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Kendrapara: A man, who had allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl last year in Odisha's Kendrapara district and was on the run since then, has been arrested, police said Thursday. Acting on a tip-off, the accused, 25, was nabbed from his house Wednesday night. He was...

Jajpur: At least four persons, including two minor boys, sustained serious injuries in an explosion at an illegal cracker manufacturing unit in Odisha's Jajpur district Thursday, police said. The incident took place at Jalpur village under Jajpur Town police station limits. The injured persons were...

Kendrapara: The mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles has commenced at Gahirmatha beach in Odisha's Kendrapara district, a senior forest official said Thursday. Odisha's Chief Wildlife Warden Prem Kumar Jha, in a post on X, said, "Olive Ridley 'arribada' has commenced at Gahirmatha, the world's...

Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister Mohan Majhi-led Odisha government has approved a new colour code for government schools in the state and directed all District Collectors to implement the changes. The transformation will also extend to PM Shri Schools, which will see a shift from their...

Kendrapara: Despite a fishing ban, turtles continue to die intermittently at Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary (GMS), world’s largest nesting beach for rare Olive Ridley sea turtles, according to a recent report. The reasons are many, as the globally renowned Gahirmatha has reported the deaths of 197...

Rourkela: Women across industries are breaking barriers, stepping into roles once considered beyond their reach, and proving their mettle in high-risk zones, according to a report. From construction sites to factory floors, they are challenging stereotypes and excelling in fields that demand both physical and...

Berhampur: Two students were killed after the biker lost control, hit a tree, and plunged into a canal at Pandiajholi under Kukudakhandi block in Ganjam district Tuesday night. The deceased were identified as Kshyamaprasad Gouda, 15, son of Rabindra Gauda, and Pritam Sethi, 14, son...

Bolangir/Gudvella: A man was brutally killed in an organised attack by his neighbors, allegedly over suspicions of sorcery and witchcraft, at Atagaon village under Tushura police limits in Bolangir district Tuesday night. The victim was identified as Shyamsundar Bag, 45, son of Yugadhar Bag. Four...

Chhatrapur: The Chhatrapur Block Chairman and panchayat members have alleged that Junior Engineers and panchayat-level workers are being frequently transferred due to undue political pressure. They claim these transfers are causing significant delays in daily government affairs and fueling public resentment. Chhatrapur was recognized as...

Khallikote: Rabindra Das, 38, husband of Tulasipur panchayat’s naib sarpanch Minati Kumari Das, was hacked to death allegedly by his nephews and their associates over family disputes at Haripur village under this police limits in Ganjam district Wednesday morning. Reports said Rabindra was engaged in...