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Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik Tuesday expressed deep shock and anguish over the death of another girl by self-immolation in Gaisilet area of Bargarh district. The 13-year-old girl, who was staying at her maternal uncle's house at Phiringimal...

Nayagarh: A 36-year-old widow, Jayanti Behera, was allegedly murdered Sunday night in Bhapur, within the jurisdiction of the Bhapur beat house under Fatehgarh police station limits in Nayagarh district, after her throat was reportedly slit inside her home in front of her son and daughter....

Berhampur: Even as efforts are underway to improve the academic system at Berhampur University, concerns have grown over the future of its post-graduation (PG) in Women’s Studies. No students have enrolled in the programme for the past two years, raising questions about its continuity. University...

Kantabanji: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Monday visited Ranipur Jharial, a unique and ancient Yogini shrine in Bolangir district, and announced a package of Rs 87.93 crore for its development. Built in 9th or 10th century and located around 26 km from Kantabanji town, Ranipur...

Balasore: Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore has again drawn public attention, raising concerns over campus safety. Just a month after the self-immolation of a student over sexual harassment and inaction, another sensitive incident occurred Monday. Police said a 25-year-old man allegedly entered the college’s...

Bari: Local residents have alleged substandard work in the repairing of Baruan–Bari–Kalamatia road under Panikoili Public Works Division in Jajpur district. However, officials have reportedly failed to take note of the issue despite a series of public complaints. As a result, potholes have reappeared on...

Thakurmunda: The body of a female elephant was recovered at Benuadar jungle in Satkosia forest range under Karanjia forest division in Mayurbhanj district Monday. The actual reason behind the animal’s death is yet to be ascertained. The pachyderm, aged within 15 to 20 years, is...

Barbil: A speeding truck rammed into a scooter and dragged it along NH-520 at Topadihi under Keonjhar district’s Rugudi police station limits Monday evening, killing a man and his 2-year-old daughter and leaving his wife critically injured. The deceased were identified as Dilip Sinku and...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has rejected the proposal made by some organisations for sale of Puri Jagannath temple's 'Mahaprasad' on online platform, state Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said here Monday. Speaking to media persons here, Harichandan said some organisations recently requested the Shree Jagannath Temple...

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal Monday announced that it would approach the Orissa High Court regarding vote discrepancy in the 2024 Assembly and Lok Sabha polls, as the Election Commission of India has "failed" to give any satisfactory reply to the regional outfit on the...