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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...

Bhubaneswar: In what raises significant health concerns among the people, the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has found high nitrate levels in the groundwater of 15 districts of the state. The ‘Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024’ released by the CGWB also found excessive fluoride content...

Jajpur: Hundreds of tribals from across Odisha and some other states Thursday gathered in Kalinga Nagar in Jajpur district to remember the 14 people who were allegedly killed in police firing on this day in 2006 for protesting the forcible land acquisition for a steel...

Rourkela: One person was killed and another critically injured after the car in which they were travelling hit roadside trees in Odisha's Sundargarh district Thursday, police said. The accident took place on state highway 10(A) near Kalieposh under Lahunipara police station. The deceased was identified...