Kuchinda: A man was killed by his son-in-law while he was trying to meditate in a family dispute in Gobindapur police limits area in Odisha’s.According to reports, the deceased had reached his in-law house after a verbal spat escalated into a physical fight between daughter and her husband on Tuesday. He went their to solve…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of an alleged land registration fraud in Nuapada district, the Odisha Government on Wednesday directed all District Collectors to step up monitoring of registration offices and ensure strict compliance with rules.The Revenue and Disaster Management Department has emphasised the need for greater transparency and accountability in the land registration process, with…
Kandhamal: In an unfortunate incident, eight people got swept away after a boat capsized in the middle of Khadga river in Daka village in Salaguda Panchayat under Baliguda Police Station limits in Odisha’s Kandhamal district.According to sources, the incident took place while the eight people were returning to their village after attending funeral ceremonies in…
RAYAGADA, August 24, 2026: The ‘Vikshit Bharat Yuva Connect – Sports Edition’ will be organised at Women’s College, Rayagada, on August 27 as part of the nationwide youth engagement initiative being held ahead of National Sports Day. The programme is being organised in collaboration with Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Rayagada, and the National…
A major series of robbery cases reported in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj was cracked by Ganjam Police on Tuesday as gold and silver jewellery worth more than Rs 21 lakh was seized in the operation. Police arrested one person in connection with the case.The arrested accused has been identified as Naresh. The gang allegedly travelled from Ganjam…
Bhubaneswar: On the basis of rape charges a Non-Bailable warrant (NBW) has been issued against Sujit Kumar Das, former suspending IIC Sarankul Police Station.Crime Branch Crime Against Woman (CAW) has issued NBW on the same charge. ADG (Crime Branch CAW) S. Saini confirmed the development to Kalinga TV.Meanwhile, Crime Branch teams have upped their ante…
A 23‑year‑old woman was found hanging inside her rented house in the Shri Ram Nagar area in Sundaragada district.The deceased, identified as Sushmita Tirkey of Subdega locality, was working as a nurse at Shanti Lata Hospital. Preliminary information suggests she may have taken her own life by hanging herself with a scarf.Town police reached the spot soon after being informed…
Nuapada: Komna Tehsildar and an Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI) have been suspended in connection with a land fraud case in Odisha’s Nuapada district, after an inquiry found irregularities in the alleged sale of land belonging to two siblings without their knowledge.The case relates to Satyanarayan Pradhan and his sister Kumudini Pradhan of Chandopala village under…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has so far received 2.77 lakh tonnes of urea, DAP and other fertilisers, with 28,197 tonnes currently available in stock, Cooperation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta said on Tuesday, asserting that the distribution process was proceeding smoothly across the state.Samanta said 2,76,973 tonnes of fertilisers had been received so far, of which 2,48,676 tonnes…
Gunupur, Rayagada, August 25, 2026: Anganwadi workers and helpers in Gunupur block of Rayagada district launched an indefinite strike on Tuesday, pressing for fulfilment of their demands.The protesters first submitted a memorandum to the Sub-Collector’s office and later gathered outside the office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), where they began their demonstration.The workers’…
