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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...

Nabarangpur: Normal life was affected in Raighar block of Odisha's Nabarangpur district Monday, due to a 12-hour bandh called by the opposition BJD to protest against the death of a nursing student after alleged harassment. Shops, markets and transport services did not operate from 6...

Berhampur: Miscreants allegedly killed a 32-year-old woman and critically injured her 12-year-old daughter by slitting their throats in Odisha's Berhampur city Monday, police said. The incident occurred at Sree Maa Nagar, on the outskirts of the city under Berhampur Sadar police station limits, the police...

Paradip: A man, allegedly involved in several crimes, was injured in a crude bomb explosion in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district Monday, police said. He has been identified as 35-year-old Divyajyoti Satapathy, hailing from Tirtol in the coastal district. According to police, Satapathy and his associate were...

Balasore: Odisha Police has arrested a 26-year-old youth for allegedly abducting and raping a Class-9 girl in Balasore district, officials said Monday. According to police, the incident took place Sunday afternoon when the girl was returning home on a cycle after attending tuitions. The youth...

Bargarh:  A 13-year-old schoolgirl, who allegedly set herself on fire at a village in Odisha's Bargarh district, succumbed to burn injuries at a hospital in Burla Monday, police said. Bolangir SP Abilash G, who is in charge of Bargarh district, said, The girl succumbed to...