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Kendrapara class 7 student 'rape' case: Five including four teachers arrested

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- In a development to the sexual assault allegation involving a Class 7 student of a private English medium school in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police have arrested five peop... Read More


Mahanadi Tribunal to visit Odisha from February 26 on 4-day tour

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) is scheduled to visit Odisha from February 26 to March 2, 2026, for a four-day official tour. The delegation will comprise the Honou... Read More


Alive but declared dead: 75-year-old Odisha farmer stripped of PM, CM-Kisan aid

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- In a shocking case of alleged administrative lapse, a 75-year-old farmer from Odisha's Bargarh district has been declared 'dead' in official records, resulting in his exclusion... Read More


BJP begins candidate hunt as Rajya Sabha race heats up in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- The race for Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha has intensified, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state leadership beginning internal discussions on potential nominees. A key meet... Read More


Odisha to set up four new universities, two engineering colleges

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- The Odisha government on Saturday announced the establishment of four new greenfield universities and two government engineering colleges, along with a scheme to provide free t... Read More


Odisha woman fights off six bears, gives husband new lease of life

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- In a remarkable display of courage reminiscent of the legendary Savitri, a woman in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district risked her life to save her husband from a bear attack. The in... Read More


Odisha clears Rs 44,241 crore investment proposals, move to generate over 8,700 jobs

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- OdishaChief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday approved investment proposals worth Rs 44,241 crore covering 10 industrial projects in eight districts. The projects, clear... Read More


Odisha man believed to be dead, returns home after 36 years

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- In an emotional reunion, a man who had gone missing 36 years ago returned to his native village in Kendrapara district, bringing immense joy to his family and villagers. Lambo... Read More


'Undeclared property in Goa', Odisha BJP MLA gets EC notice

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- Trouble mounted for Kabisuryanagar MLA Pratap Nayak on Sunday after the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) issued him a notice for allegedly failing to disclose a property in Go... Read More


Massive fire guts Paradip vegetable market, 50 shops reduced to ashes

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- A massive fire broke out at a vegetable market in Badapadia area of Paradip late on Saturday night, reducing nearly 50 shops to ashes and causing extensive property damage esti... Read More