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Balasore: Three labourers died while constructing a septic tank in Odisha's Balasore district on Sunday, police said. They said the incident took place in Gagandhuli village in the Khaira police station area. A temporary electric connection was given to light the tank's interior, following which...

Kendrapara: Residents of Kendrapara district have expressed growing concern over the unresolved Mahanadi river water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh, fearing its adverse impact on agriculture and drinking water supply in the region. The long-pending issue, currently before a tribunal, remains unresolved despite years of...

Balasore: A woman from Barunsing GP under Khantapara police station limits in Balasore district made a desperate plea Saturday to the Balasore district administration to help bring back her husband’s body for the last rites. Anupama Mahalik said her husband died Friday in Oman following...

Balasore: A 31-year-old man died after being struck by a train near Balasore railway station Saturday afternoon. The deceased was reportedly on a video call using his headphones while crossing the tracks. Deepak Panigrahi of Haripur Begunia under Sahadevkhunta police limits was crossing the railway...

Keonjhar: A critically injured tusker was found wandering in Atei reserve forest near Dhokotha under Ghatagaon forest range in Keonjhar district, after an alleged attack by poachers. Forest department sources said that the elephant is estimated to be over 25 years old and appears to...

Paradip: A college student went missing while bathing in the sea in Odisha's Paradip town Saturday, police said. Sk Aman Ullah (19) was enjoying himself with his friends at the beach near the Light House when the incident happened, they said. A group of seven...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday announced that the state government will construct four in-stream storage structures on Mahanadi River in Subarnapur district. Majhi made this announcement after launching 56 development projects worth Rs 323 crore during his one-day visit to Subarnapur district....

Bhopal: Police have registered 21 cases against 22 fraudsters in Madhya Pradesh police constable recruitment drive. The police have uncovered a major irregularity in the recruitment process, leading to legal action. All 22 candidates have allegedly submitted fraudulent certificates. Inspector General of Police, Law and...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday inaugurated a 100-seat government medical college and a 650-bed hospital at Phulbani, the district headquarters of Kandhamal. The chief minister, during his one-day visit to Kandhamal, also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 10 development projects...

Balasore: Five police personnel working in Balasore district were placed under suspension on the charge of dereliction of duty and for violation of the service code, officials said. The suspended police personnel include one Havildar and four constables. They were posted at the residential office...