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Orissa High Court dismisses Anubhav Mohanty's plea against FIR filed by Varsha Priyadarshini

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- The Orissa High Court on Friday rejected a petition filed by Ollywood actor Anubhav Mohanty seeking dismissal of a criminal case lodged against him by his ex-wife and actress V... Read More


Odisha MLAs' salary hike Bill likely to be revisited in budget session: BJP MLA

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- The issue of revising the salaries of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Odisha is likely to be taken up again in the State Legislative Assembly, with the proposed s... Read More


Shortage of hotels at Odisha's Udaypur and Talsari pushes tourists to Digha; locals allege official neglect

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- Udaypur and Talasari beaches in Odisha's Balasore district continue to attract a large number of tourists, but inadequate accommodation facilities in the area are forcing many ... Read More


Four temples looted in Keonjhar, police probe begins

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- A series of thefts at four temples in Belabahali village under Ghasipura police station limits in Odisha's Keonjhar district has caused concern among local residents. Gold and ... Read More


Car rams into electric pole in Sambalpur, engine thrown 100 feet away

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- A high-speed car accident at Ainthapali in Odisha's Sambalpur district late on Thursday night caused extensive damage to a four-wheeler, with the impact of the crash flinging t... Read More


'Unacceptable': Transgender rights activist slams 'objectionable' jatra dialogue at Khandagiri mela

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- A controversy emerged over the alleged use of objectionable words referring to the transgender community in the play Janwar, which is scheduled to be staged at the Khandagiri J... Read More


Major fire breaks out at private eye testing centre in Odisha's Jharsuguda

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- A fire broke out at a private eye testing centre located near Beheramal Chhak in Odisha's Jharsuguda on Thursday morning, triggering panic in the area. Fire services personnel ... Read More


Two arrested for allegedly setting poultry farm ablaze to commit fraud in Odisha's Bolangir

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- A man, who initially approached the police as a complainant, was arrested after investigators found that he allegedly set fire to his own poultry farm to misappropriate money. ... Read More


Add third gender category in OPSC exam applications: OHRC to Odisha govt

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) expressed concern over the absence of a third gender option in online application forms for competitive examinations and directed the ... Read More


Student found hanging inside rented room in Odisha, suicide suspected

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- The hanging body of a female student was recovered from Mahabir Colony under Jajpur Road police limits in Odisha on Thursday. Police said the incident is suspected to be a case... Read More