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Parents refuse to accept son's body over social boycott fear in Odisha's Bolangir

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- In a disturbing incident reflecting deep-rooted social stigma, elderly parents in Odisha's Bolangir district refused to accept the body of their deceased son, allegedly fearing... Read More


Death penalty for three in Israel tourist, home stay owner gang rape & killing of Odia youth in Karnataka

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- In a major development, the Koppal Sessions Court in Karnataka on Tuesday sentenced three men to death in connection with the Hampi gang rape and murder case involving an Odia ... Read More


Newborn girl rescued near house of 70-year-old accused in minor rape case in Jajpur

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- A newborn baby girl was rescued near the residence of a 70-year-old man accused of a minor's rape and an alleged abortion case in Odisha's Jajpur district late Monday night, po... Read More


When motherhood took priority: The silent sacrifice behind success of Odisha's JEE main twins

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- While the JEE Main 2026 Session-1 results are being celebrated with numbers, percentiles, and rankings, the story of Bhubaneswar's twin brothers, Mahroof and Masroor Ahmed Khan... Read More


Over 20 affected as jaundice spreads in ward No. 10 in Cuttack; drinking water quality under scrutiny

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- A jaundice outbreak has been reported from Ward No. 10 under theCuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), with more than 20 people affected so far, prompting civic authorities to in... Read More


Family of missing Odia sailor returns from Singapore, alleges non-cooperation by company

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- The family of missing Odia sailor Sarthak Mahapatra returned to Bhubaneswar on Tuesday after an unsuccessful search operation in Singapore, alleging non-cooperation from the co... Read More


Water supply, street lights disconnected in Dalit hamlet in Bolangir; residents allege caste discrimination

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- Allegations of caste-based discrimination have surfaced from Dumerchuan village under Turekela block in Odisha's Bolangir district, where residents of a Dalit hamlet claim that... Read More


All-party meeting today ahead of Odisha Assembly budget session

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- An all-party meeting will be held on Monday ahead of the commencement of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday. The Spe... Read More


OTV INSIGHT 2026: Nominations open for Odisha's premier digital creator awards

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- Following the massive success of its inaugural edition, the Odisha Television Network (OTV) is back with INSIGHT 2026, the state's premier platform dedicated to honouring the i... Read More


No trace of missing Odia sailor after vessel inspection by family, govt officials in Singapore

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- In a significant development in the case of missing Odia Merchant Navy officer Sarthak Mohapatra, no trace of him was found despite a detailed inspection of the vessel in Singa... Read More