In a significant judgment, the Rourkela POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Court has sentenced a 51-year-old man to life imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl a few years back Rourkela: In a significant judgment, Rourkela POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Court in Odisha’s Sundargarh district has sentenced a 51-year-old…
Koraput: A section of the old canal bridge under the Irrigation Department has collapsed, cutting off connectivity to several villages under Bariniput panchayat from Jeypore town.As per reports, the bridge was clear of pedestrians and vehicles at the time, averting a potentially disastrous accident. Due to the collapse of the canal bridge, locals are stranded,…
A devastating road accident near Maratira in Angul district claimed two lives and left one person critically injured.Amit Sahu, Bismay Das, and Gopal Sahu were returning from a wedding feast in a car when tragedy struck. Their vehicle rammed into the rear of a truck near Maratira under Jarapada police limits. The collision trapped the…
Odisha Vigilance arrested Bhagabat Bhusan Behera, Forester of Bhatangpadar Forest Section under Bhawanipatna Forest Range, Kalahandi district, in a disproportionate assets case.He will be produced before the Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhawanipatna.Searches on Behera’s properties revealed assets far beyond his known sources of income. Officials seized a newly constructed multi-storeyed building, nine high-value plots,…
man and his wife were reportedly died due to excessive drinking in Brajarajnagar area of Jharsuguda district. Jharsuguda: A death of a couple has shocked the Brajarajnagar area people of Jharsuguda district.According to reports, a man was recovered in critical condition along with his wife’s decomposed body at Sabajoba Hanumanmandirapada under Brajarajnagar police limits in…
The Odisha government has allocated ₹42,565 crore to the education sector in the 2026–27 budget, accounting for 13.7 per cent of the total ₹3.10 lakh crore outlay and 3.8 per cent of the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), underscoring its continued emphasis on strengthening human capital as a driver of long-term economic growth.The allocation…
Angul, Feb 21: A tragic road accident occurred near Angul along National Highway 55, when a car collided with the rear of a truck, killing two persons, while another sustained critical injuries. The injured person was rescued and rushed to a nearby medical for treatment.The deceased victims have been identified as Amit Kumar Sahu and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a ‘Third Gender’ category in the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination-2025 application form, marking a significant move towards promoting inclusivity.This decision follows directives from the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and aims to provide equal opportunities to transgenders.To facilitate participation, the registration and application deadlines have been extended for…
Hundreds of lawyers staged a road blockade and raised slogans, demanding that the relocation plan be scrapped. The protest disrupted traffic and affected daily life in the region.Lawyers argued that the relocation would not only inconvenience them but also impact lakhs of people who depend on easy access to the courts. They stressed that this…
Cuttack: The toll in the deadly firecracker explosion at Pagaa in odisha $ cuttack district rose further on Friday, as another critically injured woman succumbed to severe burn injuries—less than 24 hours after a young mother and her three-year-old daughter were killed in the devastating blast on Thursday night. The deceased, identified as Sudhanshubala, had…
