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Harbhanga: The sarpanch of Banibhushanpur panchayat under Harbhanga block in Boudh district sustained critical burn injuries in an LPG cylinder explosion which claimed the life of his wife, Thursday night. The deceased was identified as Bishnupriya Meher, a teacher by profession, and the injured sarpanch...

Sambalpur: Armed robbers carried out a daylight heist Friday in the busy Budharaja area, stealing nearly 30 kg of gold jewellery and approximately Rs4 lakh in cash from a financial institution in Sambalpur district. According to police, at around 9:30am, a group of seven masked...

Daringbadi: Jogimath waterfall, located in Saramuli panchayat of Kandhamal district, is emerging as a popular attraction for tourists seeking natural beauty and spiritual solace. Known in the area for its tranquil environment and scenic backdrop, Jogimath is drawing visitors despite its relatively remote location. The...

Nayagarh: Two farmers from Odisha's Nayagarh district died Friday, reportedly due to ‘distress of crop loss’ caused by untimely rain, a source said. The deceased farmers have been identified as Bhagaban Pradhan (62) and Debraj Barik (65), both from Ranapur block in the district. Sambhu...

Bhubaneswar: A rare melanistic leopard with a cub has been spotted in a forest in Odisha's Nayagarh district, bringing cheer to wildlife lovers, an official said Friday. The leopard's images were captured with the help of a camera trap installed in the forest. “A rare...

Keonjhar: In good news for nature lovers, jungle safari at Atei Reserve forest, located under the Ghatagaon range of Keonjhar Forest Division, opened to the public Thursday. The first-of-its-kind initiative by the Keonjhar Forest Department aims to attract more tourists and nature enthusiasts to the...

Keonjhar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the District Magistrates (DMs) of Keonjhar and Sambalpur to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of people living near the Hadagarh and Hirakud dams. The notice follows a complaint filed by senior lawyer and human...

Keonjhar/Joda: In a tragic fallout of an extramarital affair, a man shot his wife dead with an arrow at Handibhanga village under Bamebari police station in Keonjhar district Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Chini Munda, 35, and the accused husband as Dashara Munda,...

G Udayagiri: With cold wave returning to state after a brief wet spell, G Udayagiri has been adjudged again as the coldest town in the state with the minimum temperature falling to 4.8 degree Celsius Thursday. The town recorded its lowest temperature of 4.8 degree...

Cuttack: Former minister of Climate and Environment of Norway Erik Solheim Thursday praised the transformation of Indian Railways, saying, “Indian rail is improving day by day.” Solheim posted a video of Cuttack railway station on his social media handle and said, “This is not an...