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Another Odisha govt official lands in Vigilance net while accepting Rs 6,000 bribe in Bargarh

Bhubaneswar, March 17 -- The Odisha Vigilance on Sunday apprehended a junior clerk-cum-accountant of the Block Education Office in Barpali while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 6,000 to process an e... Read More


Two killed, seven injured as pick-up van overturns in Odisha's Rayagada

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- At least two persons were killed and seven others injured after a pick-up van overturned in Odisha's Rayagada district on Sunday. The tragic road accident occurred near Kachap... Read More


Mystery surrounds death of inmate inside high-security ward of Bolangir jail

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- The death of an inmate inside the high-security ward of Bolangir District Jail has triggered controversy and raised serious questions about security arrangements within the pr... Read More


Tight contest for fourth Rajya Sabha seat in Odisha amid fears of cross-voting, horse trading allegations

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- The stage is set for the Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha on Monday, with five candidates in the fray and a keen contest emerging for the fourth seat, triggering political tens... Read More


Deogarh triple murder accused Ramesh Garia dies at VIMSAR after 'consuming poison'

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- The accused in the sensational triple murder case in Odisha's Deogarh district died while undergoing treatment at VIMSAR, Burla, police sources said on Sunday. The deceased a... Read More


Man, son burnt alive In grocery shop fire In Odisha's Khordha

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- In a tragic incident, a man and his son were burnt alive after a fire broke out in a grocery shop where they were sleeping in Odisha's Khordha district late Saturday night. T... Read More


OPCC president Bhakta Das to act as Congress agent in Rajya Sabha polls

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Bhakta Charan Das will act as the Congress agent for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in the state, according to Congress Le... Read More


OSCPCR issues statewide directive to curb child begging

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has issued strict directives to curb child begging across the state, particularly at traffic intersections,... Read More


FASTag annual pass to get costlier; NHAI announces price hike from April 1

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced an increase in the FASTag Annual Pass fee for the financial year 2026-27. The fee has been revised from Rs 3,000 ... Read More


BJD Rajya Sabha nominee Santrupt Misra concealed information in affidavit: BJP

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- A fresh controversy has emerged over the Rajya Sabha nomination of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Santrupt Misra, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging that he conce... Read More