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Deogarh: A newborn boy was rescued from a forest near Kasada village under Jamankira police limits in Deogarh district Monday morning. According to reports, Sunita Nayak of the village heard the cries of a baby while collecting kendu leaves in the forest. She began a...

Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD Tuesday called upon Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to “prove his tribal identity” and save the life and livelihood of the Adivasis in Malkangiri, who are facing inundation due to the Polavaram project of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Addressing a press conference...

Bhadrak: The district administration of Odisha's Bhadrak has initiated measures to secure a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for ‘Palua Ladu', a traditional sweetmeat known for its distinct flavour and artisanal preparation. The move comes following a directive from District Collector Dilip Routray, who had instructed...

Baliguda: A woman was held hostage at a rented house and gangraped by three individuals for a week in an area under this police jurisdiction in Kandhamal district, police said Monday. The incident took place May 11, and the accused include an auto-rickshaw driver and...

Keonjhar: A 60-year-old woman was trampled to death by an elephant at Kusumita village under Keonjhar Sadar forest range in Keonjhar district Monday morning. The deceased was identified as Sunaphula Pradhan in the village. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief over the death. He...

Baripada: A POCSO court in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district Monday sentenced a 30-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping a 12-year-old girl last year. POCSO court judge Santosh Kumar Nayak also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the convict, Hemendra Naik. If he fails to...

Baliapal: Bamboo artisans in Baliapal block of Balasore district are facing increasingly difficult times, as the demand for handmade bamboo items continues to decline. Once a thriving family profession passed down through generations, the traditional craft now faces extinction due to the rise of plastic...

Keonjhar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the Keonjhar District Collector on the deplorable quality of life of rural populace in the district, who are deprived of basic education, healthcare, employment, and essential amenities. Acting on a...

Kuchinda: A woman was fatally stabbed by her elder sister and younger brother during a family gathering in Majhipada village under Bamra block in Sambalpur district, local police said Sunday. The incident occurred during the post-death rituals of their late uncle. The victim, identified as...

Nilagiri: A brown sugar peddler was arrested during a surprise raid by the Nilagiri Excise department Sunday and later produced in court. According to sources, 50-year-old Ratikanta Behera of Chhotakanpur village under the jurisdiction of Nilagiri police station was found in possession of 80 grams...