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55 live turtles rescued

55 live turtles rescued in Malkangiri, four arrested

Malkangiri: Fifty-five live turtles were rescued and four people arrested after the Forest Department intercepted an alleged interstate wildlife smuggling operation in Malkangiri district Thrusday. According to sources, the turtles were being transported illegally from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha when authorities intercepted the vehicle during...

Deprived Schools: Manpower, infra crunch ail centenarian school

Dhenkanal: The PM SHRI Brajanath Badajena (BB) High School, one of Dhenkanal district’s oldest educational institutions, is facing a shortage of teachers, lack of a permanent headmaster and inadequate infrastructure, raising concern among parents, alumni and members of the public. Established in 1896, the heritage...

Heroin racket busted in Cuttack with arrest of ‘Ghunga’ 

145 gm heroin seized; one held

Dhamangar: The Excise Department seized 145 gm of heroin worth an estimated Rs14.50 lakh and arrested a 33-year-old man during a raid in the Uchhapada area under Asurali Gram Panchayat in Bhadrak district Wednesday, officials said. Acting on a tip-off, the Bhadrak Excise Mobile Team...

Nabarangpur

Man stabs son to death

Jharigaon: A 40-year-old man died after his father allegedly stabbed him during an argument at Kusumpani village under Jharigaon block in Nabarangpur district, police said Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Nidi Santa, son of Das Santa of Kusumpani. According to police, Nidi and his...

terrorist infiltration

Ganjam coast steps up security as ‘Sagar Kavach’ drill begins

Chhatrapur: A two day joint coastal security exercise, ‘Sagar Kavach’, began along the Ganjam coast Wednesday to strengthen security measures and prevent possible terrorist infiltration by sea. The exercise, organised by Ganjam police, involves intensified surveillance, vehicle checks and patrolling along coastal areas and waterways...

Suni Hembram

Suni’s tyre shop: Where grit keeps a family moving

Kendujhar: With grease on her hands and a tyre lever in her grip, Suni Hembram has built a livelihood in a trade where women are rarely seen. The 36-year-old became a tyre mechanic after her husband's accident left the family struggling to make ends meet...

Badakhemund

Badakhemundi royal scion Mohan Prasad Deo dies at 75

Digapahandi: Bada khemundi royal scion Mohan Prasad Deo, the fourth son of the erstwhile ruler Raja Ram chandra Deo, died at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar Wednesday. He was 75. Deo’s death cast a pall of gloom over Digapahandi and Brahmapur, where he was widely...

Lightning

Lightning claims two lives in Kendujhar

Anandapur/Bancho: Two people were killed in separate lightning strikes in Anandapur block of Kendujhar district Wednesday, leaving their families and villagers in mourning. The deceased were identified as Sabita Barik, 50, of Matha sahi in Kantipal village, and Lipu Sahu, 19, of Pandasahi in Padmapur...

Nuakhai

Odia students celebrate Nuakhai

Sundargada: The Delhi Odia Students Association (DOSA) organised a Nuakhai celebration at the Gandhi Bha van Hall on the North Campus of Delhi University Tuesday, showcasing Odisha’s rich culture, history and contemporary thoughts. Nuakhai is traditionally observed by seeking the blessings of elders before partaking...

 

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