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Teen gets 20 years RI under POCSO Act in Odisha

India, Aug. 8 -- A 19-year-old convict was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, in Odisha. ... Read More


Three arrested for extorting money from police officer in Balasore; firearm, weapons seized

India, Aug. 8 -- In a dramatic turn of events, three youths were arrested after they allegedly stopped a police officer and demanded money from him late Thursday night. The incident occurred near Bara... Read More


Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab seeks probe into Air India flight delays and cancellations

India, Aug. 8 -- Bhartruhari Mahtab, Member of Parliament from Cuttack and Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, has written to Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, raising serious ... Read More


Odisha: BJD unlikely to support NDA in Vice-Presidential poll

India, Aug. 8 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Odisha's main opposition party, has indicated that it will not support the NDA nominee in the upcoming Vice-Presidential election scheduled for September 9.... Read More


Odisha cop suspended for torturing minor wife; accused still at large

India, Aug. 8 -- In a disturbing case from Odisha, a police official has been suspended over allegations of torturing his minor wife, but remains absconding months after a complaint was lodged.Amit Pa... Read More


Two month-old baby dies after 'vaccination' in Odisha

India, Aug. 8 -- Padampur/Bargarh: In an extremely tragic incident, a two and half year-old baby boy died allegedly due to post-vaccination complications in Padampur region of Odisha's Bargarh distric... Read More


Odisha ambulance driver caught sleeping on duty while carrying pregnant woman to hospital

India, Aug. 8 -- Paralakhemundi: An 108 ambulance driver allegedly abandoned his duty while transporting a pregnant woman to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur. The incident occurred in th... Read More


Odisha: 2 killed, 20 passengers hurt in separate bus accidents

India, Aug. 8 -- Two bike-borne youths died while over 20 people sustained injuries in two separate bus mishaps in Odisha's Boudh and Dhenkanal districts here today.Kamakhyanagar/Boudh: Two youths die... Read More


Kendrapara girl's death: Police arrest male friend from Chennai

India, Aug. 8 -- Bhubaneswar: In a significant breakthrough in the Pattamundai girl death case, police have arrested the prime accused from Chennai. The accused, a male friend of the deceased, has bee... Read More


Utkaliyas Celebrate National Handloom Day Showcasing Odisha's Rich Textile Legacy

India, Aug. 7 -- With a deep sense of pride and elegance, UTKALIYAS, a passionate group of handloom saree lovers, celebrated the National Handloom Day by showcasing the timeless textile traditions of ... Read More