blast claims 13-year-old’s life in Odisha

Sorada: A 13-yearold boy was burnt alive after a cooking gas cylinder exploded inside a grocery shop near Samantraraghai Chhak under Sorada police limits in Ganjam district Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Badal Muli (13) of Gangpur village under Badagada police station limits....

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Cousin brothers killed in lightning strike in Odisha

Boinda: Two farmers, both cousins, were killed in a lightning strike in Papasara village under the Handapa police limits in Angul district, police said. The deceased were identified as Sanjay Sahu (25) and his cousin Arta Behera (23), both residents of Kisan Sahi in Papasara...

mentally challenged man killed two person in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

Odisha: Woman’s mutilated body found; mu*der suspected

Jharsuguda: Police Tuesday recovered a mutilated body of a woman near the Old Bus Stand area in Jharsuguda town, raising suspicions of rape and mu*der. Local residents spotted the mutilated body lying near the Old Bus Stand Tuesday morning and immediately informed the police. Jharsuguda...

 

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