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Odisha cancels leave of power transmission staff amid rising demand

India, May 23 -- Citing a surge in power consumption and the need to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, the Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (OPTCL), a state government undertaking, has... Read More


Kendrapara tragedy: Family critical after eating watermelon, 13-year-old dies

India, May 16 -- In a tragic incident, five members of a family in Kendrapara district fell seriously ill after allegedly consuming watermelon, with a 13-year-old boy succumbing during treatment. The... Read More


Balianta mob lynching case: Arrests rise to 11

India, May 9 -- The number of arrests in the Balianta mob lynching case has risen to 11, with the Commissionerate Police apprehending six more individuals on Saturday. Earlier, five persons had been ... Read More


Breakthrough in Mahanadi water dispute likely soon, says Odisha Advocate General

India, May 9 -- Fresh efforts are being made to resolve the long-standing Mahanadi water dispute, while protecting Odisha's interests through an amicable settlement with Chhattisgarh state, informed O... Read More


Three former bank officials, loanee get 3-year jail in Odisha loan fraud case

SriLanka, April 30 -- A Vigilance Court in Baripada has convicted three former officials of the Baripada Urban Co-operative Bank and a loanee in a loan fraud case, sentencing each to three years of ri... Read More


Day temperatures to ease in Odisha as rain likely over next five days

India, April 4 -- Amid rising day temperatures across Odisha, several districts are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning over the next five days, bringing some relief from the h... Read More


Three cops suspended after accused escapes from custody in Jajpur

India, March 28 -- Following an inquiry, Jajpur SP Yashpratap Shrimal suspended three police personnel after an accused in a theft case escaped from custody at the Brahmabarada police station in Jajpu... Read More


Odisha: Oppn BJD suspends 6 MLAs for 'anti-party activities'

India, March 21 -- Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended six MLAs from the party with immediate effect. These MLAs had allegedly defied the party whip and cross-voted in the March 16 Rajya S... Read More


Former Odisha MLA, family ostracised over inter-caste marriage

India, March 21 -- Accusing former Nabarangpur MLA Sadashiv Pradhani and his family of violating social norms by arranging an inter-caste marriage for his daughter, the district Bhatra community has o... Read More


Statewide road safety drive launched; over 17,800 e-challans issued on Day 1

India, March 21 -- On the first day of a statewide special road safety enforcement drive in Odisha, a total of 17,831 e-challans were issued by 5 pm. Official sources said fines amounting to 9.57 cro... Read More