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Protest erupts over woman’s mysterious death in Bolangir

Muribahal/Bolangir: The mysterious death of a 42-year-old woman triggered tension and a road blockade in Bolangir district Sunday, with villagers alleging foul play and demanding a thorough investigation. The body of the deceased, identified as Ranjita Sahu of Chitramunda village under Muribahal police limits, was...

Jitu Munda case

Broken hand pumps in Dianali repaired after Jitu Munda case

Keonjhar: Days after Jitu Munda carried his elder sister’s skeleton on his shoulders to a bank to withdraw money on her behalf, sparking national outrage, the incident has quietly transformed the fortunes of his remote village. As aid poured in for Munda, administrators and political...

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IPL betting racket busted in Sundargarh, five arrested

Sundargarh: Odisha Police Sunday busted an IPL betting racket operating in the Rajgangpur area of Sundargarh district and apprehended five people, an officer said. Acting on credible inputs, a police team conducted a raid in Rajgangpur area and busted the betting racket. During the raid,...

Cattle smuggling

Balasore: Van torched over alleged illegal cattle smuggling

Bhadrak: A mob set a van on fire, allegedly used for cattle smuggling in Odisha's Balasore district Sunday, police said. However, no one was hurt in the incident, they said. The incident occurred at Bhatatira railway station level crossing under Sabarang police limits. The mob...

Drowning

Balasore: Two cousin sisters drown in pond

Balasore: Two cousin sisters allegedly drowned while bathing in a pond in Odisha's Balasore district Sunday, police said. The deceased have been identified as Annapurna Mallik and Anyasa Mallik, both 10, they said. The incident took place in Bhuinpada village in the Khantapada police station...

OMFED raises milk prices by Rs 4/litre

Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation (OMFED) Sunday increased the price of milk by Rs 4 per litre, citing a rise in processing and transportation costs. While prices of toned milk rose from Rs 50 to Rs 54 per litre, Premium milk climbed from...

 

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