A tragic incident unfolded in Sakusinga village under Harabhanga police limits in Boudh district when an 11-year-old boy died after a venomous snakebite on Saturday night.The victim, Alok Naik, son of Dilip Naik, was sleeping at home after dinner when a poisonous snake bit him around 11 p.m. His family rushed him to Puruna Cuttack…
Sundargarh: A gangrape survivor staying at a child care institution in Sundargarh district is in critical condition after allegedly consuming an excessive number of sedative pills. She is undergoing treatment in the ICU of a private hospital in Sambalpur, District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) Sribanta Jena said.The survivor from Biramitrapur police limits was a minor when…
Authorities suspended an assistant teacher in Gajapati district for negligence in voter list revision duties.The order came from the office of the District Election Officer and Collector Akshay Sunil Agrawal, IAS, under Section 32(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.The suspended official, Ramanuj Das, served as Booth Level Officer (BLO) for Booth No….
Jagatsinghpur: In a major crackdown on an alleged human trafficking racket, police in Jagatsinghpur rescued over 30 youths and apprehended five accused, including the prime suspect, during a raid on a rented accommodation under Sadar police limits.The operation was conducted near Hat Bazar after police traced the location using mobile data, acting on a complaint filed…
A tragic accident occurred in Katuria village under Sarat police limits when a youth died after being trapped by a falling tree branch.The victim, identified as Kuara Hansda (32) of Sandei village, had climbed a tree to cut branches in a local resident’s yard.While cutting one branch, another heavy branch suddenly fell on him, pinning…
Bhubaneswar, April 4: Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved Rs 447.11 crore for the upgradation of the Kurumpuri–Raj Khariar section, covering a total length of 103.52 km across NH-353 and NH-59 in Nuapada and Balangir districts.=Taking to the ‘X’, Gadkari said that the NH-353 and NH-59 together form a vital interstate corridor…
A gas cylinder explosion injured three members of a family in Saradang village under Khaira block in Balasore district, Odisha.The incident occurred during cooking and triggered a massive fire.The blast damaged household items and destroyed property worth lakhs, including a bike and a bicycle. The injured family members received immediate medical attention at a nearby…
The Directorate of Census Operations (DCO) in Odisha has called on district administrations and urban local bodies to organise a “Census Week” across schools ahead of the Census 2027 exercise. Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Census Operations in Odisha has called on district administrations and urban local bodies to organise a “Census Week” across schools ahead of…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined little children at Raj Bhavan Upper Primary School in Bhubaneswar during the state-level Khadi Chhuan Divas, marking the symbolic beginning of their learning journey. He announced that all Anganwadi centres in Odisha will gradually merge with Shishu Vatika schools to strengthen early childhood education. The Chief Minister emphasised that…
Malkangiri, Ap 4: A disturbing incident has emerged from Kumbhiguda village under the Badli panchayat in Malkangiri district, where two young men were allegedly tied to a pole and assaulted by villagers on suspicion of theft. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about vigilantism and the law enforcement response.According to sources, a group…
