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4 Arrested For Killing Man Over Sorcery Suspicion In Sundergarh

Sundergarh: Four people have been arrested for allegedly killing an elderly man on suspicion of practicing sorcery in Kandakhal village under Sanpatrapali Panchayat in Sundergarh district on Tuesday.The deceased has been identified as Mahadev Pradhan.According to police, the accused from the same village attacked Pradhan late on Tuesday night, beating him to death on the spot…

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Former Head Clerk Subash Chandra Das convicted in bribery case and sent to jail

Sundargarh: Subash Chandra Das, the former Head Clerk of the office of Executive Engineer, R&B Division in Rourkela of Sundargarh district (retired) has been convicted in bribery case and sent to jail.Das, who was charge sheeted by Odisha Vigilance in a case U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d)/7 PC Act, 1988 for demanding and taking bribe  from a…

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Huma Qureshi receives a shout out from American filmmaker Zack Snyder

Mumbai, March 31: Tuesday morning became extra special for actor Huma Qureshi as she woke up to a surprise shout-out from acclaimed global filmmaker Zack Snyder.In an Instagram post, Zack recalled working with Huma in 2021 Netflix zombie heist film ‘Army of the Dead’.Calling Huma an “amazing” actor, Zack wrote, “@iamhumaq — one of the…

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7 killed in separate mishaps across Odisha on Tuesday

Bhubaneswar, March 31: At least seven people lost their lives in separate accidents across Odisha on Tuesday, while several others sustained injuries. The injured were rescued and admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment.In Ganjam district, two persons were killed after a stone-laden tractor rammed into a motorcycle near Bhusunda Chhak under Digapahandi police limits. The…

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Balasore: Youth Killed While Chasing Cattle-Laden Vehicle, Another Critical

A youth died, and another sustained critical injuries after chasing a cattle-laden truck near Barikpur on National Highway-16 under Soro police limits in Odisha’s Balasore district.Reports said a group of youths received information about illegal cattle transportation and attempted to intercept the vehicle. Two youths, identified as Kripasindhu Behera and Lambodhar Mahapatra from the Panchalingeswar…

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Trump willing to end war against Iran even if Strait of Hormuz remains shut: Reports

Washington DC, 31/3: US President Donald Trump has told aides he is open to winding down the US military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, potentially postponing efforts to reopen the vital route. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, officials said Trump and his team recently…

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