Keonjhar: A man who was arrested by Harichandanpur Police on charges of raping a minor girl was awarded 20 years of jail term by a local court in Keonjhar district on Friday. One Kanhu Naik, who was working at a girl’s hotel as a cook, had reportedly raped a 7-year-old girl in 2023. The incident came…
Angul: In a spirit of deep devotion and reverence, the divine rituals of Debasnana Purnima were observed today at the Jagannath Temple in Devbhoomi, Jindal Nagar, Angul. The sacred ceremony was attended by Adya Sebak Shri Naveen Jindal, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from Kurukshetra and Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power, and Adya Sebika Smt. Shallu…
Jajpur: In a heart-wrenching incident a minor boy was killed in a road mishap in Jajpur district of Odisha on Thursday. The unfortunate incident took place near Kujhalo under Jajpur Sadar police limits in the district. The deceased minor boy has been identified as Alok Das from Kalaspur area. As per reports, the boy was walking…
Bhubaneswar: Two persons were killed after two bikes collided at Sakasinga in Angul district on Thursday morning. According to reports, a collision between two bikes led to the fatal accident. Locals quickly rescued all those involved and rushed them to the Angul District Headquarters Hospital for treatment. Despite efforts to save them, two persons succumbed…
Umerkote: A 12-hour Bandh has been called by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Raighar Block of Nabarangpur district in Odisha, bringing normal life to a standstill. The shutdown, which began at 6 am today and will continue until 6 pm, has been organized in protest against irregularities in paddy procurement at the local Dhan Mandi….
Soro: At least two persons including the house owner were injured by dacoits’ knife attack in Balasore district of Odisha last night. The house owner got critically injured due to the attack but managed to nab the looter. As per reports, late last night, Ayurvedic doctor Tapan Das of Annapurna Rice Mill under Soro police station…
Bhadrak: Internet services will reportedly be suspended for 24 hours in Bhadrak of Odisha. The internet services will be suspended from 6 am today to 6 am tomorrow. Internet services will be suspended in Bhadrak block and Municipal area, Tihidi Block area, Dhamnagar block and NAC area. Such a decision has been taken after the death…
Jajpur: One person died while over 200 others were taken ill due to diarrhea outbreak in Vyasanagar, Korai, Dharmasala, and Danagadi area of Jajpur district. According to Jajpur CDMO Prakash Chandra Bal, the deceased person is a 34-year-old man Sanat Patra, a resident of Mayurbhanj district. He was reportedly working as a contract worker and was…
Bhubaneswar: A jawan of the Assam Rifles passed away suddenly while visiting his native village in Bhadrak district. The deceased has been identified as Dinamani Raut. Raut, who held the rank of Havildar, was stationed in Manipur and was scheduled to rejoin his duties on June 23. Raut, a resident of Patribinda village in Fatepur…
Bhubaneswar: One youth has been critically injured after a group clash over a government-owned cremation ground in Bhagawanpur street of Raghunathpur village Nandankanan police station in Bhubaneswar. The incident occurred early this morning, triggering unrest in the village. For years, locals have been using this land for cremation. However, a builder recently purchased a portion of…
