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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kendrapada: The current flooding by the Kha Rasrota and Kani rivers is disrupting farming and livelihoods across 10 panchayats in Aali block, with environmentalist and bird expert Pramod Kumar Dhal urging the central and state governments to build about 26.5 km of embankments to protect...

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

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...

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...

Brahmapur: Odisha police have registered a fresh case against BJD leader and former Brahmapur MLA Bikram Kumar Panda, who was recently released from jail on bail, for allegedly threatening a witness over the phone from prison, in connection with the murder of senior advocate Pitabash...