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Madarsa murder case

Five minors detained in madrasa murder case

Nayagarh: Five minor students have been detained in connection with the murder of a 12-year-old student at a madrasa in Nilapalli village under Sunakhala police outpost in Nayagarh district’s Ranpur area. The suspects, accused of committing unnatural sexual acts before strangulating the victim, have been...

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BeMC to sterilise dogs, penalise cattle owners

Berhampur: Stray cattle wandering on roads and the growing menace of street dogs have disrupted daily life in Berhampur, the main commercial hub of Ganjam district. To address the issue, the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) recently held a meeting on its premises. The meeting held...

Odisha Climate Conclave 2025

First Odisha Climate Conclave today

Keonjhar: The maiden Odisha Climate Conclave 2025 is set to begin Sunday on the campus of Fakirpur CT School in Keonjhar district. As climate change continues to pose serious challenges to society, the event aims to bring together environmentalists, researchers, educators, students and intellectuals from...

Sonepur, Ganjei Bharti Car Nian Libhajauchhi (Fire Off Staff)

Driver sets ganja-laden car on fire after tyre burst

Sonepur: In a dramatic attempt to destroy evidence and escape, a driver transporting a huge consignment of ganja set the vehicle on fire after its tyre burst in Sonepur district Saturday morning. Police said the white car, suspected to be part of an interstate smuggling...

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Minor dies in wall collapse; mother, brother critical

Anandapur: An 11-year-old boy was killed and his mother and younger brother were critically injured after a rain-soaked mud wall collapsed on them late Friday night at Kolhabeda village under Ghasipura block of Keonjhar district. The deceased was identified as Raja Jena, and the injured...

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Over 50 injured in lightning strike

Chhendipada: At least 50 devotees were injured, many of them critically, when lightning struck them Saturday afternoon during the Mandargiri puja atop Chitrakoot hill, near Jarachhat village under Kundheigola police limits in Deogarh district bordering this block in Angul district. Officials said over 70 men...

Road durability policy on cards

Road durability policy on cards

Bhubaneswar: Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, Saturday announced that a dedicated policy on road maintenance and durability will soon be introduced, making agencies and departments accountable for damage caused by repeated utility works. Chairing a review meeting at Nirman Soudha, the minister assessed the condition of...

Vehicle ftness certificate

Special drives cancels 401 vehicle fitness certificates

Bhubaneswar: The State Transport Authority (STA) has intensified its crackdown on road safety violations, cancelling as many as 401 vehicle fitness certificates during a three-day special enforcement drive against overloading and unfit vehicles. The drive, conducted under the direction of Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti...

 

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